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Road bike tours in Ötztal

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Bike Route Maria's Alm (645)

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    An attractive mountain biking tour for all those who prefer not to climb steep gravel trails. Fantastic views of Sölden.
    Open
    moderate
    Distance 15.5 km
    2:51 h
    653 m
    654 m
    1,886 m
    1,329 m
    Wonderful mountain bike tour for those who seek a brief challenge even during the ascent, but manageable for the average mountain biker.  The tour is rated "black" due to a number of very challenging ascents followed by two really demanding single trail downhill sections.

    After about 8 kilometers you deserve a break at lovely Maria's Alm at almost 1900 m above sea level. The panoramic views of Sölden, the entire valley and its snow-topped mountains are really unique.

    After a hearty snack at the beautiful Maria's Alm, the fun of the descent is just right. For more experienced mountain bikers, the Leiterberg singletrack is a true delight. Attention: The singletrack occasionally includes challenging ascents. Finally, from the mountain bike tour, you return to the Giggijoch valley station via the Lettn Line.

     

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    Update: November 06, 2024
    Difficulty
    moderate
    Overall difficulty
    moderate

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

    Experience
    Landscape
    Highest point
    Marias Alm, 1,886 m
    Lowest point
    1,329 m
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    Track types

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    Rest stops

    Gasthof Granstien
    Maria's Alm

    Tips and suggestions

    More details about biking & cycling in Ötztal: https://www.oetztal.com/biken 

    Start

    Freizeit Arena
    Coordinates:
    DD
    46.969506, 11.010554
    DMS
    46°58'10.2"N 11°00'38.0"E
    UTM
    32T 652938 5203737
    w3w 
    ///toolshed.heraldry.sugars

    Destination

    Freizeit Arena

    Turn-by-turn directions

    The tour starts at Freizeit Arena and takes you down the valley towards the hamlet of Kaisers and via Mühlau to Granstein. After Mühlau, the route follows the Ötztal federal road and soon leads through a tunnel. Then turn left after approximately 500 meters. The asphalt road winds its way uphill to the hamlet of Granstein, from where a forest trail leads straight to Maria's Alm. After just eight kilometers you definitely deserve a break at lovely Maria's Alm - 1900 m above sea level. Return on the same route to Sölden and Freizeit Arena.

    Public transport

    Public-transport-friendly

    Arriving by Train

    Enjoy a comfortable and relaxing train ride to the train station in Ötztal Bahnhof. The public bus lines to all holiday resorts in the valley (direction Obergurgl) leave directly in front of the train station. The bus ride to Sölden takes about 1 – 1.5 hours.

    All important details on bus timetables, direct connections and taxi services are available here.

    Directions

    WHERE IS SÖLDEN?

    Sölden is located in the West of Austria, more exactly in the Province of TIROL. It nestles amidst the ÖTZTAL Valley, a south-facing side valley of the Inntal.

    Best travel route from the West:

    From Vorarlberg to Tirol via Arlberg Pass or through Arlberg Tunnel (S 16 Federal Road) - direction Landeck - change to A 12 Autobahn (direction Innsbruck) - exit: Ötztal after driving through Roppener Tunnel - on B 186 Federal Road (35 km) to Sölden

    From the North:

    - Bad Tölz - Achen Pass - B 181 Federal Road - Jenbach - A 12 Autobahn towards Innsbruck (direction Bregenz) - exit: Ötztal - B 186 Federal Road (35 km) to Sölden

    - Pfronten - Reutte - Fernpass - Imst - A 12 Autobahn (direction Innsbruck) - exit: Ötztal after driving through Roppener Tunnel or on B 171 Federal Road to Ötztal (no Vignette toll-sticker required!) - B 186 Federal Road (35 km) to Sölden

    - Garmisch Partenkirchen - Ehrwald - Lermoos - Fernpass - Imst - A 12 Autobahn (direction Innsbruck) – exit: Ötztal after driving through Roppener Tunnel or on B 171 Federal Road to Ötztal (no Vignette toll-sticker required!) - B 186 Federal Road (35 km) to Sölden

    - Garmisch Partenkirchen - Mittenwald - Scharnitz - Seefeld - Telfs - A 12 Autobahn (direction Bregenz) - exit: Ötztal or on B 171 Federal Road to Ötztal (no Vignette toll-sticker required!) - B 186 Federal Road (35 km) to Sölden

    From the East:

    Munich or Salzburg - A 93 Autobahn to Kufstein - A 12 Autobahn (direction Bregenz) via Innsbruck – exit: Ötztal - B 186 Federal Road (35 km) to Sölden

    From the South:

    From Bozen/Bolzano towards Brenner Pass (toll road) – on Brenner Autobahn via Schönberg toll station (direction Innsbruck) to Innsbruck - then change to A 12 Autobahn (direction Bregenz) – exit: Ötztal - B 186 Federal Road (35 km) to Sölden

    Parking

    There are ample parking areas and covered parking garages at the base stations of Gaislachkogl and Giggijoch Mountain Gondolas. Parking is free of charge between 8.00 am and 7.00 pm!

    Night-time parking of motor cars is subject to a charge and allowed only in the parking garage next to Gaislachkogl Mountain Gondola:

    More details on night-time parking

    Coordinates

    DD
    46.969506, 11.010554
    DMS
    46°58'10.2"N 11°00'38.0"E
    UTM
    32T 652938 5203737
    w3w 
    ///toolshed.heraldry.sugars
    Get there by train, car, bike, or on foot!

    Equipment

    Appropriate Equipment Rules! We strongly recommend to wear protective bike gear (knee and elbow pads, helmet, back protector, ...) on all lines, trails, enduro tracks and mountain bike routes within the BIKE REPUBLIC SÖLDEN. Enter the Republic only with a bike that meets current quality standards.

    Similar routes nearby

    • Bike Route Brunnenbergalm (652)
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    Status
    Open
    Difficulty
    moderate
    Overall difficulty
    moderate

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

    Distance
    15.5 km
    Duration
    2:51 h
    Ascent
    653 m
    Descent
    654 m
    Highest point
    1,886 m
    Lowest point
    1,329 m
    Public-transport-friendly Out and back Scenic Refreshment stops available Insider tip eBike Singletrail/Free ride Enduro

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