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Ötztal Cycle Trail (11)
Long Distance Cycling
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The approximately 52 km long bike trail starts in Haiming and ends in Sölden. The route runs through all Ötztal villages and is probably the most varied cycle path the valley has to offer.
difficult
55.5 km
6:00 h
903 m
192 m
The cycle path starts in the center of Haiming and leads via the hamlets of Magerbach and Schlierenzau to Ötztal Bahnhof where the route runs several hundred meters parallel to the railway tracks and bends southwards at the height of Area 47. Along the rushing Ötztaler Ache brook you cycle to Oetz, where you continue along the Ötztal federal road. Just before Tumpen you conquer a strenuous ascent. The cycle path changes from asphalt to gravel (in the second turn) and takes you through a small forest to Tumpen. Here the cycle path changes to the eastern side of the valley, following a quite easy ascent past Engelswand rock face and towards Umhausen. Here you cross the road again, continuing on the winding route past Umhausen's football field, west of Ötztaler Ache mountain brook. At the fork-off to Köfels you have to change to the Ötztal federal road until you reach the hamlet of Au, Längenfeld. This part of the route through Längenfeld can be found on the western side of the valley, close to the Ötztal Alps' rock faces. It has almost no change in altitude and runs through small hamlets on asphalt and gravel trails. Leaving behind Huben, the bike trail crosses the federal road again and runs parallel until you reach the hamlet of Bruggen. Here you cross the federal road for the last time. In Aschbach the path leads over a bridge, then uphill and slightly sloping down to the next bridge overpass. Keep to the east at the next fork-off and do NOT ride towards the Dog Pension but downhill to the valley floor where a bridge crosses the river. The last part of the Ötztal Cycle Trail takes you on the eastern shore of Ötztaler Ache to the village of Sölden.
Author’s recommendation
We strongly recommend to follow the route of the Ötztal Cycle Trail, otherwise you have to follow longer stretches on the busy Ötztal federal road.
Difficulty
difficult
Technique
Stamina
Experience
Landscape
Highest point
1362 m
Lowest point
650 m
Best time of year
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Safety information
The Ötztal Cycle Trail features some demanding ascents and is suitable for bikers in a good physical shape.The cycle path crisscrosses the Ötztal federal road several times.
Equipment
Appropriate Equipment Rules! We strongly recommend to wear protective bike gear on all Cycle & Mountain Bike Routes within Ötztal Valley. Always take enough water with you! This is very important on such long biking routes like the Ötztal Cycle Trail.Tips, hints and links
Note: We are still working on a cycle trail leading throughout the valley off the busy Ötztal federal raod. However, the Ötztal Cycle Trail is still passable - just a few passages can differ from the original trail.
More details about biking & cycling in Ötztal: https://www.oetztal.com/biken
Start
Haiming (650 m)
Coordinates:
Geographic
47.270989, 10.918068
UTM
32T 645081 5237063
Destination
Sölden (1377 m)
Turn-by-turn directions
The cycle path starts in the center of Haiming and leads via the hamlets of Magerbach and Schlierenzau to Ötztal Bahnhof where the route runs several hundred meters parallel to the railway tracks and bends southwards at the height of Area 47. Along the rushing Ötztaler Ache brook you cycle to Oetz, where you continue along the Ötztal federal road. Just before Tumpen you conquer a strenuous ascent. The cycle path changes from asphalt to gravel (in the second turn) and takes you through a small forest to Tumpen. Here the cycle path changes to the eastern side of the valley, following a quite easy ascent past Engelswand rock face and towards Umhausen. Here you cross the road again, continuing on the winding route past Umhausen's football field, west of Ötztaler Ache mountain brook. At the fork-off to Köfels you have to change to the Ötztal federal road until you reach the hamlet of Au, Längenfeld. This part of the route through Längenfeld can be found on the western side of the valley, close to the Ötztal Alps' rock faces. It has almost no change in altitude and runs through small hamlets on asphalt and gravel trails. Leaving behind Huben, the bike trail crosses the federal road again and runs parallel until you reach the hamlet of Bruggen. Here you cross the federal road for the last time. In Aschbach the path leads over a bridge, then uphill and slightly sloping down to the next bridge overpass. Keep to the east at the next fork-off and do NOT ride towards the Dog Pension but downhill to the valley floor where a bridge crosses the river. The last part of the Ötztal Cycle Trail takes you on the eastern shore of Ötztaler Ache to the village of Sölden.
Public transport
Enjoy a both comfortable and relaxing train ride to the train station in Ötztal Bahnhof. You get off the train in ÖTZTAL Bahnhof where you change to a public bus or local taxi. The current bus schedule can be found at: http://fahrplan.vvt.atGetting there
Haiming is located in the western part of Austria in the state TYROL, in the Inn valley. For your arrival by car, you can plan the best route from your home town with the route planner online at https://www.google.at/mapsParking
The following parking facilities are available in Haiming:- Haiming Sports center, center forecourt Billa shopping market
- Haiming forecourt municipal office, Raftingeinsteiningtelle Ortsteil Magerbach, parking area Geierwand Ortsteil Magerbach, Tirolerbundstraße - Restaurant Oiler's
- Ötztal station: railway station (paying)
- Ötztaler Höhe - Trading center and terrain Area 47
- Ambach: Infopoint
Arrival by train, car, foot or bike
Difficulty
difficult
Distance
55.5 km
Duration
6:00 h
Ascent
903 m
Descent
192 m
In and out
Multi-stage tour
Scenic
With refreshment stops
Statistics
- 4 Stages
Bicycle Rides
· Oetztal
Ötztal Cycling Path Stage 1: Haiming - Oetz
September 18, 2018
moderate
Stage 1
14.7 km
1:30 h
178 m
62 m
by Ötztal Tourismus,
Ötztal Tourismus
Bicycle Rides
· Oetztal
Ötztal Cycling Path Stage 2: Oetz - Umhausen
September 18, 2018
moderate
Stage 2
7.8 km
1:15 h
193 m
3 m
by Ötztal Tourismus,
Ötztal Tourismus
Bicycle Rides
· Oetztal
Ötztal Cycling Path Stage 3: Umhausen - Längenfeld
September 18, 2018
moderate
Stage 3
14.7 km
1:57 h
320 m
118 m
by Ötztal Tourismus,
Ötztal Tourismus
Bicycle Rides
· Oetztal
Ötztal Cycling Path Stage 3: Längenfeld - Sölden
September 18, 2018
moderate
Stage 4
15.6 km
1:19 h
180 m
0 m
by Ötztal Tourismus,
Ötztal Tourismus
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