Place:
Umhausen
:
Alpine pasture / hut / mountain restaurant
Exciting bike route into the wild and romantic Horlachtal to the Schweinfurter Hut.
Sporty bike control and defensive riding behavior are required due to the partly steep ascents and more difficult downhill sections, and the demands on fitness and riding technique are classified as medium. The focus is on sporty, active (pleasure) cycling.
Appropriate equipment such as breathable clothing and weather-appropriate outdoor clothing, bicycle helmet, gloves, sunglasses, and a GPS device or maps. For bike routes without places to rest or eat, sufficient provisions are necessary.
The starting point is at the Sennhof parking lot (next to the Niederthai information center). From there, follow the wide gravel path towards Larstig Alm. Along the Horlachbach, the route climbs more and more towards Schweinfurter Hut. Upon arrival at the hut, you can enjoy a wonderful view from the sun terrace. The return journey is along the same path. From Larstig Alm, follow the signposted Bergmahderweg right back to Niederthai. Passing the fire station, you arrive back at the starting point.
Travel comfortably and safely by train to the Ötztal train station. The final stop or exit point is the ÖTZTAL station. Then you can conveniently and quickly travel through the entire valley to your desired destination using public transport or local taxi companies! The current bus schedule is available at: http://fahrplan.vvt.at
The following parking options are available in Niederthai:
