Mountainbike-Tour 6044 Horlachtalrunde

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Umhausen / Stubaier Alpen
Difficulty ratings: easy
Route length: 7.5 km
Duration: 1:00 h

Worthwhile and scenic route around the Horlachbach. 

Tour information

  • Requirement: easy
  • Length: 7.5 km
  • Duration: 1:00 h
  • Elevation uphill:280 hm
  • Elevation downhill:281 hm
Highest point1,781 m

Starting point

Sennhof parking lot Niederthai

Finishing point

Sennhof parking lot Niederthai
  • Fitness level 1 / 6

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Equipment

Family-friendly cycling or mountain bike route, also rideable with regular bicycles, with a good road surface (gravel, asphalt, and similar). The gentle ascents do not require special physical fitness or riding skills. The focus is on enjoyable cycling.

Appropriate equipment such as breathable clothing and weather-appropriate outdoor wear, bicycle helmet, gloves, sunglasses, and a GPS device or map material. For bike rides without opportunities to stop at a restaurant, sufficient provisions are necessary. 

Source: Ötztal

Description

The starting point of the route is in Niederthai at the Sennhof parking lot, right next to the information center. From there, cycle left, following the paved road up to the Falknerhof hotel. Then turn left again and follow the forest road to the edge of the forest. The mountain bike route continues through the dense forest. Eventually, you reach another forest road. Here there is the option to ride downhill towards the Larstig Alm (managed). Otherwise, cross the creek and cycle downhill again on the Bergmahderweg. Here you can enjoy the breathtaking panorama until you return to the starting point. 


Nearby huts and mountain restaurants

Getting here

  • Arrival by public transport

    Travel comfortably and safely by train to the Ötztal station. The final stop or exit point is the ÖTZTAL station. Afterwards, you can conveniently and quickly travel by public transit or local taxi companies throughout the valley to your desired destination! The current bus schedule is available at: http://fahrplan.vvt.at

  • Parking

    The following parking options are available in Niederthai:

    • Sennhof parking lot, fee of €5 per day 

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