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 bike tour or MTB route also suitable for regular bicycles with a good surface (gravel, asphalt, and similar ground). 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 maps. For bike rides without dining options, 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 tourist information. From there, ride left up the paved path to the Falknerhof hotel. Here turn left again and follow the forest path to the start of the woods. The mountain bike route continues through the dense forest. After some time you reach another forest path. Here there is the possibility to ride downhill to the Larstig Alm (operated). Otherwise, you cross the stream and ride the Bergmahderweg downhill again. Here you 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 train station. The final stop or exit point is the ÖTZTAL station. Afterwards, you can conveniently and quickly travel through the entire valley to your desired destination using public transportation or local taxi services! The current bus schedule is available at: http://fahrplan.vvt.at

  • Parking

    The following parking options are available in Niederthai:

    • Sennhof parking lot, fee required € 5 per day

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