Challenging panorama bike route in the Ötztal Nature Park with winding descent back to the valley!
Sporty bike control and defensive riding behavior are required due to the partially steep ascents and more difficult downhill sections, and the demands on fitness and riding technique are rated as medium. 'At the forefront is sporty, active (pleasure) cycling
Appropriate equipment such as breathable clothing and outdoor clothing adapted to the weather, bike helmet, gloves, sunglasses, and a GPS device or map material. For bike tours without dining options, sufficient provisions are necessary.
From Obergurgl you first follow the ascent to the Schönwies and Langtalereckhütte. At an altitude of 2,075 meters, the path branches left towards Festkogl. During the following 60 minutes, there is hardly a break on the evenly steep gravel road. Nevertheless, well-trained bikers will keep an eye on the steadily increasingly impressive panorama. From the mountain station of the cabin lift, it is necessary to gather strength for the final climb. A few hundred meters in altitude remain, then it’s done. At the end of the path, at 2,890 meters, the view of the surrounding three-thousand-meter peaks recompenses for all the effort. A last brake check – and off you go on the fast descent.
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 with public transport or local taxi companies through the entire valley to your desired destination! The current bus schedule is available at: fahrplan.vvt.at
Car journey to the ÖTZTAL. Located in Tyrol, the Ötztal branches off to the south as the longest side valley of the Eastern Alps. Traveling by car takes visitors over the Inn valley to the valley entrance and further along the Ötztal. In addition to the toll motorway, country roads can also be used. With the route planner, your trip can be quickly and comfortably determined.
To the route planner: www.google.at/maps.
The following parking options are available in Gurgl:
Parking garage Dorfzentrum Obergurgl (down to the right in front of the church), paid | € 2.00 per hour
Parking garage at the village entrance – valley station Festkoglbahn, paid | € 6.00 per day
Parking lot Hochgurglbahn valley station, free – no overnight parking
Parking lot Top Mountain Crosspoint, free
Parking lot Hochgurgl, free (very small parking lot)
