Opening hours:Open today
Place:
Umhausen
:
Alpine pasture / hut / mountain restaurant
On the long route, you pass ancient landslides, idyllic mountain villages, and beautiful landscapes.
Sportive bike control and defensive driving behavior are required due to the partly steep climbs and more challenging downhill sections. The physical demands and riding skills are considered moderate. The focus is on sporty, active (pleasure) cycling.
Appropriate equipment such as breathable clothing and weather-appropriate outdoor clothing, bike helmet, gloves, sunglasses, and a GPS device or maps. On bike rides without catering options, sufficient provisions are necessary.
The starting point of this bike ride is at the Mure parking lot in Umhausen. From there, follow the Ötztal bike path (No. 11) to the bridge over the Ötztal federal road leading to Köfels. Choose the uphill path toward Köfels and follow the paved road with a moderate incline. After a short while, you ride over the area of an ancient landslide known as the 'Köfler landslide.' About 8,700 years ago, around three cubic kilometers of rock tumbled down into the Ötztal, blocking the flow of the Ötztaler Ache. After passing the small, idyllic village of Köfels at 1,400 meters, the marked forest road to Wurzberg Alm begins on the left. The inclines on the wide gravel road are partly easy to ride, so nothing stands in the way of a relaxed stop at the Alm, located at 1,575 meters. From there, continue down the forest road toward Winklen in Längenfeld. From there, follow the Ötztal bike path (No. 11) back to Umhausen.
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 transport or local taxi companies throughout the valley to your desired destination! The current bus schedule is available at: http://fahrplan.vvt.at
The following parking options are available in Umhausen:
