Mountainbike-Tour Biketour No. 540 Wettersteinhütte-Wangalm

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Leutasch / Wetterstein Mountains & Mieming Range
Difficulty ratings: difficult
Route length: 13.7 km
Duration: 1:30 h

Route No. 540 - Bike tour with the most beautiful view

Tour information

  • Requirement: difficult
  • Length: 13.7 km
  • Duration: 1:30 h
  • Elevation uphill:670 hm
  • Elevation downhill:670 hm
Highest point1,753 m

Starting point

Leutasch parking Salzbach (P3-5)

Finishing point

Leutasch parking Salzbach (P3-5)
  • Fitness level 4 / 6
  • Technique 3 / 6

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Trail condition

Gravel - Good riding skills (especially downhill) required. Steep, partly rough forest road.

You can find all the latest information on the road closures in the Seefeld region here.

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Equipment

Good physical condition & technique required. Off-road bike (mountain bike, gravel bike, etc.), helmet, gloves

Suitable equipment is also available in the bike stores in the region.

Source: Region Seefeld - Tirols Hochplateau

Description

Note: The Wettersteinhütte is currently closed.
Gaistal in Summer – Hiking & Biking in Region Seefeld
The starting point is the Salzbach parking area (P3, P4, P5) in the western part of Leutasch. From there, you do not head into the valley initially, but follow the paved road back toward the Klamm district. At the “Fiakerstüberl”, the route turns north and continues along local roads until reaching the forest road entrance.

From this point, the actual ascent begins: a consistently moderately steep, rideable gravel road through dense forest, with many shaded sections and occasional rest spots. The route has been newly constructed in recent years and climbs in switchbacks as well as longer, gentler stretches.

Above the tree line, at the junction about 100 meters below the Wettersteinhütte (not serviced) and the Wangalm, the tour becomes significantly more alpine.

Here:

  • bike must be left behind
  • final section on foot
  • very steep and coarse-gravel terrain.
The path is clearly signposted. After about 10 minutes of walking, you pass the closed Wettersteinhütte and continue following the markings toward the Wangalm.

The Wangalm, at 1,753 m, offers expansive views over the Gaistal  Valley and the surrounding mountains of the Mieminger Chain and the Wetterstein Mountains. Its south-facing location ensures sunshine all day in good weather.

The return route follows the same path back to the Salzbach parking area.

Nearby huts and mountain restaurants

  • Wangalm, hut

    Opening hours:Open today
    Place:Leutasch
    :Alpine pasture / hut / mountain restaurant

Getting here

  • Arrival by public transport

    Take the bus to Leutasch and get off at the 'Gaistal/Salzbach' bus stop.

    All real-time connections can be found in the route planner.

    You can find all information about bicycle transportation on the bus here.

    Guest Card = Travel Card: The guest card is valid during your stay as a ticket for all public bus connections in the region (up to Telfs and Mittenwald). In addition, the train ride between Seefeld and Scharnitz and the Wildmoosbus are also included. However, a separate ticket for bicycle transportation on the train must be purchased at the ticket counter of the Seefeld information & mobility center or online.

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