Cycle tour Ötztal Cycling Path Stage 3: Umhausen - Längenfeld

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Umhausen /
Difficulty ratings: medium
Route length: 13.8 km
Duration: 1:19 h

The third stage of the Ötztal Cycling Path (52 km) starts in Umhausen and ends in Längenfeld. The 12 km long stage offers several highlights: two new cycle path brigdes, one underpass and idyllic forests with hidden resting places.

Tour information

  • Requirement: medium
  • Length: 13.8 km
  • Duration: 1:19 h
  • Elevation uphill:304 hm
  • Elevation downhill:105 hm
Highest point1,184 m

Starting point

Umhausen

Finishing point

Längenfeld
  • Fitness level 4 / 6
  • Technique 3 / 6

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Equipment

The Ötztal Cycle Trail features some demanding ascents and is suitable for bikers in a good physical shape.

The Ötztal Cycle Path features several steep sections and should not be underestimated in this regard.

The path crosses the Ötztaler Bundesstraße multiple times.

BIKE SAFETY RULES 

  1. Always ride on the right side, at a controlled speed, and, if necessary, with half visibility—especially in narrow sections and sharp curves—as oncoming traffic or obstacles (e.g., bollards, barriers, stones, branches, cattle grids, or other vehicles) may appear unexpectedly.
  2. Be aware that the roads and paths used are often shared-use and may present obstacles at any time (e.g., agricultural and forestry vehicles, authorized vehicles, stored wood, grazing livestock).
  3. Be considerate of pedestrians and other cyclists. Overtake only at walking speed.
  4. Consider the technical and physical challenges of your cycling tour and accurately assess your experience and abilities. Beginners, especially those using e-bikes, should consider taking a bike safety course.
  5. Protect your head by wearing a helmet and check your equipment before every ride (brakes, bell, lights, reflectors, etc.).
  6. Follow traffic restrictions and closures. Close pasture gates after passing through.
  7. Respect wildlife and nature by staying on designated cycling paths and roads.
  8. Do not leave any waste behind.
  9. According to traffic regulations (StVO), only e-bikes/pedelecs with a maximum speed of 25 km/h are allowed on cycling paths.
Appropriate Equipment Rules! We strongly recommend to wear protective bike gear on all Cycle & Mountain Bike Routes within Ötztal Valley. Always take enough water with you! 
Source: Ötztal

Description

The cycle path continues along the Ache to the Köfels junction and on a gravel path towards Au. At the end of it, an asphalt path leads above the roaring Ötztaler Ache over two newly built and spectacular bike bridges. After the second bridge, turn left into a steep forest. At the end of the forest, an underpass leads to the other side of the street. At the next intersection, turn right to Winklen, passes through the hamlets of Oberried, Lehn and Unterried and finally arrive at Längenfeld.

Getting here

  • Arrival by public transport

    Enjoy a both comfortable and relaxing train ride to the train station in Ötztal Bahnhof. You get off the train in ÖTZTAL Bahnhof where you change to a public bus or local taxi. The current bus schedule can be found at: http://fahrplan.vvt.at

  • Parking

    The following parking facilities are available in Umhausen-Niederthai:

    • Umhausen Parking Mure - free of charge
    • Umhausen Bischoffsplatz - payable from 07:00 to 18:30 hour
    • Tumpen / Lehn-Platzl At the parking place Engelswand climbing garden (payable)
    • Parking Köfels (payable)

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