Difficulty:
medium
Length:
94.5 km
Duration:
3:45 h
Elevation uphill:
877 m
Short description:From Tannheim over the Gaicht Pass past the beautiful Plansee, around the Ammer Mountains through Füssen back into the Tannheimer Valley.Technique: ****Quality of experience: ******Recommended season:AprilMayJuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctoberProperties:LoopScenicRefreshment stops availableGeological highlightsFaunistic highlights
Description:
Among cyclists, the Tannheimer Valley has been known for some time, as in 2001 the peloton of the Austrian Cycling Tour passed through the valley. In 2005, the professional riders of the Bayern Rundfahrt came to the opening stage on Tyrolean soil and were rewarded with the Tannheimer Valley mountain classification and the Jungholz mountain classification. Even professionals noticed the scenic charms of the "probably the most beautiful high valley in Europe." Lush green meadows, Lake Haldensee and a beautiful mountain backdrop accompanied the professionals on their race kilometers. Thus, the Tannheimer Valley has also established itself as an ideal region for targeted training or extensive routes. "The Tannheimer Valley is an ideal starting point for long road bike routes to the surrounding regions such as Lake Constance or the Arlberg," says Michael Keller, managing director of the Tannheimer Valley Tourism Association and former mountain bike national coach of Austria. Cyclists find not only an ideal starting point in the Tannheimer Valley but also a wide range of accommodations. From 5-star hotels to private rooms, you can choose your accommodation. After a nice ride, relax and recharge your batteries. - The Tannheimer Valley
Directions:Start at the tourist information office in Tannheim heading east, passing Nesselwängle and the Gaicht Pass downhill to Weißenbach. At the roundabout take the exit towards Reutte. Follow the road over Höfen and Lechaschau to Reutte. At the roundabout take the exit towards Fernpass. At the end of Reutte turn left towards Breitenwang/Plansee. At the roundabout in Kerckelmoos go straight ahead to Plansee. Along the shore of Plansee. Past Linderhof Castle and through Graswang to the Ettal junction. Turn left through the villages Ober- and Unterammergau to Bad Bayersoien. Continue on the B23 to the junction Steingaden. Turn left and follow the road to Steingaden. Turn left in the village center and on the B17 over Halblech and Buching towards Schwangau. Before Schwangau turn left to Hohenschwangau with a view of Neuschwanstein Castle. At the end of Hohenschwangau turn right to Alterschrofen and further towards Füssen. Before the Lech bridge turn left towards Vils. Before the Ulrich bridge turn left to Pinswang. Follow a short climb over Knie Pass and further via Pflach to Reutte. Follow the road left towards the train station. At the roundabout take the first exit right, at the next roundabout straight ahead. At the main roundabout again straight ahead towards Lechtal, continue through Lechaschau and Höfen to Weißenbach. At the roundabout turn right into the Tannheimer Tal. Before Nesselwängle turn right, pass through Nesselwängle and back to the starting point.
Safety guidelines:The StVO (road traffic regulations) apply. General valid and usual behavioral rules.
It should be noted that road cycling can involve an increased risk of accidents and injuries. Despite careful route planning, there is always a basic risk. Route preparation through endurance sports, appropriate training and further education, as well as personal caution, reduce the risk of accidents and dangers.
Equipment:Personal equipment must be safe and usable and comply with the respective technical standard. Every road cyclist is recommended to inform themselves about the planned routes in specialist literature or locally.
Complete road bike equipment is strongly recommended even for experienced riders!
