Mountain bike tour to the biggest Waterfalls in all east tyrol

Tour information

Requirement: medium
Length: 48.2 km
Duration: 6:00 h
Elevation uphill:1,090 hm
Elevation downhill:1,090 hm

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Elevation profile

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Radweg Virgental No. 132.gpx

Highest point1,500 m

Starting point

Parkplatz bei der Matreier Goldried Bergbahn

Finishing point

Umbalfälle

Fitness level 5 / 6
Technique 3 / 6

Best time of year

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Trail condition

Asphalt, gravel

Equipment

Basic cyclingequipmentincludes a well-fitting helmet and functionalclothingadaptedtotheweather and temperature. Essential itemsare rain, sun, and wind protection, a repair kit, a first-aid kit, a charged mobile phone, aswellassufficientfluids and provisions. Gloves and eyewearprotecthands and eyes, while lightsimprovevisibility.  A mapor a GPS deviceassistwithorientation.

This informationservesas a guide and does not claimtobe exhaustive. Equipment mustalwaysbeadaptedtothe tour destination, weatherconditions, season, naturalhazards, environmental influences, and personal needs.

Source: TVB Osttirol

Description

Start this wonderful bike tour from the cable car Matrei i. O via Zedlach, along the sunny side of the Virgental-valley to Virgen futher on to Niedermauern, from there beside the Isel (river). You will never forget the impressive view into the thunderous waters of the Isel gorge. It leads quiet moderate an varied forward to Prägraten, Hintelbichl and parking area Ströden. Here beginns the "last mile" to the Umbal waterfalls. Enjoy the well deserved cooling and wild nature at Umbalwater falls after about 24 km on the bike. (Battery charge station at the Islitzer Alm).

Nearby huts and mountain restaurants

Islitzer Alm 1.513m
Place:Prägraten am Grossvenediger
:Alpine pasture / hut / mountain restaurant
see restaurant details: Islitzer Alm 1.513m

Getting here

Arrival by public transport
Starting point: Bus route 951 – Matrei i. O. Süd stop End point: Bus route 951 – Prägraten a. G. Ströden stop
Parking
Starting point: Bus route 951 – Matrei i. O. Süd stop End point: Bus route 951 – Prägraten a. G. Ströden stop

Car park Matreier Goldried Bergbahnen

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