On this "mountain route," you cycle consecutively through the mountain villages Niederthai, Köfels, Gries, and Burgstein.
The road traffic regulations (StVO) apply. Generally valid and usual rules of conduct.
It should be noted that road cycling carries an increased risk of accidents and injuries. Despite careful route planning, a basic risk always remains. Preparation through endurance training, appropriate practice and education, and personal prudence reduce the risk of accidents and dangers.
Your personal equipment must be safe and functional and meet the respective technical standard. Every road cyclist is advised to inform themselves about the planned routes in specialist literature or on-site. Complete road cycling equipment is absolutely recommended even for experienced riders!
Tip: For the partly poorly lit tunnels, lighting is recommended.
The Ötztal has long been known among cyclists. This route provides a good overview of the rear valley area from Umhausen to Sölden. Lush green meadows, the Stuibenfall waterfall, and a beautiful mountain backdrop accompany cyclists as they diligently collect elevation meters along the Ötztal, "The Highlight of Tyrol." The scenic attractions help forget many hardships, and the idyllic, dreamy mountain villages invite you to relax and linger. The mountain villages Niederthai/Umhausen and Gries/Längenfeld lie in the heart of the ÖTZTAL NATURE PARK and are ideal starting points for exploring the area.
Arrival by train
Travel comfortably and safely by train to the Ötztal train station. From the station forecourt, a line bus departs towards Obergurgl. The bus ride to Sölden takes about 1 to 1.5 hours.
All important information on bus schedules, connections, and taxi companies can be found here.
WHERE IS SÖLDEN?
Sölden is located in western Austria, in the federal state of TYROL, in a southern side valley of the Inn valley – the ÖTZTAL.
Arrival from the west:
From Vorarlberg to Tyrol via the Arlberg Pass or through the Arlberg Tunnel (S 16) - Landeck - Autobahn A 12 towards Innsbruck - exit Ötztal after Roppener Tunnel - B 186 (35km) to Sölden
From the north:
- Bad Tölz - Achen Pass - B 181 - Jenbach - A 12 Innsbruck towards Bregenz - Exit Ötztal - B 186 (35km) to Sölden
- Pfronten - Reutte - Fern Pass - Imst - A 12 towards Innsbruck - exit Ötztal after Roppener Tunnel or B 171 Tiroler Straße to Ötztal (vignette-free) - B 186 (35km) to Sölden
- Garmisch Partenkirchen - Ehrwald - Lermoos - Fern Pass - Imst - A 12 towards Innsbruck - exit Ötztal after Roppener Tunnel or B 171 Tiroler Straße to Ötztal (vignette-free) - B 186 (35km) to Sölden
- Garmisch Partenkirchen - Mittenwald - Scharnitz - Seefeld in Tirol - Telfs - A 12 towards Bregenz - exit Ötztal or B 171 Tiroler Straße to Ötztal (vignette-free) - B 186 (35km) to Sölden
From the east:
From Munich or Salzburg on A 93 to Kufstein, then on A 12 towards Bregenz, via Innsbruck to exit Ötztal, then continue on B 186 (35km) to Sölden
From the south:
Coming from Bolzano towards Brenner (toll road) - Brenner Autobahn via Schönberg toll station towards Innsbruck - from Innsbruck on A 12 towards Bregenz to the Ötztal exit - continue on B 186 (35km) to Sölden
At the valley stations of the Gaislachkoglbahn and the Giggijochbahn, ample free parking spaces are available, and free parking garages are also provided. Parking is free from 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Paid overnight parking of cars is possible in the Gaislachkogl parking garage:
more information about overnight parking
