601 Schweinfurter Hütte
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Adventurous bike tour into the Horlachtal till the Schweinfurter hut.
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moderate
Distance 12.7 km
Duration2:00 h
Ascent544 m
Descent544 m
Highest point2,032 m
Lowest point1,540 m
Starting point of the mountainb bike tour is the car park Sennhof (next to the inforamtion) in Niederthai. From there you follow the broad gravel trail towards Larstig Alm. Along the Horlachbach brook the more ascending roue continues to Schweinfurter Hut. Once arrived at the hut you can wnjoy culinary treats plus splendid vistas on the sunny terrace. You return the same trail. From Larstig Alm you follow the signposted Bergmahderweg trail to Niederthai, past the fire station and back to the parking space.
Author’s recommendation
The tour runs along developed trails and is easily ridable by e-bike or mountain bike.

Author
Roland Grüner
Update: February 10, 2025
Difficulty
moderate
Overall difficulty
moderate
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
Experience
Landscape
Highest point
2,032 m
Lowest point
1,540 m
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Track types
Asphalt 2.85%Dirt road 71.96%Forested/wild trail 25.18%
Asphalt
0.4 km
Dirt road
9.1 km
Forested/wild trail
3.2 km
Rest stops
LarstigalmSchweinfurter Hut
Safety information
The sometimes fairly stepps climbs and difficult downhill stretches require both sporty biking skills and defensive cycling. Good stamina and intermediate biking rechniques are an absolute must. Sporty and active (pleasure) cycling is the main priority.Tips and suggestions
More details about biking & cycling in Ötztal: https://www.oetztal.com/bikenPublic transport
Travel safe and comfortable with the train to the Ötztal Bahnhof train station. Last stop and exit point is the train station Ötztal Bahnhof. Afterwards you can travel smoothly and quick with the public transport or out local taxi companies through the valley to your desired destination. Please find the current bus timetable here: http://fahrplan.vvt.atDirections
The car drive to the Ötztal valley. Situated in Tirol, the Ötztal valley set off in southerly direction and is the longest side valley in the Eastern Alps. The journey with the car leads you through the Inntal valley to the entrance of the vallly and further on through the valley. Among the toll motorways you can also use the country roads. A route planner will show you the easiest and most convenient way: https://www.google.at/maps.Parking
The following parking facilities are available in Niederthai:- carpark Sennhof, chargeable € 5,- per day
Coordinates
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47.128307, 10.967606
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47°07'41.9"N 10°58'03.4"E
UTM
32T 649227 5221300
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Get there by train, car, bike, or on foot!
Equipment
Approproate equipment such as breathable suitable outdoor clothes fort he weather, helmet, gloves, glasses, GPS device or detailed maps. If there is no hut on the way please bring a snack and enough to drink.Status
closed
Difficulty
moderate
Overall difficulty
moderate
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
Distance
12.7 km
Duration
2:00 h
Ascent
544 m
Descent
544 m
Highest point
2,032 m
Lowest point
1,540 m
Round trip
Scenic
Refreshment stops available
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