6022 Windach
Description
The route to Lochle Alm in Windach is a moderate trail. Initially, it goes on asphalt, then over a forest road. For downhill there are trail options.
Map & elevation profile
The Tour
The route to Lochle Alm in Windach is a moderate trail. Initially, it goes on asphalt, then over a forest road. For downhill there are trail options.
The mountain bike route leads from the Freizeit Arena up to Granbichl. The asphalt road is followed further until it turns into a forest road. From there it is about 35 minutes to the Fiegl’s Hut junction, Windachtal comes next. There it goes briefly downhill and then uphill again. After another 30 minutes of riding time you reach the Fiegl’s Hut Alm. The descent follows the same path.
Those who like trails take the Lochle Alm Trail, then pedal on the transfer route to Kleble Alm and ride the Kleble Alm Trail to Sölden. Or choose the direct line via the Windach Trail down to the valley.
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Mountain areas
Details
Characteristics
Way types
Safety guidelines
The trails – especially the Kleble Alm Trail – are quite challenging and require some technical skill.
In the BIKE REPUBLIC SÖLDEN it’s about shared fun in bike sports – regardless of your riding level. Respect each other and support each other. Also behave respectfully towards all other people on the mountain and in the valley – and nature.
–> Stay on the paved and signposted paths. Do not ride over open meadows!
–> Avoid blocking the rear wheel and help preserve the paths.
–> Be considerate of animals & close the pasture gates. There can always be cows on the trails and lines. Ride cautiously and keep distance!
–> Please note: There are also hikers out on the natural trails of BIKE REPUBLIC SÖLDEN. Ride carefully, stop, give way considerately and greet politely.
Additional information
More info about biking & cycling in the Ötztal: https://www.oetztal.com/biken
More info about probably the most flowy nation of the Alps, the BIKE REPUBLIC SÖLDEN: https://bikerepublic.soelden.com
And more videos here: https://www.youtube.com/c/BikeRepublicSöldenSoeldenSolden
Arrival
Public transit
Arrival by train
Simply take the train to Ötztal train station at the valley entrance. A regular bus departs directly from the station square towards Obergurgl. The bus ride to Sölden takes about 1 - 1.5 hours. On the designated bike buses, transporting bikes (including eMTBs) is free with a valid bus ticket.
All important information about bus schedules, connections, and taxi companies can be found here
Starting point
Getting there
WHERE IS SÖLDEN?
Sölden is located in the west of Austria in the state of TIROL, in a southern side valley of the Inn valley – the ÖTZTAL.
Arrival from the west:
from Vorarlberg to Tirol via the Arlberg pass or through the Arlberg tunnel (S 16) - Landeck - Motorway A 12 towards Innsbruck - Exit Ötztal after Roppen tunnel - B 186 (35 km) to Sölden
From the north:
- Bad Tölz - Achen pass - B 181 - Jenbach - A 12 Innsbruck direction Bregenz - Exit Ötztal - B 186 (35 km) to Sölden
- Pfronten - Reutte - Fern pass - Imst - A 12 towards Innsbruck - Exit Ötztal after Roppen tunnel or B 171 Tiroler Straße up to Ötztal (vignette-free) - B 186 (35 km) to Sölden
- Garmisch Partenkirchen - Ehrwald - Lermoos - Fern pass - Imst - A 12 towards Innsbruck - Exit Ötztal after Roppen tunnel or B 171 Tiroler Straße up to Ötztal (vignette-free) - B 186 (35 km) to Sölden
- Garmisch Partenkirchen - Mittenwald - Scharnitz - Seefeld in Tirol - Telfs - A 12 towards Bregenz - Exit Ötztal or B 171 Tiroler Straße up to Ötztal (vignette-free) - B186 (35 km) to Sölden
From the east:
from Munich or Salzburg on the A 93 to Kufstein, then on the A 12 towards Bregenz, over Innsbruck until exit Ötztal, then continue on B 186 (35 km) to Sölden
From the south:
from Bolzano coming towards Brenner (toll road) - Brenner motorway over the Schönberg toll station towards Innsbruck - from Innsbruck on A 12 towards Bregenz to the Ötztal access - further on B 186 (35 km) to Sölden
Parking
At the valley station of the Gaislachkoglbahn and the Giggijochbahn, there are sufficient parking spaces available, and parking garages are also provided.
Parking spaces are subject to charges.
Paid overnight parking of cars is possible in the Gaislachkogl parking garage:
more information about overnight parking
Please respect that wild camping is prohibited!
Current information
The tour is within these protected areas.
Equipment
Well equipped rules! We recommend wearing MTB protective gear (helmet, protectors for knees, elbows, back, ...) on all lines, trails, enduro tracks, and mountain bike routes in BIKE REPUBLIC SÖLDEN. All trails are exclusively intended for use with mountain bikes that meet today's quality standards.