Mountainbike Routes

6044 Horlachtalrunde

Umhausen
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Easy
Key facts
1:00 h Duration
7.54 km Length
280 m Ascent
281 m Descent
1,781 m Max. altitude
1,540 m Min. altitude
Stamina
Landscape
Quality of Experience
Best Season
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Description

Worthwhile and scenic route around the Horlachbach. 

Map & elevation profile

Worthwhile and scenic route around the Horlachbach. 

The starting point of the route is in Niederthai at the Sennhof parking lot, right next to the information center. From there, cycle left, following the paved road up to the Falknerhof hotel. Then turn left again and follow the forest road to the edge of the forest. The mountain bike route continues through the dense forest. Eventually, you reach another forest road. Here there is the option to ride downhill towards the Larstig Alm (managed). Otherwise, cross the creek and cycle downhill again on the Bergmahderweg. Here you can enjoy the breathtaking panorama until you return to the starting point. 

Author's tip

This route follows developed paths and can be easily ridden with a motorized e-Mountainbike or a classic mountain bike without motor assistance.

Regions & Places

Austria (Country)
Tyrol (Province)
Bezirk Imst (District)
Ötztal (Tourism area)
Umhausen (Commune)

Mountain areas

Stubai Alps (Mountain area)
Alps (Mountain area)
Modified at 30.04.2026 · Created at 12.08.2019

Characteristics

Round trip
Scenic
Refreshment stops available
Family-friendly

Way types

Naturweg 42.13 m
Unbekannt 7.5 km

Safety guidelines

Family-friendly cycling or mountain bike route, also rideable with regular bicycles, with a good road surface (gravel, asphalt, and similar). The gentle ascents do not require special physical fitness or riding skills. The focus is on enjoyable cycling.

Public transit

Travel comfortably and safely by train to the Ötztal station. The final stop or exit point is the ÖTZTAL station. Afterwards, you can conveniently and quickly travel by public transit or local taxi companies throughout the valley to your desired destination! The current bus schedule is available at: http://fahrplan.vvt.at

Starting point

Sennhof parking lot Niederthai

Getting there

Driving to ÖTZTAL. Located in Tyrol, the Ötztal branches off to the south as the longest side valley of the Eastern Alps. Traveling by car takes visitors through the Inn valley to the valley entrance and further along the Ötztal. In addition to the toll highway, country roads can also be used. Your route can be quickly and conveniently planned with the route planner.

To the route planner: https://www.google.at/maps.  

Parking

The following parking options are available in Niederthai:

  • Sennhof parking lot, fee of €5 per day 

Coordinates

10.967875, 47.128374
Plan arrival

Saturday, 13.06.
Increasingly sunny -
Warmer than recently
Morning
12 °C
30%
Rainfall risk
Afternoon
27 °C
20%
Rainfall risk
Sunday, 14.06.
Often sunny and warm
Good weather for outdoor activities
Morning
14 °C
10%
Rainfall risk
Afternoon
26 °C
30%
Rainfall risk

The tour is within these protected areas.

Naturpark Ötztal (Protected area)
Ruhegebiet Stubaier Alpen (Protected area)

Appropriate equipment such as breathable clothing and weather-appropriate outdoor wear, bicycle helmet, gloves, sunglasses, and a GPS device or map material. For bike rides without opportunities to stop at a restaurant, sufficient provisions are necessary.