694 Amberger Hut
Description
Sporty bike route into the beautiful Sulztal above Längenfeld. The Amberger Hut awaits at the end of the side valley in a breathtaking, alpine location, surrounded by several 3,000 meter peaks.
The Sulztalalm is closed in summer 2025 due to renovation work.
Increased truck and car traffic throughout the entire Sulztal road.
Always ride at controlled speed and with limited visibility, especially in curves, as obstacles can occur at any time.
Operating hours:
Trucks: Mon – Fri from 6:00 am – 10:00 pm
Cars: all day
Map & elevation profile
The Tour
Sporty bike route into the beautiful Sulztal above Längenfeld. The Amberger Hut awaits at the end of the side valley in a breathtaking, alpine location, surrounded by several 3,000 meter peaks.
The Sulztalalm is closed in summer 2025 due to renovation work.
Increased truck and car traffic throughout the entire Sulztal road.
Always ride at controlled speed and with limited visibility, especially in curves, as obstacles can occur at any time.
Operating hours:
Trucks: Mon – Fri from 6:00 am – 10:00 pm
Cars: all day
The starting point is at the Längenfeld sports center. From here, cycle towards the main street, turn right before the fire station and ride up a short climb to the Fischbach. Cross the bridge there and then turn left onto the main street, which you also cross. Along the Fischbach, cycle to a bridge, cross it, and continue through the forest. After a while you reach a bridge where you can already see the village of Gries. Through the village of Gries and past the parking lot. Continue riding on the gravel road until you reach a crossroads. There, turn left towards the Amberger Hut, accompanied by a sea of alpine roses (blooming period mid to late June), follow the path and cycle along the beautiful Sulztal, always accompanied by the Fischbach. Past the Vorderen Sulztalalm (closed due to renovation work in summer 2025) and Hinteren Sulztalalm (not managed), the high valley becomes increasingly barren. At 2,136 meters, the Amberger Hut already appears. Once at the top, enjoy the breathtaking panorama with several 3,000-meter peaks.
This route runs along developed paths and can easily be ridden with a motorized e-mountain bike or a classic mountain bike without motor.
Regions & Places
Mountain areas
Details
Characteristics
Way types
Safety guidelines
Sporty bike control and defensive riding behavior are required due to the partially steep climbs and more difficult downhill sections, and the demands on endurance and riding technique are rated as medium. The focus is on sporty, active (pleasure) cycling.
Additional information
More information about biking & cycling in the Ötztal: https://www.oetztal.com/biken
Directions
The ascent on the asphalt road starts in Längenfeld (federal road to Gries) and takes you to the mountain village of Gries. The winding road – 500 meters of altitude gain - leads up to the small Alpine plateau. At approximately 2 km from Gries you continue on the gravel path. After crossing Vögelasbrücke bridge the trail turns off to Nisslalm mountain hut but you continue biking along the narrow valley leading towards Amberger Hütte. At about 1900 m above sea level you should try to resist stopping at lovely Sulztalalm. The rewarding path proceeds along the rushing waters of Fischbach brook! This secluded high Alpine valley and its barren landscape show you the way up to Amberger Hütte at 2136 m above sea level. Uninterrupted panoramic views of high Alpine summits amidst the Stubai Alps are included - for example Hinterer Daunkopf, Windacher Daunkogl or Schrankogl.
You return on the very challenging and speedy ascent route. At the height of Vögelasbrücke bridge you turn left into Nederweg trail where you return to Längenfeld along the left shore of Fischbach brook.
Arrival
Public transit
Starting point
Getting there
The car journey 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 trip can be quickly and conveniently planned with the route planner.
Route planner: https://www.google.at/maps.
Parking
The following parking options are available in Längenfeld:
- Sports field Längenfeld, free of charge
Current information
Warmer than recently
Good weather for outdoor activities
The tour is within these protected areas.
Equipment
Appropriate equipment such as breathable clothing and outdoor clothes suited to the weather, bicycle helmet, gloves, sunglasses and a GPS device or maps. For bike rides without refreshment options, sufficient provisions are necessary.