695 Wurzberg round
Description
On the long route, you pass ancient landslides, idyllic mountain villages, and beautiful landscapes.
Map & elevation profile
The Tour
On the long route, you pass ancient landslides, idyllic mountain villages, and beautiful landscapes.
The starting point of this bike ride is at the Mure parking lot in Umhausen. From there, follow the Ötztal bike path (No. 11) to the bridge over the Ötztal federal road leading to Köfels. Choose the uphill path toward Köfels and follow the paved road with a moderate incline. After a short while, you ride over the area of an ancient landslide known as the 'Köfler landslide.' About 8,700 years ago, around three cubic kilometers of rock tumbled down into the Ötztal, blocking the flow of the Ötztaler Ache. After passing the small, idyllic village of Köfels at 1,400 meters, the marked forest road to Wurzberg Alm begins on the left. The inclines on the wide gravel road are partly easy to ride, so nothing stands in the way of a relaxed stop at the Alm, located at 1,575 meters. From there, continue down the forest road toward Winklen in Längenfeld. From there, follow the Ötztal bike path (No. 11) back to Umhausen.
This route follows developed paths and can easily be ridden with a motorized e-mountain bike or a classic mountain bike without motor assistance.
Regions & Places
Mountain areas
Details
Characteristics
Way types
Safety guidelines
Sportive bike control and defensive driving behavior are required due to the partly steep climbs and more challenging downhill sections. The physical demands and riding skills are considered moderate. The focus is on sporty, active (pleasure) cycling.
Additional information
More information about biking & cycling in the Ötztal: www.oetztal.com/biken
Arrival
Public transit
Starting point
Getting there
The car ride to the ÖTZTAL. Located in Tyrol, the Ötztal branches off to the south as the longest side valley of the Eastern Alps. Traveling by car leads visitors through the Inn Valley to the valley entrance and continues along the Ötztal. In addition to the toll motorway, country roads can also be used. You can quickly and easily plan your trip with the route planner.
To the route planner: https://www.google.at/maps.
Parking
The following parking options are available in Umhausen:
- Mure parking lot, free of charge
Current information
Warmer than recently
Good weather for outdoor activities
Equipment
Appropriate equipment such as breathable clothing and weather-appropriate outdoor clothing, bike helmet, gloves, sunglasses, and a GPS device or maps. On bike rides without catering options, sufficient provisions are necessary.