Road Bike

Alternative route - Ötztaler Radmarathon 2021

Ötztal
Key facts
15:45 h Duration
236.02 km Length
5500 m Ascent
5500 m Descent
2,474 m Max. altitude
600 m Min. altitude
Best Season
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Description

227 kilometers of route, 5,500 meters of elevation, up to 18 percent incline – these are the key figures of the extremely demanding Ötztaler Radmarathon. It is considered one of the sporting highlights for the best amateur cyclists in the world. 4,000 participants from many countries will start in Sölden on the last weekend of August/first weekend of September, cheered on by thousands of spectators. Ötztal, the highlight of Tyrol, does not skimp on steepness during this exhausting cycling marathon: Four high Alpine passes pave the route equipped with almost unimaginable 5,500 meters of elevation gain. From the Ötztal glacier world, the circuit descends to Kühtai (2,020 m), then down to Innsbruck, followed by the Brenner Pass (1,370 m), to Sterzing up to the Jaufen Pass (2,090 m) and as a crowning conclusion the Timmelsjoch (2,474 m). Ready, set, go for the passes...

Map & elevation profile

227 kilometers of route, 5,500 meters of elevation, up to 18 percent incline – these are the key figures of the extremely demanding Ötztaler Radmarathon. It is considered one of the sporting highlights for the best amateur cyclists in the world. 4,000 participants from many countries will start in Sölden on the last weekend of August/first weekend of September, cheered on by thousands of spectators. Ötztal, the highlight of Tyrol, does not skimp on steepness during this exhausting cycling marathon: Four high Alpine passes pave the route equipped with almost unimaginable 5,500 meters of elevation gain. From the Ötztal glacier world, the circuit descends to Kühtai (2,020 m), then down to Innsbruck, followed by the Brenner Pass (1,370 m), to Sterzing up to the Jaufen Pass (2,090 m) and as a crowning conclusion the Timmelsjoch (2,474 m). Ready, set, go for the passes...

Regions & Places

Italy (Country)
Austria (Country)
South Tyrol (Province)
Tyrol (Province)
Innsbruck (District)
Innsbruck-Land (District)
Bezirk Imst (District)
Stubaital (Tourism area)
Wipptal (Tourism area)
Eisacktal (Tourism area)
Ötztal (Tourism area)
Innsbruck region (Tourism area)
Merano and surroundings (Tourism area)
Gurgl (Tourism area)
Sölden (Tourism area)
Oberperfuss (Commune)
Mutters (Commune)
Natters (Commune)
Sankt Sigmund im Sellrain (Commune)
Schoenberg im Stubaital (Commune)
Sellrain (Commune)
Steinach am Brenner (Commune)
Völs (Commune)
Gries am Brenner (Commune)
Gries im Sellrain (Commune)
Grinzens (Commune)
Kematen in Tirol (Commune)
Silz (Commune)
Stams (Commune)
Umhausen (Commune)
Längenfeld (Commune)
Haiming (Commune)
Oetz (Commune)
Brenner (Commune)
Moos in Passeier (Commune)
St. Leonhard in Pass. (Commune)
Gemeinde Sölden (Commune)
Pfitsch (Commune)
Matrei am Brenner (Commune)
Ratschings (Commune)
Sterzing (Commune)
St. Martin in Passeier (Commune)

Mountain areas

Alps (Mountain area)
Stubai Alps (Mountain area)
Tux Alps (Mountain area)
Ötztal Alps (Mountain area)
Zillertal Alps (Mountain area)
Sarntal Alps (Mountain area)
Modified at 02.03.2026 · Created at 25.08.2021

Characteristics

Linear route

Way types

Unbekannt 236.02 km

Safety guidelines

The Road Traffic Regulations (StVO) apply. General valid and usual rules of conduct.

It should be noted that there can be an increased risk of accidents and injuries in road cycling sports. Despite careful tour planning, there is always a baseline risk. Tour preparation through endurance sports, appropriate training and further education as well as personal prudence reduces the risk of accidents and dangers.

The route: 

Start in Sölden – Oetz 800m - Haiming 670m – Kühtai 2020m – Innsbruck 600m – Brenner Pass 1377m – Sterzing 960m – Jaufen Pass 2090m – St. Leonhard in Passeier Valley 700m – Timmelsjoch 2474m – Sölden 1377m.

The mountain passes:

Haiming – Kühtai (18.0 KM)
1200 meters elevation difference

Innsbruck – Brenner (37.5 KM)
777 meters elevation difference

Sterzing – Jaufen Pass: (15.5 KM)
1130 meters elevation difference

St. Leonhard – Timmelsjoch (29 KM)
1724 meters elevation difference

The refreshment stations:

Kühtai after KM 59.0
Brenner after KM 131.5
Jaufen Pass after KM 163.0
Schönau after KM 201.5
Timmelsjoch after KM 206.0
Finish after KM 237.0

Starting point

Sölden

Coordinates

11.00791, 46.96312
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)
Texelgruppe (Protected area)
Ötztaler Alpen (Protected area)
Ruhegebiet Ötztaler Alpen (Protected area)
Ruhegebiet Stubaier Alpen (Protected area)

The personal equipment must be safe and functional and comply with the respective technical standard. Every racing cyclist is advised to inform themselves about the planned tours in specialist literature or on site. Complete racing bike equipment is absolutely recommended even for experienced riders!

Tip: For the partly sparsely lit tunnels, lighting is advisable.