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RettenbachalmPhoto: Ötztal
Explanation
At the top of the glacier, it's time to gather your last reserves of energy to push through the final few hundred meters to reach the highest point of the tour—Europe’s highest road point at 2,800 meters.
After taking in the breathtaking panoramic views, descend along the Glacier Road until you reach the silo tower, where you turn left onto a gravel path. Here, you’ll need to push hard on the pedals again to climb the steep ski slopes leading up to the Rotkogelhütte. From there, you descend via the red Ollweite Line (6010) until you reach the connection to Hochsölden, which branches off to the left at approximately two-thirds of the way down the Ollweite Line (a wooden overpass marks the spot). This transfer trail takes you to Hochsölden, leading to the Bergrestaurant Sonnblick, a perfect place for a rest stop.
The restaurant is located right at the entry to the 7.4-kilometer-long blue GAHE LINE. After a well-deserved break on the terrace, you continue down the blue Gahe Line (6028) to Leitn, where you can fully enjoy the flowy ride. From there, the trail continues into the blue LETTN LINE, which ends directly at the valley station of the Giggijochbahn—bringing you right back to the Freizeit Arena.
4o
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
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Rest stops
HühnersteignRettenbachalm
Restaurant Schwarzkogl
Rotkogelhütte
Sonnblick
Tips and suggestions
More details about biking & cycling in Ötztal: https://www.oetztal.com/bikenPublic transport
Public-transport-friendly
Arriving by Train
Enjoy a comfortable and relaxing train ride to the train station in Ötztal Bahnhof. The public bus lines to all holiday resorts in the valley (direction Obergurgl) leave directly in front of the train station. The bus ride to Sölden takes about 1 – 1.5 hours.
All important details on bus timetables, direct connections and taxi services are available here.
Directions
WHERE IS SÖLDEN?
Sölden is located in the West of Austria, more exactly in the Province of TIROL. It nestles amidst the ÖTZTAL Valley, a south-facing side valley of the Inntal.
Best travel route from the West:
From Vorarlberg to Tirol via Arlberg Pass or through Arlberg Tunnel (S 16 Federal Road) - direction Landeck - change to A 12 Autobahn (direction Innsbruck) - exit: Ötztal after driving through Roppener Tunnel - on B 186 Federal Road (35 km) to Sölden
From the North:
- Bad Tölz - Achen Pass - B 181 Federal Road - Jenbach - A 12 Autobahn towards Innsbruck (direction Bregenz) - exit: Ötztal - B 186 Federal Road (35 km) to Sölden
- Pfronten - Reutte - Fernpass - Imst - A 12 Autobahn (direction Innsbruck) - exit: Ötztal after driving through Roppener Tunnel or on B 171 Federal Road to Ötztal (no Vignette toll-sticker required!) - B 186 Federal Road (35 km) to Sölden
- Garmisch Partenkirchen - Ehrwald - Lermoos - Fernpass - Imst - A 12 Autobahn (direction Innsbruck) – exit: Ötztal after driving through Roppener Tunnel or on B 171 Federal Road to Ötztal (no Vignette toll-sticker required!) - B 186 Federal Road (35 km) to Sölden
- Garmisch Partenkirchen - Mittenwald - Scharnitz - Seefeld - Telfs - A 12 Autobahn (direction Bregenz) - exit: Ötztal or on B 171 Federal Road to Ötztal (no Vignette toll-sticker required!) - B 186 Federal Road (35 km) to Sölden
From the East:
Munich or Salzburg - A 93 Autobahn to Kufstein - A 12 Autobahn (direction Bregenz) via Innsbruck – exit: Ötztal - B 186 Federal Road (35 km) to Sölden
From the South:
From Bozen/Bolzano towards Brenner Pass (toll road) – on Brenner Autobahn via Schönberg toll station (direction Innsbruck) to Innsbruck - then change to A 12 Autobahn (direction Bregenz) – exit: Ötztal - B 186 Federal Road (35 km) to Sölden
Parking
There are ample parking areas and covered parking garages at the base stations of Gaislachkogl and Giggijoch Mountain Gondolas. Parking is free of charge between 8.00 am and 7.00 pm!
Night-time parking of motor cars is subject to a charge and allowed only in the parking garage next to Gaislachkogl Mountain Gondola:
More details on night-time parking
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Equipment
Appropriate Equipment Rules! We strongly recommend to wear protective bike gear (knee and elbow pads, helmet, back protector, ...) on all lines, trails, enduro tracks and mountain bike routes within the BIKE REPUBLIC SÖLDEN. Enter the Republic only with a bike that meets current quality standards.Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
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