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Enduro Gortach - G
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An enduro route that explores the outermost limits of the BIKE REPUBLIC SÖLDEN over 13 km and 600 meters of altitude gain.
Start at the Freizeit Arena, from where you ride on asphalt along the Ache downstream to Kaisers. There, take a left to the federal road and after a few hundred meters and a short section through the unlit (!!) tunnel, shortly turn left to Granstein. Follow this road until it turns into a gravel path that passes the Leiterbergalm up to an intermediate entry to the Leiterberg Trail. Stopping at Maria's Alm is an absolute must. The view is magnificent and the food excellent.
The descent goes via the technically demanding red natural trail, wonderfully varied through the forest to the district of Leite, from where it continues over the 1.5 km long flowing LETTN LINE to the Giggijoch valley station.
Please watch out for hikers!
Author’s recommendation
A clear must-do: the stop at the Leiterbergalm!!
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Maria's AlmSafety information
The Leiterberg Trail is a natural trail that offers wonderfully flowing sections but also includes rocky parts, thick roots, and stones. Those who are not yet confident in their riding skills will have to dismount several times. However, it is also well suited for those who want to gradually approach such challenges.
In the BIKE REPUBLIC SÖLDEN, it's all about the shared fun of bike sport – regardless of your riding level. Be considerate of each other and support each other. Also, behave respectfully towards all other people on the mountain and in the valley – and nature.
–> Stay on the paved and signposted paths. Do not ride over open meadows!
–> Avoid locking the rear wheel and help preserve the trails.
–> Be considerate of animals & close the pasture gates. There can always be cows on the trails and lines. Ride carefully and keep your distance!
–> Please note: Hikers are also on the natural trails of the BIKE REPUBLIC SÖLDEN. Ride carefully, stop, evade considerately, and greet nicely.
Also, the trail crosses the forest road several times – roll out carefully here.
Tips and suggestions
More information about biking and cycling in the Ötztal: https://www.oetztal.com/biken
More information about probably the flowiest nation of the Alps, the BIKE REPUBLIC SÖLDEN: https://bikerepublic.soelden.com
And more video content is available here: https://www.youtube.com/c/BikeRepublicSöldenSoeldenSolden
Public transport
Public-transport-friendly
Arrival by train
Take the train easily to Ötztal station at the valley entrance. A regular bus starts directly at the station square towards Obergurgl. The bus ride to Sölden takes about 1 to 1.5 hours. On the designated bike line buses, bike transport (including eMTBs) is free with a valid bus ticket.
All important information about bus schedules, connections, and taxi companies can be found here.
Directions
WHERE IS SÖLDEN LOCATED?
Sölden is located in western Austria in the federal state of TIROL, in a southern side valley of the Inn valley – the ÖTZTAL.
Arrival from the west:
from Vorarlberg to Tirol via the Arlbergpass or through the Arlberg tunnel (S 16) - Landeck - A 12 motorway towards Innsbruck - exit Ötztal after Roppener Tunnel - B 186 (35 km) to Sölden
from the north:
- Bad Tölz - Achenpass - B 181 - Jenbach - A 12 Innsbruck towards Bregenz - exit Ötztal - B 186 (35 km) to Sölden
- Pfronten - Reutte - Fernpass - Imst - A 12 towards Innsbruck - exit Ötztal after Roppener Tunnel or B 171 Tiroler Straße to Ötztal (toll-free) - B 186 (35 km) to Sölden
- Garmisch Partenkirchen - Ehrwald - Lermoos - Fernpass - Imst - A 12 towards Innsbruck - exit Ötztal after Roppener Tunnel or B 171 Tiroler Straße to Ötztal (toll-free) - B 186 (35 km) to Sölden
- Garmisch Partenkirchen - Mittenwald - Scharnitz - Seefeld in Tirol - Telfs - A 12 towards Bregenz - exit Ötztal or B 171 Tiroler Straße to Ötztal (toll-free) - B186 (35 km) to Sölden
from the east:
from Munich or Salzburg on the A 93 to Kufstein, then on the A 12 towards Bregenz, via Innsbruck to exit Ötztal, then continue on B 186 (35 km) to Sölden
from the south:
from Bolzano coming towards Brenner (toll road) - Brenner motorway via Schönberg toll plaza towards Innsbruck - from Innsbruck on A 12 towards Bregenz to the Ötztal approach - continue on B 186 (35 km) to Sölden
Parking
At the base stations of the Gaislachkoglbahn and Giggijochbahn, ample parking spaces are available, and parking garages are also provided.
Parking spaces are subject to a fee.
Paid overnight parking of cars is possible in the Gaislachkogl parking garage:
more information about overnight parking
Please respect that wild camping is prohibited!
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Equipment
Well equipped rules! We recommend wearing MTB protective gear (helmet, protectors for knees, elbows, back, ...) on all lines, trails, enduro routes, and mountain bike routes of the BIKE REPUBLIC SÖLDEN. All routes are exclusively intended for use with mountain bikes that meet today's quality standards.Localization
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