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Enduro Silbertal - I

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    18 km, 670 m of up- and downhill, 2 gnarly natural singletracks & 3 culinary spots: this enduro route is a dream for technical mountain bikers.
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    Distance 18.2 km
    3:30 h
    668 m
    668 m
    1,957 m
    1,348 m
    They still exist! The all-round bikers—those with the power and motivation to climb and who love to challenge themselves on demanding natural terrain on the way down. For this crew, the Enduro Silbertal in the BIKE REPUBLIC SÖLDEN is a dream come true.

    The start and end point of the Silbertal I Enduro tour is the Freizeit Arena in the center of Sölden. Facing the Freizeit Arena, you start to the right and follow the Ötztal Cycle Path 11 until you reach the valley station of the Gaislachkogelbahn. Once there, turn right to reach the B186 main road and follow it until the junction where the Glacier Road branches off. From here, continue right up the steep Glacier Road. After two switchbacks, leave the road and turn left onto Infangstraße.

    Here, the steady climb begins—initially on asphalt—towards Gaislachalm. At first, the forest provides some shade, but soon you’ll emerge onto sunny alpine meadows leading to Silbertal, a great spot for a break.

    From there, the ultra-technical black-rated Bodenegg Trail starts, descending into the Ventertal. The first section crosses alpine meadows (please stay on the trail!) before things get significantly more challenging at the tree line—including a mandatory hike-a-bike section.

    At Bodenegg, follow the Bodenegg MTB Route (661) to Gasthof Neue Post, where you’ll enter another black-rated trail through the Kühtrainschlucht, which will take you all the way back to Sölden.

    VIDEO: BODENEGG TRAIL

    Please watch out for hikers!

    Author’s recommendation

    The huts are perfectly loacted at the height of the route, so make sure to stop and soak in the amazing view.
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    Jakob Falkner
    Update: February 26, 2025
    Difficulty
    S3 difficult
    Overall difficulty
    difficult

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    Landscape
    Highest point
    1,957 m
    Lowest point
    1,348 m
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    Length
    18.2 km
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    Rest stops

    Alpine guesthouse Sonneck

    Safety information

    Both tracks are black and really challenging with tight, precipitous, and rocky sections.

     

    The BIKE REPUBLIC SÖLDEN is all about coming together and having the best time on your mountain bike – no matter what your skill level is. So always take care of each other, show respect and support – also towards nature and all other people out there in the mountains and the valley.

     

    > Please only ride existing, signposted trails and never trespass open meadows.

    -> Avoid skidding, don’t cut switchbacks & leave no trace.

    -> Stay alert, never scare animals and always close the pasture gates. In the REPUBLIC there’s always a chance of cattle standing on the trails and lines. Ride carefully and give them enough room.

    -> Please note that the natural trails in the BIKE REPUBLIC are all shared trails. Always yield to hikers and give a friendly greeting.

     

     

    Tips and suggestions

    More info about biking & cycling in Ötztal: https://www.oetztal.com/biken    

    More info about the flowiest nation in the Alps, the BIKE REPUBLIC SÖLDEN: https://bikerepublic.soelden.com         

    And more to see: https://www.youtube.com/c/BikeRepublicSöldenSoeldenSolden       

    Public 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

    Coordinates

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    46.969543, 11.010095
    DMS
    46°58'10.4"N 11°00'36.3"E
    UTM
    32T 652903 5203740
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    Get there by train, car, bike, or on foot!

    Equipment

    Good equipment rules in the BIKE REPUBLIC! We strongly recommend to wear protective bike gear (knee and elbow protection, helmet, back protector, ...) on all lines, trails, enduro tracks and mountain bike routes in the BIKE REPUBLIC SÖLDEN. The entire REPUBLIC is designed exclusively for good quality, modern standard mountain bikes.

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    Difficulty
    S3 difficult
    Overall difficulty
    difficult

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

    Distance
    18.2 km
    Duration
    3:30 h
    Ascent
    668 m
    Descent
    668 m
    Highest point
    1,957 m
    Lowest point
    1,348 m
    Public-transport-friendly Round trip Scenic Refreshment stops available Singletrail/Free ride

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