HARBE LINE (6008)
Description
The blue HARBE LINE winds beautifully over 2.2 km above the tree line through steep terrain. The panorama over the BIKE REPUBLIC SÖLDEN is tremendous.
Map & elevation profile
The Tour
The blue HARBE LINE winds beautifully over 2.2 km above the tree line through steep terrain. The panorama over the BIKE REPUBLIC SÖLDEN is tremendous.
[haʁbə] "Again and again" means Harbe in the Ötztal dialect. And that's exactly what every BIKE REPUBLIKANER wants after the first (and second...) HARBE LINE ride: once more! It is playful, fun, and exciting – but it also has steep curves and exposed sections. Hence, you should definitely be free from dizziness! Otherwise, the HARBE offers a sensational view (and numerous photo spots) due to its location above the tree line.
The HARBE starts directly in front of the Giggijochbahn mountain station and 180 vertical meters later you arrive in Hochsölden.
With the OLLWEITE, the GAHE, and the LETTN LINE, the HARBE can be linked to the 16 km (!!!) long Long Line Giggijoch. Those who love technical natural trails can switch from the HARBE to the Leiterberg Trail or revert to the Rettenbachtrail, join the Gampe Trail to get to the OHN LINE, or ride via Bartiges Bödele to the Gaislachkogl middle station.
And how does it look? Like this: HARBE LINE VIDEO!
Of course, you can also enjoy a great stop on the HARBE LINE: for example at the Wirtshaus Giggijoch mountain station or the Sonnblick restaurant at the end of the line.
Regions & Places
Mountain areas
Details
Characteristics
Way types
Safety guidelines
The HARBE LINE is a blue line and super flowing to ride. However, due to the steep, exposed terrain, it is also a big challenge for the mind! Being free from dizziness and having extremely good bike control is a must.
In the BIKE REPUBLIC SÖLDEN, it's all about fun together in bike sport – regardless of your riding level. Be considerate and support each other. And behave just as 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 blocking the rear wheel and help to preserve the trails.
–> Be considerate to animals and close the pasture gates. Cows can always be on the trails and lines. Ride carefully and keep your distance!
Single trail difficulty
Additional information
More info about biking & cycling in the Ötztal: https://www.oetztal.com/biken
More info about probably the flowiest nation of the Alps, the BIKE REPUBLIC SÖLDEN: https://bikerepublic.soelden.com
And more video content is here: https://www.youtube.com/c/BikeRepublicSöldenSoeldenSolden
Directions
Arrival
Public transit
Arrival by train
Take the train easily to Ötztal station at the valley entrance. A bus line to Obergurgl departs directly from the station forecourt. The bus ride to Sölden takes about 1 - 1.5 hours. In the designated bike line buses, bike transport (including eMTBs) is free with a valid bus ticket.
You can find all important information about bus schedules, connections and taxi companies here.
Starting point
Getting there
WHERE IS SÖLDEN?
Sölden is located in the west of Austria in the state of TIROL, in a southern side valley of the Inn Valley – the ÖTZTAL.
Arrival from the west:
from Vorarlberg to Tirol via the Arlberg Pass or through the Arlberg Tunnel (S 16) - Landeck - motorway A 12 Richtung Innsbruck - exit Ötztal to Roppener Tunnel - B 186 (35km) to Sölden
from the north:
- Bad Tölz - Achenpass - B 181 - Jenbach - A 12 Innsbruck direction Bregenz - exit Ötztal - B 186 (35km) to Sölden
- Pfronten - Reutte - Fernpass - Imst - A 12 direction Innsbruck - exit Ötztal to Roppener Tunnel or B 171 Tiroler Straße to Ötztal (toll-free) - B 186 (35km) to Sölden
- Garmisch Partenkirchen - Ehrwald - Lermoos - Fernpass - Imst - A 12 direction Innsbruck - exit Ötztal to Roppener Tunnel or B 171 Tiroler Straße to Ötztal (toll-free) - B 186 (35km) to Sölden
- Garmisch Partenkirchen - Mittenwald - Scharnitz - Seefeld in Tirol - Telfs - A 12 direction Bregenz - exit Ötztal or B 171 Tiroler Straße to Ötztal (toll-free) - B186 (35km) to Sölden
from the east:
from Munich or Salzburg on the A 93 to Kufstein, then on the A 12 direction Bregenz, over Innsbruck to exit Ötztal, then on B 186 (35km) to Sölden
from the south:
coming from Bolzano direction Brenner (toll road) - Brenner motorway via toll station Schönberg direction Innsbruck - from Innsbruck on A 12 direction Bregenz to Ötztal approach - further on B 186 (35km) to Sölden
Parking
At the valley station of the Gaislachkoglbahn and Giggijochbahn, sufficient parking spaces are available,
there are also parking garages.
The parking spaces are chargeable.
Overnight paid car parking is possible in the Gaislachkogl parking garage:
more information about overnight parking
Please respect that wild camping is prohibited!