Kühtrainschlucht Trail (664)
Description
Steep climbs, narrow sections, and deep steps: The black trail from Zwieselstein to Moos (or vice versa) challenges the biker – and is brutally fun.
Map & elevation profile
The Tour
Steep climbs, narrow sections, and deep steps: The black trail from Zwieselstein to Moos (or vice versa) challenges the biker – and is brutally fun.
The Kühtrainschlucht was once the only connection between Sölden and Zwieselstein. Nowadays, the trail is used by the BIKE REPUBLICANS for fun purposes. It is rideable both ways, but normally you start in Zwieselstein coming from the Bodenegg Trail. Right at the start, it already offers a technically demanding section in Zwieselstein. The stairs require a lot of courage, especially combined with the narrow railing corridor. There are also two steep climbs that burn your calves before the relatively flowing descent section. In Moos, it continues on asphalt, over the bridge and past the campsite towards the Gaislachkoglbahn.
The trail is part of the route Enduro Silbertal I.
Please watch out for hikers!
Regions & Places
Mountain areas
Details
Characteristics
Way types
Safety guidelines
The black trail through the Kühtrainschlucht is demanding and requires some technical skill.
At the BIKE REPUBLIC SÖLDEN, it’s all about shared fun in bike sport – regardless of your riding level. Be considerate of each other and support one another. And behave just as respectfully towards all other people on the mountain and valley – and nature.
-> Stay on the paved and signposted paths. Do not ride over open meadows!
-> Avoid blocking the rear wheel and thus help preserve the trails.
-> Be considerate of animals & close the pasture gates. There can always be cows on the trails and lines. Ride accordingly cautiously and keep your distance!
-> Please note: Hikers are also on the natural trails of the BIKE REPUBLIC SÖLDEN. Ride cautiously, stop, give way considerately and greet nicely.
Single trail difficulty
Additional information
More info about biking & cycling in the Ötztal: https://www.oetztal.com/biken
More info about the probably flowiest nation of the Alps, the BIKE REPUBLIC SÖLDEN: https://bikerepublic.soelden.com
And more moving images here: https://www.youtube.com/c/BikeRepublicSöldenSoeldenSolden
Arrival
Public transit
Arrival by train
Simply take the train to Ötztal station at the valley entrance. A local bus departs directly from the station forecourt towards Obergurgl. The bus ride to Sölden takes about 1 to 1.5 hours. Bike transport (including eMTBs) is free with a valid bus ticket on the designated bike line buses.
All important information on bus schedules, connections, and taxi companies can be found here.
Starting point
Getting there
WHERE IS SÖLDEN LOCATED?
Sölden is located in western 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 Arlbergpass or through the Arlberg tunnel (S16) - Landeck - A12 highway towards Innsbruck - exit Ötztal after Roppener tunnel - B186 (35km) to Sölden
From the north:
- Bad Tölz - Achenpass - B181 - Jenbach - A12 Innsbruck towards Bregenz - exit Ötztal - B186 (35km) to Sölden
- Pfronten - Reutte - Fernpass - Imst - A12 towards Innsbruck - exit Ötztal after Roppener tunnel or B171 Tiroler Straße to Ötztal (no toll) - B186 (35km) to Sölden
- Garmisch Partenkirchen - Ehrwald - Lermoss - Fernpass - Imst - A12 towards Innsbruck - exit Ötztal after Roppener tunnel or B171 Tiroler Straße to Ötztal (no toll) - B186 (35km) to Sölden
- Garmisch Partenkirchen - Mittenwald - Scharnitz - Seefeld in Tirol - Telfs - A12 towards Bregenz - exit Ötztal or B171 Tiroler Straße to Ötztal (no toll) - B186 (35km) to Sölden
From the east:
From Munich or Salzburg on the A93 to Kufstein, then on the A12 towards Bregenz, via Innsbruck to the exit Ötztal, then continue on B186 (35km) to Sölden
From the south:
From Bolzano towards Brenner (toll road) - Brenner highway via Schönberg toll station towards Innsbruck - from Innsbruck on A12 towards Bregenz up to Ötztal exit - further on B186 (35km) to Sölden
Parking
At the valley stations of the Gaislachkoglbahn and the Giggijochbahn, sufficient parking spaces are available; parking garages are also available.
Parking spaces are subject to a fee.
Paid overnight car parking is possible in the Gaislachkogl parking garage:
more information on overnight parking
Please respect that wild camping is prohibited!
Current information
The tour is within these protected areas.
Equipment
Well equipped rules! We recommend wearing MTB protection gear (helmet, knee, elbow, back protectors, ...) on all lines, trails, enduro routes, and mountain bike routes in the BIKE REPUBLIC SÖLDEN. All routes are exclusively intended for use with mountain bikes that meet today’s quality standards.