Long Trail Fernar
Description
The toughest route in the BIKE REPUBLIC SÖLDEN: 10 kilometers, 1,500 meters of descent, and all in extremely demanding alpine terrain!
Map & elevation profile
The Tour
The toughest route in the BIKE REPUBLIC SÖLDEN: 10 kilometers, 1,500 meters of descent, and all in extremely demanding alpine terrain!
Those who bring the physical strength, the right mindset, and of course the riding technique will celebrate the Long Trail Fernar as an absolute must-do. All others should not attempt the combination of four trails.
It starts at the high point of the BIKE REPUBLIC SÖLDEN, at the Tiefenbach Glacier (2,800 m). Descend on the very black Fernar Trail (only rideable with shuttle reservation - BOOK HERE)) on high alpine terrain down to Gaislach. Here you should definitely plan time for a visit to the alpine huts before enjoying some relaxation on the Löple Trail. Passing small wooden huts and the Gasthof Sonneck, the Gaislach Trail turns right into the forest and joins the Nene Trail in its lower section – two challenging routes that pass root- and rock-strewn forest paths. Towards the end, it continues onto the Schteckler Trail, which leads directly to the Pumptrack ROLLIN.
Please watch out for hikers!
Between 10:00 and 15:00, the Fernar Trail is exclusively accessible to hikers.
During this time, the trail is closed to mountain bikers.
Stopping for a break and catching your breath is a must on the Long Trail Fernar! You can do this at the Gaislach Alm, the Gasthof Sonneck, and the Löple Alm.
Regions & Places
Mountain areas
Details
Characteristics
Way types
Safety guidelines
Riding the Long Trail Fernar is at your own risk and responsibility. Please assess yourself well and prepare accordingly: download the mountain rescue app (Download - App Store | Download - Google Play) and ensure you have appropriate insurance. In case of accident, rescue in the difficult terrain of the Fernar Trail is only possible by rope!
Warning: On the Fernar Trail, there is no mobile reception in some sections!
In the BIKE REPUBLIC SÖLDEN it is about shared fun in bike sports – regardless of your riding level. Be considerate to 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 blocking the rear wheel and help preserve the paths.
–> Respect animals & close the pasture gates. Cows can often be on the trails and lines. Ride carefully and keep distance!
–> Please note: Hikers also use the natural trails in BIKE REPUBLIC SÖLDEN. Ride carefully, stop, yield considerately, and greet nicely.
Single trail difficulty
Additional information
More information about biking & cycling in the Ötztal: https://www.oetztal.com/biken
More information about the probably most flowy 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
Arrival
Public transit
Traveling by train
Take the train easily to Ötztal Station at the valley entrance. A regular bus departs directly from the station square towards Obergurgl. The bus ride to Sölden takes about 1 - 1.5 hours. On 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.
Starting point
Getting there
WHERE IS SÖLDEN?
Sölden is located in western Austria in the state of TYROL, in a southern side valley of the Inn valley – the ÖTZTAL.
Arrival from the west:
from Vorarlberg to Tyrol via the Arlberg Pass or through the Arlberg Tunnel (S16) - Landeck - Highway A12 towards Innsbruck - Exit Ötztal after Roppen Tunnel - B186 (35km) to Sölden
From the north:
- Bad Tölz - Achen Pass - B181 - Jenbach - A12 Innsbruck towards Bregenz - Exit Ötztal - B186 (35km) to Sölden
- Pfronten - Reutte - Fern Pass - Imst - A12 towards Innsbruck - Exit Ötztal after Roppen Tunnel or B171 Tiroler Straße to Ötztal (toll-free) - B186 (35km) to Sölden
- Garmisch Partenkirchen - Ehrwald - Lermoos - Fern Pass - Imst - A12 towards Innsbruck - Exit Ötztal after Roppen Tunnel or B171 Tiroler Straße to Ötztal (toll-free) - B186 (35km) to Sölden
- Garmisch Partenkirchen - Mittenwald - Scharnitz - Seefeld in Tirol - Telfs - A12 towards Bregenz - Exit Ötztal or B171 Tiroler Straße to Ötztal (toll-free) - B186 (35km) to Sölden
From the east:
from Munich or Salzburg on A93 to Kufstein, then on A12 towards Bregenz, over Innsbruck to exit Ötztal, then continue on B186 (35km) to Sölden
From the south:
from Bolzano heading to Brenner (toll road) - Brenner highway past toll station Schönberg towards Innsbruck - from Innsbruck on A12 towards Bregenz to the Ötztal exit - continue on B186 (35km) to Sölden
Parking
At the valley stations of the Gaislachkoglbahn and the Giggijochbahn, sufficient parking spaces are available, as well as parking garages.
Parking spaces are subject to fees.
Paid overnight parking of cars is possible in the Gaislachkogl parking garage:
more information about overnight parking
Please respect that wild camping is prohibited!
Equipment
Well equipped rules! We recommend wearing MTB protective gear (helmet, protectors for knees, elbows, back, etc.) 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.
Bringing your own repair materials (extra tube, tool, etc.) is a MUST!
Also bring enough water and pack rain protection!