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Stage 4
Ötztal cycle path stage 4: Längenfeld - Sölden
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Ötztal Cycle Path LängenfeldPhoto: Judith Schöpf, Ötztal
The fourth and last stage of the approximately 50 km long cycle path runs from Längenfeld to Sölden. This stage is about 15 km long and, with an ascent of just under 200 meters, easy to manage. Thanks to under- and overpasses, the route runs completely away from the Ötztaler federal road into Sölden, which is surrounded by 3,000-meter peaks.
The impressive mountain world of the rear Ötztal gets closer and closer. The cycle path continues along the Ötztaler Ache past the famous Aqua Dome spa. Here you follow the path through the wide meadows of the hamlets of Astlehn and Runhof and finally reach Huben. At the end of Huben, it goes over the Ötztaler Ache again and along a gravel path parallel to the federal road. Through the underpass, you safely reach the other side of the road and cycle on gravel to Bruggen. After another underpass, there is a cycle bridge over the Ache in Aschbach, then a short ascent followed by a slight descent. Soon you reach the next bridge crossing. At the following fork, you keep rather east and cycle down to the valley floor where another bridge crosses the Ache. The last part of the Ötztal cycle path finally leads east of the Ötztaler Ache into the municipality of Sölden.
Author’s recommendation
asphalted sections:
1. Aqua Dome - end of the Bruggen district 8.5 kilometers
2. Aschbachwald overpass - Sölden center 6 kilometers
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Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
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Ötztaler FunparkSafety information
The Ötztal cycle path has some climbs and should not be underestimated in this respect.
BIKE BEHAVIOR RULES
- Always ride on the right, at controlled speed and, if necessary, at half sight, especially at narrow points and tight curves, as you must be prepared for oncoming traffic or obstacles at any time (e.g., bollards, barriers, stones, branches, cattle grids, other vehicles).
- Note that the roads and paths used mostly serve mixed use and therefore obstructions can occur at any time (e.g., agricultural and forestry vehicles, authorized vehicles, temporarily stored wood, grazing livestock).
- Take care especially with pedestrians and other cyclists; only overtake at walking pace.
- Consider the technical and physical difficulty level of your cycling tour and accurately assess your experience and skills as a cyclist (for bike or e-bike beginners, a safety training course is recommended).
- Protect your head with a helmet and check your equipment before starting each cycling tour (brakes, bell, light, reflectors, etc.).
- Respect driving bans and barriers. Close the pasture gates.
- Respect animals and nature and avoid cycling off the roads and paths open to cycling traffic.
- Do not leave any rubbish behind.
- According to the road traffic regulations, only e-bikes/pedelecs with a maximum speed of 25 km/h are allowed on cycle paths.
Tips and suggestions
More information about biking & cycling in the Ötztal: www.oetztal.com/biken
Public transport
Travel comfortably and safely by train to the Ötztal station. The final stop or exit point is the ÖTZTAL station. Afterwards, you travel conveniently and quickly by public transport or local taxi companies throughout the valley to your desired destination! The current bus timetable is available at: http://fahrplan.vvt.at
Directions
Längenfeld is located in western Austria in the federal state of TIROL, in the Inn valley. For your journey by car, plan the optimal route from your home location directly online with the route planner: https://www.google.at/maps
Parking
The following parking options are available in Längenfeld and Huben:
- Next to the old fire station (entrance towards the campsite) – free of charge
- Sports center – (football pitch and swimming pool) – free of charge
- Parking lot at the end of Längenfeld (where the nature park house is being built) – free of charge
- Huben first village entrance before the Praxmarer carpentry – free of charge
- Parking lot in Au in front of the bridge/Electro Optimal – paid
- Parking lot in Lehn – near the local history museum – paid
- Parking lot Oberried – climbing garden – paid
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Equipment
Gear up rules! We recommend wearing special bike protective equipment on all cycling and mountain biking routes in the Ötztal region. We recommend bringing enough water.
Localization
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
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