Bicycle Rides recommended route Stage 2

Ötztal Cycling Path Stage 2: Oetz - Umhausen

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The second stage of the Ötztal Cycling Path (52 km) starts in Oetz and ends in Umhausen. 10 km long and one, two ascents are waiting for you. It's worth it! This stage passes by hidden places and small villages.
Open
moderate
Distance 7.8 km
1:15 h
193 m
2 m
970 m
776 m
At the end of Oetz you continue along the Ötztal federal road. Just before Tumpen you conquer a strenuous ascent. The cycle path changes from asphalt to gravel (in the second turn) and takes you through a small forest to Tumpen. Here the cycle path changes to the eastern side of the valley, following a quite easy ascent past Engelswand rock face and towards Umhausen. 

Author’s recommendation

We strongly recommend to follow the route of the Ötztal Cycle Trail, otherwise you have to follow longer stretches on the busy Ötztal federal road.
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Author
Roland Grüner 
Update: August 13, 2024
Difficulty
moderate
Technique
Stamina
Experience
Landscape
Highest point
970 m
Lowest point
776 m
Best time of year
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Track types

Asphalt 38.55%Dirt road 34.05%Forested/wild trail 8.38%Path 0.01%Road 18.99%
Asphalt
3 km
Dirt road
2.7 km
Forested/wild trail
0.7 km
Path
0 km
Road
1.5 km
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Safety information

The Ötztal Cycle Trail features some demanding ascents and is suitable for bikers in a good physical shape.

The cycle path crisscrosses the Ötztal federal road several times.

Tips and suggestions

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

Start

Oetz
Coordinates:
DD
47.202019, 10.897801
DMS
47°12'07.3"N 10°53'52.1"E
UTM
32T 643734 5229361
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Destination

Umhausen

Turn-by-turn directions

At the end of Oetz you continue along the Ötztal federal road. Just before Tumpen you conquer a strenuous ascent. The cycle path changes from asphalt to gravel (in the second turn) and takes you through a small forest to Tumpen. Here the cycle path changes to the eastern side of the valley, following a quite easy ascent past Engelswand rock face and towards Umhausen. 

Public transport

Enjoy a both comfortable and relaxing train ride to the train station in Ötztal Bahnhof. You get off the train in ÖTZTAL Bahnhof where you change to a public bus or local taxi. The current bus schedule can be found at: http://fahrplan.vvt.at

Directions

Oetz is located in the western part of Austria in the state TYROL, in a southern side valley of the Inn valley - the ÖTZTAL. For your arrival by car, you can plan the best route from your home town with the route planner online at https://www.google.at/maps

Parking

The following parking facilities are available in Oetz:
  • Parking Acherkogelbahn - free for guests of the gondola lift, camping prohibited
  • Parking lot Raftingeinsteinstelle (at the end of Oetz on the right side) - free, but limited parking (alternatively Acherkogelbahn 150 m), camping prohibited
  • Oetz parking area (subject to a charge)
  • Parking at night during several days' tours: Central parking place Oetz, The ticket is available at the information office Oetz.

Coordinates

DD
47.202019, 10.897801
DMS
47°12'07.3"N 10°53'52.1"E
UTM
32T 643734 5229361
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Get there by train, car, bike, or on foot!

Equipment

Appropriate Equipment Rules! We strongly recommend to wear protective bike gear on all Cycle & Mountain Bike Routes within Ötztal Valley. Always take enough water with you! 

Similar routes nearby

  • eBIKE PARK Oetz - training ground
  • Ötztal Cycling Path Stage 3: Umhausen - Längenfeld
  • Ötztal Cycling Path Stage 1: Haiming - Oetz
  • Ötztal Cycling Path Stage 4: Längenfeld - Sölden
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Status
Open
Difficulty
moderate
Distance
7.8 km
Duration
1:15 h
Ascent
193 m
Descent
2 m
Highest point
970 m
Lowest point
776 m
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