Road bike route - Umhausen - around Niederthai
Description
Map & elevation profile
The Tour
The Stuibenfall near Umhausen is the largest waterfall in Tyrol with a drop height of 159 m. The Stuibenfall can be seen directly on the Niederthai state road.
The approach from Umhausen is quite varied and initially leads through the forest, over some hairpin turns to an easily accessible panoramic viewing platform with a great view of the Stuibenfall.
After a short descent, the scenery changes: lush green meadows and a beautiful mountain backdrop accompany the cyclists on the round trip at a fairly constant altitude through the hamlets of Niederthai. The idyllic, dreamy mountain village Niederthai lies in the heart of the ÖTZTAL NATURE PARK and is an ideal starting point for exploring the area.
Thirsty cyclists are recommended to visit the Ötztaler Bier Manufaktur. This village brewery produces various beers using regional and typical raw materials, old methods, and unique recipes.
Regions & Places
Mountain areas
Details
Characteristics
Way types
Safety guidelines
The road traffic regulations apply. General valid and usual rules of conduct.
Note that road cycling carries an increased risk of accidents and injuries. Despite careful route planning, a basic risk always remains. Tour preparation through endurance sports, appropriate training and further education as well as personal caution reduce the risk of accidents and injuries.
Technical difficulty
Additional information
Directions
Arrival
Public transit
Arrival by train
Travel comfortably and safely by train to the Ötztal train station. A local bus to Obergurgl departs directly from the station forecourt. The bus ride to Umhausen takes about 30 minutes.
All important information about bus schedules, connections, and taxi companies can be found here.
Starting point
Getting there
WHERE IS UMHAUSEN?
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 (S 16) - Landeck - motorway A 12 towards Innsbruck - exit Ötztal to Roppen tunnel - B 186 (14 km) to Umhausen.
From the north:
- Bad Tölz - Achen pass - B 181 - Jenbach - A 12 Innsbruck direction Bregenz - exit Ötztal - B 186 (35 km) to Sölden
- Pfronten - Reutte - Fern pass - Imst - A 12 towards Innsbruck - exit Ötztal to Roppen tunnel or B 171 Tiroler Straße to Ötztal (toll-free) - B 186 (14 km) to Umhausen.
- Garmisch Partenkirchen - Ehrwald - Lermoos - Fern pass - Imst - A 12 towards Innsbruck - exit Ötztal to Roppen tunnel or B 171 Tiroler Straße to Ötztal (toll-free) - B 186 (14 km) to Umhausen.
- Garmisch Partenkirchen - Mittenwald - Scharnitz - Seefeld in Tirol - Telfs - A 12 towards Bregenz - exit Ötztal or B 171 Tiroler Straße to Ötztal (toll-free) - B 186 (14 km) to Umhausen.
From the east:
From Munich or Salzburg on the A 93 to Kufstein, then on the A 12 towards Bregenz, via Innsbruck to the Ötztal exit, then on B 186 (14 km) to Umhausen.
From the south:
From Bolzano towards Brenner (toll road) - Brenner motorway via Schönberg toll station towards Innsbruck - from Innsbruck on A 12 towards Bregenz up to Ötztal access - continue on B 186 (14 km) to Umhausen.
Parking
Parking lot Mure - free
Parking lot Bischofsplatz in Umhausen: parking fee for cars EUR 4.50/day. The purchased parking ticket entitles you to park at all parking lots on the respective day, meaning with the parking ticket already purchased at the Niederthai parking lot, you are entitled to park on the same day at the Bischofsplatz or Köfels parking lots.
Current information
Warmer than recently
Good weather for outdoor activities
Equipment
Personal equipment must be safe and functional and comply with the respective technical standard. Every road cyclist is advised to inform themselves about the planned routes in specialist literature or on site. Complete road cycling equipment is strongly recommended even for experienced riders!
Tip: For the partly sparsely lit tunnels, lighting is advisable.