Road cycling route - Oetz - Haimingerberg loop
Description
The road over the Haiminger Berg to the "Sattele" at 1690 meters altitude really makes road cyclists sweat. As a compensation, there is hardly any car or motorcycle traffic on this route.
Map & elevation profile
The Tour
The road over the Haiminger Berg to the "Sattele" at 1690 meters altitude really makes road cyclists sweat. As a compensation, there is hardly any car or motorcycle traffic on this route.
The north ascent from Haiming via the Haiminger Sattele (1690 meters) to Ochsengarten connects the Inn valley with the Kühtai state road and is a special variant for mountain specialists and not an easy undertaking even for Tyrolean standards, as you mostly move beyond the 10% mark. These approx. 1000 vertical meters to the Sattele - the cute name does not make the ordeal any easier, by the way - are tough enough on their own when choosing the demanding and winding ascent over the Haimingerberg. The climb is extremely steep over long sections. This makes it difficult to find a steady rhythm. At the top, as a reward, great views over the Inn valley and the rapid descent down to Oetz await.
Those who prefer it not so steep ride the loop in the opposite direction via the west approach from Oetz.
Regions & Places
Mountain areas
Details
Characteristics
Way types
Safety guidelines
The road traffic regulations apply. Generally valid and usual rules of conduct.
It should be noted that there is an increased risk of accidents and injuries in road cycling. Despite careful route planning, a basic risk always remains. Preparing the tour through endurance sports, appropriate training and further education as well as personal caution reduces the accident risk and risks.
Technical difficulty
Additional information
More info about biking & cycling in the Ötztal: https://www.oetztal.com/biken
Directions
Arrival
Public transit
Arrival by train
Travel comfortably and safely by train to the Ötztal train station. A local bus starts directly from the station forecourt towards Obergurgl. The bus ride to Oetz takes about 15 minutes.
All important information about bus schedules, connections and taxi companies can be found here.
Starting point
Getting there
WHERE IS OETZ?
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 Arlberg Pass or through the Arlbert Tunnel (S 16) - Landeck - Motorway A 12 towards Innsbruck - Exit Ötztal after Roppener Tunnel - B 186 (5 km) to Oetz.
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 direction Innsbruck - Exit Ötztal after Roppener Tunnel or B 171 Tiroler Straße to Ötztal (no vignette required) - B 186 (5 km) to Oetz.
- Garmisch Partenkirchen - Ehrwald - Lermoss - Fern Pass - Imst - A 12 direction Innsbruck - Exit Ötztal after Roppener Tunnel or B 171 Tiroler Straße to Ötztal (no vignette required) - B 186 (5 km) to Oetz.
- Garmisch Partenkirchen - Mittenwald - Scharnitz - Seefeld in Tirol - Telfs - A 12 direction Bregenz - Exit Ötztal or B 171 Tiroler Straße to Ötztal (no vignette required) - B 186 (5 km) to Oetz.
From the east:
From Munich or Salzburg on the A 93 to Kufstein, then on the A 12 towards Bregenz, via Innsbruck to exit Ötztal, then continue on B 186 (5 km) to Oetz.
From the south:
Coming from Bolzano direction Brenner (toll road) - Brenner motorway via toll station Schönberg direction Innsbruck - from Innsbruck on A 12 toward Bregenz to Ötztal exit - continue on B 186 (5 km) to Oetz.
Parking
Central parking lot Oetz (fee required) or at the valley station of the Acherkogelbahn (fee required)
Current information
Warmer than recently
Good weather for outdoor activities
Equipment
The personal equipment must be safe and usable and meet 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 highly recommended even for experienced riders!
Tip: For the partly poorly lit tunnels, lighting is advisable.