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· Gemeinde SöldenWindach Trail (6000)
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Windach routePhoto: Leslie Kehmeier, Ötztal
On the quiet (lift-free) side of the BIKE REPUBLIC SÖLDEN, some natural trail gems are hidden: including the 1 km long, red Windach Trail.
Above, almost parallel to the old Windacher forestry road, runs the Windach Trail. It is quite wide, with a surface that is sometimes grippy and stony, sometimes sandy forest floor, which even rain cannot affect much. Twice the trail crosses the old Windacher forestry road – and it contains a few hairpin bends.
You can combine the trail with the red Lochle Alm Trail or the black – really very, very demanding – Jägers Notweg.
The trail is part of the route Enduro Quiet Side C.
Please watch out for hikers!
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Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
Track types
Safety information
The Windach Trail is a red route. In general, it is rideable but has a few hairpin bends.
In the BIKE REPUBLIC SÖLDEN, it’s all about having fun together with bike sports – regardless of your skill level. Be considerate of each other and support one another. 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 across open meadows!
–> Avoid locking the rear wheel to help preserve the paths.
–> Be considerate of animals & close the pasture gates. There can always be cows on the trails and lines. Ride cautiously and keep your distance!
–> Please note: Hikers also use the natural trails of the BIKE REPUBLIC SÖLDEN. Ride carefully, stop, yield considerately and greet politely.
Tips and suggestions
More info about biking & cycling in the Ötztal: https://www.oetztal.com/biken
More info about probably the most flowy nation in the Alps, the BIKE REPUBLIC SÖLDEN: https://bikerepublic.soelden.com
And more video content here: https://www.youtube.com/c/BikeRepublicSöldenSoeldenSolden
Public transport
Public-transport-friendly
Arrival by train
Travel easily by train to Ötztal Station at the valley entrance. A local bus departs directly from the station square towards Obergurgl. The bus ride to Sölden takes about 1 - 1.5 hours. On the designated bike line buses, bike transport (including eMTBs) is free with a valid bus ticket.
You can find all important information about bus schedules, connections and taxi companies here.
Directions
WHERE IS SÖLDEN?
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 Arlberg Tunnel (S 16) - Landeck - Motorway A 12 towards Innsbruck - Exit Ötztal after Roppener Tunnel - B 186 (35 km) to Sölden
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 after Roppener Tunnel or B 171 Tiroler Straße to Ötztal (toll-free) - B 186 (35 km) to Sölden
- Garmisch Partenkirchen - Ehrwald - Lermoss - Fern Pass - Imst - A 12 towards Innsbruck - Exit Ötztal after Roppener Tunnel or B 171 Tiroler Straße to Ötztal (toll-free) - B 186 (35 km) to Sölden
- 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 (35 km) to Sölden
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 (35 km) to Sölden
from the south:
coming from Bolzano towards Brenner (toll road) - Brenner motorway via toll station Schönberg towards Innsbruck - from Innsbruck on A 12 towards Bregenz until Ötztal approach - further on B 186 (35 km) to Sölden
Parking
At the valley stations of the Gaislachkoglbahn and Giggijochbahn there are sufficient parking spaces available; parking garages are also available.
Parking spaces are chargeable.
Overnight paid parking is possible in the Gaislachkogl parking garage:
More information about overnight parking
Please respect that wild camping is prohibited!
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Equipment
Being well equipped rules! We recommend wearing MTB protective gear (helmet, protectors for knees, elbows, back, etc.) on all lines, trails, enduro tracks and mountain bike routes of the BIKE REPUBLIC SÖLDEN. All trails are designated exclusively for use with mountain bikes that meet today's quality standards.
Localization
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
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