You are not a mountain goat on wheels and still want to bike in Ötztal? Then definitely do it. The excellent Ötztal Cycle Trail runs safely away from traffic from Haiming (670 m) to Sölden (1,377 m). Over a distance of more than 50 km and through 5 climatic zones, you will explore the Ötztal Alps from a saddle perspective. Ideal for families, e-bikers and MTB fans!
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The approximately 52 km long bike trail starts in Haiming and ends in Sölden. The route runs through all Ötztal villages and is probably the most varied cycle path the valley has to offer.
Open
moderate
Distance 95.7 km
Duration6:00 h
Ascent992 m
Descent919 m
Highest point1,345 m
Lowest point660 m
The cycle path starts in the center of Haiming and leads via the hamlets of Magerbach and Schlierenzau to Ötztal Bahnhof where the route runs several hundred meters parallel to the railway tracks and bends southwards at the height of Area 47. Along the rushing Ötztaler Ache brook you cycle to Oetz, where 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. Here you cross the road again, continuing on the winding route past Umhausen's football field, west of Ötztaler Ache mountain brook. The cycle path continues along the Ache to the Köfels junction and on a gravel path towards Au. At the end of it, an asphalt path leads above the roaring Ötztaler Ache over two newly built and spectacular bike bridges. After the second bridge, turn left into a steep forest. At the end of the forest, an underpass leads to the other side of the street. At the next intersection, turn right to Winklen, from here along the Hamlets Unterried, Lehn and Oberried you finally reach Längenfeld and after that Huben. Leaving behind Huben, the bike trail crosses the federal road again and runs parallel until you reach the hamlet of Bruggen. Here you cross the federal road for the last time. In Aschbach the path leads over a bridge, then uphill and slightly sloping down to the next bridge overpass. Keep to the east at the next fork-off and do NOT ride towards the Dog Pension but downhill to the valley floor where a bridge crosses the river. The last part of the Ötztal Cycle Trail takes you on the eastern shore of Ötztaler Ache to the village of Sölden.
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.
Author
Roland Grüner
Update: November 06, 2024
Difficulty
moderate
Overall difficulty
moderate
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
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
Note: We are still working on a cycle trail leading throughout the valley off the busy Ötztal federal raod. However, the Ötztal Cycle Trail is still passable - just a few passages can differ from the original trail.
The cycle path starts in the center of Haiming and leads via the hamlets of Magerbach and Schlierenzau to Ötztal Bahnhof where the route runs several hundred meters parallel to the railway tracks and bends southwards at the height of Area 47. Along the rushing Ötztaler Ache brook you cycle to Oetz, where 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. Here you cross the road again, continuing on the winding route past Umhausen's football field, west of Ötztaler Ache mountain brook. The cycle path continues along the Ache to the Köfels junction and on a gravel path towards Au. At the end of it, an asphalt path leads above the roaring Ötztaler Ache over two newly built and spectacular bike bridges. After the second bridge, turn left into a steep forest. At the end of the forest, an underpass leads to the other side of the street. At the next intersection, turn right to Winklen, from here along the Hamlets Unterried, Lehn and Oberried you finally reach Längenfeld and after that Huben. Leaving behind Huben, the bike trail crosses the federal road again and runs parallel until you reach the hamlet of Bruggen. Here you cross the federal road for the last time. In Aschbach the path leads over a bridge, then uphill and slightly sloping down to the next bridge overpass. Keep to the east at the next fork-off and do NOT ride towards the Dog Pension but downhill to the valley floor where a bridge crosses the river. The last part of the Ötztal Cycle Trail takes you on the eastern shore of Ötztaler Ache to the village of Sölden.
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
Haiming is located in the western part of Austria in the state TYROL, in the Inn valley. 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 Haiming:
Haiming Sports center, center forecourt Billa shopping market
Haiming forecourt municipal office, Raftingeinsteiningtelle Ortsteil Magerbach, parking area Geierwand Ortsteil Magerbach, Tirolerbundstraße - Restaurant Oiler's
Ötztal station: railway station (paying)
Ötztaler Höhe - Trading center and terrain Area 47
Ambach: Infopoint
Coordinates
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47.256145, 10.882897
DMS
47°15'22.1"N 10°52'58.4"E
UTM
32T 642460 5235348
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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! This is very important on such long biking routes like the Ötztal Cycle Trail.
Status
Open
Difficulty
moderate
Overall difficulty
moderate
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
Distance
95.7 km
Duration
6:00 h
Ascent
992 m
Descent
919 m
Highest point
1,345 m
Lowest point
660 m
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Ötztal Cycling Path Stage 1: Haiming - Oetz
Toprecommended routeDifficultymoderateStage 1
Open
Distance
15.2 km
Duration
1:30 h
Ascent
183 m
Descent
68 m
The first stage of the Ötztal Cycling Path (52 km) starts in Haiming and ends in Oetz. About 14 km long, this stage is perfect to explore the ...
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Ötztal
Bicycle Rides
· Ötztal
Ötztal Cycling Path Stage 2: Oetz - Umhausen
Toprecommended routeDifficultymoderateStage 2
Open
Distance
7.8 km
Duration
1:15 h
Ascent
193 m
Descent
2 m
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.
Toprecommended routeDifficultymoderateStage 3
Open
Distance
13.8 km
Duration
1:20 h
Ascent
304 m
Descent
96 m
The third stage of the Ötztal Cycling Path (52 km) starts in Umhausen and ends in Längenfeld. The 12 km long stage offers several highlights: two ...
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· Ötztal
Ötztal Cycling Path Stage 4: Längenfeld - Sölden
Toprecommended routeDifficultymoderateStage 4
Open
Distance
11 km
Duration
1:00 h
Ascent
163 m
Descent
2 m
The forth and last stage of the Ötztal Cycling Path (52 km) starts in Längenfeld and ends in Sölden. This stage is appx. 15 km long and easy to ...
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just branch off from the Inn cycle path
Bicycle touring in Ötztal
The popular Inn cycle path leads right through the Alps and is one of the most famous long-distance cycle trails in Europe. That's exactly why we recommend an “off the beaten track” cycling experience. At Haiming, simply turn from the Inn cycle path onto the Ötztal Cycle Trail and continue cycling into the valley. Along the well-signposted route you will find pristine nature and great excursion sites. If you have got the travel bug, you can even climb up toTimmelsjoch Pass and reach Merano through South Tirol’s Passeiertal valley.