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Ötztal Cycling
Glacier roads, long valley kilometres and the Timmelsjoch: six varied riding days from the heart of the Ötztal.
Photo: Tiia Monto / Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 4.0
Destination
Ötztal · Austrian Tyrol
Format
6 road days
Road character
Glacier roads & valleys
On-road support
Alps2Go vehicle
The experience
Above the snow line, back to the valley.
Ötztal is the gateway to the legendary Timmelsjoch and the glaciers above Sölden. As a long side valley of the Inn, it offers a remarkable variety of riding, from easier valley roads to some of the most demanding climbs in the Alps.
This week is all about the contrast between green valleys and high snowfields. From the Kaunertal Glacier Road to the Ötztal Glacier Road, we can ride above 2,700 metres into a landscape where winter seems to linger a little longer.
We’ll climb toward the Italian border on the Timmelsjoch and explore other Tyrolean roads, including Kühtai. Hahntennjoch is another spectacular option when the route, access and group suit it.
When your legs need a break from the vertical, the Inn Valley gives us faster, more relaxed riding. Less climbing, more speed? The week has room for both.
The winding Ötztal Glacier Road near SöldenCyclists rounding a high mountain hairpinSupport vehicle loaded with road bikes
Route atlas · 6 days
Glacier climbs and Tyrolean roads.
Six suggested riding days. The final route and order depend on weather, open roads and the group’s energy.
The Ötztal Glacier Road winding across high terrain
01 · Glacier opener
Sölden and Rettenbach Glacier.
Climb through Ötztal towards Sölden and the Rettenbach Glacier Road for a proper high-altitude introduction.
Route overview by Strava · The day may adapt to weather, road access and group energy.
A cyclist riding through a green Alpine valley
02 · Valley rhythm
Niederthai and Längenfeld.
Link side-valley climbing with flowing kilometres around Längenfeld for a different pace from the glacier roads.
Route overview by Strava · The day may adapt to weather, road access and group energy.
A winding high Alpine road
03 · Big mountain day
Kaunertal Glacier Road.
A sustained ascent from the valley into the stark, expansive scenery of the Kaunertal glacier area.
Route overview by Strava · The day may adapt to weather, road access and group energy.
Cyclists riding together on an Alpine road
04 · Inn valley
Imst and Seefeld.
Trade the steepest gradients for rolling roads and a change of rhythm through the Inn Valley and toward Seefeld.
Route overview by Strava · The day may adapt to weather, road access and group energy.
Open road climbing through the Alps
05 · Tyrolean pass
Kühtai and Innsbruck.
Climb into Kühtai before continuing towards Innsbruck, linking quiet mountain effort with a lively valley finish.
Route overview by Strava · The day may adapt to weather, road access and group energy.
High mountain road in the Ötztal
06 · Border finale
Timmelsjoch and Vent.
Finish with Ötztal’s celebrated border climb and a visit towards Vent, subject to seasonal road opening.
Route overview by Strava · The day may adapt to weather, road access and group energy.
Road bikes mounted on the Alps2Go support vehicle
Support on the road
How the week works
Ride freely. Keep support close.
Our vehicle keeps spare layers, food and water nearby and gives the group a practical way to adapt the day when needed.
01
Prepare
Check the forecast, road access and route before rolling out.
02
Ride
Climb at a sustainable pace and regroup at agreed points.
03
Adapt
Change the plan when weather, fatigue or road conditions call for it.
Beyond the route line
The best days carry on after the ride.
Snow beside the road, fast valley kilometres and a warm Tyrolean welcome make every day feel different.
Start planning
Build your Ötztal week.
Tell us which climbs excite you and how much elevation your group wants each day. We’ll match the route to the season and your riding style.
Ready to talk routes?
We’ll discuss fitness, bike setup, the daily rhythm and how support should work for your group.
Plan an Ötztal cycling trip