691 Lenzenalm
Description
The moderate mountain bike route to the pretty Lenzenalm is achievable even for less well-trained bikers.
Map & elevation profile
The Tour
The moderate mountain bike route to the pretty Lenzenalm is achievable even for less well-trained bikers.
The start and end point of the mountain bike route to Lenzen Alm is the Freizeit Arena in the center of Sölden. Facing the Freizeit Arena, start to the right and follow the Ötztal cycle path 11 to the valley station of the Gaislachkogelbahn. Upon reaching the Gaislachkogelbahn, turn right to reach the federal road B186, following it to the junction with the glacier road off the federal road. From there, turn right up the steep glacier road; after two hairpin bends, leave the glacier road and follow the Infangstraße to the left. Past Infang, at the next opportunity (red barrier), turn left onto the Obere Gewerbestraße and follow it until reaching the federal road B186. Here turn right onto the federal road B186 and ride through Zwieselstein and three more hairpin bends uphill until you reach the junction leading right onto the forest road to Lenzen Alm. On the way back, ride the same route back down to Zwieselstein and follow the federal road B186 to the valley station of the Gaislachkogelbahn. From there, stay on the Ötztal cycle path 11 downhill to the finish at the Freizeit Arena.
It does not get steeper, but the loose surface takes its toll on the muscles – heart rate rises. After seven kilometers of riding, you reach the Lenzenalm, situated at 1,852 m. The staffed hut offers two sun terraces with a magnificent panoramic view of the Ötztal Alps. Opposite, the daring Timmelsjoch road swings up to one of the highest alpine passes. A truly beautiful place to linger and enjoy!
Ideal E-Bike & Hike route! Comfortable ascent to Lenzenalm and challenging hike to Nederkogl at 3,163 m.
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Details
Characteristics
Way types
Safety guidelines
Attention: The route runs partly on the heavily trafficked Ötztal federal road!
Additional information
More info about biking & cycling in the Ötztal: https://www.oetztal.com/biken
Directions
The mountain bike route to the beautifully located Lenzenalm starts at the Freizeit Arena in Sölden. Facing the Freizeit Arena, start to the right and follow the Ötztal cycle path 11 to the valley station of the Gaislachkogelbahn. Upon reaching the Gaislachkogelbahn, turn right to reach the federal road B186, following it until the junction with the glacier road off the federal road. From here, turn right up the steep glacier road; after two hairpin bends, leave the glacier road and follow the Infangstraße to the left. Past Infang, at the next opportunity (red barrier), turn left onto the Obere Gewerbestraße and continue along it until reaching the federal road B186. In Zwieselstein, cross the Ötztaler Ache and continue following the federal road downhill towards Obergurgl-Hochgurgl. After about 2 km and three hairpin bends, shortly after the passing place, turn right onto a forest road and follow the signs to Lenzen Alm. After about 20 minutes riding through a shady forest, you finally reach the beautifully located Lenzenalm. A stop at the staffed hut is worthwhile. Besides a tasty snack, you can enjoy the surrounding panorama. The return journey to Sölden follows the same route back.
Arrival
Public transit
Arrival by train
Travel comfortably and safely by train to the Ötztal station. From the station forecourt, a scheduled bus leaves directly towards Obergurgl. The bus ride to Sölden takes about 1 - 1.5 hours.
All important information on bus schedules, connections, and taxi companies can be found here.
Starting point
Getting there
WHERE IS SÖLDEN?
Sölden is located in the west of 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 Roppener Tunnel - B 186 (35km) to Sölden
From the north:
- Bad Tölz - Achen Pass - B 181 - Jenbach - A 12 Innsbruck direction Bregenz - exit Ötztal - B 186 (35km) to Sölden
- Pfronten - Reutte - Fern Pass - Imst - A 12 towards Innsbruck - exit Ötztal to Roppener Tunnel or B 171 Tiroler Straße to Ötztal (no vignette) - B 186 (35km) to Sölden
- Garmisch Partenkirchen - Ehrwald - Lermoos - Fern Pass - Imst - A 12 towards Innsbruck - exit Ötztal to Roppener Tunnel or B 171 Tiroler Straße to Ötztal (no vignette) - B 186 (35km) to Sölden
- Garmisch Partenkirchen - Mittenwald - Scharnitz - Seefeld in Tirol - Telfs - A 12 towards Bregenz - exit Ötztal or B 171 Tiroler Straße to Ötztal (no vignette) - B186 (35km) 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 the Ötztal exit, then continue on B 186 (35km) to Sölden
From the south:
from Bolzano towards Brenner (toll road) - Brenner motorway via Schönberg toll station towards Innsbruck - from Innsbruck on A 12 towards Bregenz to Ötztal exit - continue on B 186 (35km) to Sölden
Parking
At the valley stations of the Gaislachkoglbahn and the Giggijochbahn, there are sufficient parking spaces; parking garages are also available.
Parking spaces are chargeable.
Paid overnight car parking is possible in the Gaislachkogl parking garage:
more information about overnight parking
Please respect that wild camping is prohibited!
Current information
The tour is within these protected areas.
Equipment
Gear up rules! We recommend wearing the BIKE REPUBLIC SÖLDEN bike protective gear (elbow pads, knee pads, helmet, back protector, ...) on all lines, trails, enduro tracks, and mountain bike routes. Move within the republic only with a bike that meets today’s quality standards.