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Fernar Trail (6041)
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Photo: Luca Larcher, Ötztal
The high alpine natural trail highlight of the BIKE REPUBLIC SÖLDEN starts at the Tiefenbach Glacier. It is a deep black spectacle in demanding, exposed terrain.
The Fernar Trail starts at 2,800 m, right after the Rosi-Mittermaier Tunnel. From the start, it requires extreme technical skill and high concentration, because in the exposed rock scenery around Petznersee it goes steeply, with hairpin turns and rocky sections down (and briefly up) to Gaislach. Here, you should definitely plan time to stop at the Alpine huts before enjoying some relaxation on the Löple Trail. Passing the small wooden huts and the inn Sonneck, the Gaislach Trail turns right into the forest and reconnects in the lower section to the Nene Trail - two challenging trails that run root-strewn and rocky through the forest. Towards the end, it goes onto the Schteckler Trail, which ends directly in the Pumptrack ROLLING.
The trail can only be reached with an organized shuttle:
Every Tuesday, Friday & Saturday at 2:30 pm (weather permitting*)
Every Sunday at 7:45 am (weather permitting*)
- Meeting point 15 minutes before departure at bus stop STEIG E behind Gaislachkogelbahn (opposite Sport4You) - left next to the Windau pedestrian bridge
- Only bookable online via the experience shop (booking deadline: day before 4:00 pm) -> HERE
- Price €39 per person (includes shuttle, toll, deployed mountain rescuers, landowner compensation)
- GIVE AWAY by MONS Royale: Every Fernar Trail rider receives a high-quality merino product goodie from Mons Royale.
- The goodie can be picked up at Ötztal Tourism - Guest Service, Achweg 5.
- Limited number: 17 bikers per shuttle
- Minimum participants: 4 persons
- If a participant fails to show up, the booked place will be canceled without replacement and no money refunded
- Each tour is accompanied by a mountain rescuer who follows the group as a hiker and reacts in case of emergency
- If the tour is canceled by the organizer, the ticket price will be automatically refunded and the place must be rebooked. Refunds may take a few working days but will be done without further request.
- As the feasibility of the tour depends on weather conditions, the organizer reserves the right to cancel the tour at the meeting point on the day of the event.
- Under the following conditions, the tour will NOT take place:
- Snowfall or snow-covered roads
- Heavy wetness or continuous rain the day before
- Expected severe weather conditions (storm, wind, thunderstorm)
Between 10:00 am and 3:00 pm, the Fernar Trail is exclusively accessible for hikers. During this time, the single trail is closed for mountain bikers!
Author’s recommendation
To celebrate the high alpine spectacle, stop at the Gaislach Alm or at the inn Sonneck.
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Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
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Alpine guesthouse Gaislach AlmSafety information
Riding is at your own risk and responsibility. Please assess yourself well and prepare: download the mountain rescue app (download - App Store | download - Google Play) and ensure that you have appropriate insurance. In case of accident, rescue in the rough terrain is only possible with rope!
Attention: No mobile phone reception in some areas!
The path is a shared trail and is also frequented by hikers.
Tips and suggestions
More information about biking & cycling in the Ötztal: https://www.oetztal.com/biken
More information about possibly the most flowy nation of 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 train station at the valley entrance. From the square in front of the station, a scheduled bus departs towards Obergurgl. The bus ride to Sölden takes about 1 to 1.5 hours. In the designated bike shuttle buses, bike transport (including eMTBs) is free with a valid bus ticket.
All important information about bus schedules, connections, and taxi companies can be found 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 - Autobahn A 12 towards Innsbruck - exit Ötztal after the Roppener Tunnel - B 186 (35 km) to Sölden
From the north:
- Bad Tölz - Achen Pass - B 181 - Jenbach - A 12 Innsbruck towards Bregenz - exit Ötztal - B 186 (35 km) to Sölden
- Pfronten - Reutte - Fern Pass - Imst - A 12 towards Innsbruck - exit Ötztal after the Roppener Tunnel or B 171 Tiroler Straße to Ötztal (toll-free) - B 186 (35 km) to Sölden
- Garmisch Partenkirchen - Ehrwald - Lermoos - Fern Pass - Imst - A 12 towards Innsbruck - exit Ötztal after the 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) - B186 (35 km) to Sölden
From the east:
From Munich or Salzburg on the A 93 to Kufstein, then on the A 12 towards Bregenz, over Innsbruck to the exit Ötztal, then continue on B 186 (35 km) to Sölden
From the south:
Coming from Bolzano towards Brenner (toll road) - Brenner Autobahn via toll station Schönberg towards Innsbruck - from Innsbruck on A 12 towards Bregenz to the Ötztal exit - continue on B 186 (35 km) to Sölden
Parking
At the valley stations of the Gaislachkoglbahn and Giggijochbahn there are enough free parking spaces available; free parking garages are also available. Parking is free from 8:00 am to 7:00 pm.
Paid overnight parking for cars is possible in the Gaislachkogl parking garage:
more information about overnight parking
Parking
At the valley stations of the Gaislachkoglbahn and Giggijochbahn, there are enough parking spaces available; parking garages are also available.
Parking spaces are chargeable.
Overnight paid parking for cars is possible in the Gaislachkogl parking garage:
more information about overnight parking
Please respect that wild camping is prohibited!
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Equipment
Bringing your own repair materials (extra tube, tool, etc.) is a MUST!
Also bring enough water and pack rain protection!
Well equipped rules! We recommend wearing MTB protective gear (helmet, protectors for knees, elbows, back, etc.) on all lines, trails, enduro routes and mountain bike routes of BIKE REPUBLIC SÖLDEN. All routes are exclusively intended for use with mountain bikes that meet today's quality standards.
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