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TROALN LINE (6034)
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TROALN LINEPhoto: Janik Steiner
Much more than just the connection between Gaislachkogl and Giggijoch in the BIKE REPUBLIC SÖLDEN: The blue TROALN LINE is an absolute fun and enjoyment route.
[tʁˈɔal̩n̩] Leisurely dawdling (and maybe goofing around a bit), that's what Troaln means to the Ötztal locals, and accordingly, the 1.6 km long line is a route to catch your breath and enjoy. It connects the OLLWEITE LINE (from the height of the legendary Steinfeld) with the HARBE and GAHE LINE at Giggijoch.
The TROALN cruises relaxedly and offers fun rollers, berms and jumps with generous landings. It starts at the height of the Rock Gardens, the legendary Steinfeld of OLLWEITE, and leads without major elevation loss to the HARBE at Giggijoch. The entire route from the OLLWEITE entry at 2,600 m down to the valley station of the Giggijoch cable car covers a huge 16 km (!!!) – the Long Line Giggijoch.
Author’s recommendation
You can stop for a break at the entry of OLLWEITE at the Rotkogel hut or on the Giggijoch side at the Wirtshaus Giggijoch or the Sonnblick restaurant.
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Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
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Safety information
The TROALN LINE is a blue line and therefore not very demanding in terms of riding skills.
In the BIKE REPUBLIC SÖLDEN it's all about shared fun in bike sport – no matter what riding level you have. Be considerate of each other and support one another. Also behave just as respectfully towards all other people on the mountain and in the valley – and towards nature.
–> Stay on the paved and signposted paths. Do not ride over open meadows!
–> Avoid skidding the rear wheel and thus help to preserve the paths.
–> Be considerate of animals & close the pasture gates. Cows can always be found on the trails and lines. Ride carefully and keep your distance!
Tips and suggestions
More info about biking & cycling in the Ötztal: https://www.oetztal.com/biken
More info about the probably flowiest nation of the Alps, the BIKE REPUBLIC SÖLDEN: https://bikerepublic.soelden.com
And more video footage here: https://www.youtube.com/c/BikeRepublicSöldenSoeldenSolden
Public transport
Public-transport-friendly
Take the train easily to Ötztal station at the valley entrance. Right at the station square, a bus departs towards Obergurgl. The bus ride to Sölden takes about 1 to 1.5 hours. On the designated bike line 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 LOCATED?
Sölden is located in western 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 after Roppen 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 - Fernpass - Imst - A 12 towards Innsbruck - exit Ötztal after Roppen tunnel or B 171 Tirol road to Ötztal (no vignette) - B 186 (35 km) to Sölden
- Garmisch-Partenkirchen - Ehrwald - Lermoss - Fernpass - Imst - A 12 towards Innsbruck - exit Ötztal after Roppen tunnel or B 171 Tirol road to Ötztal (no vignette) - B 186 (35 km) to Sölden
- Garmisch-Partenkirchen - Mittenwald - Scharnitz - Seefeld in Tirol - Telfs - A 12 towards Bregenz - exit Ötztal or B 171 Tirol road to Ötztal (no vignette) - 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, via Innsbruck to exit Ötztal, then continue on B 186 (35 km) to Sölden
From the south:
from Bolzano towards Brenner (toll road) - Brenner motorway via toll station Schönberg towards Innsbruck - from Innsbruck on A 12 towards Bregenz to Ötztal approach - continue on B 186 (35 km) to Sölden
Parking
There are enough parking spaces available at the valley stations of the Gaislachkogl and Giggijoch cable cars; parking garages are also available.
Parking spaces are subject to a fee.
Paid overnight car 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
Well-equipped rules! We recommend wearing MTB protective gear (helmet, protectors for knees, elbows, back, ...) on all lines, trails, enduro tracks and mountain bike routes of the BIKE REPUBLIC SÖLDEN. All routes are exclusively intended 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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