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Marathon route

Between Start and Finish ...

On the 227 kilometer long Ötztaler Cycle Marathon there is one thing for sure: it takes the cyclists right to the heart of the mountains. There is no other challenge that comprises four Alpine passes and 5500 altitude meters! The original route with start and finish in Sölden leads racing cyclists past idyllic villages and along the Kühtai saddle to the province's capital of Innsbruck, and further on across the Brenner Pass to South Tyrol. In some high Alpine areas, which culminate at Jaufen Pass and Timmelsjoch at 2474 meters above sea level, the athletes also fight against quickly changing weather conditions. Especially challenging are the steep climbs with a gradient of up to 18%, followed by speedy downhill stretches. The track profile definitely shows one thing - boredom is literally unknown thanks to these demanding prospects.

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The "Original"-Route

The marathon course along the "original" route with start and finish in Sölden covers 5500 altitude meters, leading through high Alpine areas (up to 2474 m) in Tirol (Austria) and South Tyrol (Italy).

Start in Sölden. Rather downhill towards Oetz (800 m). Then uphill to Kühtai (2020 m). Downhill stretch to Kematen and further on towards Innsbruck (600 m). Take a deep breath before you cycle up to Brenner Pass (1377 m). Downhill to Sterzing (960 m). Keep to the right, cycling uphill constantly to Jaufen Pass (2090 m). Take care on the downhill section to St. Leonhard in Passeier (700 m), followed by the big final climb to Timmelsjoch Pass (2474). The undisputed dream destination: Sölden (1377 m).

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Safety information

The roads along the marathon track are not entirely closed to public traffic for the duration of the cycling event. Applicable traffic regulations apply here! At any time you must watch out for overtaking vehicles, crossing cars or pedestrians, oncoming traffic and emergency or rescue vehicles (especially on the downhill section from Timmelsjoch Pass).

The participants themselves must stay informed about important race details in their own responsibility and in good time by visiting the official website and by taking part in the mandatory cyclists meeting that focuses on marathon course details, elevation profiles and, in particular, danger spots.

Altitude profile

Route section

Maximum gradient in %

Altitude

Distance
Oetz - Kühtai max. 16%
 
 1200 m altitude
 

18 KM

 
Innsbruck - Brenner max. 12 %
 
 777 m altitude
 

37,5 KM

 
Sterzing - Jaufenpass max. 12 %
 
 1130 m altitude
 

15,5 KM

 
St. Leonhard - Timmelsjoch max. 14 %
 
 1724 m altitude
 

29 KM
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    Safety information

    The road traffic regulations apply. Generally valid and usual rules of conduct.

    It should be noted that road racing carries an increased risk of accidents and injuries. Despite careful route planning, a basic risk always remains. Preparing for the route through endurance sports, appropriate training and further education, as well as personal prudence, reduces the risk of accidents and hazards.

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    www.oetztaler-radmarathon.com

    More info about biking & cycling in the Ötztal: https://www.oetztal.com/biken 

    Public transport

    Arrival by train

    Travel comfortably and safely by train to Ötztal train station. A bus line starts directly from the station forecourt towards Obergurgl. The bus ride to Sölden takes about 1 - 1.5 hours.

    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 federal state of TIROL, 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 - highway A 12 towards Innsbruck - Ötztal exit after Roppen tunnel - B 186 (35 km) to Sölden

    from the north:

    - Bad Tölz - Achenpass - B 181 - Jenbach - A 12 Innsbruck direction Bregenz - Ötztal exit - B 186 (35 km) to Sölden

    - Pfronten - Reutte - Fernpass - Imst - A 12 direction Innsbruck - Ötztal exit after Roppen tunnel or B 171 Tiroler Straße to Ötztal (toll-free) - B 186 (35 km) to Sölden

    - Garmisch Partenkirchen - Ehrwald - Lermoos - Fernpass - Imst - A 12 direction Innsbruck - Ötztal exit after Roppen 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 direction Bregenz - Ötztal exit 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, via Innsbruck to Ötztal exit, then continue on B 186 (35 km) to Sölden

    from the south:

    from Bolzano towards Brenner (toll road) - Brenner highway over Schönberg toll station towards Innsbruck - from Innsbruck on A 12 towards Bregenz to Ötztal entrance - continue on B 186 (35 km) to Sölden

    Parking

    At the valley station of the Gaislachkoglbahn and the Giggijochbahn, there are sufficient free parking spaces available, and free parking garages are also available. Parking is free from 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

    Paid overnight parking of cars is possible in the Gaislachkogl parking garage:

    more information about overnight parking

    Coordinates

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    46.962963, 11.007952
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    46°57'46.7"N 11°00'28.6"E
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    32T 652759 5203005
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    Equipment

    Personal equipment must be safe and functional and comply with the respective technical standard. Every road cyclist is recommended to inform themselves about the planned routes in specialist literature or on site. Complete road cycling equipment is highly recommended even for experienced riders!

    Tip: For the partly sparsely lit tunnels, lighting is advisable.

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    Parts of this content were machine translated using German as the source language

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