The Hotel & Apartment Alpenland is situated at the head of the Ötztal valley. From here, you can enjoy challenging mountain bike tours around Obergurgl, high-altitude road cycling rides and bike-and-hike tours. The high altitude also makes this an ideal location for altitude training by bike in Tyrol.
The Ötztal Cycle Route is the ideal leisure cycle route for families. It runs along safe, traffic-free paths away from the main road, is well-maintained throughout and, thanks to its gentle gradient, can be enjoyed at a relaxed pace in stages. From Haiming to Sölden, you’ll be accompanied by the Ötztaler Ache river, vast meadows and the mountain scenery of the rear Ötztal valley. You can use the cycle bus to shorten individual sections as you wish. The cycle route is also well suited to e-bikes.
Further information at oetztal.com
The mountain bike trails around Obergurgl range from easily rideable gravel tracks to long, steep climbs. The following routes are suitable for both traditional mountain bikes and e-mountain bikes.
Tour 6023 leads from Obergurgl into the glacial landscape at the head of the Gurgler Valley. You’ll steadily gain altitude along an easily rideable gravel track, passing the Schönwieshütte – a great place to stop for refreshments – on your way up to the Langtalereckhütte. There, you’ll be rewarded with sweeping views of the surrounding glaciers in the upper Ötztal. A scenic tour that’s also well suited to e-bikes.
More information at: oetztal.com
Route 689 is a challenging tour for fit cyclists in the Ötztal Nature Park. From Obergurgl, it leads past the valley station of the Hochgurglbahn, climbing steadily to over 3,000 metres up to the Wurmkogl. Along the way, the view stretches south to the Dolomites and north to the Ötztal Alps.
Further information at: soelden.com
From Obergurgl, road cyclists can reach some of the most famous mountain passes in the Alps. The following routes combine long climbs with sweeping panoramic views and range from challenging loops to high-alpine pass ascents.
The Timmelsjoch High Alpine Road is one of the most famous mountain passes in Europe. The official road cycling route starts in Sölden and leads over the pass summit at 2,474 metres down to St. Leonhard in South Tyrol and back again. From the Hotel & Apartment Alpenland, you can set off straight away; after around 1.9 kilometres downhill along Gurglerstraße, you’ll reach the pass road. With over 3,400 metres of elevation gain, this is a challenging route for experienced road cyclists.
Further information at: oetztal.com
The climb up to the Tiefenbach Glacier is one of the most challenging road cycling routes in the Ötztal. From the centre of Sölden, the Ötztal Glacier Road winds its way up into the glacial landscape over a distance of around 16 kilometres and an elevation gain of over 1,600 metres. After the Rettenbach Glacier, the route passes through the 1.8-kilometre-long Rosi-Mittermaier Tunnel to the Tiefenbach Glacier at around 2,800 metres.
With an average gradient of around 11 per cent, the route requires a very good level of fitness and experience of long climbs. The highest point is at 2,830 metres. Bicycle lights are required for the journey through the tunnel, which is poorly lit in places. The glacier road is only accessible during the snow-free summer months.
The official route starts in Sölden. Those setting off directly from the Hotel & Apartment Alpenland first cycle down into the valley towards Sölden and, from there, take the ascent to the Tiefenbach Glacier. The subsequent return journey back up to Obergurgl significantly extends the tour and makes it a particularly challenging day’s ride.
Further information at soelden.com
Bike-and-Hike combines two mountain sports in a single day. You first cycle to a mountain hut and then continue on foot from there to a summit. Around Obergurgl, this allows you to reach high-alpine destinations above 3,000 metres that are inaccessible by bike alone.
The cycle-and-hike tour to the Eiskögele begins with a one-hour cycle ride from Obergurgl up to the Langtalereckhütte. This saves you the long approach on foot. From the Langtalereckhütte, you hike across the Langtal valley to the Seelenkar. After crossing short rocky steps and scree, you’ll reach the summit cross of the Eiskögele at 3,228 metres in around three hours. The ascent to the summit is technically straightforward but requires sure-footedness.
More information at alpincenter-obergurgl.com
From the Hotel & Apartment Alpenland, cycle along Gurglerstraße to the turnoff toward Zwieselstein and continue up the forest trail to the Lenzenalm at about 1,850 meters. There, the mountain hut—which is open to the public and features two sun terraces—invites you to stop for a break. From the Lenzenalm, hike past Lake Nedersee along a steep trail up to the Nederkogl, Sölden’s local mountain, at 3,163 meters. The ascent to the summit is challenging and requires sure-footedness and a head for heights.
E-Bike Guide Ötztal by Lohmann in Obergurgl offers professionally led bike tours. The trained guides, who know the area well, tailor the pace and route to your skill level—from beginner rides to challenging mountain tours—and will pick you up directly at your lodging upon request. At the Lohmann sports store, you can also rent suitable e-bikes and all the necessary equipment for your tours around Obergurgl.
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Obergurgl is located at an elevation of 1,930 meters, making it an ideal destination for high-altitude training by bike. Those who train and stay overnight at this altitude can specifically build up their endurance and performance. The low oxygen content stimulates the production of red blood cells, which improves oxygen transport.
The rooms on the second floor of the Hotel & Apartment Alpenland are located at an altitude of 2,000 meters. This allows you to sleep at high altitude (Sleep High) while traveling down to the valley for training (Train Low). This combination is considered an effective method for altitude training.
The bike bus will transport your bicycle or e-bike on all regular bus services between Imst/Haiming and Obergurgl, free of charge throughout the valley provided you have a valid bus ticket. Book your cycling holiday in Tyrol online or send us a no-obligation enquiry.
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