The challenging Gletscher Express reloaded Enduro Trail is nothing for the faint-hearted. Even expert enduro riders can expect a real challenge. On a total length of 30 km, covering about 1600 altitude meters, both stamina and physical skills are absolutely required.
From Freizeit Arena you follow the federal road until you reach the BP gas station, there you turn right into the rising road up to the hamlets of Außerwald and Innerwald. Finally you reach the Glacier Road where you follow the Gletscher Express (648) mountain bike route to Rettenbach Glacier. Once arrived at the glacier, you'll need your ultimate muscle power to reach the tour's highest point and Europe's highest road point at 2800 meters above sea level.
Indulge in picture-book panoramic views before you ride downhill on the Glacier Road. At the silo tower you turn left into the gravel path. A demanding uphill stretch takes you on the steep ski run up to Rotkogelhütte. Downhill again on the lush green ski slopes you get to the top station of the Giggijoch Mountain Gondola. Continue on the red Ollweite Line (6010) until the crossing with the Rettenbach Trail (675), that leads you right to the next refreshment stop at Sonnblick mountain restaurant.
Restore your energy on the sunny terrace, then take the Hochsölden federal road towards the Harise Trail (670) which starts in the 6th hairpin bend on the road from Hochsölden to Sölden. Be careful! It's quite challenging although there are many easily flowing sections. Some parts of the trail might be slippery and wet, and probably you'll find grazing cattle on the trail - which often leave their "traces"...
The trail ends in the hamlet of Grünwald. You return to Freizeit Arena on the asphalt road. All those who are still not tired enough can try the Lettn Line (6009) down to the base station of Giggijoch Mountain Gondola, and further on to Freizeit Arena.
Arriving by Train
Enjoy a comfortable and relaxing train ride to the train station in Ötztal Bahnhof. The public bus lines to all holiday resorts in the valley (direction Obergurgl) leave directly in front of the train station. The bus ride to Sölden takes about 1 – 1.5 hours.
All important details on bus timetables, direct connections and taxi services are available here.
There are ample parking areas and covered parking garages at the base stations of Gaislachkogl and Giggijoch Mountain Gondolas. Parking is free of charge between 8.00 am and 7.00 pm!
Night-time parking of motor cars is subject to a charge and allowed only in the parking garage next to Gaislachkogl Mountain Gondola:
Enduro Gletscher Express reloaded - H
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