Ever ridden a bike over scree? That's right. The Fernar Trail is reserved for experts for a reason. However, those who know how to cycle in high alpine terrain will find the Fernar Trail a real thrill.
One of the most difficult trails for single trail experts in Tyrol: from the Tiefenbach glacier, the trail leads downhill through high alpine terrain over rocks and scree, extremely steep and exposed in places, with many hairpin bends and blocked sections. A lot is demanded of the riders, the trail is classified as S5 throughout. So it's not for the faint-hearted.
Beware: You have NO PHONE SIGNAL on parts of the Fernar Trail.
The BIKE REPUBLIC SÖLDEN is all about coming together and having the best time on your mountain bike – no matter what your skill level is. So always take care of each other, show respect and support – also towards nature and all other people out there in the mountains and the valley.
> Please only ride existing, signposted trails and never trespass open meadows.
-> Avoid skidding, don’t cut switchbacks & leave no trace.
-> Stay alert, never scare animals and always close the pasture gates. In the REPUBLIC there’s always a chance of cattle on the trails and lines. Ride carefully and give them enough room.
-> Please note that the natural trails in the BIKE REPUBLIC are all shared trails. Always yield to hikers and give a friendly greeting.
You HAVE TO bring your own tools, spare tube, levers etc.!Bring enough water and pack rain gear!
Good equipment rules in the BIKE REPUBLIC! We strongly recommend to wear protective bike gear (knee and elbow protection, helmet, back protector, ...) on all lines, trails, enduro tracks and mountain bike routes in the BIKE REPUBLIC SÖLDEN. The entire REPUBLIC is designed exclusively for good quality, modern standard mountain bikes.
For those who bring the technical skills, a strong head and a strong physique, the Fernar Trail is a true bucket list ride! For everybody else it is a no-go.
You start at the top of the BIKE REPUBLIC SÖLDEN: the Tiefenbach glacier (2.800 m). The deepblack track runs through super challenging high-alpine terrain down to Gaislach. Prepare yourself for steep passages, gnarly switchback & massive rocks. To recover and refuel you can stop at the huts at the end of the trail. After passing by the wooden huts and Gasthof Sonneck, Gaislach Trail starts to the right and brings you to the lower section of Nene Trail – another technical black natural trail that winds down through the woods and brings you to the final Schteckler Trail and down to the Gaislachkogl station.
The track is part of the Long Trail Fernar.
Please yield to hikers!
Watch the FERNAR TRAIL VIDEO.
The Fernar Trail is only accessible with an organised shuttle, which rides on Saturday, Sunday & Tuesday if the weather is appropriate.
Limited to 30 riders/day
Price: € 39
Online-Booking the day prior until 4:00 pm -> HERE
Meet 15 minutes before start time Bus stop E behind Gaislachkogelbahn (opposite Sport4You) - to the left of Windau footbridge
From 10am until 3pm the trail is accessible for hikers only.
Anreise mit der Bahn
Mit der Bahn ganz unkompliziert nach Ötztal Bahnhof am Taleingang. Direkt am Bahnhofsvorplatz startet ein Linienbus in Richtung Obergurgl. Die Busfahrt bis nach Sölden dauert ca. 1 - 1,5 Stunden. In den ausgewiesenen Rad-Linienbussen ist der Radtransport (auch EMTBs) mit gültigem Busticket gratis.
Alle wichtigen Informationen zu Busfahrplänen, Verbindungen und Taxiunternehmen findest Du hier.
An der Talstation der Gaislachkoglbahn und der Giggijochbahn sind ausreichend Parkplätze verfügbar, es stehen auch Parkhäuser zur Verfügung. Die Parkplätze sind kostenpflichtig.
Kostenpflichtiges Abstellen des PKWs über Nacht im Parkhaus Gaislachkogl möglich:
mehr Informationen zum Parken über Nacht
Bitte respektiert, dass Wildcampieren verboten ist!
