Cycle tour Ötztal Cycling Path Stage 2: Oetz - Umhausen

Oetz /
Difficulty ratings:
Route length: 7.8 km
Duration: 1:15 h

The second stage of the Ötztal Cycling Path (52 km) starts in Oetz and ends in Umhausen. 10 km long and one, two ascents are waiting for you. It's worth it! This stage passes by hidden places and small villages.

Tour information

  • Length: 7.8 km
  • Duration: 1:15 h
  • Elevation uphill:193 hm
  • Elevation downhill:2 hm
Highest point 970 m

Starting point

Oetz

Finishing point

Umhausen
  • Fitness level 4 / 6
  • Technique 3 / 6

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Description

At the end of Oetz you continue along the Ötztal federal road. Just before Tumpen you conquer a strenuous ascent. The cycle path changes from asphalt to gravel (in the second turn) and takes you through a small forest to Tumpen. Here the cycle path changes to the eastern side of the valley, following a quite easy ascent past Engelswand rock face and towards Umhausen. 

Getting here

  • Arrival by public transport

    Enjoy a both comfortable and relaxing train ride to the train station in Ötztal Bahnhof. You get off the train in ÖTZTAL Bahnhof where you change to a public bus or local taxi. The current bus schedule can be found at: http://fahrplan.vvt.at

  • Parking

    The following parking facilities are available in Oetz:

    • Parking Acherkogelbahn - free for guests of the gondola lift, camping prohibited
    • Parking lot Raftingeinsteinstelle (at the end of Oetz on the right side) - free, but limited parking (alternatively Acherkogelbahn 150 m), camping prohibited
    • Oetz parking area (subject to a charge)
    • Parking at night during several days' tours: Central parking place Oetz, The ticket is available at the information office Oetz.

  • Contact

    Ötztal Radweg Etappe 2: Oetz - Umhausen

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