Description
The Kühtai Saddle is the northernmost Alpine crossing besides Hahntennjoch. Compared to most other Alpine passes, the Kühtai Saddle can be bypassed quite easily, in this case through Inntal valley. Thanks to low traffic the Kühtai Saddle is very popular with road cyclists and sporty touring cyclists. At the heart of the Stubai Alps you cross Nedertal valley from the west, then the road continues into Sellraintal and towards Kematen. In clear skies you can even admire the peaks of Pirchkogel (2828 m) and Gaißkogel (2820 m). The Kühtai Saddle can be considered a small and therefore easy pass, but if you take a closer look at the facts and figures you will be surprised: High average gradients on the western side peppered with steep passages make this inconspicuous pass one of the most demanding Alpine crossings. You should pay attention to cows and their "remains" which are plentiful here - true to its name (cows = Kühe).