The Timmelsjoch High Alpine Road is undoubtedly one of the most renowned and popular pass roads in all of Europe. On this tour you can enjoy the truly breathtaking panoramic road in both directions.
Please note that there is an increased risk of accidents and injuries in road cycling sports. Despite accurate tour planning, there is always a basic risk. Appropriate tour preparation including endurance sports, suitable training programs and further education as well as personal circumspection considerably reduce accidents and risks.
Safe Alpine Pass Ride on Bicycles
The Timmelsjoch High Alpine Road is a popular sporting challenge for many cycling enthusiasts. Due to this popularity of the pass road as an excursion destination and border crossing point from Ötztal into Passeiertal, there is a high density of traffic especially on weekends.
Special tips for a perfect Timmelsjoch Pass Cycle Tour:
Special tip: Bicycle lighting is advisable for the partially sparsely illuminated tunnels.
The ascent to Timmelsjoch Pass is almost equally steep on both sides, but much longer from the Italian side. Cyclists have to conquer about 1800 altitude meters on a distance of almost 30 km between St. Leonhard and the top of the pass. Especially the approx. 800 meter long final climb in serpentines makes a real challenge for both professionals and amateurs. The Ötztaler Cycle Marathon takes place every year on the Timmelsjoch pass road.
The road cycling tour across 2509 meter high Timmelsjoch, Austria's highest border pass road, leads down to St. Leonhard and is a very special experience. The spectacular high Alpine road travels through Ötztal's mighty glacier world into the vineyards of the South Tyrolean Passeiertal valley and further on to Merano some 2000 meters below. It is a special feeling of freedom when crossing Timmelsjoch Pass. Passionate nature explorers can discover this tranquil north-south road away from the main traffic routes, which is also known as the Alps' "secret gap": It opens up the world of high Alpine mountains from a unique perspective. Striking architectural sculptures in futurist style are shown at five stations along the route, that provide information about the region's nature, history, culture, society and economy. At the road toll station in Hochgurgl there is also the unrivaled Motorcycle Museum, Europe's highest of its kind with some 230 exhibits from more than 100 manufacturers.
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
The following parking facilities are available in Sölden:
All parking is free during the day.
Parking for several days (eg hike tour):
Rennradtour Timmelsjoch Hochalpenstraße - Sölden - St. Leonhard
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