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Cycling along the roads of the Inn Valley, through idyllic villages and with wonderful views: the towns and villages in the Innsbruck region offer a wide range of options for more than just mountain biking. The area also provides ideal terrain for road cyclists. Numerous bike paths criss-cross the region. The roads to the surrounding villages are well developed and many places offer paved country roads with little traffic. If you would rather take on some big climbs, there are of course also challenging routes available. However, many are possible with only moderate gains in elevation.

The Ötztal Cycling Marathon Route from Innsbruck – Innsbruck Region
The Ötztal Cycling Marathon Route from Innsbruck
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Difficulty
Difficulty
hard
Driving time uphill
12H
Altitude up
5500 METER
Max. route length
227 KM
Starting point
Innsbruck
Endpoint
Innsbruck
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The Ötztal Cycle Marathon, which starts and finishes in Innsbruck, is a particularly impressive version of the legendary cycling classic. Over a distance of around 226 kilometres, the route leads over four striking Alpine passes and, with a total altitude difference of around 5,500 metres, demands excellent fitness and climbing ability. The route combines a sporting challenge with high alpine scenery and historic pass crossings - a real highlight for ambitious racing cyclists.


From Innsbruck, the route first heads southwards through the Wipptal valley to the Brenner Pass (1,370 m). The ascent is long but moderate and runs mainly on quiet side roads parallel to the Brenner main road. The descent leads to Sterzing in South Tyrol, where the first major climb of the day begins: the Jaufen Pass (2,094 m). The 15-kilometre ascent is winding and increasingly steep. Once at the top, there is a wide view over the Passeier Valley and the South Tyrolean mountains.


After the descent to St. Leonhard, the centrepiece of the tour follows - the infamous Timmelsjoch (2,474 m). This pass is not only the highest point of the tour, but also the longest and most challenging climb. Over 1,700 metres in altitude are conquered over a distance of around 29 kilometres. The sometimes rugged, high alpine landscapes and the narrow pass road make this section an unforgettable experience. The long descent into the Ötztal valley provides for relaxation before you have to mobilise all your strength once again in Ötz.


Finally, the Kühtaisattel (2,020 m) is the fourth pass. The climb out of the Ötztal is a real test, especially after the kilometres already completed, but leads through a charming alpine backdrop with views of the reservoir and mountain meadows. The final descent through the Sellraintal valley brings the tour back to Innsbruck - a worthy conclusion to an outstanding Alpine stage.

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Forecast

Today’s weather forecast will also please forecasters as there is only good news to announce!

A large area of high pressure is building across the region today and with that warm, dry air flooding in, we will get sunshine all day long.

Tendency

Monday will be a real dream day! The sun will shine from a cloudless sky and temperatures will start to be summer-like. The weather will remain sunny for the rest of the week and temperatures continue to rise.

morning
12°C/54°F

Tomorrow

Monday
23°C/73°F
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