Innsbruck Region

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Racing bike tours

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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.

Innsbruck to Kühtai – Innsbruck Region
Innsbruck to Kühtai
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hard
Difficulty
Difficulty
hard
Driving time uphill
5H
Altitude down
1600 METER
Altitude up
1600 METER
Max. route length
110 KM
Starting point
Innsbruck
Endpoint
Innsbruck
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This classic yet challenging tour leads from Innsbruck to Kühtai. The alpine terrain and high-altitude ascents require strength and endurance. Along the way, you are rewarded with fantastic panoramic views, rapid descents and idyllic villages. 


Route:


The route begins directly in Innsbruck and leads west along the paved Inn Cycle Path. After the airport, the route continues along the main road on the northern side of the River Inn to Telfs. There, it crosses the river and heads south towards Ötztaler Höhe. At the roundabout, continue towards Ötz. This is the start of the challenging ascent past Ötzerau and Ochsengarten to the highest point of the tour in Kühtai. The steepest section has a gradient of 18%.


Kühtai is a peaceful village in summer with a few restaurants and guesthouses where you can stop for a break. From Kühtai, the route heads steeply downhill towards Kematen. The road is quiet but bikers should still expect to meet traffic and may also come across herds of livestock. The route is flat from Kematen back to Innsbruck. We recommend leaving the main road and joining the Inn Cycle Path in Zirl.


Route options:


The route can also be completed in the opposite direction. Some tips for those who wish to extend the tour: A detour from Gries im Sellrain to the Lüsens Valley will test your fitness and offer even more wonderful alpine experiences and views. Another option for mountain specialists is the Haiminger Sattele: a challenging climb from the village of Haiming.


Equipment:


The tour takes you through high alpine terrain where weather and temperatures can be severe, even in summer. We recommend that you take the correct equipment with you, for example a warm hat, windproof jacket and gloves. A rear light is required for riding through some of the snow sheds (avalanche galleries that protect the road). 



Arrival, public transport


Travel to Innsbruck is possible by bus, train, car or plane. If required, there are buses that operate throughout the area and trains that run along the Inn Valley. More information is available at https://www.innsbruck.info/en/destinations/arrival-and-transport.html

In the surrounding area



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Elevation profile

Forecast

A weather front moved in. Unfortunately, it has got stuck here and will therefore bring clouds and showers all day long. Continuous rain is not expected, however; we may even see the sun come through the rain clouds at times.

Tendency

Wednesday will bring unstable weather conditions with a mix of sunshine, clouds and thunderstorms.

On Thursday we will see an improvement in the weather.

morning
20°C/68°F

Tomorrow

Wednesday
26°C/79°F
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