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· Gemeinde SöldenRoad cycling route - Sölden - Hochsölden
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HochsöldenPhoto: Dominic Kuen, Ötztal
Short but intense road cycling route with an average gradient of 11 percent to the ski resort Hochsölden at 2090 m altitude. The very well-developed road to Hochsölden is little frequented, so you can really enjoy the climb. Hochsölden impresses with its magnificent location amid nature with breathtaking views.
Hochsölden can be seen as the little brother of the Ötztal Glacier Road to the Rettenbach or Tiefenbach Glacier, as the path to this small winter sports resort above Sölden branches off from the Glacier Road in the lower third. While there is quite some activity here in winter, the place is on standby during summer. The local hotels are closed, but at the end of the village, after an extremely steep ramp, there is the mountain restaurant Sonnblick. Soak up the sun in this dream location away from the bustle and hectic pace on the terrace, with a magnificent view of the Sölden valley basin and the surrounding three-thousand-meter peaks. Even during the ascent you occasionally get a view down to Sölden.
P.S. The construction of the first chairlift in the Ötztal took place in 1948 from Sölden to Hochsölden.
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The traffic regulations (StVO) apply. Generally valid and usual rules of conduct.
It should be noted that road cycling can involve an increased risk of accidents and injuries. Despite careful route planning, there is always a basic risk. Preparing for a tour through endurance training, appropriate training and education as well as personal caution reduces the risk of accidents and dangers.
Tips and suggestions
This short route can be perfectly complemented with the following road cycling routes:
Road cycling route - Innerötztal training round
Road cycling route - Vent & Rofen
More information about biking & cycling in the Ötztal: https://www.oetztal.com/biken
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Your personal equipment must be safe and functional and correspond to the respective technical standard. Every road cyclist is advised to inform themselves about the planned routes in specialist literature or on site. Complete road cycling equipment is absolutely recommended even for experienced riders!
Tip: For the partly sparsely lit tunnels, lighting is advisable.
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