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Long Line Giggijoch
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HARBE LINEPhoto: Christoph Bayer, Ötztal
The longest route of the BIKE REPUBLIC SÖLDEN! The Long Line Giggijoch links 5 trails and offers a whopping 16 km from 1,300 m down into the valley.
Stretch your neck once more, shake out your arms, massage your thighs – 16 kilometers await the BIKE REPUBLIC riders on the Long Line Giggijoch. But no worries, there are of course plenty of rest stops and places to eat along the route.
It starts at the Bergstation Langeggbahn (2,663 m) with the red OLLWEITE LINE. After about 2 km, you turn off at the famous Rock Garden onto the blue TROALN LINE. It offers a short breather and takes you over to the Giggijoch side. There you’ll find the HARBE LINE, which is relaxed to ride but also demanding due to its exposure. In Hochsölden, you then take the blue, 7.4 km long GAHE LINE, and finally the LETTN LINE to the valley station of the Giggijochbahn.
Author’s recommendation
You can stop for a break at the start at the Rotkogelhütte, in Hochsölden at the Restaurant Sonnblick, or in Grünwald at the Panorama Alm.
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Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
Track types
Rest stops
RotkogelhütteSelfservice Restaurant Giggijoch
Wirtshaus Giggijoch
Sonnblick
Eugen's Obstlerhütte
Safety information
The Long Lines of the BIKE REPUBLIC SÖLDEN combine several lines of varying difficulty levels. Especially the OLLWEITE is quite demanding. You need riding skills and, above all, a lot of stamina.
In BIKE REPUBLIC SÖLDEN, it’s all about shared fun in bike sport – no matter what riding level you have. Be considerate of each other and support each other. And behave just as respectfully towards all other people on the mountain and in the valley – and nature.
–> Stay on the paved and signposted paths. Do not ride over open meadows!
–> Avoid blocking the rear wheel and thus help preserve the trails.
–> Be considerate of animals & close the pasture gates. There can always be cows standing on the trails and lines. Ride cautiously and keep your distance!
Tips and suggestions
More info about biking & cycling in the Ötztal: https://www.oetztal.com/biken
More info about probably the most flowy nation of the Alps, the BIKE REPUBLIC SÖLDEN: https://bikerepublic.soelden.com
And more videos here: https://www.youtube.com/c/BikeRepublicSöldenSoeldenSolden
Public transport
Public-transport-friendly
Arrival by train
By train, simply to Ötztal station at the valley entrance. A local bus departs directly from the station square towards Obergurgl. The bus ride to Sölden takes about 1 - 1.5 hours. On designated bike line buses, bike transport (also eMTBs) is free with a valid bus ticket.
All important information about bus schedules, connections, and taxi companies can be found here.
Directions
WHERE IS SÖLDEN?
Sölden is located in western Austria in the state of TIROL, in a southern side valley of the Inn Valley – the ÖTZTAL.
Arrival from the west:
From Vorarlberg to Tirol via the Arlberg Pass or through the Arlberg Tunnel (S 16) - Landeck - motorway A 12 towards Innsbruck - exit Ötztal after Roppen Tunnel - B 186 (35 km) to Sölden
From the north:
- Bad Tölz - Achen Pass - B 181 - Jenbach - A 12 Innsbruck towards Bregenz - exit Ötztal - B 186 (35 km) to Sölden
- Pfronten - Reutte - Fern Pass - Imst - A 12 towards Innsbruck - exit Ötztal after Roppen Tunnel or B 171 Tiroler Straße to Ötztal (toll-free) - B 186 (35 km) to Sölden
- Garmisch Partenkirchen - Ehrwald - Lermoss - Fern Pass - Imst - A 12 towards Innsbruck - exit Ötztal after Roppen Tunnel or B 171 Tiroler Straße to Ötztal (toll-free) - B 186 (35 km) to Sölden
- Garmisch Partenkirchen - Mittenwald - Scharnitz - Seefeld in Tirol - Telfs - A 12 towards Bregenz - exit Ötztal or B 171 Tiroler Straße to Ötztal (toll-free) - B186 (35 km) to Sölden
From the east:
From Munich or Salzburg on the A 93 to Kufstein, then on the A 12 towards Bregenz, via Innsbruck to exit Ötztal, then further on B 186 (35 km) to Sölden
From the south:
From Bolzano towards Brenner (toll road) - Brenner motorway via toll station Schönberg towards Innsbruck - from Innsbruck on A 12 towards Bregenz to Ötztal exit - continue on B 186 (35 km) to Sölden
Parking
At the valley stations of the Gaislachkoglbahn and the Giggijochbahn, ample parking spaces are available, including parking garages.
Parking spaces are subject to fees.
Paid overnight car parking is possible at the Gaislachkogl parking garage:
more information about overnight parking
Please respect that wild camping is prohibited!
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Equipment
Being well equipped rules! We recommend wearing MTB protective gear (helmet, protectors for knees, elbows, back, etc.) on all lines, trails, enduro routes, and mountain bike routes of the BIKE REPUBLIC SÖLDEN. All trails are exclusively intended for use with mountain bikes that meet today’s quality standards.Localization
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
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