Nature Reserve Guide
Ruhezone Vergaldatal is a nature reserve located in a scarcely developed mountain valley, characterized by its high alpine environment and diverse natural features. This area serves as a designated quiet zone, providing an important habitat and retreat for various wildlife. The unique microclimate supports a rich botany, contributing to the serene and untouched character of Ruhezone Vergaldatal, making it suitable for several sports like hiking, mountain biking, road cycling, touring cycling, and more.
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166
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4.5
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4.7
(263)
1,052
hikers
6.68km
02:53
330m
330m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly walkable paths. Sure-footedness required.

4.6
(115)
408
hikers
9.85km
03:28
460m
460m
Hard hike. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

4.7
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483
hikers
7.50km
02:11
190m
180m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths.

4.8
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260
hikers
7.49km
03:01
450m
450m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly walkable paths. Sure-footedness required.
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4.6
(134)
569
riders
33.7km
03:24
1,270m
1,270m
Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.

4.5
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500
riders
33.3km
02:05
400m
400m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

4.5
(45)
256
riders
27.7km
02:29
580m
580m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required.

4.5
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130
riders
27.3km
02:45
1,050m
1,050m
Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.
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4.2
(18)
432
riders
64.8km
03:20
1,010m
1,010m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

4.6
(18)
356
riders
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

4.8
(13)
282
riders
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

4.3
(4)
190
riders
77.1km
04:03
1,410m
1,410m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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4.6
(70)
720
riders
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces.

4.9
(28)
351
riders
26.2km
02:26
950m
950m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces.

4.8
(6)
135
riders
31.7km
02:30
720m
720m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces.

5.0
(4)
111
riders
97.3km
06:38
1,210m
1,210m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces.
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4.9
(22)
185
hikers
4.27km
02:12
300m
300m
Hard mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

4.5
(2)
31
hikers
14.5km
05:06
820m
810m
Hard mountaineering route. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

5.0
(1)
30
hikers
18.7km
07:10
1,070m
1,070m
Hard mountaineering route. Very good fitness required. Mostly walkable paths. Sure-footedness required.

24
hikers
16.5km
07:22
1,210m
1,210m
Hard mountaineering route. Very good fitness required. Mostly walkable paths. Sure-footedness required.
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4.0
(11)
88
riders
48.6km
03:33
1,240m
1,240m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces.

4.6
(11)
110
riders
68.4km
04:43
1,320m
1,320m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces.

5.0
(4)
40
riders
27.3km
02:12
570m
570m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces.

5.0
(2)
24
riders
25.3km
02:05
600m
600m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces.
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25
runners
11.9km
01:53
690m
690m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

4.0
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19
runners
18.1km
02:51
1,050m
1,050m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

4.0
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18
runners
7.45km
00:53
220m
220m
Hard run. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

5.0
(1)
10
runners
6.42km
00:56
390m
400m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
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Ruhezone Vergaldatal is a nature reserve characterized by its high alpine environment and diverse natural features. It serves as a designated quiet zone, providing an important habitat and retreat for various wildlife. The area's unique microclimate supports a rich botany, contributing to its serene and untouched character.
Ruhezone Vergaldatal offers a range of outdoor activities including Hiking, Mountain biking, Road cycling, Touring cycling, Mountaineering, Gravel biking, and Jogging. The area features 143 routes across these sports. Visitors have rated routes in the area with an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars.
Yes, Ruhezone Vergaldatal offers hiking trails suitable for various fitness levels. Options range from moderate walks, such as the Gargellen Fenster Weg, to more challenging mountain excursions. For easier options, consult the Easy hikes in Ruhezone Vergaldatal guide.
Popular mountain biking routes include the Little Lake Near Garfescha – Alpe Nova loop, a difficult route spanning approximately 20.9 miles (33.7 km). Another option is the Parish Church of Gaschurn – Litz River in Schruns loop, a moderate route of about 19.7 miles (31.8 km). More options are available in the MTB Trails in Ruhezone Vergaldatal guide.
Road cyclists can explore routes such as the difficult Rifasperre Reservoir – Partenen Village loop, covering about 26.9 miles (43.3 km). A moderate option is the Covered Bridge Mauren – Rifasperre Reservoir loop, approximately 22.9 miles (36.9 km) long. Additional routes are detailed in the Road Cycling Routes in Ruhezone Vergaldatal guide.
Ruhezone Vergaldatal is known for its diverse botany, including blue bellflowers, alpine anemones, and arnica, due to its unique microclimate. The valley provides an ideal habitat for wildlife such as chamois, black grouse, rock ptarmigan, red deer, and ibex. It is designated as a quiet zone to protect these species.
As a quiet zone for wildlife, visitors must adhere to specific rules to minimize environmental impact. Regulations include staying on designated paths, keeping dogs on a leash, avoiding unnecessary noise, and not approaching wild animals. Picking flowers, making campfires, or flying drones are prohibited.
Yes, komoot offers several guides for Ruhezone Vergaldatal to help plan activities. These include Hiking in Ruhezone Vergaldatal, MTB Trails in Ruhezone Vergaldatal, and Waterfall hikes in Ruhezone Vergaldatal. Guides are also available for Road Cycling, Touring Cycling, Mountaineering, and Gravel Biking.
The official website providing information about Ruhezone Vergaldatal is respektiere-deine-grenzen.at/schutzgebiete/vergaldatal. This resource offers details on the reserve's conservation status and visitor guidelines.
Key highlights in Ruhezone Vergaldatal include huts, summits, lakes, mountain passes, and gorges. These features contribute to the diverse landscape and offer various points of interest for visitors exploring the area. Specific attractions can be found in the Attractions in Ruhezone Vergaldatal guide.
Komoot features 143 total routes within Ruhezone Vergaldatal. These routes span various sports, including hiking, mountain biking, and road cycling. Over 12,000 visitors have explored and rated these routes.

