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Oetz

Switchbacks – Umhausen loop from Oetz

Hard

4.8

(21)

423

riders

Switchbacks – Umhausen loop from Oetz

08:10

113km

2,190m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 15, 2026

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Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 50.4 km for 3.84 km

Closed: • November-May • 8:00 PM-7:00 AM (otherwise open)

After 60.5 km for 3.79 km

Closed: • November-May • 8:00 PM-7:00 AM (otherwise open)

Waypoints

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Bus stop

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581 m

Wooden Covered Bridge Over the Ötztaler Ache

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Crossing over the wild Ache. Beautiful views of the Ache and the open nature make this area simply beautiful.

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1.50 km

switchbacks

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

This well-paved bike path winds its way up and you will have to pedal a little. The reward is a nice flat section along the Habicher Seebach.

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5.72 km

Chapel of Maria Schnee

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Pilgrimage Church of Maria Schnee, Östen
Large three-bay baroque chapel, built in 1797, with a recessed choir, semi-circular choir end, curved façade gables, steep gable roof, swindled ridge turret with …

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4

7.89 km

Umhausen

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The romantic village of Tumpen is located at the entrance to the Ötztal holiday region. Past the hamlet of Farst, the main town of Umhausen stretches slightly uphill towards the …

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9.10 km

Bridge Over the Ötz

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A bridge, water underneath, forest all around.

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6

57.3 km

Passo del Rombo / Timmelsjoch (2,509 m)

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The Timmelsjoch is undoubtedly one of the most impressive places in the Ötztal: far the rugged mountains open all the way down to the valley and the wind slowly drives …

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101 km

Ferdinand bike bridge Umhausen

Highlight • Bridge

The cycle path was newly constructed in 2018. If you are coming from the north, you first cycle over the newly built Maurach bicycle bridge, followed by an underpass and finally over the impressive 65-meter-long Ferdinands-Bogenbrücke.

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107 km

Ötztal Cycle Path near Umhausen

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Well-developed cycle path

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113 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

36.6 km

28.7 km

26.5 km

15.8 km

4.48 km

373 m

341 m

Surfaces

98.4 km

5.34 km

5.33 km

3.70 km

< 100 m

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Highest point (2,470 m)

Lowest point (840 m)

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Wednesday 3 June

14°C

2°C

53 %

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