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Bike Route - Forest Trail Rechenau (649)

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    The Forest Trail Rechenau route is a very easy and short loop tour traveling on Sölden's valley floor.
    Open
    easy
    Distance 4.1 km
    0:45 h
    106 m
    106 m
    1,434 m
    1,329 m

    A short round tour ideal for families who want to explore the immediate surroundings of Sölden. The asphalt and gravel route covers only 5 km and 106 meters of altitude gain. A perfect tour for young mountain bikers who want to improve their skills. Alternatively you can use this track also for warming up before you get ready for a more challenging high Alpine route.

    This lovely trail travels northwards down the valley. Before you reach the hamlet of Kaisers the loop route returns to the village center of Sölden and Freizeit Arena along the rushing waters of Ötztaler Ache river.

    Author’s recommendation

    Special tip: a visit to Sölden's exciting Freizeit Arena swimming bath and leisure center is always a great highlight for the kids.
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    Roland Grüner 
    Update: September 27, 2024
    Difficulty
    easy
    Overall difficulty
    easy

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

    Experience
    Landscape
    Highest point
    1,434 m
    Lowest point
    1,329 m
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    Safety information

    This route is also frequented by many walkers and hikers. Please show consideration for other sportspeople on the trail!

    Tips and suggestions

    More details about biking & cycling in Ötztal: https://www.oetztal.com/biken 

    Start

    Freizeit Arena
    Coordinates:
    DD
    46.969349, 11.010231
    DMS
    46°58'09.7"N 11°00'36.8"E
    UTM
    32T 652914 5203719
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    Destination

    Freizeit Arena

    Turn-by-turn directions

    This route can be perfectly combined with the Sölden Loop Tour (641).

    Public transport

    Public-transport-friendly

    Arriving by Train

    Enjoy a comfortable and relaxing train ride to the train station in Ötztal Bahnhof. The public bus lines to all holiday resorts in the valley (direction Obergurgl) leave directly in front of the train station. The bus ride to Sölden takes about 1 – 1.5 hours.

    All important details on bus timetables, direct connections and taxi services are available here.

    Directions

    WHERE IS SÖLDEN?

    Sölden is located in the West of Austria, more exactly in the province of TIROL. It nestles amidst the ÖTZTAL Valley, a south-facing side valley of the Inntal.

    HOW TO GET HERE:

    From the West:

    Vorarlberg - Tirol via Arlberg Pass or through Arlberg Tunnel (S 16 Federal Road) - direction Landeck - change to A 12 Autobahn - exit: Ötztal - B 186 Federal Road (35 km) to SöldenFrom the North:- Bad Tölz - Achen Pass - B 181 Federal Road - Jenbach - A 12 Autobahn towards Innsbruck (direction Bregenz) - exit: Ötztal - B 186 Federal Road (35 km) to Sölden

    - Pfronten - Reutte - Fernpass - Imst - A 12 Autobahn (direction Innsbruck) - exit: Ötztal (past Roppen Tunnel) or B 171 Federal Road to Ötztal (no Vignette toll-sticker required!) - B 186 Federal Road (35 km) to Sölden

    - Garmisch Partenkirchen - Ehrwald - Lermoos - Fernpass - Imst - A 12 Autobahn (direction Innsbruck) – exit: Ötztal (past Roppen Tunnel) or B 171 Federal Road to Ötztal (no Vignette toll-sticker required!) - B 186 Federal Road (35 km) to Sölden

    - Garmisch Partenkirchen - Mittenwald - Scharnitz - Seefeld - Telfs - A 12 Autobahn (direction Bregenz) - exit: Ötztal or B 171 Federal Road to Ötztal (no Vignette toll-sticker required!) - B 186 Federal Road (35 km) to Sölden

    From the East:

    Munich or Salzburg - A 93 Autobahn to Kufstein - A 12 Autobahn (direction Bregenz) via Innsbruck – exit: Ötztal - B 186 Federal Road (35 km) to Sölden

    From the South:

    From Bozen/Bolzano towards Brenner Pass (toll road) – Schönberg toll station (direction Innsbruck) - A 12 Autobahn towards Bregenz – exit: Ötztal - B 186 Federal Road (35 km) to Sölden

    Parking

    There are ample parking areas and covered parking garages at the base stations of Gaislachkogl and Giggijoch Mountain Gondolas. Parking is free of charge between 8.00 am and 7.00 pm!

    Night-time parking of motor cars is subject to a charge and allowed only in the parking garage next to Gaislachkogl Mountain Gondola:

    More details on night-time parking

    Coordinates

    DD
    46.969349, 11.010231
    DMS
    46°58'09.7"N 11°00'36.8"E
    UTM
    32T 652914 5203719
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    Get there by train, car, bike, or on foot!

    Equipment

    Appropriate Equipment Rules! We strongly recommend to wear protective bike gear (knee and elbow pads, helmet, back protector, ...) on all lines, trails, enduro tracks and mountain bike routes within the BIKE REPUBLIC SÖLDEN. Enter the Republic only with a bike that meets current quality standards.

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    Status
    Open
    Difficulty
    easy
    Overall difficulty
    easy

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

    Distance
    4.1 km
    Duration
    0:45 h
    Ascent
    106 m
    Descent
    106 m
    Highest point
    1,434 m
    Lowest point
    1,329 m
    Public-transport-friendly Round trip Refreshment stops available Family-friendly

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