Otztal Glacier Road

 Otztal Glacier Road   

The Ötztal Glacier Road (Ötztaler Gletscherstraße) is a scenic mountain road located in the Austrian Alps, in the Ötztal Valley of Tyrol. It connects the village of Sölden with two glaciers: the Rettenbach Glacier and the Tiefenbach Glacier. The Ötztal Glacier Road reaches 2,830 meters (9,285 feet), which makes it the highest paved road in the Alps. Ötztal is a famous route among cyclists, known for its challenging ascent due to steep gradients and high altitude. It is featured as a part of the Ötztaler Radmarathon, one of the most grueling amateur cycling events in Europe. Often used for training by professional cyclists because of its difficulty.


Region: Tirol
City: Imst

Distance: 14.67 km
Elevation Gain: 1453 m
Elevation Loss: 5 m
Difficulty: 1694 (Extreme)
FIETS Index: 14.3 FIETS
Avg Grade: 9.88 %
Max cat climb: HC
Min elevation: 1348 m
Max elevation: 2796 m
Ride Category: Epic Climb

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