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Cycling in Sölden
Cycling from Sölden offers a challenging 23 km climb to Hochgurgl and beyond, featuring steep gradients and high alpine terrain.
Riding in Sölden in numbers
- 1
- 23 km
- 23 km
- 1,262 m
- Surface
- Paved almost throughout
- Roads
- 96% of the riding on main roads without a cycle lane
- High point
- 2,468 m on Timmelsjoch from Sölden
- Climbs
- 4 named climbs
- Bail-outs
- A railway station or ferry within reach on 1 route
The ride in Sölden
Notable climbs
Cycling guide to Sölden
Sölden is the start of a 23.3 km point-to-point route that climbs through See, Platte, Zwieselstein, Pill, Untergurgl, and finally Hochgurgl. The route includes 1262 m of elevation gain and reaches a high point of 2468 m. This ride is almost entirely on paved roads, with just 2% gravel or unpaved surface. Cyclists can access two railway stations near the route. The biggest climbing section begins at km 17.9, stretching for 5.3 km with an average gradient of 7.7% and peaks at nearly 10%. Though services along the way are relatively frequent, there is a longest stretch of 6.9 km without any service points.
- The terrain is mountainous with a significant climb in the last third of the route. The biggest climb covers 5.3 km with gradients averaging 7.7% and a maximum of 9.7%, reaching an elevation of 2468 m. The road is mostly paved with minimal gravel sections.
