Timmelsjoch from Sölden

Route overview

Suitable for cyclists prepared for a long climb with 1262 m elevation gain over 23.3 km.

A 23.3 km climb from Sölden to Timmelsjoch in Austria with 1262 m of elevation gain.

Starting in Sölden at 1356 m elevation, the route heads out through the nearby settlements of See and Platte before reaching Zwieselstein at 4.2 km. From here, the first notable climb of 3.1 km ascends 138 m at an average gradient of 4.4%, maxing at 9.5%. The next climb begins at Zwieselstein, stretching 5.9 km with 317 m gain at 5.4% average gradient and a peak of 11.2%. Past the midpoint, the road passes Pill and Untergurgl before a 5.6 km climb starting at 10.7 km with 380 m elevation gained at 6.7% average, max 10.4%. Next is a 5.3 km stretch climbing 410 m at 7.7% average and max gradient 9.7%, ending near 2468 m at Timmelsjoch. The surface is 98% paved, mostly on main roads (96%) with 22.3 km on main roads without cycle lanes, including the B186 and Timmelsjoch Hochalpenstraße. There are 17.9 km of roads with speed limits 80 km/h or above. Food and drink are available at several points including a bakery at 0.3 km, restaurants at 4.4 km, 10.7 km, 16.3 km, and at the finish. The longest stretch without café, shop or water is 6.9 km from 16.3 km to 23.2 km.

Highlights

• Sölden start at 1356 m
• Four main climbs totalling 1262 m gain
• Longest climbing stretch over 12.7 km
• Finish near 2468 m at Timmelsjoch

Practical information

Surface

Paved

Route shape

Point to point

Riding time

1 h 40 min

Best months

Jun to Sep — daily highs of 17–21 °C in those months

Know before you go

• 22.3 km on main roads without cycle lanes
• 17.9 km on roads with speed limits 80 km/h or over
• 6.9 km longest stretch without café, shop or water from 16.3 km
• 1.1 km climb averaging over 10% gradient

Routes are for inspiration. Roads, surfaces and conditions change — check locally and ride within your limits.