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Timmelsjoch from Sölden

Sölden, AustriaRoad

Routed from the map This classic road was traced on OpenStreetMap and measured against the terrain model; no member has recorded it yet. Ridden it? Add your recording and photos.

23 km
Distance
1,262 m
Elevation gain
Moderate
Difficulty
Paved
Surface
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Elevation profile

Total ascent
1,262 m
Distance
23 km
Elevation (m)05001,0001,5002,0002,5003,0000 km5 km10 km15 km20 km23 kmHighest point2,469 m at 23.3 kmStart0 kmFinish23 km

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

Along the route

Measured from the recorded track and OpenStreetMap.

Places passed

  1. Zwieselstein 4.2 km
  2. Pill 10.4 km
  3. Untergurgl 11.1 km
  4. Hochgurgl 15 km

Climbs

ClimbStarts atLengthGainAverageMaxTop
Sölden climb0.1 km3.1 km138 m4.4 %9.5 %1495 m
Zwieselstein climb4.2 km5.9 km317 m5.4 %11.2 %1779 m
Pill climb10.7 km5.6 km380 m6.7 %10.4 %2162 m
Hochgurgl climb17.9 km5.3 km410 m7.7 %9.7 %2468 m

High point 2468 m at 23.2 km; low point 1356 m.

Sölden climb · starts at 0.1 km

3.1 km at 4.5% · 138 m
14001450ELEVATION (M)7.3%3.9%0 km123.1 kmDISTANCE (KM)Sölden climb · 1,495 mSTEEPEST 7.3%
< 4%4 – 7%7 – 10%> 10%

Zwieselstein climb · starts at 4.2 km

5.9 km at 5.4% · 317 m
150015501600165017001750ELEVATION (M)9.1%2.5%3.3%4.6%4.6%0 km123455.9 kmDISTANCE (KM)Zwieselstein climb · 1,779 mSTEEPEST 9.1%
< 4%4 – 7%7 – 10%> 10%

Pill climb · starts at 10.6 km

5.6 km at 6.8% · 380 m
18001850190019502000205021002150ELEVATION (M)8.8%9.4%5.5%4.3%0 km123455.6 kmDISTANCE (KM)Pill climb · 2,162 mSTEEPEST 9.4%
< 4%4 – 7%7 – 10%> 10%

What this ride is like

Measured from OpenStreetMap along the track and the elevation profile.

Roads
96% main road
Main roads
22.3 km on main roads without a cycle lane — likely busier
Fast roads
17.9 km on roads with a limit of 80 km/h or more
Main roads used
B186 (11 km), Timmelsjoch Hochalpenstraße (11 km)
Surface
Paved throughout
Gradient
79% climbing · 13% descending · 8% flat
Steep sections
12.7 km over 5% · 8.6 km over 8% · 1.1 km over 10%

Along the way

Within a few hundred metres of the track, from OpenStreetMap. Opening hours change — treat this as where to look, not a promise.

Food, water and shops

  1. 0.1 kmRepair stand · on the route
  2. 0.2 kmSpar · supermarket · on the route
  3. 0.3 kmÖtztal Bäck · bakery · on the route
  4. 0.4 kmBP · petrol station · on the route
  5. 0.8 kmDrinking water · on the route
  6. 0.8 kmToilets · on the route
  7. 0.9 kmSportclinic Sölden · clinic · 30 m off route
  8. 4.4 kmBrückenwirt · restaurant · 40 m off route
  9. 10.7 kmDownhill Grill · restaurant · 90 m off route
  10. 10.7 kmToilets · 60 m off route
  11. 16.3 kmCrosspoint · restaurant · 30 m off route
  12. 16.3 kmToilets · on the route
  13. 23.2 kmRasthaus Timmelsjoch · restaurant · on the route

Need to bail out?

  • 0.1 km — Zentrum Shuttle Talstation (station), 80 m off route

Whether bikes are carried depends on the service — check before relying on it.

Worth a stop

  • 23.2 km — Passo del Rombo (attraction)

At the start

  • Glanz & Glory · café · 80 m
  • Ötztal Bäck · bakery · 280 m
  • Zentrum Shuttle Talstation · station · 120 m
  • Live Bar · bar · 20 m
  • Spar · supermarket · 230 m

At the finish

  • Rasthaus Timmelsjoch · restaurant · 30 m

Stay after this ride

  • Olymp · hotel · 3.5 km from the finish
  • Angerer Alm · hotel · 3.5 km from the finish
  • Top Hotel Hochgurgl · hotel · 3.4 km from the finish
  • Laurin · hotel · 3.6 km from the finish
  • Riml · hotel · 3.5 km from the finish

Practical information

Surface
Paved
Route shape
Point to point
Riding time
1 h 40 min

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.