Timmelsjoch from Sölden
A mountainous 23 km road cycling route from Sölden through Platte, Zwieselstein and Pill, with 1,262 m of climbing over the Pill climb and the Hochgurgl climb.
At a glance
- Best for
- Short, climbing-heavy rides
- Distance
- 23.3 km
- Elevation gain
- 1,262 m
- Riding time
- 1 h 40 min
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Bike
- Road bike
- Surface
- Paved
- Best months
- Jun to Sep
- Navigation
- GPX download
- Start → finish
- Sölden
Map and elevation profile
Elevation profile
- 1,262 m
- 23 km
Route description
- Sölden
- Sölden climb
- Platte
- Zwieselstein climb
- Zwieselstein
- Pill
- Pill climb
- Untergurgl
- Hochgurgl climb
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.
Why ride this route?
- Climbs the Sölden climb (3.1 km at 4.5 %), the Zwieselstein climb (5.9 km at 5.4 %) and the Pill climb (5.6 km at 6.8 %).
- Tops out at 2,468 m, 23.2 km in.
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
Places passed
On the road
Climbs
| Climb | Starts at | On this ride | Full ascent | Top on this ride |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sölden climb | 0.1 km | 3.1 km · 138 m · 4.4 % · max 9.5 % | 3.1 km · 138 m · 4.5 % | 1495 m |
| Zwieselstein climb | 4.2 km | 5.9 km · 317 m · 5.4 % · max 11.2 % | 5.9 km · 317 m · 5.4 % | 1779 m |
| Pill climb | 10.7 km | 5.6 km · 380 m · 6.7 % · max 10.4 % | 5.6 km · 380 m · 6.8 % | 2162 m |
| Hochgurgl climb | 17.9 km | 5.3 km · 410 m · 7.7 % · max 9.7 % | 5.3 km · 410 m · 7.8 % | 2468 m |
Sölden climb · full ascent, starts at 0.1 km
Zwieselstein climb · full ascent, starts at 4.2 km
Pill climb · full ascent, starts at 10.6 km
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