The challenging Glacier Express reloaded Enduro Trail is nothing for the faint-hearted. Even expert enduro riders can expect a real challenge. On a total length of 30 km, covering about 1600 altitude meters, both stamina and physical skills are absolutely required.

Statistics

3 - 4

hrs

1,681

m

1,679

m

16

max°

Difficulty

FATMAP difficulty grade

Severe

Description

From Freizeit Arena you follow the federal road until you reach the BP gas station, there you turn right into the rising road up to the hamlets of Außerwald and Innerwald.

Finally you reach the Glacier Road where you follow the Glacier Express (648) ( https://bikerepublic.soelden.com/oetztal-bike-routes#ipd=23061015&wt=S%C3%B6lden%20(Commune) ) mountain bike route to Rettenbach Glacier.

Once arrived at the glacier, you'll need your ultimate muscle power to reach the tour's highest point and Europe's highest road point at 2800 meters above sea level.

Indulge in picture-book panoramic views before you ride downhill on the Glacier Road.

At the silo tower you turn left into the gravel path.

A demanding uphill stretch takes you on the steep ski run up to Rotkogelhütte.

Downhill again on the lush green ski slopes you get to the top station of the Giggijoch Mountain Gondola.

Continue on the red Ollweite Line (6010) ( https://bikerepublic.soelden.com/ollweiteline ) until the crossing with the Rettenbach Trail (675), that leads you right to the next refreshment stop at Sonnblick mountain restaurant. Restore your energy on the sunny terrace, then take the Hochsölden federal road towards the Harise Trail (670) ( https://bikerepublic.soelden.com/oetztal-bike-routes#cat=Mountainbike%20Routes&dmdtab=oax-tab4&ipd=7728795&wt=S%C3%B6lden%20(Commune) ) which starts in the 6th hairpin bend on the road from Hochsölden to Sölden.

Be careful! It's quite challenging although there are many easily flowing sections.

Some parts of the trail might be slippery and wet, and probably you'll find grazing cattle on the trail - which often leave their "traces"... The trail ends in the hamlet of Grünwald.

You return to Freizeit Arena on the asphalt road.

All those who are still not tired enough can try the Lettn Line (6009) down to the base station of Giggijoch Mountain Gondola, and further on to Freizeit Arena. Appropriate Equipment Rules! We strongly recommend to wear protective bike gear (knee and elbow pads, helmet, back protector, ...) on all lines, trails, enduro tracks and mountain bike routes within the BIKE REPUBLIC SÖLDEN.

Enter the Republic only with a bike that meets current quality standards.