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Your way towards the goal

Between start and finish...

Marathon route

Between start and finish...

On the 227 kilometer long Ötztaler Cycle Marathon there is one thing for sure: it takes the cyclists right to the heart of the mountains. There is no other challenge that comprises four Alpine passes and 5500 altitude meters! The original route with start and finish in Sölden leads racing cyclists past idyllic villages and along the Kühtai saddle to the province's capital of Innsbruck, and further on across the Brenner Pass to South Tyrol. In some high Alpine areas, which culminate at Jaufen Pass and Timmelsjoch at 2474 meters above sea level, the athletes also fight against quickly changing weather conditions. Especially challenging are the steep climbs with a gradient of up to 18%, followed by speedy downhill stretches. The track profile definitely shows one thing - boredom is literally unknown thanks to these demanding prospects.

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"Original" route
Route Ötztal Cycle Marathon

The marathon course along the "original" route with start and finish in Sölden covers 5500 altitude meters, leading through high Alpine areas (up to 2474 m) in Tirol (Austria) and South Tyrol (Italy).

Start in Sölden. Rather downhill towards Oetz (800 m). Then uphill to Kühtai (2020 m). Downhill stretch to Kematen and further on towards Innsbruck (600 m). Take a deep breath before you cycle up to Brenner Pass (1377 m). Downhill to Sterzing (960 m). Keep to the right, cycling uphill constantly to Jaufen Pass (2090 m). Take care on the downhill section to St. Leonhard in Passeier (700 m), followed by the big final climb to Timmelsjoch Pass (2474). The undisputed dream destination: Sölden (1377 m).

GPS-Download
Detailed GPS data of the race track can be downloaded here as GPX file.

Safety Information

PLEASE NOTE: The roads along the marathon track are not entirely closed to public traffic for the duration of the cycling event. Applicable traffic regulations apply here! At any time you must watch out for overtaking vehicles, crossing cars or pedestrians, oncoming traffic and emergency or rescue vehicles (especially on the downhill section from Timmelsjoch Pass).

The participants themselves must stay informed about important race details in their own responsibility and in good time by visiting the official website and by taking part in the mandatory cyclists meeting that focuses on marathon course details, elevation profiles and, in particular, danger spots.

Altitude profile
Altitude profile

Route Section

Maximum gradient in %

Altitude

Distance
Oetz - Kühtai max. 16% 1200 m altitude

18 KM
Innsbruck - Brenner max. 12 % 777 m altitude

37,5 KM
Sterzing - Jaufenpass max. 12 % 1130 m altitude

15,5 KM
St. Leonhard - Timmelsjoch: max. 14 % 1724 m altitude

29 KM

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