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Kaiser Trail (698)

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The red Kaiser Trail is a flowy track on the quiet side of the BIKE REPUBLIC SÖLDEN.
moderate
Distance 1 km
0:15 h
6 m
86 m
1,437 m
1,360 m
The Kaiser is a pleasure ride that runs on soft forest ground on the quiet side of the BIKE REPUBLIC SÖLDEN. You have to pedal up about 120 meters to the entry via the Kaiserwald Route or the Enduro Aschbach D route. There are short root sections and exposed passages – and once its wet it takes some time to dry.

 

WATCH OUT FOR HIKERS!

Author’s recommendation

Scenic Kaiser Trail makes a perfect combination with the Kaiserwald Route (603), ideal for a short bike tour after work. This part of Sölden is much less frequented as there are no mountain lifts.
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Author
Bergbahnen Sölden, Mag. Jakob Falkner
Update: May 22, 2024
Difficulty
S2 moderate
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Stamina
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Landscape
Highest point
1,437 m
Lowest point
1,360 m
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Track types

Dirt road 0.72%Path 99.27%
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Safety information

 The Kaiser Trail is a flowy ride, but holds a few rooty sections.

 

The BIKE REPUBLIC SÖLDEN is all about coming together and having the best time on your mountain bike – no matter what your skill level is. So always take care of each other, show respect and support – also towards nature and all other people out there in the mountains and the valley.

 

> Please only ride existing, signposted trails and never trespass open meadows.

-> Avoid skidding, don’t cut switchbacks & leave no trace.

-> Stay alert, never scare animals and always close the pasture gates. In the REPUBLIC there’s always a chance of cattle on the trails and lines. Ride carefully and give them enough room.

Tips and suggestions

 

More info about biking & cycling in Ötztal: https://www.oetztal.com/biken     

More info about the flowiest nation in the Alps, the BIKE REPUBLIC SÖLDEN: https://bikerepublic.soelden.com          

And more to see: https://www.youtube.com/c/BikeRepublicSöldenSoeldenSolden 

Start

Sölden - Hamlet of Höfle
Coordinates:
DD
47.001464, 11.013878
DMS
47°00'05.3"N 11°00'50.0"E
UTM
32T 653099 5207295
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Destination

Hamlet of Brand

Turn-by-turn directions

The Kaiser Trail can be reached on the blue Kaiserwald Mountain Bike Route (603). After a short stretch on the forest trail you reach the Single Trail right amidst the forest. This route ends on the Ötztal Trail (11) which takes you southwards back to Sölden or northwards towards Längenfeld.

A truly pleasant route on nice forest soil, ideal for a short outing after work. Steeply ascending sections take you the start of the trail. What's best, there are no mountain lifts on this side of the valley and you can enjoy a truly charming and secluded Single Trail far away from the much busier slopes of the BIKE REPUBLIC SÖLDEN. In some parts the route features tree roots and short but very steep descents.

In case of wet and rainy weather it takes quite long to dry again. After about 500 m the this route joins the Ötztal Trail shortly before you get to the hamlet of Aschbach. Then you can either return to the BIKE REPUBLIC SÖLDEN or head towards the lower valley.

Public transport

Public-transport-friendly

Arriving by Train

Enjoy a comfortable and relaxing train ride to the train station in Ötztal Bahnhof. The public bus lines to all holiday resorts in the valley (direction Obergurgl) leave directly in front of the train station. The bus ride to Sölden takes about 1 – 1.5 hours.

All important details on bus timetables, direct connections and taxi services are available here.

Directions

WHERE IS SÖLDEN?

Sölden is located in the West of Austria, more exactly in the Province of TIROL. It nestles amidst the ÖTZTAL Valley, a south-facing side valley of the Inntal.

Best travel route from the West:

From Vorarlberg to Tirol via Arlberg Pass or through Arlberg Tunnel (S 16 Federal Road) - direction Landeck - change to A 12 Autobahn (direction Innsbruck) - exit: Ötztal after driving through Roppener Tunnel - on B 186 Federal Road (35 km) to Sölden

From the North:

- Bad Tölz - Achen Pass - B 181 Federal Road - Jenbach - A 12 Autobahn towards Innsbruck (direction Bregenz) - exit: Ötztal - B 186 Federal Road (35 km) to Sölden

- Pfronten - Reutte - Fernpass - Imst - A 12 Autobahn (direction Innsbruck) - exit: Ötztal after driving through Roppener Tunnel or on B 171 Federal Road to Ötztal (no Vignette toll-sticker required!) - B 186 Federal Road (35 km) to Sölden

- Garmisch Partenkirchen - Ehrwald - Lermoos - Fernpass - Imst - A 12 Autobahn (direction Innsbruck) – exit: Ötztal after driving through Roppener Tunnel or on B 171 Federal Road to Ötztal (no Vignette toll-sticker required!) - B 186 Federal Road (35 km) to Sölden

- Garmisch Partenkirchen - Mittenwald - Scharnitz - Seefeld - Telfs - A 12 Autobahn (direction Bregenz) - exit: Ötztal or on B 171 Federal Road to Ötztal (no Vignette toll-sticker required!) - B 186 Federal Road (35 km) to Sölden

From the East:

Munich or Salzburg - A 93 Autobahn to Kufstein - A 12 Autobahn (direction Bregenz) via Innsbruck – exit: Ötztal - B 186 Federal Road (35 km) to Sölden

From the South:

From Bozen/Bolzano towards Brenner Pass (toll road) – on Brenner Autobahn via Schönberg toll station (direction Innsbruck) to Innsbruck - then change to A 12 Autobahn (direction Bregenz) – exit: Ötztal - B 186 Federal Road (35 km) to Sölden

Parking

There are ample parking areas and covered parking garages at the base stations of Gaislachkogl and Giggijoch Mountain Gondolas. Parking is free of charge between 8.00 am and 7.00 pm!

Night-time parking of motor cars is subject to a charge and allowed only in the parking garage next to Gaislachkogl Mountain Gondola:

More details on night-time parking

Coordinates

DD
47.001464, 11.013878
DMS
47°00'05.3"N 11°00'50.0"E
UTM
32T 653099 5207295
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Equipment

Good equipment rules in the BIKE REPUBLIC! We strongly recommend to wear protective bike gear (knee and elbow protection, helmet, back protector, ...) on all lines, trails, enduro tracks and mountain bike routes in the BIKE REPUBLIC SÖLDEN. The entire REPUBLIC is designed exclusively for good quality, modern standard mountain bikes.

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Difficulty
S2 moderate
Distance
1 km
Duration
0:15 h
Ascent
6 m
Descent
86 m
Highest point
1,437 m
Lowest point
1,360 m
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