Motorcycle Tour: Ötztal Alps Circuit
Idyllic alpine valleys, winding passes and Lake Reschen await you on this tour from the Ötztal over the Timmelsjoch into the Passeier Valley, continuing to Merano and over the Vinschgau and the Upper Inn Valley back to the starting point.
Map Motorcycle tour: Ötztal Alps Circuit - (c) Suedtirol-Tirol
Length of the tour: 245km
Driving time: 5.5 - 6.0 hours
Old village center of Oetz
HarryCane / CC BY-SA 3.0 In the picturesque village center of Oetz, visitors can admire the parish church of St. Georg and Nikolaus, the masterful carpentry work of the old town hall, and the dreamy facade paintings on the Tscholl house.
Timmelsjoch
mindgrow / CC BY-SA 2.0 The old smuggling route (2,474m) is the highest non-glaciated pass between Reschen and Brenner. Fantastic views and curves (toll road, closed in winter). More about Timmelsjoch
Spa town Meran
Stefan Rindt / CC BY 2.0 Many believe that Meran is the most beautiful Alpine town due to the mix of Mediterranean influence and high mountains. The gardens of Trautmannsdorf Castle and the city center are worth a visit for everyone.
Lake Reschen
Janos Korom Dr. / CC BY-SA 2.0 The 6km long reservoir has a silent, striking witness of the old Graun submerged in the water in the 1950s: the Graun church tower.
Piller
A beautiful viewpoint into the Upper Inn Valley is the Pillerhöhe on the way from Fließ to Arzl at the entrance of the Pitztal. Note: Above the viewpoint "Gacher Blick," locals sit on a bench, usually unnoticed by motorcyclists => Those who feel too unobserved should look around first.
Step on the gas and have fun!
Recommended accommodations
Moso in Passiria
★★★
Hotel Rabenstein is located in the idyllic village of Rabenstein in Val Passiria/Passeiertal and is ideal for hikers, those seeking relaxation and mountain bikers. Here you can stay in comfortable rooms or vacation apartments with breakfast or half board and have the opportunity to recharge your batteries in the hotel‘s own sauna.
S. Leonardo in Passiria
★★★★
The Hotel Bad Fallenbach****S is located in a very sunny and panoramic position – in the middle of meadows, woods, our own vineyard and at a romantic waterfall - on the quiet outskirts of St. Leonhard only 20 km from Meran. In order to ensure you a comfortable stay, we offer light-flooded, suites as well as holiday apartments with panoramic terrace or proper garden with a fantastic view to the environs.
San Martino in Passiria
★★★s
The spacious Hotel Pfandleralm is located in the center of St. Martin and exudes a very special charm. A special feature of the hotel are the themed suites, which have been furnished with great sensitivity and attention to detail. Here, guests start the day with a hearty breakfast and find peace and relaxation in the Turkish steam bath or Finnish sauna.
Naturno
★★★★★
Away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life, the Luxury DolceVita Resort Preidlhof is set amid orchards and vineyards!