Cycling along the River Inn

It will not surprise anyone to know that Tyrol has an inexhaustible network of mountain roads and spectacular views.
However, the extensive river basin of the Inntal valley is also attractive for families.

SONNHOF BIKE RENTAL

If you spontaneously decide to do a cycling tour, this is no problem at the Sonnhof. Our bike rental service will be able to find a bike to suit your needs – we can offer you mountain bikes, touring bikes, children's bikes and, if you want something special, a tandem bike too!

CYCLIST SERVICE

Over the past few years, a great deal has been invested in the comfort of cycling enthusiasts.
The paths are extremely well marked, information on the highlights of the route is easily and widely available, and plenty of technical support is also provided.
Roadside restaurants also cater to cyclists and try to provide them with energy with their healthy and hearty snacks – the Sonnhof is no exception.

The Österreichische Bundesbahn (Austrian Rail Service) also offers a range of services for people travelling by train with their bikes. For example, the "Einfach-Raus-Ticket" for group tours, or the "Regio-Biking-Ticket" for shorter routes.

THE INN CYCLE PATH

The Inn cycle path is more than 500 km long and is one of

the longest cycle paths in Europe. Starting in Maloja (Switzerland) and leading to Passau (Germany) through the Tyrolean Inn Valley, in part through fairly remote areas and old towns and markets, this route passes through a great contrast in scenery with many cultural highlights and places of interest.

As there are very few hills to climb, the Inn cycle path offers unspoiled cycling fun for the whole family.

ALONG THE INN CYCLE PATH TOWARDS INNSBRUCK

Without stopping, the journey from Radfeld to Innsbruck takes an average of 4 hours. However, you do not need to ride that far as there are a number of landmarks along the way that are well worth a visit.

The first section of the Inn cycle path leads you directly along the banks of the River Inn to Silberstadt Schwaz – an excellently-preserved, small mediaeval town that flourished through mining. A journey by train into the tunnels of the old

mine cools you down in summer and is a real thrill.
A little way past Schwaz, the cycle path winds through meadows and fields until it reaches Wattens and brings you

directly to the "giants". Here, you find a giant created by André Heller for Swarovski with an enchanting sparkling crystal world inside.
Afterwards, you pass several villages and cross the surrounding vegetable fields of the rural growing areas. You can also enjoy these products at the surrounding farmers' markets and in restaurants. You thus arrive at Hall, once a rich town thanks to salt mining and the minting business. Hall is a particularly charming town for it is built on a hill side. The small alleys and passages interweave in such a bizarre way that you feel like you are strolling through an ancient fairy tale.

The Inn cycle path leads you directly along the River Inn away from the traffic into the city centre of the regional capital and university city of Innsbruck.

ALONG THE INN CYCLE PATH: STRASS TOWARDS EBBS

When you enter the Zillertal valley, the Inn cycle path leads

past the Schloss Rotholz castle and offers views of the "Wallfahrtskirche Mariä Heimsuchung" pilgrims' church on the Brettfall. Kramsach is famous for its Museum of Tyrolean Farmhouses and its museum cemetery. Visitors to Kufstein are welcomed by the impressive fortress. The Inn cycle path lives up to its name on this stretch – it stays close to the river bank from Strass to Brixlegg, then leads through a residential area, and from Radfeld crosses meadows until it reaches Wörgl. From Kirchbichl, you cycle through idyllic countryside until you reach Erl.

Radfeld - Grafenried - Holzalm

Difficulty: medium
Difference in altitude: 940 m
Average length of trip: 2h30min

The route begins on the main road car park to the west of Maukenbach.
From there, you cycle on the flat at the edge of the Maukenwald forest before
climbing into the forest. In the forest, the route leads to the "Trögen" resting
place, which is an inviting place to stop. From there, the track climbs steeper
until it reaches the Grafenrieder Kreuz. There, you can take in the wonderful

views of the Inntal, before continuing on towards the Holzalm hut.

Holzalm II

Difficulty: medium
Difference in altitude: 870 m
Average length of trip: 2h

Lift car park in Reith im Alpbachtal – Alpstegbrücke bridge - Pinzgerhof farm – Brunn chapel - Silberberggraben -

Hauseralm hut – Holzalm hut

Alpbachtal tour
Difficulty: medium

Difference in altitude: 855 m
Average length of trip: 2h
From the lift car park in Reith im Alpbachtal, follow signs for the "Alpbachtal-Panoramarundtour".

Kolber
Difficulty: medium

Difference in altitude: 330 m
Average length of trip: 1h
Lift car park - Sawmill - Hygna – Gasteighof farm - Kolberhof farm - country road / Reith and via the country road back to Reith / lift car park

Steinbergalm

Difficulty: very demanding
Difference in altitude: 700m

Average length of trip: 1h15min

Anyone who cycles through Alpbach on the way to this tour is sure to notice the magnificent flowers on the houses there. In 1983, Alpbach was voted as Austria's most beautiful village because of its homogenous Tyrolean wooden architectural style and its fabulous floral decorations.
Route: From the Inneralpbach car park, turn left towards Luegergraben, then after 1.1 km, cycle over the wooden bridge. The forest road then leads gently uphill along the Alpbacher Ache river. The route passes the Kühtalalm hut and then climbs steeply until it reaches the Faulbaumgartenalm hut.
You can stop off here for refreshment. The route then continues along a lovely alpine meadow trail

until it reaches the Steinbergalm hut at 1710 m (refreshment point).

Alpbach-Sieglbichl-Thaleralm tour

Difficulty: medium
Difference in altitude: 435m

Average length of trip: 2h
From the Hotel Böglerhof, cycle as far as the fork in the road at the Gasthof Roßmoos guesthouse / Tottahof snack bar; either follow the route via Gasthof Roßmoos (refreshment point), then turn left towards Stolzenberg - after 250 m the gravel trail begins - the first part is very steep, then becomes moderately steep until the Pechalpe / Wurmeggalm turning - continue straight on to the Sieglbichlalm hut - then push for approx. 100 m - descend via the Thaleralm hut to the Zottahof snack bar (refreshment point); alternatively, follow the route in the opposite direction from the fork in the road via the Zottahof, Thaleralm, etc.

Reither Kogl

Difficulty: medium
Difference in altitude: 580m
Average length of trip: 1h45min
Lift car park - Hubkapelle chapel (Inntal cycle path junction) - Panoramaweg - turn at the Gasthof Nisslhof - Kerschbaumer Saddle (Hochlind / Hornboden junction) - Hygna - Reith i Alpbachtal.

Hochlindalm
Difficulty: medium

Difference in altitude: 785 m
Average length of trip: 2h15min

Reith im Alpbachtal  lift car park - Sawmill - Hygna  -  Zulehen farm (Reither Kogl junction) - Hechenblaikalm - Hochlindalm (Hornboden junction) - Gasteighof (Kolberhof junction) - Hygna - Reith im Alpbachtal/lift car park

Inntalradweg - Reith i. A. - Hubkapelle

Difficulty: medium

Difference in altitude: 170 m
Average length of trip: 40min
Ghf. Landhaus- St. Gertraudi/ playground - Kupfererzweg- Hubkapelle- lift car park

Hornboden

Difficulty: very demanding

Difference in altitude: 1.340 m
Average length of trip: 3h45min
Reith im Alpbachtal lift car park - Hubkapelle - Panoramaweg - Reither Kogl - Kerschbaumer Saddle - Zulehen farm - Hochlindalm - Kohlgrubenalm - Schiebestück (push) - Bergstation Gondelbahn