The Ötztaler Cycling Marathon

On your bikes, ready, aim, FIRE!

Every year countless cyclists facing the challenge to fufill a specific dream - mastering the Ötztal Cycling Marathon. You have to prove that you have an iron will and a lot of muscle power. However the moment when crossing the finish line is after all more than precious.


More than 4,000 racing cyclists will start on Sunday, September 1st, at 6:30 a.m. to conquer 227 kilometers, 4 Alpine passes (Kühtai, Brenner, Jaufenpass and Timmelsjoch) and an unbelievable 5,500 meters in altitude. The fastest will take just over seven hours. A spectacle for all visitors too!


 

Cycling on the Kühtai High Alpine Road - always kuuhl!