The gravel tour around Lake Piburg to Hochimst starts directly from the Explorer Hotel Ötztal and can be extended or shortened as desired. The circular tour leads through idyllic villages, past Lake Piburg.
First, you cycle towards Lake Piburg. Follow the small road to the left and then turn right, through the underpass; now you can continue along the cycle path. The route continues across fields on asphalt and dirt roads for several kilometers to Tumpen, where you cross the Ötzer Ache. Continue left past Lake Piburg. After crossing Sautens, the tour continues to Roppen and then to Imst. Shortly before Imst, you cross the Inn River. Here you can decide whether you want to continue cycling to Hochimst or follow the Inn River towards Ötztal Station. In this case, you'll head to Imst via Karres and Roppen and then on to Schlierenzau, crossing the suspension bridge to Ötztal Station. If you've decided to take the detour to Hochimst, both routes will still meet again at Ötztal Station, and the tour will lead you back to Sautens. Back at Lake Piburg, you'll pass the other side of the river this time, so don't forget your swimwear! ;)
Finally, you'll cycle along the Ötztal Ache River again on the cycle path. The tour ends back at the Explorer Hotel. You've earned some refreshments here!
PS: This route is also great for e-bikes, allowing you to extend the route as you wish and discover even more of the stunning natural surroundings.