Fancy steep ramps and a fantastic view of the Zillertal? The Zillertal High Alpine Road makes it possible!
The tour starts directly at the Explorer Hotel Zillertal. From Kaltenbach, follow the access road up to the High Alpine Road. After the first 350 meters of elevation, you pass under the lift of the Hochzillertal ski area.
Shortly afterward, you reach the middle station; turn left here. A short gravel segment follows. However, you can also stay on the path and extend your tour by an additional 500 meters of elevation!
You will reach an intersection, where you are back on the High Alpine Road, and the extended loop also rejoins the path at this intersection. Now follow the sign towards Melchboden, the destination of today's tour. A little tip: be sure to enjoy the view here, and by the way, you'll also see the Zillertal Arena, the largest ski area in the Zillertal, across the road!
Once you arrive at Melchboden, you've reached the highest point of the road bike ride, at 2020 m. You've probably already guessed, from here it's almost all downhill! 😉
Exciting facts about the Zillertal High Alpine Road:
- You can reach the Zillertal High Alpine Road via 5 different access roads from the Zillertal.
- It is one of the most beautiful panoramic roads in Austria.
- Originally, the road was only used by mountain farmers.
- It has been a popular excursion destination since 1960.