Ötztal Glacier Road
Ötztaler Gletscherstraße
Austria · Tyrol
2,830m
Key Facts
- Elevation
- 2,830m
- Route length
- 15 km
- Max gradient
- 13%
- Hairpins
- 6
- Driving difficulty
- Challenging (3/5)
- Surface
- Good
- Open
- Year-round (to ski area)
Route & Map
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Route
SSölden
15 km · max 13%
▲Ötztal Glacier Road (2,830m)
Descent
ERettenbachferner
The highest paved road in Austria, climbing from Sölden to the Rettenbachferner glacier ski area at 2,830m. Hosts the annual FIS Alpine Ski World Cup opening race each October.
Weather & Conditions
Driving Experience
Elevation Profile
↑948m gain
↓1,111m loss
2,056m → 2,056m → 1,893m
Difficulty
Challenging
3/5 — car driving difficulty
Based on steepness, elevation gain, hairpins, road length & surface quality
Hairpin Turns
6
Plenty of switchbacks to test your line
When to Drive
Year-round (best: July - September)
- ›Open year-round, though winter conditions may require snow equipment.
- ›Drive early morning (before 8 AM) for clear views, ideal light, and less traffic.
- ›At this altitude, weather can change rapidly. Bring warm layers even in summer.
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Coordinates
- Summit
- 46.8500°N, 10.9667°E
- Start (Sölden)
- 46.9667°N, 10.9833°E
- End (Rettenbachferner)
- 46.8500°N, 10.9667°E
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