Gartalm - Loassattel

Gartalm Hochleger (Zillertal)

The Gartalm Hochleger is located below the Kellerjoch and offers a hidden and long trail tour in the middle of the Zillertal Alps.

Description

The starting point is the winter sports resort of Fügen. From here, it's a relaxed ascent on asphalt and gravel to the Geolsalm (1733 meters above sea level). From the alpine pasture, you roll down a few Elevation losses before arriving at the Gartalm Hochleger. Nestled in the valley basin, there is also a good panorama here, as well as good refreshments in the hut.

The length of the descent is in a class of its own. At the Hochleger near the cross, take the Druckbichlsteig towards Loasstattel. Between S2 and S3 with some counter-climbing, you will be well challenged here. The last few meters to the Loassattel have hairpin bends before you take the entire traverse towards the Gartalm Niederleger. Similar to the Druckbichlsteig trail, this runs across below the Kuhmesser and challenges mountain bikers with the same level of difficulty. Then it's back uphill to the Geolsalm before the flowy part begins. On difficulty level S1, you surf up to the Kohleralmhof. A perfectly laid out trail is more reminiscent of a bike park than a footpath. The route continues and you cover a few meters in altitude on asphalt before it gets down to business directly under the Spieljochbahn. On difficulty level S2, in places also S3, you return to the starting point in Fügen.

Note: The route is located on Austrian territory and leads over routes that are not approved for mountain bikers. Riding this route on a mountain bike is the responsibility of each individual, in full awareness of the legal situation.

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