Hochtannbergpass
Highest Point: 1376m
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| Eastern Approach: |
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| from Steeg (1124m) |
252m |
15km
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| Western Approach: |
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| from Schafferns (791m) |
585m |
14km |
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Hochtannbergpass can be a first or last pass on an
extended loop into the alps from the north. While there
are other passes north of here, once you have traveled
south up the Bregenzer Wald area in Austria and want to
continue south, you have to cross this pass into the Lech
Valley. You have no other choice, and this pass is a nice
cycling route to be forced into. Hochtannbergpass has
relatively little traffic. The mountains on the north side
of the main divide in the alps are lower, but heavily
eroded so that the climbs are smaller but very scenic
Approaches
From East. The Lechtal bike trail ends a few km east
of Steeg and the climb begins. It starts as a wide road with
relatively few turns and a moderate 7 and a half percent
climb. The road leads through two open galleries. One looks
like it has an old road around it, but it does not go through.
By the time you reach Warth and the turnoff to Flexenpass, the
scenic splendors of this road are readily apparent. To the
right is the Widderstein, a jagged horn like peak that is not
really very high but makes a splendid monument in this alpine
backyard. Warth itself is a ski resort, but not the kind that
has dozens of ski overruns over the road. The road leads
through another gallery and quickly climbs the pass. On top
are several short hiking oportunities, as well as a small, out
of place looking hotel.
From West. (described downwards). The descent to
Schroecken (not Schrecken, which is further down the road) is
much steeper. At one point the road curves away from the
mountain onto a bridge or ramp, in order to switchback to the
other direction. Another horn like peak is the perfect
backdrop. Past this village is an amazing waterfall tumbling
down from a wall to the south. The road flattens out
completely in Schrecken at the junction with the road to Furkajoch.
Continuing downvalley from here is a nice bike path on the
opposite side of the river than the road.
Tours
Multi Day ride. (<Hahntennjoch)
A day on a fully loaded mountain bike, starting in Steg over
Hochtannbergpass down to Schrecken and Egg measured 48 miles
with 3200ft of climbing in 4:3 hours, including several miles
of detours and lots of time allotted to finding a room
(m3:9.7.9)
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