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The Mountain Challenge


A gravel cycling route starting from Maeder

Take on the mountain challenge in Vorarlberg's rugged terrains

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The Mountain Challenge is a thrilling round-trip cycling route that takes you through the rugged terrains of Vorarlberg's mountains. With a total distance of 95 kilometers and an ascent of 3183 meters, this route is suitable for experienced riders looking for a challenging adventure. The highlights along the route include Hohenems, a scenic town with panoramic views, Karren, a mountain known for its stunning vistas, Hangköpfle, a challenging climb with rewarding views, Mellau, a picturesque village in the mountains, Faschinajoch, a legendary climb with breathtaking scenery, Damüls, a scenic location with mesmerizing landscapes, Alpwegkopf, a challenging mountain pass, Laterns-Thal, a scenic location with beautiful nature, Götzis, a historic town with traditional Swiss houses, and Kummenberg, a hill with panoramic views. Each highlight is scored based on its attractiveness, with scores ranging from 4 to 5.

gravel
95 km
3183 m
Tough
Route profile

Highlights on the route

Start: Kommingen Village center
Mäder: Alpine beauty and legendary climbs
Mäder, located in Vorarlberg, Austria, is a cyclist's paradise surrounded by stunning alpine scenery. The locality offers a variety of cycling routes suitable for road and gravel cyclists. Cyclists will be delighted by the well-marked paths and peaceful roads that wind through picturesque villages and enchanting landscapes. Mäder is also a great base for exploring the famous Montafon Valley, which is home to some of the most legendary climbs in Austria, including the Silvretta High Alpine Road and the Arlberg Pass. With its enchanting scenery and world-class cycling routes, Mäder is a must-visit destination for cyclists.
HohenemsTown
Hohenems is a scenic town with panoramic views of the surrounding landscapes.
Karren971 mPeak
Karren is a mountain known for its stunning vistas and challenging climb.
Hangköpfle1729 mPeak
Hangköpfle is a challenging climb with rewarding views of the mountains.
MellauVillage
Mellau is a picturesque village nestled in the mountains.
Faschinajoch1486 mMountain Pass
Faschinajoch is a legendary climb known for its breathtaking scenery.
DamülsVillage
Damüls is a scenic location with mesmerizing landscapes.
Alpwegkopf1437 mViewpoint
Alpwegkopf is a challenging mountain pass with stunning views of the surrounding mountains.
Laterns-ThalVillage
Laterns-Thal is a scenic location with beautiful nature.
GötzisTown
Götzis is a historic town with traditional Swiss houses.
Kummenberg667 mPeak Viewpoint
Kummenberg offers panoramic views of the surrounding landscapes.
Finish: Kommingen Village center
Mäder: Alpine beauty and legendary climbs

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