The Pump Tracks in Ötztal

Pumping around, surfing waves

You can ask any professional: The best training ground for all bikers is and remains the pump track. By "pumping" through the loop course you will get the right feeling for your bike, the turns and waves. Everything comes together here: biking experience for everyday life, training for the trails - and above all, a lot of fun. That is why we have three pump tracks within the valley. In Oetz directly on the Ötztal Cycle Trail and Rollin' and Sunny in Sölden.

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Pumptrack, quickly explained

A pump track is a circular course where the cyclist pushes the bike over waves and bends by 'pumping' and thereby enjoys a playful riding experience. The challenge is not to actively use the pedals, but to build up speed on the bike only by pushing up your body from a lower position. When riding a pump track, you stand centrally on the pedals and only sit briefly in the saddle when you start.

Pumptrack Rollin‘

There are two pump tracks available in Sölden. Rollin' is the name of the largest and busiest pump track. It is located directly at the base station of Gaislachkogl mountain gondola and marks the end of TEÄRE LINE in the BIKE REPUBLIC SÖLDEN. Over the seasons, Rollin' has become the ultimate meeting place for the youngest and the grown-ups who do their rounds together by cheering, pumping, surfing, rolling - and indulging in a frozen yoghurt and a drink. In the adjoining bike wash station, the bikes receive their well-deserved wellness program afterwards.

Pumptrack Sunny

The quieter Pumptrack Sunny on the east side of Ötztaler Ache (at Hotel Sunny) in Sölden is ideal for children. It's not without reason that our kids' training sessions organized by the bike schools and cycling club take place here on a regular basis. Small trail loops featuring different obstacles require all technical biking skills: everything can be tried out - from balance exercises to curve and brake technique, overcoming obstacles and small jumps. The short circular courses promise repeated learning units on the same elements and guarantee noticeably quick learning success.

Pumptrack Oetz

The pump track in Oetz can be found right on the valley-wide Ötztal Cycle Trail. From there it is only a few pedal strokes to the Sattelfest Practice Trail, which is part of the new E-bike Park and as well right next to the cycle trail. The pump track in Oetz features a gravel surface and is therefore a perfect introduction before you go biking in open terrain.

Frequently asked questions about pump tracks:

What is a pump track?

A pump track is a specially constructed circular bike course. On such courses, also called loops, you move your bike by 'pumping' over waves or curves. You both develop and improve your biking skills in a playful way. The challenge is not to actively pedal, but to build up speed on the bike only by pushing up your body from a lower position. Every professional biker perfectly knows that the best training ground is and will always be the pump track.

That's why there are even three pump tracks in Tirol's Ötztal, the undisputed "nation on two wheels". They are located in Sölden and Oetz and can be used free of charge. HERE you can find all details about the pump tracks in Ötztal. The BIKE SPOTS spread all over the valley offer further bike training opportunities.

How does a pump track work?

A pump track is a specially built bike course featuring waves, turns and curves and promotes the development of biking skills and experience. The challenge is not to actively pedal, but to build up speed on the bike only by pushing up your body from a lower position. Anticipation, fluid body movements and active legwork are the key to success.

In Tirol's Ötztal, the unrivaled "nation on two wheels", there are three pump tracks that are located in Sölden and Oetz and can be used free of charge. HERE you can find all details about the pump tracks in Ötztal. The BIKE SPOTS spread all over the valley offer further bike training opportunities.

What does a pump track cost?

Unfortunately, we cannot tell you how much it costs to set up a new pump track. What we can tell you: in Tirol's Ötztal, the unrivaled "nation on two wheels", there are three pump tracks that are located in Sölden and Oetz and can be used free of charge. HERE you can find all details about the pump tracks in Ötztal. The BIKE SPOTS spread all over the valley offer further bike training opportunities.

How do you ride a pump track?

The challenge when riding a pump track is not to actively pedal, but to build up speed on the bike only by pushing up your body from a lower position. You move your bike, so to speak, by "pumping" over the waves and curves of the course. When riding a pump track, you stand centrally on the pedals and only sit briefly in the saddle when you start. Every professional biker will confirm that the best training ground is and remains the pump track - no matter how firm you are in the saddle of the bike.

Where can I find a pump track?

In recent years, a growing number of pump tracks has been built around the globe. For instance, in Tirol's Ötztal, the unrivaled "nation on two wheels", there are even three pump tracks that are located in Sölden and Oetz and can be used free of charge. HERE you can find all details about the pump tracks in Ötztal. The BIKE SPOTS spread all over the valley offer further bike training opportunities.