Kühtaisattel
L237L13Oetzerau to Kühtai · Tyrol
Distance10.5mi · 17 km
Drive time23 minon the road
DifficultyDemanding
MountainValleyForest
Tyrol pass to one of Austria's highest villages at 2,017 m
The Kühtaisattel links the Ötztal at Oetz with the Sellraintal, climbing the wild Nedertal past Ochsengarten to a 2,017 m saddle beside Kühtai, one of Austria's highest villages. The Oetz side (L237) rises through forest and open alpine pasture before meeting the L13 Sellraintalstraße descending toward Gries im Sellrain. Gradients reach about 16%, the road has tight hairpins and exposed high-alpine sections, and snow or sudden weather can strike even in summer.
Where it runs
OetzerauStart · Tyrol
KühtaiEnd · Austria
Character
Corners40bends
Tightness7of 10
Max gradient16%≈ 1-in-6
Hairpins6tight bends
Climb1189 mtotal ascent
Summit2035 mhighest point · 6677 ft
SummerAutumnWinter
Elevation
1204 m rangeKnow before you go
- Gradients up to ~16% with tight hairpins
- Exposed high-alpine sections with sudden weather and possible snow
- Popular with cyclists and motorcyclists in summer
Along the road
- viewpoint Hexenplatte
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