Ellbögen is a village located on the east side of the Wipptal valley in Tyrol, Austria, at an altitude of 1,070 meters above sea level. The region extends into the Tux Alps, characterized by majestic mountains, green valleys, and alpine meadows. This diverse landscape provides a setting for several outdoor activities like road cycling, touring cycling, hiking, mountain biking, and more.
Ellbögen offers a variety of outdoor pursuits for those seeking active experiences. With more…
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4.3
(4)
38
riders
46.0km
03:31
720m
720m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.

4.7
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58
riders
67.5km
04:10
1,170m
1,170m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

6
riders
27.1km
02:32
1,090m
1,090m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.8
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12
riders
33.8km
02:53
1,080m
1,080m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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18
runners
11.1km
02:23
720m
720m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

4.0
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41
runners
15.4km
02:31
940m
940m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

5.0
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26
runners
17.5km
03:06
830m
830m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

5.0
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24
runners
8.95km
01:47
570m
570m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
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4.8
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286
hikers
10.0km
04:32
630m
630m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

4.6
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117
hikers
7.95km
02:56
520m
520m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.8
(5)
55
hikers
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.4
(11)
85
hikers
10.1km
03:42
660m
660m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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5.0
(8)
753
riders
60.5km
03:10
1,110m
1,110m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

4.2
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389
riders
36.6km
02:04
790m
790m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

4.6
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338
riders
64.8km
03:33
1,190m
1,190m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

4.0
(6)
129
riders
42.1km
01:58
460m
470m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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4.9
(11)
192
riders
72.7km
05:04
1,290m
1,290m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.5
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98
riders
25.4km
01:46
370m
370m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
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81
riders
25.0km
02:24
1,010m
1,010m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.8
(5)
79
riders
25.9km
01:40
350m
350m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.7
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107
riders
27.2km
03:13
1,170m
1,170m
Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.8
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99
riders
72.7km
05:17
1,190m
1,190m
Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.9
(19)
65
riders
26.5km
01:50
420m
430m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.9
(10)
79
riders
23.9km
03:00
1,020m
1,020m
Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.5
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50
hikers
Moderate mountaineering route. Great for any fitness level. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

5.0
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31
hikers
14.9km
06:23
830m
830m
Hard mountaineering route. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

5.0
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28
hikers
5.77km
02:25
320m
310m
Moderate mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

3.0
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26
hikers
8.76km
03:34
390m
390m
Hard mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
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Ellbögen offers a variety of outdoor activities including Road cycling, Touring cycling, Hiking, Mountain biking, Jogging, Mountaineering, and Gravel biking. The region features 49 routes across these sports, with an average rating of 4.56 stars.
Ellbögen offers several road cycling routes through mountain scenery. A notable route is the "View of Wipptal and Inntal – View of Innsbruck loop from Matrei am Brenner," which is a challenging 37.6 mile (60.5 km) trail. Another option is the "Brenner Cycle Path – Old Roman Road loop from Unterberg-Stefansbrücke." More routes can be found in the Road Cycling Routes around Ellbögen guide.
The Wipptal Cycle Route passes directly through Ellbögen, providing a scenic path suitable for touring cyclists. While specific family-friendly road cycling routes are not detailed, touring routes often offer gentler terrain. For more options, consult the Cycling around Ellbögen guide.
Ellbögen features a dense network of hiking trails, from pleasant walks to challenging mountain tours. Destinations include the Hinterlocher Mill and mountain huts like the Hochmahd Hut (at 6,234 ft / 1,900 m a.s.l.) and Profegl Mountain Hut. Peaks such as Mt. Viggarspitze, Mt. Glungezer, and Mt. Rosenjoch are also accessible. Explore more in the Hiking around Ellbögen guide.
Yes, Ellbögen offers hiking options suitable for families. Shorter, pleasant walks lead to destinations like the Hinterlocher Mill. For specific recommendations, refer to the Family-friendly hikes around Ellbögen guide.
Ellbögen offers a diverse network of mountain biking trails. A popular route follows the idyllic Sill river, and spectacular trails are available around the Patscherkofel mountain. These routes cater to various skill levels, from beginners to experienced riders. More information is available in the MTB Trails around Ellbögen guide.
Ellbögen is characterized by majestic mountains, green valleys, dark forests, and alpine meadows, extending into the Tux Alps. Notable features include the Viggartal and Arztal valleys, and panoramic views of the Wipptal and Inntal valleys from the sunny slopes of Mt. Patscherkofel. The region also features roaring glacier streams, waterfalls, and mountain lakes.
The highest mountain within the municipal area of Ellbögen is Mt. Rosenjoch, which reaches an altitude of 9,088 feet (2,770 meters) above sea level. It is a destination for impressive mountain tours.
Ellbögen is a popular destination on komoot, with more than 383,000 visitors having shared their experiences. The routes in the region have an average rating of 4.56 out of 5 stars from over 43,000 ratings.
Yes, komoot offers several guides for Ellbögen to help plan outdoor adventures. These include guides for Road Cycling Routes, Hiking, MTB Trails, and Family-friendly hikes.
Official information about the municipality of Ellbögen can be found on its website. The official website is ellboegen.at. For direct inquiries, the municipality can be reached by phone at +43 512 377555.

