Vils valley round

Description:
A fantastic round tour through the Tannheimer Tal and the Vils valley. Enjoy wonderful impressions throughout the entire route. Stunning fauna and flora. Along the route, there are several rest opportunities. Experience the beauty of the Tannheimer Tal.
For demanding bikers, there are 15 bike routes with a total of 150 kilometers, which are approved and uniformly signposted by the state of Tyrol. Additionally, the Tannheimer Tal is the starting point for the newly designed "Bike Trail Tirol" route. The big round tour with over 800 kilometers and many connecting stages with another 500 kilometers are designed so that bikers can compose their personal route themselves.
Cycle paths away from the streets
You can get to know the surroundings on the "Tannheimer Tal cycle path," which passes the most beautiful spots of the Tyrolean high valley over 40 kilometers. The cycle paths are away from the federal road and uniformly signposted. Via Schattwald towards Rehbach, you come to Ober- and Unterjoch in Allgäu – pause for a moment at the moor pond "Floschen." Or cycle through Tannheim and Grän further on the new lakeside promenade at Haldensee to Nesselwängle. A detour to the Vilsalpsee nature reserve will surely please you.
The Tannheimer Tal cycle and mountain bike map
The Tannheimer Tal cycle and mountain bike map features a total of 15 routes color-coded and numbered. The route descriptions, elevation profiles, length, and difficulty levels of each route are on the back. All routes can be combined and are well signposted. Additionally, MTB routes from neighboring regions are shown. The blue-marked routes are for beginners. The red-marked routes are medium difficulty, and the black-marked routes are a sporting challenge.
The cycle and mountain bike map can be purchased for €8.90 at the Tannheimer Tal Tourist Board.
Follow the color...
The right mixture makes the difference – this also applies to the mountain bike offer in the Tyrolean Tannheimer Tal. Those who pedal here have the choice of 15 routes and more than 300 mountain bike kilometers for every skill and fitness level. All routes can be combined and are clearly signposted.
Blue route – easy
Mountain bike beginners or confident riders as well as e-bikers follow the blue signs in the Tannheimer Tal. The consistently good paths have only minimal inclines and are thus ideal for family outings in the saddle, which definitely never get boring: for example, the Kneipprundweg offers a refreshing descent depending on your mood. Finally, the almost six kilometers and 198 meters of elevation can be cycled much easier with well-pumped legs.
Red route – medium difficulty
Those who see red in the Tannheimer Tal rejoice. Namely, about medium-difficulty and scenic mountain bike trails that require sporting cycling skills and particularly cautious riding behavior. Scenic tour tip: On the approximately 11-kilometer-long "Haldenrunde," bikers cover nearly 500 meters in elevation and are rewarded upon reaching the Berghotel Zugspitzblick at the top with a wide view of the Tannheimer Tal and the mountains Rote Flüh and Gimpel, the landmarks of the Tyrolean high valley. If visibility is good, the view even reaches Germany's highest mountain.
Black route – difficult
In total, 3 routes are classified as difficult – not least because of their length – and demand stamina and mountain bike experience. Like the route to the Raaz Alpe, where 47 kilometers and 1,512 meters in elevation await the mountain bikers. The diversity of the Tyrolean high valley is shown on the "valley circuit": on 67 kilometers and 1,280 meters in elevation, the route offers the full range of mountain bike sports. By the way, bikers can join or leave the "Tour de Tannheimer Tal" at any point.
---> Tip: The Tannheimer Tal is the starting point for the Bike Trail Tirol, the longest continuous circuit for mountain bikers in the Alpine region with 1,000 kilometers.Directions:

The starting point of this extensive route, which leads to Bavaria, is the Berg parking lot in Tannheim. The route runs parallel to the Tannheimer Tal cycle path along the Vils via Zöblen to Schattwald up to the Kappl district. Turn right and follow the forest road winding uphill on the north side of the Vils gorge, over the Kappler Berg to the managed "Kalbelehof Alpe." Through open forest and meadow areas, the route always follows the Vils through the Vils valley over the state border to Pfronten. Pass the Vils sawmill and an old mill, follow the signposted cycle path through the town before the route runs back through beautiful natural landscape to the border with Austria. Passing the inn "Fallmühle," it goes through the Engetal towards Grän. The last section branches off shortly before the campsite at the Michaels chapel to the right in a southwesterly direction and leads back to the starting point.

Tip:
Very beautiful circular route, which can also be extended.
The route is also recommended in the opposite direction.Safety guidelines:

It should be noted that mountain biking carries an increased risk of accidents and injuries. Despite careful route planning, a base risk always remains. Preparing through endurance sports, appropriate technical training, further education, and personal caution reduces the risk of accidents and hazards. However, never forget that the weather in the mountains can change very quickly. Stay on the marked paths.
Ride on the „safe side“ in the Tannheimer Tal
In Austria, mountain biking is generally prohibited on all forest and hiking paths by law, except for expressly designated mountain bike routes. Entries to forest roads sometimes have traffic ban signs and additional information such as "cycling prohibited." Hiking paths do not have these prohibition signs, but riding on them is still forbidden.

Equipment:

Personal equipment must be safe, functional, and meet the respective technical standards. Every mountain biker is recommended to inform themselves about the planned routes in specialist literature or on-site.
Complete mountain bike equipment is absolutely recommended even for experienced riders!

Additional information:

Tannheimer Tal Tourist Board