30.2
PDI
4.2 mi
DISTANCE
2,831 ft
GAINED
12.8 %
AVG. GRADE
FULL CLIMB STATS
INTRO
Idalpe from Ischgl is a short, brutally steep HC climb that gains 2,831' in just 4.2 miles - an average grade of 12.8% with barely a flat pedal stroke anywhere on the route. The road climbs out of the village of Ischgl via Eggerweg, then Zollhof and Fimbaweg, switchbacking through 7 hairpin turns on its way up to the Idalpe plateau at 7,371', one of the main hubs of Ischgl's Silvretta ski arena and also reachable from town by the Silvrettabahn and Fimbabahn gondolas.
The climb only gets harder as it goes: the steepest quarter mile averages 15.5% and the steepest full mile holds 15.2%, meaning roughly a quarter of this short climb sits at a sustained 15%+ grade. Riders who've climbed it compare it - despite its short length - to European "monster" climbs like the Zoncolan and Angliru. The Alpenhaus restaurant sits right at the top of the paved road; beyond it, an unpaved track continues climbing toward Viderjoch for riders wanting more.
Ischgl itself is best known internationally as a winter ski resort with a reputation as the "Ibiza of the Alps" for its high-energy après-ski scene, but summer brings a much quieter, cycling- and hiking-focused side of town, anchored by the Silvretta Bike Arena's 100+ km of mountain-bike trails alongside this paved road climb.
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Roadway: Fully paved the entire way, via Eggerweg, Zollhof, and Fimbaweg, with 7 hairpin turns concentrated mostly in the steeper upper half. The road is narrow but riders who've documented it generally report the surface in good-to-excellent condition.
Traffic: Light. This road primarily serves the Idalpe ski-lift station and mountain restaurants rather than through-traffic, so car volume is low, especially outside the winter ski season.
Parking: Ischgl has three large public parking areas plus paid underground garages near the valley's cable-car stations, all within a short ride of the climb's base on Eggerweg.
Ischgl is a full-service Alpine resort town with multiple bike shops (including Bründl Sports and Silvretta Sports) offering rentals, repairs, and parts, plus hotels, restaurants, and grocery stores near the base of the climb. At the top, the Alpenhaus restaurant at Idalpe has food and drink right at the finish. Given the sustained double-digit grades throughout, pack the lowest gearing you have - a compact or triple crankset paired with a wide-range cassette is strongly recommended.
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Before heading out on any cycling adventure check out our Things to Bring on a Cycling Trip and use our interactive check list to ensure you don't forget anything.
Ischgl is best known internationally as a high-energy winter ski resort - nicknamed the "Ibiza of the Alps" for its après-ski scene - but it empties out and quiets down considerably in summer, when cyclists and hikers take over. The Silvretta Bike Arena's 100+ km mountain-bike network fans out from the same valley as this climb, so it's worth extending a visit beyond just the one ascent if you're making the trip.
Because Idalpe tops out above 7,300', conditions at the summit can differ substantially from the valley floor even in mid-summer - check current conditions before you go with our Weather tool.
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