The Timmelsjoch Experience.
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The Timmelsjoch Experience.
Timmelsjoch High Alpine Road “Walkway”, Hochgurgl Experience breathtaking views, from a new angle, of the mighty glaciers at the far end of the Ötztal valley. Zwieselstein Tollhouse The Timmelsjoch Experience New, border-crossing paths are being forged with this worldwide unique project. Five fascinating architectural sculptures provide visitors with a totally new experience. Discover more about the natural surroundings, the history, culture, communities and economy of this unique Alpine region. national border 2.509 m The Timmelsjoch Experience. “Telescope”, Scheibkopf Focus your gaze on the Texel mountain range with the Granatkogel (3,304 m) and the Hohe First (3,403 m). 5 Attractions, one experience. Timmelsjoch / Passo Rombo 2.509 m Hochgurgl “Schmuggler”, Timmelsbach Bridge Let yourself be transported into a world of adventure and danger, the world of the smugglers and their route over the Timmelsjoch. “Pass Museum”, Timmelsjoch 2.509 m “Garnets”, Moos im Passeier Enjoy a spectacular view of Moos and the far end of the Passeiertal valley. Moos / Moso From the outside, an erratic boulder; inside an ice cave – a tribute to the pioneers of the High Alpine Road. Walkway Schmuggler Pass Museum www.timmelsjoch.com Timmelsjoch Hochalpenstraße AG . Museumstraße 5 . 6020 Innsbruck Tel.: Office +43 (0) 512 581970 . Tel.: Tollhouse +43 (0) 5256 6240 E-Mail: info@timmelsjoch.com www.timmelsjoch.com Telescope A unique trip to the South. Garnets Toll prices 2012 The toll prices include use of the Timmelsjoch High Alpine Road on both the Austrian and the Italian side. Cars (max. 9 seats incl. driver, mobile homes up to 3.5 tons) single return 14,– 18,– Motorcycles (Reduction available for groups of 10 or more motorcycles) single 12,– return 14,– Other Vehicles (Mobile homes over 3.5 tons, lorries etc.) On the smugglers’ trail Up at the summit, the closeness of the glacier is as imposing as the vastness of the panoramic vista. Stunning mountain trails lead hikers into the surrounding Ötztaler and Stubaier Alps. The ancient route over the “Joch” (E5), takes you along the smugglers’ trails. The Rasthaus Timmelsjoch serves refreshing drinks and warm meals all day. Twists and turns A drive over the Timmelsjoch is a fascinating experience for car drivers and motorcyclists. The modern, barriered pass road forks off at the far end of the Ötztal valley just before the village of Obergurgl. With a maximum gradient of ten per cent, the twelve kilometre-long High Alpine Road leads up to the Timmelsjoch summit at an elevation of 2,509 m. The road’s twelve hairpin bends are perfectly embedded in the stunning landscape. Experience up close the majestic mountains between the Ötztal valley and the Passeiertal valley. Lush mountain pastures, weather beaten stone pines, Alpine roses and the odd flock of sheep can all be seen as you travel along the High Alpine Road. And the stunning views lure you to stop and breathe in their beauty again and again. At 2,509 metres, the Timmelsjoch summit offers a unique panoramic vista. Southward bound The 21 kilometre-long stretch of road on the Italian side offers a taste of adventure. After a few gently rolling straight sections and three tunnels, the journey continues steeply down round nine tight hairpin bends to Moos Im Passeier. In St. Leonhard, the birthplace of Andreas Hofer, motorists have the difficult choice to make of whether to return to the Brenner Pass over the Jaufen Pass, or to continue southwards to Meran. The onward journey to Meran offers a remarkable contrast. The climate gradually takes on a Mediterranean character and the vines unfold their leaves. 25,– Buses return (as well as all vehicles used for commercial passenger transport e.g. taxis, hire cars, hotel minibuses etc.) per adult 5,– per child (born 1998- 2005) 3,– maximum 100,– Season ticket for cars/motorcycles 60,– Opening times: The Timmelsjoch High Alpine Road is open daily from 7 am to 8 pm from approximately the end of May until the end of October. The exact opening date can be found at: www.timmelsjoch.com Important information: In accordance with the current Italian regulations, only cars and motorcycles are permitted to travel on the Italian side of the pass road. Mobile homes, small buses and lorries with a max. gross weight of 8 tons, max. width of 2.55 m and max. height 4 m are also permitted. Buses and lorries weighing over 8 tons, as well as trailers of all types, are not permitted.