Innsbruck - Brennero - Mutterberger Alm

Challenging long-distance ride from Innsbruck along the old Brenner road to Italy (Brennero) with an optional side trip to Mutterberger Alm

The 'Pass of Longing' is a dream both scenically and in terms of route, but unfortunately the bottleneck of long-distance Alpine traffic is also extremely busy, especially during holiday seasons. Good timing when planning the tour is crucial – or a high tolerance threshold.

The climb up to the Brenner is very long at over 40 kilometers, but only difficult at the beginning and right at the end with about 10% gradient. In between are mostly gentle, barely noticeable gradients.

A pure delight is the endless, winding descent toward Innsbruck with its northern Alpine range in the evening sun.

Those who still have some energy left can, starting from Schönberg, take a detour up to Mutterberger Alm. Alternatively, the other side valleys are also an option.