Take a riding journey from Switzerland to Austria across the striking Alpine scenery of the Arlberg Pass, through Tyrol to Innsbruck and Vienna. It is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 1,793 m (5,883 ft) above the sea level, located between Vorarlberg and Tyrol in Austria.

The road over the Arlberg Pass, Federal Highway B 197 is fully paved and well maintained. The pass is the main connection between Lake of Constance in Vorarlberg and Innsbruck in Tyrol. The condition of the Arlberg road is excellent. Since this road had to carry all the West to East traffic in the past, before the tunnels were opened, it is a wide road with moderate curves and just fun to ride.

How many kilometres is it / How long does it take to ride it?
The Arlberg Pass links the states of Tyrol and Vorarlberg is 41 kilometers / 25.5 miles long.

Are there any accommodation or camping options along the way?
Biker friendly accommodations along this route can be found in the towns/villages such as St Anton am Arlberg, Stuben, Stumm, Bruck am Ziller, Lechtal, Paznauntal, Gerlos, Zams, Hochgurgl, Nauders, Matrei am Brenner and Au.

There is a 4-star campsite in Pettneu am Arlberg called Camping Arlberg.

Interesting sights on the route
The Arlberg region has some of the country’s most exclusive ski resorts. One is the exclusive high-altitude hamlet of St Christoph with its ski training centre and top-class accommodation, just before the Arlberg pass. At the base of the other side of the pass, the tiny village of Stuben offers charming hotels and guest houses and was the birthplace of well-known local skier Hannes Schneider.The Arlberg pass also includes the resorts of Lech and Zürs (over the Flexen pass) on the ticket.

Other attractions nearby are Senn’s Wonder Walking Trail, St. Anton Ski and Local Heritage Museum an Valluga Mountain

What is the best time of year to travel the route?
For motorcyclists, the best time to travel the Arlberg Pass is between May and October.

Where are people able to get fuel when they are riding the route?
There are petrol stations located in St Anton am Arlberg and Pettneu am Arlberg.

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