Nature Reserve Guide
Ruhezone Vergaldatal is a nature reserve located in a scarcely developed mountain valley, characterized by its high alpine environment and diverse natural features. This area serves as a designated quiet zone, providing an important habitat and retreat for various wildlife. The unique microclimate supports a rich botany, contributing to the serene and untouched character of Ruhezone Vergaldatal, making it suitable for several sports like hiking, mountain biking, road cycling, touring cycling, and more.
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165
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4.6
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Average rating
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4.7
(199)
861
hikers
6.68km
02:53
330m
330m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

4.6
(87)
317
hikers
9.85km
03:28
460m
460m
Hard hike. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

4.7
(127)
459
hikers
7.50km
02:11
190m
180m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.7
(100)
361
hikers
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.7
(115)
538
riders
33.7km
03:24
1,270m
1,270m
Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.

4.4
(64)
329
riders
65.7km
06:22
1,790m
1,790m
Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.

4.7
(81)
408
riders
31.8km
01:58
360m
370m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

4.6
(35)
232
riders
27.6km
02:31
600m
600m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.5
(11)
367
riders
64.6km
03:18
1,010m
1,010m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

4.8
(16)
322
riders
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

4.5
(11)
243
riders
67.1km
02:49
510m
510m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

4.0
(3)
157
riders
77.8km
04:05
1,410m
1,420m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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4.6
(44)
498
riders
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
(20)
314
riders
26.2km
02:29
970m
970m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
(6)
124
riders
96.1km
06:35
1,200m
1,200m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.2
(12)
138
riders
33.2km
02:30
810m
810m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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5.0
(20)
168
hikers
4.27km
02:12
300m
300m
Hard mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

4.5
(2)
31
hikers
14.5km
05:06
820m
810m
Hard mountaineering route. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

5.0
(1)
29
hikers
18.7km
07:10
1,070m
1,070m
Hard mountaineering route. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

25
hikers
16.5km
07:22
1,210m
1,210m
Hard mountaineering route. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
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4.4
(9)
64
riders
48.5km
03:33
1,230m
1,230m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.5
(6)
77
riders
68.6km
04:45
1,320m
1,320m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
(3)
29
riders
27.4km
02:11
570m
570m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

15
riders
25.3km
02:05
590m
590m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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25
runners
12.0km
01:53
700m
700m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

17
runners
18.1km
02:51
1,050m
1,050m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

4.0
(3)
16
runners
7.45km
00:53
220m
220m
Hard run. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

16
runners
6.98km
00:50
220m
220m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Ruhezone Vergaldatal is a nature reserve characterized by its high alpine environment and diverse natural features. It serves as a designated quiet zone, providing an important habitat and retreat for various wildlife. The area's unique microclimate supports a rich botany, contributing to its serene and untouched character.
Ruhezone Vergaldatal offers a range of outdoor activities including Hiking, Mountain biking, Road cycling, Touring cycling, Mountaineering, Gravel biking, and Jogging. The area features 143 routes across these sports. Visitors have rated routes in the area with an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars.
Yes, Ruhezone Vergaldatal offers hiking trails suitable for various fitness levels. Options range from moderate walks, such as the Gargellen Fenster Weg, to more challenging mountain excursions. For easier options, consult the Easy hikes in Ruhezone Vergaldatal guide.
Popular mountain biking routes include the Little Lake Near Garfescha – Alpe Nova loop, a difficult route spanning approximately 20.9 miles (33.7 km). Another option is the Parish Church of Gaschurn – Litz River in Schruns loop, a moderate route of about 19.7 miles (31.8 km). More options are available in the MTB Trails in Ruhezone Vergaldatal guide.
Road cyclists can explore routes such as the difficult Rifasperre Reservoir – Partenen Village loop, covering about 26.9 miles (43.3 km). A moderate option is the Covered Bridge Mauren – Rifasperre Reservoir loop, approximately 22.9 miles (36.9 km) long. Additional routes are detailed in the Road Cycling Routes in Ruhezone Vergaldatal guide.
Ruhezone Vergaldatal is known for its diverse botany, including blue bellflowers, alpine anemones, and arnica, due to its unique microclimate. The valley provides an ideal habitat for wildlife such as chamois, black grouse, rock ptarmigan, red deer, and ibex. It is designated as a quiet zone to protect these species.
As a quiet zone for wildlife, visitors must adhere to specific rules to minimize environmental impact. Regulations include staying on designated paths, keeping dogs on a leash, avoiding unnecessary noise, and not approaching wild animals. Picking flowers, making campfires, or flying drones are prohibited.
Yes, komoot offers several guides for Ruhezone Vergaldatal to help plan activities. These include Hiking in Ruhezone Vergaldatal, MTB Trails in Ruhezone Vergaldatal, and Waterfall hikes in Ruhezone Vergaldatal. Guides are also available for Road Cycling, Touring Cycling, Mountaineering, and Gravel Biking.
The official website providing information about Ruhezone Vergaldatal is respektiere-deine-grenzen.at/schutzgebiete/vergaldatal. This resource offers details on the reserve's conservation status and visitor guidelines.
Key highlights in Ruhezone Vergaldatal include huts, summits, lakes, mountain passes, and gorges. These features contribute to the diverse landscape and offer various points of interest for visitors exploring the area. Specific attractions can be found in the Attractions in Ruhezone Vergaldatal guide.
Komoot features 143 total routes within Ruhezone Vergaldatal. These routes span various sports, including hiking, mountain biking, and road cycling. Over 12,000 visitors have explored and rated these routes.

