Trails & Tracks
The great variety of bikers
You probably know the feeling of having reached the top of the plateau of an alpine hut – of having overcome the mountain – and now you can enjoy the mountain scenery all around with a hearty snack. The peculiarity of our area is its enormous diversity. Scree-studded climbs, wild descents, steep root passages and wonderful panoramic trails with magnificent views make the hearts of ambitious mountain bikers beat faster in the Dachstein-Salzkammergut region. We have put together the most beautiful routes here. Numerous pictures make it easier for you to decide.
Special service
Almost all mountain bike tours in the Salzkammergut can also be experienced by e-bike. As a special service, we have therefore added the respective cadre station for e-bikes to your individual tours. This gives you a better overview and you know right away on which routes there is a charging station. Click through once. We are sure to find the right tour for you!. Have a good and safe trip!
Overview: The most popular mountain bike tours in the Salzkammergut -
the choice is yours
Cycling Trail around Lake Hallstatt
Cycling around Lake Hallstatt offers a unique combination of nature experience, sporting activity and unforgettable views. The route, especially the East Shore Cycle Path, is a lovely way to explore the lake and surrounding countryside. The bike tour can be easily combined with other activities, such as a boat trip, swimming breaks or a visit to Hallstatt.
Untouched mountains: "Hallstatt - Echerntal - Sattelalm" tour
A bike tour from Hallstatt via Echerntal to the Sattelalm is an unforgettable nature experience, which is characterized by the breathtaking landscape and the versatile mountain bike trails. It offers a unique opportunity to explore the beauty of the Salzkammergut and be active in sports at the same time.
Trans-Salzkammergut
Travelling by bicycle, you have the opportunity to admire crystal-clear lakes and imposing mountain peaks as you follow the route taken by the imperial family. Surround yourself with history, majestic landscapes and picturesque views on this leisurely tour through the states of Upper Austria, Salzburg and Styria, and enjoy the same impressive scenery that captivated artists like Gustav Klimt.
Hoisnrad tour between Bad Goisern and Bad Ischl
The "Hoisnrad circuit" (S470) over 32.5 kilometres and 800 metres in altitude, mostly on forest roads, is the perfect pleasure tour for hot summer days. The tour starts in Bad Goisern and has a difficulty level of "medium". It leads to Bad Ischl and over the Hütteneckalm.
Bike Loop "Hochmuth" (Hochmuth Runde)
The Hochmuth Circuit (S310) in Bad Goisern is a mountain bike tour that offers a sporty and scenic experience. It includes a challenging, steep uphill to Hochmuth, which can also be bypassed on asphalt. The rest of the round is leisurely and also suitable for beginners with some basic knowledge of riding technique.
Discover the Dachstein Round Tour
The Dachstein circuit is a great adventure for mountain bikers and e-bikers who want to enjoy nature and the impressive landscape of the region. Circumnavigating the Dachstein massif is a unique experience that is characterized by different landscapes and unique views.
Family bike tour to the Chorinsky-Klause in Bad Goisern
A family bike tour to the Chorinsky-Klause in Bad Goisern is a leisurely and scenic option to enjoy nature. The tour leads through the romantic Weißenbachtal, past the last Holzklause in Austria, and is well suited for families with children. The tour is well suited for families with children, seniors or people with a low level of fitness.
Panorama Nova Mountain Biking Trail
A bike tour to the Predigstuhl high-altitude cross-country ski trail in Bad Goisern is an excellent fitness workout that also offers you breathtaking views of the mountains. The trail is located at an altitude of 1000-1200 meters and is therefore snow-sure, ideal for optimizing the mountain bike season.
Biketrail from Hallstatt through the Echerntal
A tour with three options - Sattelalm, Grubalm or Klausmoos. You always start in the Unesco world heritage town Hallstatt - on parking lot 2.
Plassen Round Trip
Cycling around the Plassen offers a unique opportunity to experience the nature and culture of the region. The route along the lake offers beautiful views, and the bike tour can be easily combined with other activities such as swimming breaks or visits to the surrounding villages.
"Seekar" Loop in Gosau (Seekar Runde)
The Seekar circuit in Gosau is a fantastic mountain bike tour that offers many advantages: unique views, cozy places to stop for refreshments and a good mix of climbs and descents. It's also relatively easy to tackle, making it appealing to beginners and experienced bikers alike.
Gravel Bike Tour trough Weißenbach
The gravel bike tour through the Weißenbachtal in Bad Goisern on Lake Hallstätersee is a rewarding experience for all those who want to explore the Dachstein Salzkammergut by gravel bike. It offers a mixture of natural enjoyment, panoramic views and gastronomic highlights.
Koppental Cycle Path - Between Obertraun and Bad Aussee
Pure nature and endless peace and quiet are promised by the approximately 8-kilometre-long cycle path through the wild and romantic Koppental valley between Bad Aussee and Obertraun. The section is part of the Salzkammergut Cycle Path from Gmunden via Bad Ischl to Ausseerlan.
Koppental Cycle Path - Between Obertraun and Bad Aussee
Pure nature and endless peace and quiet are promised by the approximately 8-kilometre-long cycle path through the wild and romantic Koppental valley between Bad Aussee and Obertraun. The section is part of the Salzkammergut Cycle Path from Gmunden via Bad Ischl to Ausseerlan.
Mountain bike tour to the Iglmoosalm in Gosau
Riding a mountain bike to the Iglmoosalm in Gosau is a rewarding experience, especially for mountain bike lovers. The tour offers a varied route with magnificent views of the surrounding mountains and a short but rewarding mountain bike tour. The Iglmoosalm itself is an insider tip that is a must for connoisseurs.
Koppenwinkel circuit in Obertraun: For shadow cyclists and families
A paradise not only for hikers, but also for cyclists. Particularly worthwhile is a bike tour to the Koppenwinkelsee, a hidden natural jewel near Obertraun, which inspires with its picturesque scenery and the quiet beauty of the adjacent nature reserve.
Koppenwinkel circuit in Obertraun: For shadow cyclists and families
A paradise not only for hikers, but also for cyclists. Particularly worthwhile is a bike tour to the Koppenwinkelsee, a hidden natural jewel near Obertraun, which inspires with its picturesque scenery and the quiet beauty of the adjacent nature reserve.
Mountain bike tour to the Iglmoosalm in Gosau
Riding a mountain bike to the Iglmoosalm in Gosau is a rewarding experience, especially for mountain bike lovers. The tour offers a varied route with magnificent views of the surrounding mountains and a short but rewarding mountain bike tour. The Iglmoosalm itself is an insider tip that is a must for connoisseurs.
Mountain bike tour "The Path of Salt". Stage from Obertraun to Bad Ischl
The "Salt Trail" bike tour is a rewarding experience if you are interested in industrial culture, nature and the history of salt mining and processing. It combines historical places with the natural landscape and offers a unique way to explore the region.
"Kriemoosalm mountain bike circuit" in Bad Goisern am Hallstöttersee (S238)
Riding the "Kriemoosalm mountain bike circuit" (German:"Kriemoosalm Runde" ) (S238) in Bad Goisern on Lake Hallstatt offers a combination of breathtaking scenery, sporting challenge and driving pleasure. The route leads uphill along an old cart path and offers great views of the surrounding area, all the way to Lake Hallstatt.
Mountain bike tour over 3 alpine pastures (S536 )
The "Mountain bike tour over 3 alpine pastures " (In German: Hallstätter 3-Almen Tour) offers a combination of breathtaking nature, sporting challenge and cultural insights. The route leads over three managed alpine pastures (Grubenalm, Rossalm, Sattelalm) and offers impressive views of Lake Hallstatt and the surrounding mountains.
"Blaa Alm Loop" from Bad Goisern am Hallstättersee (S434)
Riding the "Blaa Alm Runde" (Alpine hut) from Bad Goisern on Lake Hallstatt (S434) offers a varied tour through the Ausseerland with impressive landscapes, culinary delights and sporting activities. The trail is an easy to ride tour and leads from Bad Goisern via Altaussee, Bad Ischl back to the starting point.
"Trophy Training Course F" from Bad Goisern on Lake Hallstatt (S422)
Riding the "Trophy Training Course F" by mountain bike offers a good opportunity to prepare for the demanding routes of the Salzkammergut Trophy. Designed as a training round, garnished with technical delicacies in the wall. The route over 38.6km and 1040hm could also be described as the "Bad Goisern circumnavigation".
Day Tour: K&K Circuit (S510 )
The "K&K Runde" is a mountain bike route in the Salzkammergut, which is designed as a circular tour and starts and ends in Bad Goisern. The route is ideal for a day tour by mountain bike, which has a lot to offer both scenically and culturally. There are also places to stop for refreshments along the route.
"Durchgangalm Circuit" (S512) - Rustic alpine pastures and cool bathing spots
The tour leads through varied landscapes, including Lake Hallstatt, the mystical Echern Valley with its waterfalls, the Vordertal with old hay barns and Lake Gosau with the Dachstein glacier. Rustic huts, such as the one at Strähnhag, invite you to take a break.
Salzkammergut booking - Are you still looking for accommodation?
Hotels and accommodation providers in Hallstatt, Bad Goisern, Gosau and Obertraun offer the ideal room or apartment for your holidays, no matter what your tastes. Aside from establishments rated according to the international "star" scale, you will also find around Lake Hallstatt in Austria businesses that have been awarded two to four "edelweiss". The more flowers, the greater comforts you can expect. Whether you eventually find your cozy nest in an elegant 5-star luxury hotel, at comfortable guesthouse, a family-friendly apartment, or on a traditional farm, the choice is always entirely up to you.