Mountain Bike Tours in the Salzkammergut
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.