Biking tours around the Gosau Valley
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
Plassen Round Trip
The Plassen circuit to German "Plassen Runde" (S534) leads over 55.7 kilometres and over 1440 metres in altitude along the eastern shore of Lake Hallstatt around the mountain called "Plassen". This tour is not signposted. Difficulty: difficult.
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.
Cycling Trail around Lake Hallstatt
Approximately 41 kilometres long circuit with numerous places to stop for refreshments. A tour of about 4 to 5 hours. Highlight: the east bank cycle path with swimming opportunities and shady picnic areas.
Panorama Nova Mountain Biking Trail
Bad Goisern on Lake Hallstatt | From Bad Goisern touristoffice you take the bike trail over an altitude of 1000 meters, after that you race down back again go Bad Goisern. Enjoy the tour!
Bike Loop "Hochmuth" (Hochmuth Runde)
The Hochmuth circuit (S310) over 21.9 kilometres and 570 metres in altitude, with a crisp uphill to Hochmuth, then leads leisurely through the Weissenbach valley past the Chorinsky Klause to the Weissenbachwirt. The tour is only for experienced bikers!
Discover the Dachstein Round Tour
Bad Goisern on Lake Hallstatt | Dachstein Round Tour (Dachsteinrunde): Four alternatives - One great cycling event! Choose from four different routes between 182 and 269 kilometres, and 4700 to 7900 metres of altitude.
Untouched mountains: "Hallstatt - Echerntal - Sattelalm" tour
A tour with three variants, but always with the famous starting point in the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Hallstatt. Special highlights: glacier garden, waterfalls and a great view of Lake Hallstatt.
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.
Family bike tour to Chorinsky-Klause
Weißenbach valley to the last wooden hermitage in Austria. An adventure bike tour for the whole family. The bike tour takes about 3 hours. Endurance is also required for children on this tour!
"Seekar" Loop in Gosau (Seekar Runde)
The "Seekar" circuit (S362) in Gosau and around Gosautal offers 25.6 kilometres and over 760 metres of altitude difference unique, incredibly beautiful vantage points of the Dachstein glacier and the Vorderer Gosausee. And one or two alpine pastures along the way invite you to take a leisurely rest. Difficulty: medium.
Gravel Bike Tour trough Weißenbach
he highlight of the Gravel Bike Tour through the Weißenbachal: The ride with the Gravel Bike through the famous Eternal Wall - The mountain bikers will make eyes!
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.
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.
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.