Mountain biking in Salzburg
Out and about in Gastein: mountain biking in Salzburger Land
On two wheels through the Gastein mountains
Whether leisurely or challenging, on the mountain or in the valley – the numerous mountain bike tours in Gastein and the surrounding area leave nothing to be desired. A magnificent mountain panorama, cosy huts for refreshments and special natural moments are not to be missed during an MTB-experience in Salzburger Land.
The best thing about mountain biking in Austria in the Gastein region: Thanks to its central location in Bad Hofgastein, our alpine lifestyle hotel is the ideal starting point for your next mountain bike tour in Bad Hofgastein. Of course, we also have the best tour tips ready for you – so nothing stands in the way of a varied activity programme during your holiday in Gastein.
Enjoyable biking away from the hustle and bustle
If you are looking for a large bike park or a multitude of trails and tracks, then the Gastein Valley is not the right place. What counts for us is not the quantity of trails we offer, but the quality and perfect conditions on the bike routes.
And yet you don’t have to miss out on anything. Our mountain bike paradise in Gastein stretches through the alpine landscape and can be explored by you in peace and quiet and without any crowds. On your summer holiday in the Austrian Alps in the Hohe Tauern, it’s worth getting off your bike and enjoying the landscape to the full.
Our tip: With the GasteinCard you can enjoy numerous bike benefits in the Gastein Valley, such as discounts on bike hire and discounted bike tours with experienced bike guides.
Our top 3 mountain bike tours in Gastein
MTB-fun in Salzburg
Rastötzen bike tour
From the village area, the route leads along Wasserfallgasse up to the bridge. After crossing the Kirchbach stream, continue to Café Sonnberg. Turn left in the direction of the Annencafé and follow the forest road up the serpentines to the farmed mountain pastures.
Difficulty: medium | Duration: 2:30 hours | Total route length: approx. 17.5 km
Gadaunerer Hochalmen
From Bad Hofgastein, the trail leads up into the Angertal valley. On the gravel road past the Angertal ski centre, the route continues flat after a barrier to the far end of the valley. After crossing the Angertalbach stream, turn right uphill after the bridge through wooded areas until you reach the Gadauner Hochalmen pastures above the tree line.
Difficulty: medium | Duration: 3:00 hours | Total route length: approx. 30 km
Stubnerkogel summit tour
From Bad Hofgastein, the route leads uphill into the Angertal valley and along the gravel road past the Stubnerkogel middle station to the summit of the Stubnerkogel. The perfect summit bike tour for trained bikers.
Difficulty: difficult | Duration: 3:00 hours | Total route length: approx. 37 km
Mountain biking and relaxation – a perfect combination
After mountain biking in Salzburg, head straight to the ALPEN.VEDA.SPA at the wellness hotel DAS ALPENHAUS GASTEINERTAL. Relaxing sauna sessions, revitalising massages for stressed biker calves and nature moments on the sunbathing lawn in the garden provide new energy for the next mountain bike tour in Gastein.
Book your next active holiday in Austria at our bike hotel in Salzburger Land and discover our mountain bike offers.
See you soon in Bad Hofgastein!
