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Salzburger Saalachtal

(Austria / Salzburger Land)
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Pure nature and hidden trail treats

The region on the border with Germany offers nature lovers a real alternative to more popular hotspots. If you are looking for peace and quiet but still want to be active in nature, there is almost no way around the four communities of Lofer, St. Martin, Unken and Weißbach in Salzburger Land.

Bikers are also in good hands in the Salzburger Saalachtal when it comes to riding fun. People know their way around here and the bike shops and hire stations offer many bikes and e-mountain bikes for hire. The e-bikes really come into their own on cross-border tours to Germany, for example, with many metres of altitude gain and put a grin on everyone's face. Those who prefer a more leisurely ride can enjoy the well-developed cycle path along the Saalach.

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Highlights

Biking between rugged rocks and gentle rivers: discover the tranquillity of nature in the Salzburger Saalachtal - and bike highlights such as the Wetterkreuztrail.

Tours & Trails

In the Salzburger Saalachtal, 480 kilometres of MTB await you far away from mass tourism, including some trail treats and less frequented hot spots!

MTB tours
MTB tours
Singletrails
Multi-day tours
Around the Local Mountain

Beautiful mountain bike tour around the Achberg through the Aschau nature…

Difficulty
Medium
Duration
2:23 hr./hrs.
Distance
27.5 km
Uphill
540 m
Downhill
540 m
Family Tour Vorderkaser Gorge

A mountain bike tour for the whole family with an adventure playground and…

Difficulty
Medium
Duration
2:28 hr./hrs.
Distance
36.4 km
Uphill
340 m
Downhill
340 m
Heidi's E-bike Tour to the Marmorsee (Loferer Alm)

By e-bike via the Unkenbachtal valley to the Marmorsee lake on the Loferer…

Difficulty
Difficult
Duration
2:56 hr./hrs.
Distance
37.2 km
Uphill
1290 m
Downhill
1280 m
Thumsee Trail Tour

Along the Saalach via Schneizlreuth to the varied Thumsee single trail

Difficulty
Difficult
Duration
3:52 hr./hrs.
Distance
43.4 km
Uphill
990 m
Downhill
990 m
Wildalm

Through the picturesque Unkenbach valley to the idyllic Wildalm

Difficulty
Difficult
Duration
3:45 hr./hrs.
Distance
38.9 km
Uphill
960 m
Downhill
960 m
Weather cross trail
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Enduro-Trail
Weather cross trail

The Wetterkreuz Trail starts above Unken and leads across karst meadows and…

Difficulty
Difficult
Length
2 km
Downhill
250 m
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Host Leo, an experienced competitive biker, has probably passed on his passion for mountain biking to his son Chris, who is now a certified bike and freeride guide and knows the most beautiful routes that start right on the doorstep - including downhill and single trails.

Hotels for your mountain bike holiday

Our bike hotels are your place2be for your MTB holiday. Your hosts know every rock and every root and will guide you to the most beautiful places in the region.

Naturhotel Schütterbad ****
Unken / Salzburger Land

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Conscious enjoyment at all levels: bike expertise is a top priority in this…

from € 105.00 per person

Events

High-calibre events, bike challenges and festivals: don't miss these event highlights!

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