Mountain bike

Cycling - The Hohe Tauern National Park is sure to delight not only hikers and nature lovers, but also cyclists. The Oberpinzgau has something to suit every taste and every level of difficulty, whether it’s the leisurely Tauern Cycle Route along the Salzach or the mountain bike route towards the Bürglhütte.
This diverse range of activities is set against a breathtaking panorama: on one side of the Oberpinzgau lie the gentle Grasberge mountains, including Europe’s highest grass-covered peak – the Gaisstein – and on the other side, the high peaks of the Hohe Tauern, including the Großvenediger.

If you don’t want to explore the Oberpinzgau mountains on foot, cycling is a great way to do so. Mountain biking is a very popular sport that is regarded as a health-promoting activity due to its benefits. As well as improving physical fitness, mountain biking also has a positive effect on your mental wellbeing. This is because cycling helps you clear your head whilst enjoying the great outdoors. Recreational cyclists can put their skills to the test on a variety of trails. In Mittersill - Hollersbach - Stuhlfelden there are trails of all levels of difficulty, and whether you’re a leisure cyclist, a professional or an amateur, you’re sure to find something to suit you.

Mountain biking has one particular advantage: if you cycle up the mountain, you’ll be rewarded with a descent. On the wide forest tracks in Mittersill - Hollersbach - Stuhlfelden you can enjoy a pleasant ride downhill. Anyone who has opted for the steep and stony uphill trails – of which we have quite a few here in the Salzburgerland – must also take care when riding downhill. After all, the forest trails, criss-crossed with roots and rocks, are no walk in the park either.
In any case, mountain biking offers a wide range of training benefits. As well as building endurance, it also improves strength and coordination, and the steady pedalling engages several muscle groups at once. Before you can say “On your bikes, get set, go!”, you’ll need the right kit, and if you’re not yet fully kitted out, you’re sure to find just what you need at our specialist sports shops.