Biking

Mountain biking and cycling in Abtenau in the heart of Salzburger Land

Racing bike, mountain bike or e-bike: pedaling encouraged!

Abtenau is one of 12 excellent mountain bike regions in the Salzburg region. A total of 720 km of mountain bike trails and 22.000 vertical meters are waiting to be conquered on 20 difficult, medium and easy MTB tours. The well-signposted mountain bike trails recorded using GPS data lead beginners, advanced and die-hard bikers to alpine pastures, refreshing mountain lakes and wonderfully beautiful viewpoints. Numerous well-signposted cycle paths and mountain bike tours lead to the Postalm area, the Osterhorn group, the Karkogel and the entire Salzburger Land.
Several trails in the Abtenau mountain bike region start right here!

MTB tour to the Postalm: 38 athletic kilometers will test your calves! From Abtenau, the route goes via Voglau to Pichl and then quickly ascends along the old Postalm road. The view into the deep Zinkenbach Gorge is breathtaking. Several alpine huts offer refreshments. The tour climbs from 560 to 1.330 meters.
Radochsberg Loop: This easy, sporty MTB tour on asphalt and gravel is approximately 23 km long and offers a varied route. The pleasant tour from Abtenau, suitable for beginners, runs at elevations of 600-920 m.
The Strubberg route boasts a long descent followed by a steep climb. The 21,8 kilometers, while easy to climb, offer a few challenges. The lowest point is 510 meters, the highest point is 810 meters.
The interactive mountain bike and hiking map you can find all mountain bike tours in your holiday destination.
Mountain bike map for download.

Rules of conduct on mountain bike trails

The use of signposted cycle paths is permitted from 1 May to 15 November and from 2 hours after sunrise to 1 hour before sunset at your own risk.
Only use the approved, marked routes.
Forest roads are operational areas. Expect to see timber on the roadway, grazing livestock, and motor vehicle traffic.
Particular attention must be paid to motor vehicles and pedestrians.
Reduce your speed before approaching unclear or dangerous areas.
Only cycling with appropriately equipped bicycles (bicycle definition according to the StVO) and suitable for the respective route is permitted.
Children up to 12 years of age who cycle must wear appropriate protective equipment in accordance with the bicycle helmet requirement under the Road Traffic Act.

Sporty, sporty: on the road in Tennengau by bike

Tip: Salzburger Almen tour through Abtenau
3 days of mountain biking at its finest: 3 daily stages, 143 km of trail and 4.070 meters of elevation gain to conquer. The reward for the effort: unique natural experiences, stunning panoramic views, and the certainty of having treated body and soul to something truly good. The Salzburger Almentour can be completed comfortably in 3 days for bikers; particularly sporty mountain bikers can split the stages into two days, including an overnight stay.

Find out more about the “Salzburg Alpine Tour Package“, which you can book at the Abtenau Tourist Office: 3 days of biking in Salzburger Land and Upper Austria at a particularly low price!

Service for cyclists in Abtenau: bike rental, repair service, accommodation and much more

In Abtenau you can rent mountain bikes and e-bikes for young and old. The experienced staff in the bike rental will find exactly the right bike for the planned tour - and you are welcome to try another bike the next day. But here we go: let's go cycling in Abtenau!

With GPS you are always optimally oriented on the cycle paths and mountain bike trails in Tennengau and can divide your strength perfectly for the course of the route. Several accommodations in Abtenau and in Lammertal offer a special service for cyclists, from maintenance and care areas to lockable garages for your valuable bike. The Tennengau also offers numerous routes for passionate racing cyclists!

E-bike charging stations in Tennengau

Karkogelhütte, Abtenau
Lienbachhof, Postalm
Christlalm, Trattberg
Gentianhütte, Trattberg
Grundbichlalm, St. Koloman
Community Center St. Koloman
Michi's bike shop, Kuchl
Bad Vigaun train station

Important note: The most common types of charging cables are available to you during the opening times of the huts. However, you have the option of using your own cable!

E-bike charging stations in Tennengau