Karwendel Loop
An über classic loop through one of Europe's wildest mountain ranges
Moderate Mountain Biking
- Distance
- 69 km
- Ascent
- 2 km
- Descent
- 2 km
Perfect Terrain & Big Views : Mountain Biking in Tirol
Narrowing Tirol's many mountain bike adventures down to the best 25 is a tough task...But someone has to do it!
Mountain Biking Easy, Moderate, Difficult
Also in Salzburg, Austria
Description
Taking in everything from technical downhill trails and epic 70km journeys to gentle, flat rides through quaint villages, this "best of Tirolian biking" list has something for every rider. The scenery you'll see is as diverse as the terrain your wheels will roll over too - you can expect to pass alongside everything from huge, rocky faces to tranquil lakes.
This list encompasses rides from all across Tirol, from the mighty Karwendel National Park in the west to the Wildkogel and Kitzbühl ranges in the east. In between there are some legendary rides around Innsbruck and in the Stubai and Navis valleys too - suffice to say that the journeys between these rides are almost as scenic as the adventures themselves!
As with all Tirolian mountain journeys, these rides are all served by excellent mountain huts, and grabbing a cold beer and a hot meal is a major part of the Austrian biking experience. Whether you're smashing down the bikeparks of Mutters and Isskogel, or cruising around the lakes of Seefeld, make time to enjoy the unique Austrian hut culture - you'll certainly have earned the calories after doing these rides!
Routes included
Matrei to Innsbruck via Maria Waldrast
A wonderfully scenic, mid-length mountain biking route, with a lunch stop at one of Europe’s highest monasteries.
Moderate Mountain Biking
- Distance
- 31 km
- Ascent
- 993 m
- Descent
- 1.4 km
3 Alms Tour
Taking in no less than 3 excellent mountain huts, this is a medium-difficulty mountain bike ride with superb views on the southern side of the Inn valley.
Moderate Mountain Biking
- Distance
- 13 km
- Ascent
- 802 m
- Descent
- 831 m
Ehnbach Valley and the Brunntal Hütte
A fun, straightforward route deep into a peaceful valley.
Easy Mountain Biking
- Distance
- 9.3 km
- Ascent
- 394 m
- Descent
- 669 m
The Stans Tour
A sunny and scenic tour of some beautiful and unique old buildings.
Easy Mountain Biking
- Distance
- 20 km
- Ascent
- 855 m
- Descent
- 855 m
The Nordkette 5 Alms Tour
A sunny and beautiful trip between 5 classic Austrian mountain huts.
Easy Mountain Biking
- Distance
- 22 km
- Ascent
- 1.1 km
- Descent
- 1.1 km
Seefeld to Weidach Forest Loop
A gorgeous circuit through peaceful forests
Moderate Mountain Biking
- Distance
- 27 km
- Ascent
- 793 m
- Descent
- 793 m
Around the Zäunkopf to the Oberbrunnalm.
A short but physically challenging ride through some of the most rugged scenery in Austria.
Moderate Mountain Biking
- Distance
- 18 km
- Ascent
- 663 m
- Descent
- 663 m
Scharnitz to Roßloch via the Kastenalm
A long and scenic ride into one of the most remote valleys in Austria
Moderate Mountain Biking
- Distance
- 36 km
- Ascent
- 713 m
- Descent
- 713 m
Hirchstein
A beautiful and varied loop through some barren mountains.
Difficult Mountain Biking
- Distance
- 20 km
- Ascent
- 939 m
- Descent
- 939 m
Scharnitz to Jenbach via the Achensee
A huge ride traversing one of Europe's wildest National Parks.
Difficult Mountain Biking
- Distance
- 69 km
- Ascent
- 2 km
- Descent
- 2.5 km
Gasthof Kohleralmhof to Samjoch and Onkeljoch
Enjoy 2 charming valleys on this mountain cruise.
Easy Mountain Biking
- Distance
- 19 km
- Ascent
- 948 m
- Descent
- 948 m
The Arzler Trail
Innsbruck's best known trail is worth the hype!
Difficult Mountain Biking
- Distance
- 6.5 km
- Ascent
- 244 m
- Descent
- 486 m
Hundskehle
A fabulous, technically easy ride into a deserted mountain valley.
Moderate Mountain Biking
- Distance
- 10 km
- Ascent
- 524 m
- Descent
- 524 m
Penken Loop
A tough climb out of a beautiful valley leads to a ripping descent.
Moderate Mountain Biking
- Distance
- 21 km
- Ascent
- 569 m
- Descent
- 1.7 km
Kreuzwiesenalm Loop
Bike to one of the Zillertal's best huts and down into a peaceful valley.
Moderate Mountain Biking
- Distance
- 32 km
- Ascent
- 557 m
- Descent
- 1.7 km
Speicher Durlaßboden & Trissalm
A beautiful loop around 2 gorgeous lakes and a short detour up to a rustic mountain hut.
Moderate Mountain Biking
- Distance
- 17 km
- Ascent
- 436 m
- Descent
- 437 m
Isskogel Loop
A gorgeous ride far from the crowds.
Moderate Mountain Biking
- Distance
- 17 km
- Ascent
- 470 m
- Descent
- 1.1 km
ISS Flow
Smile-inducing riding on a natural, rocky trail.
Difficult Mountain Biking
- Distance
- 2.9 km
- Ascent
- 2 m
- Descent
- 337 m
ISS Shore
One of the most fun runs in the Austrian Alps!
Difficult Mountain Biking
- Distance
- 3 km
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 303 m
Salzachjochhütte Singletrail
A satisfying ride up into a barren valley and then a great, rocky descent.
Difficult Mountain Biking
- Distance
- 11 km
- Ascent
- 410 m
- Descent
- 410 m
Trattenbachtal
A beautiful cruise into a peaceful valley.
Moderate Mountain Biking
- Distance
- 17 km
- Ascent
- 667 m
- Descent
- 668 m
Kitzbühler Horn MTB Summit Tour
An awesome tour taking you up and down the magnificent Kitzbühler Horn.
Difficult Mountain Biking
- Distance
- 27 km
- Ascent
- 1.2 km
- Descent
- 1.2 km
Gnadenwald - Ganalm
Huge views and zero technicality make this one of the best "easy" rides in Tirol.
Moderate Mountain Biking
- Distance
- 23 km
- Ascent
- 939 m
- Descent
- 939 m
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