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!

Charlie Boscoe

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Passing the Wildmoos Alm on the final descent.

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Passing the snow-covered Seefeld-Wildmoos golf course in early season.

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On the road section

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Getting started on the initial track

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Passing the fascinating Leutasch fishery

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Descending the initial section below Penken.

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Looking down on Mayrhofen from the Penkenbahn.

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Wonderful views and peaceful roads.

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Heading up into the upper valley

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Riding down from the Trattenbach-Hochalm.

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Lunch spots don't come any finer than this - the little lake a few kilometres into the valley.

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Embarking on the final climb to the Trattenbach-Hochalm.

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The Oberbrunnalm

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Beginning the descent

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High above the Karwendel Valley on the way up

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On the steep track at the start of the ascent

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The bridge you cross at the point at which you leave the road.

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On the way up towards the Isskogel

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Beginning the descent from the left turn at the top of the Riederbach valley.

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The drop in point

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Disappearing into the trees for the second section.

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Curving northshore and snowy mountains - how cool is that?!?!

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The initial section from the road

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The longest section of northshore - epic!

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Looking down the eastern shore of the Speicher Durlaßboden.

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A final look back at the Alpengasthof Finkau before the trip up to the Trissalm.

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Looking back across to the Alpengasthof Finkau on the way back along the western shoreline.

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Typical terrain on the journey along the Speicher Durlaßboden's southern shore.

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The Trissalm looking very welcoming on a damp day!

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Looking down on the trail

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On the way up the lower section of the valley

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The extraordinary Wallfahrtsort St. Georgenberg

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A beautiful farm at the western end of the Stans plateau

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The final section of the Stans Plateau just before reaching the start of the descent to the Wallfahrtsort St. Georgenberg

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Passing under the cables of the Spieljochbahn on the way down.

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Arriving at the charming Kaunzalm.

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On the traverse into the Öxltal.

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Entering the desolate Öxltal.

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Heading away from the Kreuzwiesenalm with the upcoming traverse visible on the far hill side.

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If this doesn't put a smile on your face then biking isn't the sport for you!

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The Kreuzwiesenalm

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Heading home

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At the start of the ride

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At the old toll booth

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Yet another lovely river crossing.

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At the end point of the track

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Descending from the Karwendelhaus

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Entering the Karwendel

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It's big country in the Karwendel!

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Moody views on the way to the Karwendelhaus

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The Karwendelhaus, perched high above the valley

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Crossing the river before the final climb

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Leaving the Karwendelhaus

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On the way up to the Plumsjoch

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Looking out from the Karwendelhaus

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Moody and snowy early season views

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Arriving at Maria Waldrast

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Smile-inducing terrain midway down

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Exiting onto the jeep track just before the final section of trail.

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A typically smooth section of the trail.

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Get ready to roll!

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Tearing it up on the upper section.

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On the open track up to Höttinger Alm

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Höttinger Alm on a cool Spring day. In summer this area is covered with tables and people enjoying the hut's excellent food.

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Rumer Alm in the afternoon sun.

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Moody weather on the descent from Höttinger Alm.

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The deck at Umbrüggler Alm.

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On the climb up to Rumer Alm.

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Typically epic views across Innsbruck city.

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Looking across to the Arzler Alm from the start of the trail.

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There are no excuses for getting lost!

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Rolling into the 3rd section.

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Beautiful views across Innsbruck city from midway along the ride

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Departing Aldranser Alm

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Gorgeous Autumnal colours from the Rinner Alm

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The Seapnalm

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Beginning the ascent to Hirschstein from the Seapnalm.

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Almost at the Seapnalm

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Taking a rest at the tiny - but incredibly scenic - little lake above the Seapnalm.

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Passing through the final gate before the Seapnalm.

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Pausing to ponder the view before the descent

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A typical Tirolian farm building on the descent.

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On the ascent to the Seapnalm.

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On the long traverse across the south side of Hirschstein.

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One last look up at the Walderalm.

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On the road up to Hinterhornalm

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On the traverse back to the carpark

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The Ganalm

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On the smooth track which winds back down to the Inn valley.

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Entering the Vomper Bach valley

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At the entrance to the Ganalm

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Rolling into the Vomper Bach valley

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A busy afternoon at the Walderalm

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Kitzbühler Horn

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Kitzbühler Horn 2

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Kitzbühler Horn 3

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Kitzbühler Horn 4

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Kitzbühler Horn 6

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Kitzbühler Horn 7

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The small wooden bridge which is the first landmark on the track.

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The bench just before the track doubles back south.

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On the first section of track after leaving the road.

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At the bike depot for the Kastenalm

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Looking down from the point at which you turn around.

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Canadanian-esque scenery on the way up

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At the turn around point

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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!

Adventures

Penken Loop

A tough climb out of a beautiful valley leads to a ripping descent.

ISS Flow

Smile-inducing riding on a natural, rocky trail.

ISS Shore

One of the most fun runs in the Austrian Alps!

The Stans Tour

A sunny and scenic tour of some beautiful and unique old buildings.

Hundskehle

A fabulous, technically easy ride into a deserted mountain valley.

Karwendel Loop

An über classic loop through one of Europe's wildest mountain ranges

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.

Hirchstein

A beautiful and varied loop through some barren mountains.

Gnadenwald - Ganalm

Huge views and zero technicality make this one of the best "easy" rides in Tirol.