Mountain bike holidays in the Kitzbühel Alps - Brixental Valley
Mountain bike holidays and e-biking in: Tyrol / Austria
Brixental – mountains as far as your legs will carry you
Up to the alpine pastures! That’s the motto for a mountain bike holiday in the Kitzbühel Alps – Brixental region. Around Brixen im Thale, Kirchberg and Westendorf, over 81 MTB tours, 9 first-class singletrails, 5 mountain cable cars and the diversity of the Tyrolean mountain landscape combine to create a top-class alpine biking experience. Whether it’s a relaxed leisurely ride, a technical single track or an epic trail loop – when mountain biking in the Brixental, there’s something for everyone, from gentle valley loops to sunny alpine pastures.
MTB holidays in the Brixental Valley: flow, panoramic views & trail action
The Brixental Valley is one of the most diverse biking regions in Tyrol. Families can enjoy a leisurely ride along scenic paths and alpine roads, whilst ambitious mountain bikers can race along natural trails and legendary single tracks through the Kitzbühel Alps. Five summer cable cars whisk you up to the trailheads in no time, whilst rustic huts, deep-blue mountain lakes and sun-drenched grassy slopes offer a genuine taste of Tyrolean life. All the while, you’re treated to breathtaking views of the striking Großer Rettenstein, the Wilder Kaiser and the surrounding peaks.
But a mountain biking holiday in the Brixental valley isn’t just about trails and altitude, it’s also about moments of pure enjoyment. Between the Ochsalm, Maierl-Alm and rustic sun terraces, you can refuel with Tyrolean delicacies, light Kaiserschmarrn and regional culinary delights. Afterwards, Schwarzsee, Ehrenbachhöhensee and the Kirchberg swimming lake await – perfect for a well-deserved dip.
The Brixental Valley – your trail paradise in Tyrol
Beginners and families can get started in the MTB Family Area at Streiteck and on the Sonnenrast Trail (2 km / 133 m elevation gain). Smooth bends, small undulations and playful features ensure quick progress and plenty of fun. Those looking for more action can head straight for the region’s classic trails. Take the Fleckalm Trail, for example, which is one of the “Great Trails of Tyrol”. Over 7.2 kilometres and around 1,100 metres of descent, this challenging natural trail constantly alternates between root sections, banked bends, small jumps and fast flow sections.
The Sun Trail in Brixen im Thale, on the other hand, is more flowing, sunnier and perfect for beginners: the 2.2 km singletrack starts at 1,340 m and combines gentle bends, smooth undulations and relaxed flow with magnificent panoramic views. The Hahnenkamm Trail provides extra thrills: over 7 kilometres and 850 metres of descent, steep bends, wooden bridges and natural sections deliver a real Streif feeling – all the way down to Kitzbühel. The Lisi Osl Trail (2 km / 410 m descent) on the Gaisberg is technically playful, whilst the new Kirchberg Trail will bring a further 10 kilometres of alpine trail fun down into the valley from summer 2026.
Highlights for your MTB holiday in the Kitzbühel Alps - Brixental Valley
This is where the world's elite meet. From pros to beginners, word has long since got around that the Brixental Valley is the alpine bike Mecca.
- 800 km of bike routes, 30,000 metres of elevation gain & five summer mountain cable cars
- Tyrolean alpine huts, swimming lakes & moments of alpine enjoyment between the trails
- Kirchberg Trail
- Sonnenrast Trail
- Sun Trail
- Lisi Osl Trail
- Hahnenkamm Trail
- Fleckalm Trail
- Gaisberg Trail
- Wiegalm Trail
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.
Summit thrills & indulgence – all under one helmet!
Tyrolean coziness & family flair in a sunny location
Junior boss Philipp is a certified mountain bike guide and passionate single trail enthusiast. Whether "uphills" or "downhills" - he finds the right thing for everyone. Discover the most beautiful tours in the Kitzbühel Alps with him.
I know all about biking and, as a trained bike guide, I enjoy accompanying my guests on tours myself. As a member of the mountain rescue service and the avalanche commission, I know the region like the back of my hand. I am supported by the Bikeacademy.
As your host at the Bikehotel Klausen, I am not only responsible for the culinary delights in the hotel as a chef, but also for the bike expertise as a state-certified bike guide. I am supported by the Bikeacademy with 6 guides directly in the hotel.
Tours & Trails in the Kitzbühel Alps - Brixental Valley
8 first-class single trails, 5 cable cars & 81 MTB tours: the Brixental Valley is an Eldorado for mountain bikers. So get in the saddle and off you go!
An easy bike tour with a refreshing dip in the Schwarzsee - perfect for hot…
This bike tour takes you along the Windauer Ache to the Scharlingtalalm and…
A bike tour with a steep ascent to the Bruggeralm and descent via the…
The challenging bike tour takes you over the Melkalm to the Hahnenkamm,…
The route takes you via the Filzerhof and the Obingalm to the starting…
Along the Aschauer Ache to the Ragstattalm as far as the Hiesleggbahn cable…
Challenging tour with steep passages on the Hahnenkamm
The "Lisi Osl Trail" on the Gaisberg offers downhill fun both for…
This mountain bike tour takes you up Kirchberg's iconic local peak, the…
Challenging mountain bike tour from Brixen im Thale along the Brixental…
Challenging tour with steep sections on the Hahnenkamm
Mountain bike tour to the Brechhornhaus and Kreuzjöchlsee, offering…
Challenging MTB tour on the Hahnenkamm, requiring a good level of fitness.
Via the Sonnbergweg to Gasthof Filzerhof, the descent leads over the…
Varied mountain bike tour from Kirchberg to the Wiegalm, with refreshments…
Single trail in the Kitzbühel Alps - Brixental Valley region
Discover the new Sonnenrast Trail single trail in the Kitzbühel Alps -…
The Sun Trail is a beginner-friendly and sun-kissed trail - the ideal…
Follow in the footsteps of the Olympic athlete & cross-country World Cup…
The Hahnenkamm Trail is not (yet) as well-known as the infamous "Streif",…
The Fleckalm Trail leads from the Fleckalmbahn mountain station directly to…
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Certified Tour & Trail Region
The regions that have been awarded the Approved Bike Area seal of approval for Tour & Trail are experts in the core area of mountain biking. You can expect, for example:
- A wide range of tours in various levels of difficulty
- Bike transport by public transport or mountain railway
- Excellent mountain biking advice expertise
Certified Enduro & Parks Region
The Approved Bike Area seal of approval Enduro & Parks stands for exceptional expertise in this area. The regions must fulfil the following criteria, among others:
- 15 different tour offers for enduro & park bikers in various levels of difficulty
- Lift facilities that transport mountain bikes and provide access to at least 5 routes
- Self-service tools, washing area and lockers near the lift facilities
Certified Easy & Family Region
The Approved Bike Area seal of approval Easy & Family guarantees excellent service and quality for families, MTB beginners and leisure bikers. The services include, for example
- Special tours without technically demanding sections
- Free information material with current content, attractions, etc.
- Shops specialising in Easy & Family
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Mountain bike holidays in the Kitzbühel Alps - Brixental Valley
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