Mountain bike holidays in Austria

Mountain biking and e-biking in Austria

One of the best ways to experience the Alps first-hand is to go on a mountain biking holiday in Austria. With its perfectly maintained trails, spectacular mountain scenery and 26 specialist bike hotels, Austria is a top destination for mountain bikers of all abilities. Whether you’re a beginner, leisure rider or enduro pro, you'll find the right region, tour and accommodation for your perfect mountain bike holiday in Austria.

Austria

offers a unique combination of:

  • over 100,000 km of cycle routes
  • perfectly signposted tours
  • modern bike parks
  • a high concentration of bike hotels

The Alpine landscapes offer ideal conditions for an active cycling holiday in Austria – from challenging mountain bike tours and flowing single trails to well-developed e-bike routes through valleys and along lakes.

Carinthia

Carinthia is the southernmost province in Austria. Here you can enjoy mild temperatures and a long bike season between gentle mountains and warm lakes.

  • Flow Country Trail Bad Kleinkirchheim
  • Three nature trails at Lake Weissensee
  • Biking on historic border trails

Upper Austria

Uphill on a mountain bike in breathtaking nature - challenging climbs, crystal-clear lakes and rustic huts - you'll find it all in Upper Austria.

  • The Salzkammergut Trophy
  • The BergeSeen eTrail
  • Cool off in the numerous bathing lakes

Salzburger Land

Rugged rocks, white water and mountain air: face the elements while mountain biking in the five regions of Salzburger Land.

  • 5 (!) bike parks
  • The BIG-5 Challenge
  • 400 alpine pastures accessible by bike

Styria

In the green heart of Austria, you can bike through some of the most beautiful natural scenery in the country. Here you can go from glacier to vineyard and from single trail to lakeshore in the blink of an eye.

  • Gentle lake tours in the Styrian Salzkammergut Altaussee
  • Augst Trail in the Salzkammergut
  • e-bike tours around the Sarstein

Tyrol

In Tirol, you will find challenging climbs, unforgettable panoramas and easy trails as well as bike parks, winding downhill routes and e-mountainbike tours.

  • Flimjochtrail in Ischgl
  • Fleckalmtrail in the Kitzbühel Alps
  • Blindsee Trail in the Tiroler Zugspitz Arena

Vorarlberg

In a small area, Vorarlberg will impress you with an amazing variety of landscapes and tours that lead from Lake Constance all the way up to the mountains of Arlberg, Silvretta and Rätikon.

  • The Au circuit around the Mittagsfluh
  • The Mellental circuit
  • The Schoppernau circuit
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Mountain bike holidays in Austria

Anyone planning a cycling holiday in Austria can look forward to varied terrain and first-class facilities. Conquer peaks, push your limits and discover leisurely rides – a mountain biking holiday in Austria simply offers everything a cyclist could wish for!

Bregenzerwald

With 460 bike kilometres, the Bregenzerwald region offers great biking fun despite its relatively small size.

Saalbach Hinterglemm Leogang Fieberbrunn

Over 9 cable cars on 7 mountains provide unlimited mountain bike experiences in the Home of Lässig.

NOCKBIKE region

Over 1,000 km of gentle routes with scenic panoramic views define the NOCKBIKE region.

Zillertal

Enormous variety is shown in over 1,300 km of bike routes and up to 30,000 meters of elevation gain.

Holiday Region Dachstein Salzkammergut

Impressive natural scenery combines with over 700 km of bike tours between lakes, mountains, and UNESCO World Heritage sites.

Brandnertal

Flowy trails and nearly 100 km of bike routes offer alpine riding fun in a compact area.

Weissensee

About 160 km of biking routes and natural trails make Weissensee a real insider tip in Carinthia.

Kitzbühel Alps - Brixental Valley

A diverse alpine landscape is crossed by over 800 km of bike routes, inviting extended tours.

Flachau

Around 500 km of marked trails provide varied biking experiences of all difficulty levels.

Kitzbühel Alps

Gentle grass mountains and traditional alpine huts form the backdrop for around 1,000 km of cycling and MTB routes.

Nauders – Reschensee

Boundless biking is made possible by over 2,000 km of routes and more than 80,000 meters of elevation in the tri-border area.

Ausseerland Salzkammergut

Between lakes and mountains, over 1,000 km of marked routes connect the landscape into an ideal area for leisure cyclists.

St. Anton am Arlberg

200 km of trails and alpine routes offer sporting challenges in a high-alpine environment.

Tiroler Zugspitz Arena

More than 100 bike routes and around 4,330 meters of elevation gain provide varied touring experiences around the Zugspitze.

Bike region Paznaun - Ischgl

Premium trails, tour variety, and events characterize the offering across more than 750 km of routes.

Kitzbühel Alps - Hohe Salve

Numerous mountain huts and over 800 km of trails create a strongly alpine biking experience.

Ötztal

With more than 850 km of routes and around 15,000 meters of elevation gain, this valley is one of Tyrol’s largest bike destinations.

Hotels for your biking holiday in Austria

From insider tips and route planning to guided tours: the hosts at our 26 mountain bike hotels in Austria have cycling in their blood. Whether it’s a long weekend or an extended mountain biking holiday in Austria – every cyclist will find their own personal highlight here!

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Landhotel Agathawirt ***
Bad Goisern / Upper Austria  (AT)
Bad Goisern / Upper Austria  (AT)

Between Dachsteinrunde & BergeSeen eTrail in Salzkammergut

from € 78.00 per person
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Alpenhotel Landhaus Küchl ***
Kirchberg in Tirol / Tyrol  (AT)
Kirchberg in Tirol / Tyrol  (AT)

Your MTB home base just 800 meters from the bike park

from € 80.00 per person
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Puradies ****S
Leogang / Salzburger Land  (AT)
Leogang / Salzburger Land  (AT)

Nature resort above Leogang: trails, panorama and relaxation in the Heaven…

from € 185.00 per person
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Hotel Arpuria | Hidden Luxury Mountain Home ****
St. Anton am Arlberg / Tyrol  (AT)
St. Anton am Arlberg / Tyrol  (AT)

Casual luxury bike holiday in St. Anton am Arlberg

from € 120.00 per person
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Alpine Gourmet Hotel Montanara ****
Flachau / Salzburger Land  (AT)
Flachau / Salzburger Land  (AT)

Alpine coziness meets true biking passion

from € 111.00 per person
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Hotel Sunny Sölden ****
Sölden / Tyrol  (AT)
Sölden / Tyrol  (AT)

Here, your heart beats to the rhythm of biking

from € 99.00 per person
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Hotel THE VIEW ***S
Saalbach Hinterglemm / Salzburger Land  (AT)
Saalbach Hinterglemm / Salzburger Land  (AT)

Nomen est omen – enjoy the best views & bike expertise

from € 100.00 per person
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Hotel Ehrwalderhof ***
Ehrwald / Tyrol  (AT)
Ehrwald / Tyrol  (AT)

Tyrolean coziness, top tours and dream trails

from € 95.00 per person
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Bike Hotel Klausen ****
Kirchberg in Tirol / Tyrol  (AT)
Kirchberg in Tirol / Tyrol  (AT)

Tyrolean coziness & family flair in a sunny location

from € 95.00 per person
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Gourmet hotel Minglers Sportalm ****S
Kirchberg in Tirol / Tyrol  (AT)
Kirchberg in Tirol / Tyrol  (AT)

Summit thrills & indulgence – all under one helmet!

from € 127.00 per person
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Hotel Weisses Lamm ****
See / Tyrol  (AT)
See / Tyrol  (AT)

Modernity meets tradition in high-alpine Paznaun-Ischgl

from € 150.00 per person
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Lifesporthotel Hechenmoos
Aurach / Tyrol  (AT)
Aurach / Tyrol  (AT)

Bike, relax & enjoy - at the Lifesporthotel Hechenmoos in Aurach

from € 77.00 per person
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Hotel GUT Trattlerhof and chalets ****S
Bad Kleinkirchheim / Carinthia  (AT)
Bad Kleinkirchheim / Carinthia  (AT)

Flow, panorama & relaxation: bike time-out at the GUT Trattlerhof in…

from € 138.00 per person
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Alpen-Comfort-Hotel Central ****
Nauders / Tyrol  (AT)
Nauders / Tyrol  (AT)

MTB base with bike pioneer Harry Ploner in Nauders

from € 139.00 per person
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Hut village - Active & Nature Resort AlpenParks Hagan Lodge
Altaussee / Styria  (AT)
Altaussee / Styria  (AT)

Pure nature & summer freshness in your own Altaussee chalet

from € 85.00 per person
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Biohotel Rupertus ****
Leogang / Salzburger Land  (AT)
Leogang / Salzburger Land  (AT)

Climate-positive mountain bike holiday with heart in Leogang

from € 184.00 per person
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Hotel Walliserhof
Brand / Vorarlberg  (AT)
Brand / Vorarlberg  (AT)

You like to move it? Experience the active "Wally way of life"

from € 115.00 per person
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Hotel zur Post ***S
Döbriach / Carinthia  (AT)
Döbriach / Carinthia  (AT)

Beach – City – Bike. Your MTB base at Lake Millstätter See

from € 84.00 per person
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Hotel Rössle ****
Au im Bregenzerwald / Vorarlberg  (AT)
Au im Bregenzerwald / Vorarlberg  (AT)

Individual Bregenzerwald bike base with all-round bike service

from € 110.00 per person
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Bike Boutique Hotel Lindenhof ****
Feld am See / Carinthia  (AT)
Feld am See / Carinthia  (AT)

The boutique bike hotel for gourmets & pleasure bikers

from € 105.00 per person
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Alpen Hotel Post ****
Au im Bregenzerwald / Vorarlberg  (AT)
Au im Bregenzerwald / Vorarlberg  (AT)

Rustic Wälderstube meets modern Simplon test center

from € 150.00 per person
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Hotel Almhof Lackner ***
Ried im Zillertal / Tyrol  (AT)
Ried im Zillertal / Tyrol  (AT)

Feel at home in the middle of the Zillertal mountains

from € 101.00 per person
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See-Aktivhotel Regitnig - Hotel & Chalets ****
Weissensee / Carinthia  (AT)
Weissensee / Carinthia  (AT)

Bike & Bath at Lake Weissensee – pack your bike gear & swimwear!

from € 164.00 per person
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Family & Sports Resort Brennseehof ****S
Feld am See / Carinthia  (AT)
Feld am See / Carinthia  (AT)

Right by the Brennsee – in the middle of the Nockbike region

from € 132.00 per person
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Sporthotel Schönruh ****
Ehrwald / Tyrol  (AT)
Ehrwald / Tyrol  (AT)

Arrive & feel good between alpine tours & rustic pastures

from € 103.00 per person
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Dips&Drops - HOTEL · SPORTS · SPA · RESTAURANTS ****S
Flachau / Salzburger Land  (AT)
Flachau / Salzburger Land  (AT)

Mountain biking is in Flachau's DNA

from € 209.00 per person
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Interesting facts about a biking holiday in Austria

Who is a mountain bike holiday in Austria suitable for?

Austria offers the right options for every level:

  • Beginners: wide forest paths and easy trails
  • Advanced riders: varied single trails
  • Pros: technical descents and bike parks

Many regions also offer technique training and guided tours.

Why is Austria one of the best destinations for mountain bikers?

Austria impresses mountain bikers with an exceptional combination of varied MTB tours and trails for every level, a very well-developed bike infrastructure with lift support and certified bike hotels. Regions such as Vorarlberg, Tyrol, Salzburg and Carinthia also offer a dense network of single trails, bike parks and guided tours for beginners to pros.

What tips will help you have a perfect MTB holiday?

The most important basis for a good MTB holiday is a realistic self-assessment.

  • Choose tours to suit your own level
  • Check the weather and altitude beforehand
  • Use GPS tracks or guides
  • plan enough breaks

When is the best time to go mountain biking in Austria?

The ideal season is between:

  • May to October: Classic mountain bike season
  • July to September: High alpine trails mostly snow-free

Spring and autumn often offer the best conditions for relaxed tours.

What equipment is needed for a mountain bike holiday in Austria?

Functional basic equipment is essential for a mountain bike holiday in Austria. This includes a helmet, gloves and weatherproof clothing, as the alpine weather can change quickly. In many bike regions, a spare inner tube is also recommended, as longer trail routes in the mountains are sometimes remote and there is no direct infrastructure.

How do I get to a mountain bike holiday in Austria?

Getting to a mountain bike holiday in Austria is easily accessible and is often done by car, train or plane. Austria has a dense motorway network with compulsory toll stickers as well as international rail hubs such as Salzburg and Innsbruck. Airports such as Salzburg and Munich enable quick onward journeys to the bike regions.

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