Mountain bike holidays in the Tiroler Zugspitz Arena
Mountain bike holidays and e-biking in: Tyrol / Austria
Biking on Germany’s highest mountain during a mountain biking holiday in the Tyrolean Zugspitz Arena
On the sunny side of the Zugspitze, a cycling region awaits that truly lives up to its name. Between Tyrol and Bavaria, seven charming villages come together to form a unique arena for mountain bikers, e-bikers and trail enthusiasts. Whether it’s a leisurely ride along crystal-clear mountain lakes, a scenic high-altitude loop or a challenging natural trail – the variety on offer during a mountain bike holiday in the Tyrolean Zugspitz Arena is sure to delight you. Always in view: the majestic Zugspitze, which towers over the entire region as a striking landmark and provides an impressive backdrop to every cycling adventure.
Nature trails, mountain lakes & cycling adventures around the Zugspitze
The Tyrolean Zugspitz Arena is one of the most varied cycling regions in Tyrol. Spanning the seven villages of Ehrwald, Lermoos, Berwang, Biberwier, Bichlbach, Heiterwang am See and Namlos, you’ll be spoilt for choice when it comes to tours and trails. Here, you can enjoy leisurely rides along panoramic paths and alpine roads, or flow down trails such as Forest One & Two towards the valley. Even more action awaits you at the pump track in Lermoos.
Fancy the ultimate biking experience? The 112 km Zugspitz-8 circular tour follows valley paths around the Wetterstein Mountains and the striking Daniel peak. The cycle tour starts and finishes in Griesen – along the way, you’ll experience panoramic paths past picturesque mountain lakes and breathtaking mountain views, and cycle across the border between Bavaria and Tyrol. If your calves can handle even more trail action, you can extend the 2,300 metres of elevation gain on the Zugspitz-8 with one or two challenging additional routes. On this tour, you’ll truly push your limits.
A turquoise eye-catcher on the Blindsee Trail
The region’s main highlight, however, is the Blindsee Trail. At the summit of the Grubigstein, you’ll soak up the incredible panorama for a few more minutes before plunging into the alpine trail adventure. On one side, the Zugspitze massif towers above everything with its rugged walls, eroded over time – on the other, you look down onto the turquoise-blue Blindsee. The ride first takes you along a forest track, past the Grubigalm and finally onto the trail. It flows smoothly across open meadowland, becoming increasingly steep as it winds through sunken paths and past rock faces down into the valley. Just before the Grubigalm, you finally reach the junction for the actual Blindsee Trail.
The Signature Trail combines all the ingredients needed for a successful Tyrolean trail experience: a flowing trail route over 7 km and 609 metres of elevation gain, a tricky key section, technically demanding gravel gullies, a waterfall (!), a section of forest track, dense woodland with thick root systems, steep steps and a magnificent view of the turquoise-blue lake. At the end, a dip in the cool mountain lake water awaits as a reward!
Highlights for your MTB holiday in the Tiroler Zugspitz Arena
The mountain panorama on the Tyrolean side of the Zugspitze is kitschy beautiful. And in between? A colourful MTB potpourri with highlights of all kinds!
- Blindsee Trail with natural flow and a turquoise-blue mountain lake
- Forest One & Forest Two as well as a skill area and pump track in Lermoos
- Zugspitz-8 and numerous panoramic tours around Germany’s highest mountain
Hotels for your mountain bike holiday
After a day out on the trails or exploring the region by bike, having the right home base makes all the difference. Mountain Bike Holidays hotels specialise in mountain bikers and combine bike-friendly services with local expertise. You’ll get useful tips on MTB tours, trails and biking experiences nearby and can plan your next days on the bike directly from your hotel.
At the Sporthotel Schönruh, when it comes to mountain bike expertise, it's always "WE". Because there are no lone warriors at the Schönruh, but a closely-knit and well-rehearsed team consisting of two hotelier families. In addition to the Schwarz & Kotz families, there is also the mountain bike enthusiastic "Schönruh Team" and the certified guides from Zugspitzguiding. Your hosts with heart & helmet have been addicted to mountain biking for more than 20 years - and as locals (or locals, as we would say today) they know every root and every stone in Ehrwald. And in the Tyrolean Zugspitz Arena.
Benedikt, Marsha & Jeremy are all keen bikers. Benni knows the biking region of the Tiroler Zugspitz Arena like the back of his hand. Insider tips and unique tour suggestions are therefore provided.
Tours & Trails in the Tiroler Zugspitz Arena
Whether steep & challenging or wildly romantic & enjoyable: the Tiroler Zugspitz Arena bike region offers everything a mountain biker's heart desires.
A long and varied tour over the Ehrwaldalm and through the picturesque…
Pleasant tour of medium difficulty: The route leads from Ehrwald to the…
Unique panoramas and pristine nature await you on the tour around the…
Gravel, trails and mountain paths offer everything a biker's heart desires.…
This challenging tour ltake you via the Ehrwalder Alm to the Seebenalm.…
A scenically varied mountain bike tour that takes you through the…
A bike tour around the Thaneller Mountain, whichtake you through the…
A varied bike tour through impressive larch forests and along historic…
A medium-difficulty mountain bike tour from Ehrwald to Seebensee with…
Mountain bike tour with marvellous views and a chance to cool off at the…
Technical flow with Zugspitze views and a lake finish
More to discover in the bike region
Want to get to know the region in more detail? In our articles, you’ll find additional information, practical tips and background insights on mountain bike tours, trails, biking experiences and special highlights in the region. This helps you plan your mountain biking holiday more effectively and discover even more of what the bike region has to offer.
The best of cycling in the Tyrolean Zugspitz Arena – from the Blindsee Trail to panoramic tours and family adventures.
Anyone planning a mountain biking holiday in Tyrol will, sooner or later, come across the Tyrolean Zugspitz Arena. The biking region around Ehrwald, Lermoos and Biberwier has been one of Austria’s…
Mountain bike events in and around the region
From mountain bike races and bike challenges to festivals and community events, many bike regions add an extra buzz to the season with a varied event programme. Discover upcoming MTB events and dates and find out what’s happening during your stay.
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Mountain bike holidays in the Tiroler Zugspitz Arena
