The top bike tours in the alps

MTB tours in the most beautiful bike regions

The Alps are among the most popular regions in Europe for diverse bike tours. Whether in Austria, Italy or Slovenia, every destination offers unique MTB routes, impressive mountain scenery and a wide variety of tour options for every skill level. From scenic panoramic trails and alpine forest roads to challenging mountain rides, mountain bikers will find ideal conditions for unforgettable biking experiences in the alps.

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Double - Flow Country Trail round trip from Bad Kleinkirchheim
NOCKBIKE region / Carinthia  (AT)
NOCKBIKE region / Carinthia  (AT)
Difficulty
Difficult
Duration
2:23 hr./hrs.
Distance
22.8 km
Uphill
810 m
Downhill
810 m
The Millstätter See cycle path
NOCKBIKE region / Carinthia  (AT)
NOCKBIKE region / Carinthia  (AT)
Difficulty
Medium
Duration
2:55 hr./hrs.
Distance
28 km
Uphill
210 m
Downhill
210 m
Feldpannalm Tour
NOCKBIKE region / Carinthia  (AT)
NOCKBIKE region / Carinthia  (AT)

The Nockbike introductory tour is for ambitious and advanced bikers.

Difficulty
Medium
Duration
2:01 hr./hrs.
Distance
17.5 km
Uphill
750 m
Downhill
750 m
Carinthia Wasserreich
NOCKBIKE region / Carinthia  (AT)
NOCKBIKE region / Carinthia  (AT)

This MTB round tour takes you to the idyllic Feldpannalm with a dairy worth…

Difficulty
Difficult
Duration
2:59 hr./hrs.
Distance
26 km
Uphill
1039 m
Downhill
1039 m
Tour to the Star Balcony
NOCKBIKE region / Carinthia  (AT)
NOCKBIKE region / Carinthia  (AT)
Difficulty
Medium
Duration
1:10 hr./hrs.
Distance
8 km
Uphill
570 m
Downhill
40 m
Natural crossing at the Törl - Millstätter Hütte Round Trip
NOCKBIKE region / Carinthia  (AT)
NOCKBIKE region / Carinthia  (AT)
Difficulty
Difficult
Duration
4:48 hr./hrs.
Distance
48.3 km
Uphill
1700 m
Downhill
1700 m
Great view - Tour from Obermillstatt
NOCKBIKE region / Carinthia  (AT)
NOCKBIKE region / Carinthia  (AT)
Difficulty
Difficult
Duration
3:48 hr./hrs.
Distance
44.6 km
Uphill
1250 m
Downhill
1240 m
Feldpan Alm tour with lake views
NOCKBIKE region / Carinthia  (AT)
NOCKBIKE region / Carinthia  (AT)

Scenic cycle tour from the church square via the Brennsee lake to the…

Difficulty
Medium
Duration
2:04 hr./hrs.
Distance
17.6 km
Uphill
760 m
Downhill
760 m
Carinthia Wasserreich Tour
NOCKBIKE region / Carinthia  (AT)
NOCKBIKE region / Carinthia  (AT)

Mountain bike tour along a stream and small waterfalls to the Feldpannalm…

Difficulty
Difficult
Duration
3:59 hr./hrs.
Distance
35.5 km
Uphill
1310 m
Downhill
1310 m
Panorama Tour Lake Millstätter See
NOCKBIKE region / Carinthia  (AT)
NOCKBIKE region / Carinthia  (AT)

MTB tour to Gasthof Bergfried with the Sternenbalkon viewing platform.

Difficulty
Medium
Duration
2:31 hr./hrs.
Distance
29.5 km
Uphill
690 m
Downhill
690 m
Around the Priedröf
NOCKBIKE region / Carinthia  (AT)
NOCKBIKE region / Carinthia  (AT)

The "Around the Priedröf" tour is a highlight of the Nockbike tour offer.

Difficulty
Difficult
Duration
3:01 hr./hrs.
Distance
26.3 km
Uphill
1040 m
Downhill
1040 m
Two Lakes Tour
NOCKBIKE region / Carinthia  (AT)
NOCKBIKE region / Carinthia  (AT)

Nockbike MTB tour for ambitious and advanced bikers with a technically…

Difficulty
Easy
Duration
0:51 hr./hrs.
Distance
12 km
Uphill
147 m
Downhill
147 m
Rauna - Old Mill - Weissensee
Weissensee / Carinthia  (AT)
Weissensee / Carinthia  (AT)

The tour to the old mill is particularly recommended on hot days.

Difficulty
Medium
Distance
8.65 km
Uphill
160 m
Downhill
160 m
Naggler Alm Tour
Weissensee / Carinthia  (AT)
Weissensee / Carinthia  (AT)

The bike tour to the Naggler Alm offers a beautiful view of the mountains…

Difficulty
Medium
Duration
1:38 hr./hrs.
Distance
15.7 km
Uphill
500 m
Downhill
490 m
Great Weissensee Tour
Weissensee / Carinthia  (AT)
Weissensee / Carinthia  (AT)

A highlight of the Great Weissensee Tour is the crossing of the…

Difficulty
Medium
Duration
3:04 hr./hrs.
Distance
31.4 km
Uphill
850 m
Downhill
840 m
Mountain bike single trail Weissensee
Weissensee / Carinthia  (AT)
Weissensee / Carinthia  (AT)

The Weissensee Trail inspires with root passages and hairpin bends -…

Difficulty
Medium
Distance
3 km
Uphill
20 m
Downhill
350 m
Weisse Wand - Alpine pasture
Weissensee / Carinthia  (AT)
Weissensee / Carinthia  (AT)

Mountain bike tour to the Weisse Wand with wonderful views of Lake…

Difficulty
Difficult
Duration
2:19 hr./hrs.
Distance
22.2 km
Uphill
730 m
Downhill
730 m
Salza Tour
Ausseerland Salzkammergut / Styria  (AT)
Ausseerland Salzkammergut / Styria  (AT)

MTB tour via Bad Mitterndorf and the Radling Pass, through the Pyrmoos to…

Difficulty
Difficult
Duration
4:00 hr./hrs.
Distance
57 km
Uphill
980 m
Downhill
980 m
Sarstein Tour
Ausseerland Salzkammergut / Styria  (AT)
Ausseerland Salzkammergut / Styria  (AT)

MTB tour in the Salzkammergut: from Bad Aussee, into Koppental, to…

Difficulty
Medium
Duration
3:50 hr./hrs.
Distance
43.7 km
Uphill
890 m
Downhill
890 m
The Salzkammergut Tour
Holiday Region Dachstein Salzkammergut / Upper Austria  (AT)
Holiday Region Dachstein Salzkammergut / Upper Austria  (AT)

An enjoyable tour in every sense! The tour begins with a highlight - the…

Difficulty
Medium
Duration
4:44 hr./hrs.
Distance
63.9 km
Uphill
840 m
Downhill
840 m
Hochmuth Tour
Holiday Region Dachstein Salzkammergut / Upper Austria  (AT)
Holiday Region Dachstein Salzkammergut / Upper Austria  (AT)

Mountain bike half-day tour in the Salzkammergut to Chorinsky Klause, the…

Difficulty
Medium
Duration
2:41 hr./hrs.
Distance
27.2 km
Uphill
820 m
Downhill
820 m
Gamsöfen Round Tour
Holiday Region Dachstein Salzkammergut / Upper Austria  (AT)
Holiday Region Dachstein Salzkammergut / Upper Austria  (AT)

The Gamsöfen Round Tour leads via the Hoisnradalm with distant views of…

Difficulty
Difficult
Duration
3:43 hr./hrs.
Distance
36.4 km
Uphill
1000 m
Downhill
1000 m
Nature Pleasure Tour
Holiday Region Dachstein Salzkammergut / Upper Austria  (AT)
Holiday Region Dachstein Salzkammergut / Upper Austria  (AT)

The Nature Pleasure Tour leads through the Weissenbachtal valley past the…

Difficulty
Easy
Duration
2:38 hr./hrs.
Distance
28.8 km
Uphill
610 m
Downhill
610 m
Frauenalm-Jägersee Tour
Flachau / Salzburger Land  (AT)
Flachau / Salzburger Land  (AT)

Challenging bike tour via the Frauenalm in the direction of Kleinarl to the…

Difficulty
Difficult
Duration
5:24 hr./hrs.
Distance
53.9 km
Uphill
1650 m
Downhill
1650 m
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MTB tours for beginners, connoisseurs and sporty riders

The variety of MTB tours offers suitable experiences for beginners, leisure cyclists and ambitious mountain bikers. While easy tours on wide trails and moderate inclines are ideal for beginners, demanding mountain bike tours with many metres in altitude and technical descents offer sporting challenges for experienced riders. E-MTB tours are also becoming increasingly popular and open up new possibilities for longer and varied bike adventures.

If you want to find the right bike tour, you should pay attention to factors such as altitude, terrain, fitness and riding technique. MTB tours with panoramic views, varied single trails and scenic highlights are particularly popular. Thanks to the large selection of bike tours in Austria, Italy and Slovenia, mountain bikers will find ideal routes for sporty day trips, active bike holidays or challenging mountain tours in the Alps.

Important questions about MTB tours & bike experiences

Which regions offer particularly varied MTB tours?

The Alpine regions in Austria, Italy and Slovenia offer an enormous variety of MTB tours. While Tyrol and the Dolomites are known for alpine mountain tours, Carinthia and Slovenia inspire with flowing trails, lake landscapes and varied panoramic routes.

How do I find the right mountain bike tour for my riding level?

The right MTB tour depends on your fitness level, riding technique and metres in altitude. Beginners usually prefer easy tours on wide trails, while experienced mountain bikers look for more technical routes and challenging climbs. Many tour portals offer difficulty ratings and altitude profiles for orientation.

Which MTB tours offer particularly beautiful panoramic views?

Panoramic mountain bike tours often lead to alpine pastures, mountain lakes or summits with great views. The Dolomites, Salzburger Land and the Julian Alps in Slovenia are particularly popular regions for panoramic mountain bike tours with sweeping views of Alpine mountain landscapes.

What should you bear in mind on long MTB tours?

For longer mountain bike tours, fitness, energy supply and weather planning play an important role. Sufficient water, high-energy snacks and a tour plan including altitude metres and refreshment stops are recommended. In alpine regions, the weather can change quickly.

What are the advantages of guided mountain bike tours?

Guided MTB tours offer local route knowledge, greater safety and often access to the most beautiful trails in the region. Guides know the weather conditions, refreshment stops and suitable routes for every riding level. Especially in alpine terrain, many bikers benefit from regional experience.

Which mountain bike tours are particularly suitable for E-MTB riders?

E-MTB tours are ideal for longer routes and challenging altitude metres in the Alps. Many regions in Austria, Italy and Slovenia now have designated e-MTB routes and charging points along popular bike routes.

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