The new Hohe Tauern Bike Trail leads through the Hohe Tauern National Park region in SalzburgerLand in 14 stages. Spanning approximately 530 kilometers, the route connects impressive valleys, alpine landscapes, crisp mountain air, and unique natural experiences between Hüttschlag in the Großarltal valley and the Krimml Waterfalls.
The Rauris Valley is also part of this new long-distance biking adventure. Several stages lead through or around Rauris, making the valley an attractive stopover for mountain bikers, e-bikers, and sporty gravel bikers.
Stage 4: Rauris – Kolm Saigurn – Rauris
A particular highlight is the stage from Rauris to Kolm Saigurn and back. The tour starts in the center of Rauris and leads up the valley towards Wörth, Bucheben, and Kolm Saigurn. There are several opportunities to stop for refreshments along the way, including in Wörth, Bucheben, and at the turnaround point in Kolm Saigurn. The route runs predominantly on forest roads, alpine paths, paved bike paths, and minor roads.
Who is the trail suitable for?
The Hohe Tauern Bike Trail is aimed at sporty mountain bikers, e-bikers, and ambitious gravel bikers who want to experience a multi-day biking adventure in an alpine setting. The route is particularly easy to manage with an e-mountain bike. Sufficient battery capacity is recommended for e-MTBs, as the stages include some longer climbs and alpine sections.
Experience nature, show responsibility
The Hohe Tauern Bike Trail leads through one of Austria's most impressive natural landscapes. To ensure a sustainable biking experience for everyone, we ask for your considerate behavior: stay on the marked trails, respect grazing animals, adjust your speed, and leave nature clean.
This way, the trail becomes an experience that combines sport, nature, and responsibility.
The entire trail at a glance
The Hohe Tauern Bike Trail is designed as a multi-day route and comprises 14 daily stages. Each stage is approximately 50 kilometers or 1,250 meters of elevation gain per day, making it particularly suitable for challenging multi-day tours. The route can be ridden with an e-MTB, XC hardtail, full-suspension mountain bike, or gravel bike. Key Facts: 14 stages through the Hohe Tauern National Park region approximately 530 kilometers total length approximately 12,000 meters of elevation gain mostly forest and alpine roads only a few short singletrack sections suitable for e-MTBs, mountain bikes, and ambitious gravel bikers.
Hard Facts:
- 14 stages through the Hohe Tauern National Park region
- approximately 530 kilometers total length
- approximately 12,000 meters of elevation gain
- mostly forest and alpine roads
- only a few short singletrack sections
- suitable for e-MTBs, mountain bikes, and ambitious gravel bikers