Exploring Kaprun on mountain bike and bicycle
Bike tours for all levels
Here our guests will find tour suggestions for the perfect cycling and mountain bike holiday in Kaprun. No matter if you want to cycle a short round through the Kapruner Moos with the kids or if you are a passionate mountain biker or road racer, our holiday apartments with bike storage are perfect for biking vacations.
If you prefer to explore the Kaprun landscape on foot you should have a look at our suggestions for hiking vacations or our alternative summer activities.
Bike tours in the valley
Tauern Cycle Path - Krimml Waterfalls
One of the most popular bike tours in the Pinzgau, is the Tauern Cycle Path through the Salzach Valley to the Krimml Waterfalls. The optimal route leads from Fürth/Kaprun or Zell am See alongside the Pinzgauer Lokalbahn train in the direction of Oberpinzgau and you should definitely visit the Krimml Waterfalls. On your return, the route by bike is about 55 kilometers with a 550-meter descent down the valley. You should also plan a stop at one of the numerous swimming lakes (Uttendorf or Niedernsill). A jump into the cold water or a drink on the terraces of the numerous restaurants will cool you down.
Length: 55 kilometers
Difference in altitude: 550m down the valley
Level of difficulty: medium
Further tours for e-bike & road bike around Kaprun
In addition to the Tauernradweg, there are other bike routes that start in Zell am See or Kaprun. The most popular mountain climbs are the Großglockner towards Fusch (pink/R4 in bike map) or the Kitzbühler Runde with the Kitzbühler Horn (blue/R5 in bike map). Those who want to try their hand at the Ironman circuit of the World Championship can take the route R1 or R3. All details about the racing bike routes can be found at www.zellamsee-kaprun.com.
For those who are on the road with an e-bike and prefer medium-difficulty tours, we of course also have a recommendation for you. The Zeller See Runde is best reached from Kaprun via the Tauern Cycle Path past Kaprun Castle. The route measures a total of 23 kilometers and can be completed in about 1.5 hours. There are also medium-difficulty mountain tours in the direction of the Maiskogel, which are highly recommended (11B, 11D).
Kaprun on mountain bike
Bike trails on the Kitzsteinhorn
The bike trails on the Kitzteinhorn gets the adrenalin of every downhiller pumping. Trail F1 and F2 both start at Häuslalm and lead towards Klammsee and Wüstlau respectively. The F3 is located a little higher and can be driven depending on snow conditions but only in July. All trails are demanding and require experience. Particular attention should be paid to suitable protective equipment, as well as observing the signs and trail rules. All details can be found at www.kitzsteinhorn.at.
Bachler Trail F1
Length: 5.2 kilometers, altitude: 600 meters,
difficulty: difficult
Wüstlau Trail F2
Length: 7.7 kilometers, altitude: 1,070 meters,
difficulty: difficult
Geissstein Trail F3
Length: 3.0 kilometers, altitude: 476 meters,
difficulty: difficult
Frequently asked questions:
Yes, the Kitzsteinhorn offers three challenging trails. More information can be found at www.kitzsteinhorn.at.
The Kitzsteinhorn has a charging station at the valley station, as well as at the Alpincenter. In the valley, there is also a charging station at the Sigmund-Thun Klamm.