Gravel- and Mountainbike Tours

Trails, Tours and Culinary Delights in SalzburgerLand

Gravel- und Mountainbiking in Tennengau

Diverse gravel and mountain bike tours in Tennengau region lead through alpine landscapes, quiet valleys and scenic high-altitude routes in one of the most varied regions of SalzburgerLand. Nestled between the Osterhorn mountains, the Tennengebirge and the Dachstein massif, you’ll find the perfect mix of sporting challenges, panoramic views and authentic nature experiences – combined with regional culinary stops along the way.

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Riding fun off beaten tracks

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Nature & Adventures on two wheels

Whether you prefer a relaxed gravel ride through wide valleys with moderate climbs or a demanding mountain bike tour: the Tennengau region offers routes for every level and riding style. Clearly signposted trails, digital tour platforms and excellent infrastructure across all 14 villages create ideal conditions for active days on 2 wheels.

“Between challenges and variety, cyclists discover a wide range of routes.”

Mountainbiking in Tennengau

Unlimited Mountain Biking

Bike enthusiasts can explore around 720 kilometes of mountain bike trails across the region. A total of 26 tours criss-corss the region, leading to scenic viewpoints and welcoming alpine huts.

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Well connected to other mountain bike areas

Thanks to its central location, Tennengau is also perfectly connected to neighbouring bike regions such as the Salzkammergut and the Berchtesgadener Land in Bavaria. This opens up a network of around 160 routes with 3.000 kilometres in total – perfect for extending your biking holidays.

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Popular multi-day MTB tours

Dachstein Circuit

A spectacular loop around the Dachstein massif across Upper Austra, Salzburg and Styria. Different options await bike enthusiasts: from the classic loop (former known as blue route) around the impressive Dachstein plateau to the physically and technically demanding Experience Route (former known as black route). The circuit around the Dachstein massif offers stunning views and a varied cycling route.

Dachstein route

Salzburger Almentour

This 3-day tour covers around 143 kilometres and 4.070 metres of elevation gain. Highlights include panoramic mountain views, refreshing alpine lakes and more than 30 traditional alpine huts on the Postalm – Austria’s largest alpine pasture area. Perfect for a long weekend or an active short break, with luggage transfer available between accomodations.

Salzburger Almentour

Gravel Biking – Nature & Adventures on Gravel Roads

Gravelling for active enthusiasts

Gravel biking in Tennengau region combines quiet backroads, forest tracks and scenic gravel routes with impressive alpine backdrops. The region offers a perfect mix of surfaces and landscapes – from gentle valley routes to more challenging climbs with rewarding views.

Limitless cycling fun

Tennengau is the ideal starting point for unlimited gravel adventures. Several tours connect seamlessly with the Salzkammergut, the Berchtesgadener Land in neighbouring Bavaria and other regions across SalzburgerLand. This creates varied routes that go beyond valley and regional boundaries – from quiet riverside paths and scenic alpine roads to challenging gravel mountain passes.

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Popular Gravel Tours

Gravel Tour: Alte Postalmstraße

This gravel tour takes you to Austria’s largest connected alpine pasture area – the Postalm. Starting in Golling, the route challenges both rider and bike over a distance of around 76 km. The undisputed highlight is the ascent via the old Postalm road. Once you reach the expansive alpine area, numerours mountain huts invite you to take a break and recharge. The descent along the paved “new” road rewards for the effort.

Gravel Tour "Alte Postalmstraße"

Gravel Tour beyond borders: WOSSA

This cross-border gravel tour takes 5-7 days and leads through Bavaria, SalzburgerLand and into Salzkammergut region. Following the area’s abundant water resources, the route is designed in a figure-eight shape, allowing it to be split into a northern and a southern section.

The circular tour offers flexible entry points, making it easy to start at different locations.

Gravel Tour "Wossa"

Gravelbiken auf die Rocheralm, ©SalzburgerLand, Andreas Meyer

Discover our top excursion destinations

For families, couples, friends and sports lovers, the diverse Tennengau region has many surprises in store. Here you will find our most beautiful excursion destinations to enjoy nature, water, culture and local traditions!

Overview of all communities

In Tennengau, our 14 idyllic communities greet you with folk-costume events and traditional festivals, culinary highlights, countless excursion destinations and a colorful spectrum of sporting and recreational opportunities for the whole family.