Austria – where else should mountain bikers find the ultimate happiness?! After all, Austria has a huge part of the majestic Alps leased, and bike parks, trails, and some of the most challenging descents in the world are closely packed here. Unfortunately, we can't introduce you to all of Austria's bike parks, because although the country is known to be relatively small, it has a plethora of MTB paradises. Therefore, we have gathered again in the editorial office and present our top 6 bike parks in Austria. Here you get an impression of the offerings of the bike parks and many practical infos about opening hours, directions, and prices to help you plan your visit.
Austria has a lot of bike parks to offer, making a selection or even choosing the best one was truly not easy! Therefore, we have put together a selection as diverse as possible, from Austria's most famous bike park (Epic Bikepark Leogang) to child- and family-friendly facilities (Reiteralm) to a bike park for fit bikers who like to sweat and do without the lift (Wexl Trail).
3 Countries Enduro Trails – limitless biking between Austria, Switzerland, and Italy
An incredible 26 trails with 58 kilometers in different difficulty levels attract bikers of all ages and with the most diverse skills to the three-country corner in Nauders, near the well-known Reschen Pass between Italy, Switzerland, and Austria. You go uphill here with several cable cars, and once at the top, top-class bike fun awaits you and your bike, because in addition to the natural enduro trails, there are pump tracks and a practice course to warm up and for beginners. Several bike wash stations are also available, so you can take your bike home sparkling clean. If you're not just looking for the thrill on the trail, the homepage offers a section with many tour suggestions to help you plan day tours of different lengths and difficulty levels. Exciting for anyone who wants to get to know the area from the perspective of the locals: You can not only book riding technique courses here but also head out with a bike guide who will show you the most beautiful spots and also bring your skills up to speed.
All info about the 3-Country Corner Enduro Trails Bike Park:
- Opening hours: Open from mid-May to mid-October when there's no snow; the opening hours depend on the operating times of the individual cable cars . Which facilities can currently be ridden is revealed by the homepage.
- Ticket prices : Day tickets for adults cost 41 euros; teenagers start at 29, and children at 20.50 euros. There are also cheaper half-day tickets (adults 20.50 euros, teenagers 14.50, children 10.50) and multi-day tickets for 3 or 7 days. Season tickets for the 3-Länder Enduro Trails cost 230 euros for adults (teenagers 161 euros, children 115 euros) and the Gravity Card is accepted.
- Gravity Card Participation: yes
- Number of Trails: 26
- Trail Overview: Bunker Trail (difficult), Haideralm Trail (difficult), Almtrail (medium), Gerry Trail (medium), Kreuzmoos Trail (medium), lower Family Trail (easy), Zirmtrail (very easy), Plamort Trail (very easy) – in this case, there's only a selection here!
- Difficulty Level of Trails: from very challenging to very easy and suitable for children and beginners, everything is included
- Rental Bikes and Equipment: yes
- Riding Technique Courses: yes
- Special Notes: Helmet is mandatory, tours with a guide can be booked.
- Address: Dr.-Tschiggfrey-Str. 66, A-6543 Nauders, Austria
- Directions: There is a good train connection to Landeck-Zams, and you can easily and conveniently reach the area by ÖBB Postbus or taxi. The journey to the 3-country corner is possible from Germany via various highways (direction Munich, Ulm, or Lindau). Attention, there is a vignette requirement and winter tire requirement from November 1st to April 15th
Contact & Info: www.3-laenderendurotrails.com/de
Bikepark Schladming – Downhill to the Max
There has been a flowline to the valley since 2022, but otherwise, it's rather steep downhill in Schladming – because here lies Austria's bike park for downhillers around the Planai cable car. There is a “Rookie DH Track” for cautious and beginners, a “Pro Descent” for experts, and quite a bit in between, with a total of around 40 fast kilometers waiting for you. If you want to experience downhill feeling at a world-class level, you can really let loose on the “World Cup DH Track,” where the world's best bikers have already competed for podium places. Particularly convenient: the Reiteralm Trails and the E-Enduro Bikepark Riesneralm are nearby, so variety is guaranteed!
All Info about Bikepark Schladming:
- Opening Hours: In the summer season daily from 9 am to 5 pm, from October changed opening hours, more detailed information online.
- Ticket Prices: The entrance fee for the bike park is 7 euros, day tickets for the cable car cost 46 euros for adults, 35 euros for teenagers, and 23 euros for children. There are also single mountain and valley rides, morning or afternoon tickets, and season and multi-day tickets. With the region's Summer Card, there are discounts. The tickets can be booked online, they are valid not only for the Bikepark Schladming, but also include the Reiteralm Trails.
- Gravity Card Participation: yes
- Number of Routes: 11
- Route Overview: Bike Area (easy), Peak Flowline (easy), Stadium Flowline (easy), Uphill Flow Trail (easy), Kessler Line (medium), Worldcup Downhill (very hard), 99 Jumpline and Monster Jumpline (hard), Downtown Line (medium) Pro Downhill (hard), Jack Lumber Trail (hard), Rookie Downhill (medium)
- Difficulty Level of Routes: from easy to challenging
- Rental Bikes and Equipment: yes
- Riding Technique Courses: Yes, there is a "Bike School" in Schladming with riding technique courses at all levels, from beginners to advanced to bike pros
- Special Notes: The homepage also helps you book a bike hotel or camping stay; you can buy and give gift vouchers for the bike park, bike rental, and bike school – a cool thing! Helmet and glove requirement, wearing protectors is recommended, on the black routes a full-face helmet is mandatory.
- Address: The Schladming-Dachstein Tourism Association is responsible, Ramsauerstraße 756, A-8970 Schladming, Austria
- Arrival: For a convenient arrival by train, you can use the daily direct connection with the EuroCity to Schladming. The homepage has a section that helps you choose the right bus connection to the different highlights of the region. By car, you arrive via the Munich-Salzburg motorway or via Passau.
Contact & Info: www.schladming-dachstein.at/de/Sommer/Biken/Bikepark-Schladming
Reiteralm Trails – the Family Paradise
It doesn't always have to be pure adrenaline, a bit of "flow" is also quite nice! Since the Reiteralm Trails are directly related to the Bikepark Schladming, we also present you with one of the flowiest bike parks in Austria. Things are more relaxed here, the majority of the 7 single trails in this family-friendly bike park around the Preunegg Jet cable car are rated easy or medium. Special junior trails are perfect for training the next generation of bikers. But there is also a "black" trail, and of course, the opportunity to alternatively seek the challenge in the Bikepark Schladming and enjoy the flow on the Reiteralm.
All information about the Reiteralm Trails:
- Opening hours: Trails and cable car are open daily from 8:45 am to 5 pm during the main season; in the pre-season (June) it is open on weekends + Friday and possibly Thursday; from mid-September open Friday to Sunday.
- Ticket prices: The entrance fee for the bike park is 7 euros, day tickets for the cable car cost 46 euros for adults, 35 euros for teenagers, and 23 euros for children. There are also single mountain and valley rides, morning or afternoon tickets, and season and multi-day tickets. With the region's Summer Card, there are discounts. Tickets can be booked online, they are valid not only for the Reiteralm Trails, but also include the Schladming Bike Park.
- Gravity Card participation: yes
- Number of trails: 7
- Trail overview: Eiskar Trail (easy), Reiteralm Junior Trails (easy), Schnepfenwald Trail (easy), Route 66 (medium), Buckelwald Trail (medium), Hochalm Trail (medium), Gassl Trail (difficult)
- Difficulty level of the trails: The focus is on "easy" to "medium".
- Rental bikes and equipment: Yes, the Reiteralm Bike Center rents out all kinds of bikes and equipment you could wish for, even balance bikes for toddlers and Bobby-Cars
- Riding technique courses: Yes, there is a "Bike School" in Schladming with riding technique courses at all levels, from beginners to advanced and even bike pros
- Special notes: Cooperation with the Bikehotels Schladming-Dachstein
- Address: The Schladming-Dachstein Tourist Association is responsible, Ramsauerstraße 756, A-8970 Schladming, Austria
- Arrival: You can easily reach the Reiteralm cable cars by train, the Schladming station is 7 km away, which you can either cycle or take the bus. The homepage has a section with bus schedules to help you choose the connection. By car, you can reach the region via the Munich-Salzburg motorway or via Passau.
Contact & Info: www.schladming-dachstein.at/de/Sommer/Biken/Reiteralm-Trails
Epic Bikepark Leogang
Leogang is one of the first and most versatile bike parks, for many it is simply the best bike park in Europe. There is really not much more to say. Perhaps just a few numbers that speak for themselves: 9 cable cars on 7 mountains take you to the starting points of around 20 trails and lines with 80km length. Additionally, the Riders' Playground offers 10,000sqm practice area and the sacred ground where world championships are held awaits you.
All information about the Epic Bikepark Leogang:
- Opening hours: In the main season (early May to early November), trails and cable car are open daily from 9:00 to 16:30; depending on the weather and other conditions, certain areas of the park may be closed; the current trail status tells you what is currently rideable.
- Ticket prices: A day ticket costs 49 euros for adults, 37 euros for teenagers, and 24.50 euros for children during the main season. There are also 4-hour tickets and multi-day tickets (from 2 to 10 days). It gets cheaper in the off-season.
- Gravity Card participation: yes
- Trail overview: – there are simply too many, here is a selection: Greenhorn Line (easy), Steinberg Line (easy), Knappen Trail (medium), Flying Gangster (medium), Bongo Bongo (hard), Vali's Hell (hard)
- Difficulty of the trails: from beginner to World Cup
- Rental bikes and equipment: yes
- Riding technique courses: yes
- Special notes: There is a parking space for campers directly at the Asitzbahn, information and prices are available on the homepage. Depending on the trail, a helmet or full-face helmet is mandatory, protectors are highly recommended.
- Address: Hütten 39, 5771 Leogang, Austria
- Directions: You can reach the stations Saalfelden or Leogang by train, and then it takes about 8 minutes to the valley station by bike. You can arrive by car via the Munich – Salzburg motorway.
Info & Contact: bikepark.saalfelden-leogang.com/de
Bikepark Brandnertal – Zeavas* in Vorarlberg!
Located in the beautiful Rätikon, the Bikepark Brandnertal offers its versatile trails. Here, you can take on a varied mix of tough downhill rides, biting freeride, and flow trails, offering challenges for all difficulty levels. In the drop zone in the valley, you can train and expand your landing skills piece by piece, with the “Gopro Bagjump” catching you if new tricks initially go wrong. Once everything has gone smoothly here, you can tackle “Tschim Beam”, where sensational drops await you, but only after an inspection on foot and sufficient practice! Our tip: Also ride the “side trails” off the heavily traveled main trails.
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All information about the Bikepark Brandnertal:
- Opening hours: During the main season (early May to early November), trails and cable car are open daily from 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM. You should also check the Trail Status as individual trails may be closed.
- Ticket prices: A day ticket costs 44 euros for adults, 36 euros for teenagers, and 26 euros for children. There are also 4-hour tickets and multi-day passes. With a Montafon-Brandnertal-Card or the Premium Guest Card, it’s cheaper. A season pass costs 399 euros for adults.
- Gravity Card Participation: yes
- Number of trails: 16
- Trail overview: There are many different ones, here is a selection: Tschacklin Red (easy), Parpfienz Trail (easy), Tschäck The Ripper (medium), Lower Tschoy Ride (medium), Tschack Norris (hard), Tschonny Noxwil (hard)
- Difficulty level of the trails: from beginner to difficult
- Rental bikes and equipment: yes
- Riding technique courses: There are riding courses at different levels and the possibility to book a guide.
- Special notes: Helmet required, additional protective gear is recommended. Tear-offs on goggles are prohibited! Since it's somehow always soon Christmas, you can buy gift vouchers. There is a Bikepark Camping area and partner bike hotels.
- Address: Tschengla 3, 6707 Bürserberg, Austria
- Arrival: The nearest train station is in Bludenz, the homepage of the Bikepark helps you choose the right bus to the Bikepark. In the main season, there is also a trail taxi. By car, take the highway via Lindau – Bregenz and Bludenz into the Brandnertal.
Info & Contact: www.bikepark-brandnertal.at
Wexl Trails – Bikepark Fun (almost) without a lift
When people hear the word "Corona," many initially flinch, but when it comes to the Wexl Trails in St. Corona, there's no need to worry – it's all about leisure fun for bikers! The Wexl Trails prove that Austria's best bike parks don't always have to be set in spectacular alpine scenery and surrounded by many cable cars! At the Wexl Trails, all bikers get their money's worth, not just those who want to race downhill, because there's only one lift, so you'll definitely work up a sweat on the uphill climbs! Additionally, a day in the bike park is particularly affordable here, because where there are no cable cars, you don't have to pay for them! Nevertheless, the park offers plenty of variety for experienced mountain bikers, beginners, and the younger generation. E-bikers are also welcome here. There's a special feature for minis aged 3 and up: In the mini bike park, the magic carpet takes you up the mountain, and you can go downhill on several tracks with different challenges, which can even be tackled with a balance bike. Apart from that, you'll find the usual suspects here, like a downhill line, a "Bergab-Radweg" (German for downhill track?), single trails, a jump line, and so on... Additionally, there are panoramic routes with magnificent views and alpine pastures along the way and bike tours.
All information about the Wexl Trails:
- Opening hours: Open daily from 9 AM to 6 PM during the main season (from May to October); open from Friday to Sunday and on public holidays during the pre- and post-season; parts of the park may still be accessible until November 20, depending on the weather. There's also an overview of the trail status.
- Ticket prices: A day pass for the trails costs 9 euros for adults, 7 euros for teenagers, and 6 euros for children. There are also group rates and season passes. With the bike lift, the day pass including trail entry costs 32 euros, and 25 euros for children, with cheaper half-day tickets, early bird tickets, and after-work tickets available.
- Gravity Card participation: no
- Number of routes: currently, there are 3 tours, 15 panoramic routes, and 12 lines and trails
- Route overview: a selection again: Flowtrail (easy), Bergabradweg (easy), Jump Line (medium), Uphill Flowtrail (easy), Downhill Line (hard), Hochwexltrail "The Wu" (easy)
- Difficulty level of the routes: from toddler to difficult
- Rental bikes and equipment: yes
- Riding technique courses: no, but plenty of practice terrain
- Special notes: There are several group offers, e.g., for company outings, school trips, and (birthday) celebrations. There are also several photo points and a camera that documents your ride on the jump line, with pictures and film available for purchase.
- Address: Unternberg 197, 2880 St. Corona am Wechsel, Austria
- Directions: The nearest train station is in Aspang, the homepage of the bike park helps you plan your bike park visit without a car. On weekends, buses have a bike trailer so they can transport bikers plus bikes from the train station to the bike park. Additionally, there's a great individual transport service: you and your MTB will be picked up by the bus from the train station (please book two days in advance). If you're driving, from Vienna and Graz take the South Autobahn, from Germany go via Munich and the A8 or A9.
Info & Contact: www.wexltrails.at
Have lots of MTB fun in the Alpine Republic!
Who knows, maybe we'll cross paths in one of the bike parks? After the coolest German bike park locations we've now shared with you our favorite bike spots in Austria. We also have a map for you where all bike parks in Germany are marked. We certainly look forward to you visiting our blog again soon; more exciting posts about bike parks are planned!
