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- Following new agreements, the Blindsee Trail near Biberwier will now remain open to mountain bikers until the end of 2027.
- Between the Zugspitzblick rest house and Blindsee, the footpath and the MTB trail will be separated; otherwise, the route will remain largely unchanged.
- The negotiations were prompted by complaints from Wanderer and bathers about disruptive behaviour on the lower section of the trail.

Tyrolean Zugspitz Arena: The Blindsee Trail will remain open in 2027

- KAT Bike is expanding its range to include a ‘Sternrad’ tour and two ‘KAT Bike Light’ options for leisure cyclists and families.  
- KAT Bike Light takes you on a flat route through several valleys over 6 or 7 days, covering 226 km with an elevation gain of around 1,800 metres on cycle paths and side roads.  
- Package deals include accommodation, luggage transport, return travel and maps; the Kitzbühel Alps Card provides access to regional rail and shuttle services.

Kitzbühel Alps Trail: New range of tours for leisure cyclists

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- The World Games of Mountain Biking will take place in Saalbach Hinterglemm from 11 to 13 September 2026 for the 27th time, with a focus on long-distance events.  
- Five marathon distances ranging from 21 to 80 km, an e-MTB marathon and the Junior Trophy are aimed at both recreational and marathon cyclists.  
- Supporting programme featuring training sessions, group rides, prize-giving ceremonies and a party; the JOKER CARD offers free use of mountain railways and bike transport – find out more at saalbach.com.

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- From 25 to 27 September 2026, Nauders will be hosting the ‘Golden Days’, a gravel bike event in the tri-border region on Lake Reschen.
- At the heart of the event is the non-timed ‘Golden Days Gravel Giro’, featuring three RTF loops of varying difficulty, up to 100 km in length and with 3,500 metres of elevation gain.
- In the “Golden Days Gravelenduro”, gravel cyclists and enduro riders will compete against each other in relay teams, tackling uphill and downhill trail sections.

“Golden Days” in Nauders: Gravel riding in the enduro region

Cycling & Swimming: 6 MTB trail rides with refreshing cool water

Free riding technique courses: Learn to ride with flow on the Turracher Höhe

- Gravel Carinthia comprises 24 interconnected gravel routes totalling 1,800 km across seven regions of Carinthia, with at least 50 per cent of the surface consisting of gravel.  
- ‘Lost’ and ‘Soul’ places, such as castle ruins, abandoned towers and railway stations, turn the tours into cultural journeys of discovery away from the tourist crowds.  
- For safety reasons, you must not enter ‘lost places’; routes, community points and GPX tracks are available at gravelcarinthia.cc.

Carinthia: Gravel Carinthia – 1,800 kilometres of gravel, spread across 24 routes

- From July 2026, Kesselmann Bike Park will offer seven trails across four categories, an MTB drag lift, a bike school and bike hire.
- Day passes cost €22–32; hourly, 10-ride and season passes are also available; opening hours vary between July and the end of October.
- The Fuschlsee region is positioning itself as a year-round, family-friendly cycling and leisure destination in response to shorter snow seasons.

New Faistenau Bike Park: 7 trails from July 2026 near Salzburg

- The Quellenviertel offers over 1500 kilometres of cycle paths, cross-border tours, thermal spas, lakes and diverse natural areas for leisure cyclists.
- Thermal springs, moorland landscapes such as the Ibmer Moor, river and hilly landscapes as well as bathing and camping facilities characterise the region.
- Historic towns, regional cuisine with beer and bread traditions as well as special cycling and wellness packages complete the tourist offer.

Cycling tours in Upper Austria: enjoyment in the spring district

- The new Kirchberg Trail is a 10 km long, easy to moderately difficult flow trail from the Fleckalmbahn mountain station into the valley.
- The trail is aimed at beginners, families and leisure bikers, but also offers experienced riders a variety of combination options.
- Kitzbühel offers around 800 km of mountain bike and 1,200 km of road bike tours and is integrated into e-bike and gravel programmes such as "Gravel Austria".

Tirol's longest flow trail opens: Kirchberg Trail expands mountain bike network in Kitzbühel

- The 600 km Meridiem Trail connects Vienna with Villach, follows the historic Roman road and closes gaps between the Danube Cycle Path and the Alpe Adria.
- The route runs in 12 stages through Vienna, Styria and Carinthia, connects Vienna, Graz and Klagenfurt and leads partly away from major tourist centres.
- A variety of landscapes, numerous sights, flexible stage planning, plenty of accommodation and good railway connections make it easy to use.

New long-distance cycle path: the Meridiem Trail connects Vienna and Villach in the footsteps of the Romans

- Well-developed routes make crossing the Alps by bike with gentle climbs accessible for families and leisure cyclists.  
- Three main options: Ciclovia Alpe-Adria, Munich-Venezia and Inn Cycle Path, each with a different cultural and scenic focus.  
- With 50-70 km per day, simple equipment and planning (weather, accommodation, luggage transport), the crossing of the Alps is an easy and enjoyable experience.

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Austria tours by bike | BIKE

Tyrolean Zugspitz Arena
The Blindsee Trail will remain open in 2027

Kitzbühel Alps Trail
New range of tours for leisure cyclists

Your starting place is waiting
Sign up now for the World Games of MTB

“Golden Days” in Nauders
Gravel riding in the enduro region

Cycling & Swimming
6 MTB trail rides with refreshing cool water

Free riding technique courses
Learn to ride with flow on the Turracher Höhe

Carinthia
Gravel Carinthia – 1,800 kilometres of gravel, spread across 24 routes

New Faistenau Bike Park
7 trails from July 2026 near Salzburg

Cycling tours in Upper Austria
Enjoyment in the spring district

Tirol's longest flow trail opens
Kirchberg Trail expands mountain bike network in Kitzbühel

New long-distance cycle path
The Meridiem Trail connects Vienna and Villach in the footsteps of the Romans

Crossing the Alps
Stress-free cycling across the Alps - 3 enjoyable routes for beginners

Austria tours by bike | BIKE

Tyrolean Zugspitz ArenaThe Blindsee Trail will remain open in 2027

Kitzbühel Alps TrailNew range of tours for leisure cyclists

Your starting place is waitingSign up now for the World Games of MTB

“Golden Days” in NaudersGravel riding in the enduro region

Cycling & Swimming6 MTB trail rides with refreshing cool water

Free riding technique coursesLearn to ride with flow on the Turracher Höhe

CarinthiaGravel Carinthia – 1,800 kilometres of gravel, spread across 24 routes

New Faistenau Bike Park7 trails from July 2026 near Salzburg

Cycling tours in Upper AustriaEnjoyment in the spring district

Tirol's longest flow trail opensKirchberg Trail expands mountain bike network in Kitzbühel

New long-distance cycle pathThe Meridiem Trail connects Vienna and Villach in the footsteps of the Romans

Crossing the AlpsStress-free cycling across the Alps - 3 enjoyable routes for beginners

Tyrolean Zugspitz Arena
The Blindsee Trail will remain open in 2027

Kitzbühel Alps Trail
New range of tours for leisure cyclists

Your starting place is waiting
Sign up now for the World Games of MTB

“Golden Days” in Nauders
Gravel riding in the enduro region

Cycling & Swimming
6 MTB trail rides with refreshing cool water

Free riding technique courses
Learn to ride with flow on the Turracher Höhe

Carinthia
Gravel Carinthia – 1,800 kilometres of gravel, spread across 24 routes

New Faistenau Bike Park
7 trails from July 2026 near Salzburg

Cycling tours in Upper Austria
Enjoyment in the spring district

Tirol's longest flow trail opens
Kirchberg Trail expands mountain bike network in Kitzbühel

New long-distance cycle path
The Meridiem Trail connects Vienna and Villach in the footsteps of the Romans

Crossing the Alps
Stress-free cycling across the Alps - 3 enjoyable routes for beginners