We start at the Rocky Mountain Bikepark Samerberg (car park). If you are late or don't have any "uphill experienced" children, you can tow back (as on the squirrel tour) or take the chairlift from the car park to the middle station at the Käser Alm to start the tour there.
First we roll downhill into the village. Here we turn right and master the only longer ascent (approx. 200 metres in altitude) up to Kräuterwiese. The small tarred road is closed to motorised traffic from Ried and guarantees a very idyllic, but also somewhat strenuous ascent. Once we reach the colourful herb meadow at the foot of the Hochries, we turn right towards the Käser Alm and follow the forest path. The numerous fence gates can now be bypassed in a cycle-friendly manner.
The children enjoy the flat ride after the ascent and we quickly reach the bike playground of the Bikepark Samerberg (tickets available at the Käser Alm for 1 euro!). We do countless laps before taking a break in the rustic mountain hut. Just the right appetiser to motivate us to continue riding after the Kaiserschmarren. The kids get to do a few more laps of the fun terrain before continuing on their way.
We have finally reached the highest point here (1040 m) and ride downhill for a long time. First briefly on tarmac, then sharp left along a forest path to the Weyerer Alm (not managed) and down to the Spatenau car park. Via the hamlet of Mitterhof, mostly downhill, we reach the Samerberger Filze and stop at the water treading facility. There is a lot to discover here.
Incidentally, it's also a good idea to bring your swimming gear on this tour, because after a refreshing dip in the Kneipp pool, it's less than 15 minutes' ride to the beautiful Samerberg natural pool (with kiosk and small playground). We hang out here for the rest of the afternoon before we head back to the bike park, refreshed but tired, to cover the last few metres in altitude.
The tour dates
- Starting point: car park at Bikepark Samerberg
- 16 kilometres
- 280 metres altitude
- Character: All-day tour for fit children aged 7 and over, mainly forest and meadow paths, very short trail sections S0
- Also suitable for travelling trailers, NOT for two-wheeled trailers
- Refreshment stops: Käser Alm at the highest point of the tour (bike course and nature playground), Gasthof Alpenrose, Gasthof Maurer
- Variants: Ascent with chairlift possible, children with off-piste experience can complete the first part of the descent on the main bike park trail.
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