The WHOOP UCI Mountain Bike World Series heads to Saalfelden Leogang – Salzburgerland in Austria for a packed weekend of downhill, enduro, cross-country action this weekend on the iconic Epic Bikepark slopes.
The natural trails and technical wooded sections will test both the physical and technical abilities of the world’s best mountain bikers across the four formats.
After three exciting rounds across gravity and endurance, the WHOOP UCI Mountain Bike World Series heads to the iconic venue of Saalfelden Leogang – Salzburgerland(Austria) for a coming together of all four formats.
Less than two weeks before the WHOOP UCI Mountain Bike World Series returns to Saalfelden Leogang, Austria’s mountain bike elite are showcasing impressive form. Their recent performances have further raised expectations for thrilling home races on Austrian soil.
When the international mountain bike elite lines up at the WHOOP UCI Mountain Bike World Series in Saalfelden Leogang from June 11–14, 2026, top-level sport will not be the only highlight.
25 years of the EPIC Bikepark Leogang, a new Tour de Champions, the WHOOP UCI Mountain Bike World Series in June and international recognition from the UN & FIA
2026, summer in Saalfelden Leogang is marked by two special anniversaries: the Epic Bikepark Leogang celebrates its 25th anniversary, and the historic Kirchenwirt celebrates its 700th birthday.
Austria’s largest bike region Saalbach Hinterglemm Leogang Fieberbrunn launches the new season from May 8 with new trails, tours, and an epic anniversary.
A major international success for the tourism region of Saalfelden Leogang: The leading Salzburg destination was honored in Madrid as the only Austrian entry at the inaugural “UN Tourism & FIA Awards for Excellence in Sustainable Sports Tourism”, prevailing against strong competition from around the world.
