Summer Bucket List: 5 Bike Tips for Summer

Few things feel as freeing as hopping on your bike, pushing the pedals and feeling the wind on your face. It does not matter whether you are riding a flowy trail, tackling a demanding uphill climb or exploring the valley at a relaxed pace on an e-bike. Here are our top recommendations for the best bike tours this summer.

You are spoilt for choice

In Saalfelden Leogang, you are spoilt for choice in the best possible way. At EPIC Bikepark Leogang, you will find a full range of lines and trails, from technical to flowy. At the Riders Playground, you can gain your first bike park experience or work on your technique. Away from the bike park, there are laid-back gravel tours and scenic cycle paths in the valley that will lead you to more than a few hidden gems.

1. Lines & Trails on the Asitz

At the Asitz in Leogang, EPIC Bikepark Leogang awaits with a wide variety of lines and trails. A particular highlight are the natural single trails, which wind their way down the mountain in harmony with the landscape and were built without the use of heavy machinery.

2. Riders Playground

The Riders Playground is located at the valley station of the Asitz cable car in Leogang. It is the perfect place to ease into things and gain your first trail experience. For the best possible start, book a guide with one of the bike schools and get first-hand tips and tricks on the right riding position and technique.

3. Tour de Champions

Looking for a challenge on your mountain bike? Then the new Tour de Champions in Austria’s largest bike region, Saalbach Hinterglemm Leogang Fieberbrunn, is just right for you. Cycle through the region and discover the competition venues where champions in a wide range of disciplines are crowned, from skiing and biathlon to mountain biking, either as a demanding multi-stage tour or as varied day tours.

4. E-Bike Culinary Tour

If you prefer to take things a little easier, hop on an e-bike and turn your ride into a culinary outing. The E-Bike Culinary Tour takes you through Leogang and Saalfelden to culinary hotspots and regional producers that are well worth a stop. Ideal for anyone who wants to collect more than just kilometres along the way. A little tip: leave some space in your backpack for local treats to take home.

5. Gravel biking in Saalfelden Leogang

If you enjoy riding on gravel, you will feel right at home here. Saalfelden Leogang is the perfect starting point for gravel tours in every direction. Just set off and decide what you feel like doing: a relaxed round, a longer day trip or even a multi-day tour through Austria’s largest bike region. From an easy ride around lake Zell to an extended tour with plenty of elevation gain, there is something for everyone. Gravel riding here feels less like following a plan and more like freedom.

 

Coolcation tip:

After a day on the bike, there is nothing better than jumping into cool water. Head to lake Ritzensee and round off the day with a relaxing visit to the lido.

Good to know

With the Saalfelden Leogang Card, two rides per day of your stay on the Asitz or Steinberg cable cars are included, including bike transport. Daily admission to the outdoor pools in Leogang and Saalfelden as well as to the lido at lake Ritzensee is also included. With the Guest Mobility Ticket Salzburg, you can also use all public transport throughout the province of Salzburg.

Images: Robert Kittel, Klemens König, Karin Pasterer, Chris Perkles/SalzburgerLand, Yvonne Hörl