It is time to get ready for another scavenger hunt. Following last year’s tremendous success, Epic Bikepark Leogang is once again preparing to send mountain bike riders all over the bike El Dorado so that they can explore every corner of the Saalfelden Leogang region on the hunt for precious treasure. Up for grabs is a prize package containing products from all of the bike park partners. The biggest Austrian bike region opens its gates on 7 May to kick off their 21st season, with their season-spanning “Gamble Now” Treasure Hunt starting on the same day. Similar to last year, the bike park will become a giant treasure map. The one difference in 2022? The hunt itself will last from the season opening until the end of August. The lucky winner of the prize package will be revealed during BIKE Festival Leogang, which takes place from 16 to 18 September. Think, Shred, Win – that’s all The Treasure Hunt is open to everyone that is planning to ride and explore the trails that the Saalfelden Leogang area has to offer. Besides a serious dose of leg power and stamina, the hunt also requires a bit of brain power. Participants will need to solve a number of emoji riddles on a treasure map before getting on their bikes. The locations on the map will lead riders to QR-coded signs which, when assembled in the right order, will reveal a password that needs to be entered on the Treasure Hunt page, along with proof of shredding, which is your lift ticket, Gravity Card or season pass. Pro Tip: The password changes every two weeks on a Friday, which means that the more riders solve, shred and explore, the more chances they have to win. The Treasure All the hard work will not go unrewarded. Epic Bikepark Leogang and its partners made sure the treasure chest is filled to the brim with some truly amazing prizes. The lucky winner will walk away with a complete, shred-ready package, including a Scott Gambler 920 Downhill mountain bike, as well as prizes such as shoes, clothing, a helmet, a luggage set and more. Yes, you read that right, 'the lucky winner', meaning that one person collects all of the prizes. The Epic Package - full list of prizes: • 1x SCOTT Gambler 920 • 1x Multicover Travel Set incl. World Traveller 125, Wash Bag, Snow Gear Roller and Mission Pro 28 by EVOC • 2x Bike outfits from FOX (1x women, 1x men) • 1x Knee protectors and a Xult Downhill Helmet from IXS • 1x Armega Goggle Anti Fog Clear Lens and Armega Forecast Film System - Full Kit from 100% • 1x Bottle for Life Bundle from MUC-OFF • 1x GoPro HERO 10 Black incl. SD-Card, Chesty & Handlbar Mount from GOPRO • 1x GRAVITA ALPACA X5 + ALPACA TOOL CARRIER saddle and GRAVITA TENSOR shoes by FIZIK • 1x MAXXIS Assegai & Minion tire set "Thousands of cycling guests visit Saalfelden Leogang to ride Epic Bikepark Leogang and the surrounding trails. We wanted to give something back to these visitors while at the same time also offering something new. The successful 2021 Treasure Hunt, with 360 entries in just two months, showed us that we have something special, so we decided to expand upon that. Just like last year, when the winner took home a custom SCOTT Gambler, we prepared a prize package that truly deserves the "Epic" moniker. I'm extremely grateful to all of the support that our partners have once again provided and I wish all of the participants the best of luck." - Kornel Grundner, Managing Director of the Leogang Mountain Railway. For more information regarding the Treasure Hunt: bikepark.saalfelden-leogang.com/giveaway-2022
Der JAZZ SAALFELDEN WEEKENDER, die Festivalausgabe von 2020, schaffte es in der Kategorie „MAECENAS Ö1-Publikumspreis 2021“ unter die besten drei aller Nominierten und bekam bei der feierlichen Verleihung am 6. Mai 2022 den Anerkennungspreis. Der Österreichische Kunstsponsoringpreis MAECENAS wird seit 1989 jährlich durch das unabhängige Wirtschaftskomitee Initiativen Wirtschaft für Kunst in Kooperation mit dem ORF vergeben. Ausgezeichnet werden österreichische Unternehmen in den Kategorien „Klein- und Mittelbetriebe“ und „Großunternehmen“ sowie Österreichische Kulturanbieter für „Erfolgreiche Engagements in Kooperation mit der Wirtschaft“. Mit einem Sonderpreis konnten erstmals Unternehmen für „Best Practice in wirtschaftlich und kulturell herausfordernden Zeiten“ gewürdigt werden. Die Auswahl der Preisträger erfolgte in diesen Kategorien durch eine Fachjury. Einzigartig unter den vergebenen Auszeichnungen ist der Ö1-Publikumspreis, bei dem das Ö1-Publikum den Gewinner im Rahmen eines Online-Votings bestimmt. Bei der diesjährigen Preisverleihung, welche erstmals im Palais Hansen Kempinski in Wien stattfand, wurden sowohl die MAECENAS-Gewinner 2021 gekürt als auch die Übergabe der Preise aus dem Jahr 2020 nachgeholt. JAZZ SAALFELDEN WEEKENDER 2020 – Künstler:innen und Besucher:innen eine Perspektive bieten Der JAZZ SAALFELDEN WEEKENDER fand von 20. – 23. August 2020 als Ersatz für das 41. Jazzfestival Saalfelden statt, welches aufgrund der COVID-19 Pandemie abgesagt werden musste. In dieser verkleinerten Ausgabe konnten 40 Konzerte an 4 Tagen und 11 Spielorten äußerst erfolgreich veranstaltet werden. So trug die Durchführung dieses Festivals wesentlich dazu bei, der gebeutelten Kunst- und Kulturszene eine Bühne zu bieten sowie dem Publikum das Erleben von Livemusik wieder zu ermöglichen. Eine Region – zwei Preisträger Einen Grund zum Jubeln hatte nicht nur Saalfelden, sondern auch der Regionspartner Leogang. Die Leoganger Bergbahnen GmbH gewann mit den TONspur-Inseln am Asitz den Hauptpreis in der Kategorie „Klein- und Mittelbetriebe 2020“ und konnte damit eine der begehrten MAECENAS-Skulpturen in die Urlaubsregion Saalfelden Leogang holen. Diese TONspur-Inseln ermöglichen den Gästen 365 Tage im Jahr, vergangene TONspur-Konzerte auf Holzliegen nachzuhören und so eine einzigartige Kombination aus Bergpanorama und Musik zu genießen. Foto: Theresa Eder und Andrea Neumayr (beide Produktionsassistenz Jazzfestival Saalfelden) mit dem MAECENAS Ö1-Publikumspreis 2021// © Jazzfestival Saalfelden
Der Mercedes-Benz UCI Mountainbike Weltcup 2022 ist gestartet. Während am kommenden Wochenende im deutschen Albstadt in die Pedale getreten wird, ist vom 10. bis 12. Juni 2022 der Epic Bikepark Leogang in Saalfelden Leogang am Zug. Mit einem Doppelweltcup und sattem Rahmenprogramm setzt sich das Salzburger Bike-Mekka einmal mehr in Szene. Wer heimische Größen wie Höll, Stigger, Mitterwallner und Co. live in Action sehen will – heuer auch endlich wieder hautnah an der Strecke – der kann sich bereits jetzt Tickets sichern. Beim letzten Stopp des Mercedes-Benz UCI Mountainbike Weltcups in Petropolis (BRA) hinterließen die österreichischen Stars Laura Stigger und Mona Mitterwallner mit Top-Platzierungen mächtig Eindruck und machen Lust auf mehr – ganz besonders auf die Heimrennen in Saalfelden Leogang vom 10. bis 12. Juni 2022. An diesen Tagen holt der erste Doppelweltcup der Saison aber nicht nur die besten Cross-Country-Fahrer der Welt, sondern auch die Downhill-Elite rund um Lokalmatadorin Vali Höll in den Epic Bikepark Leogang. Während am Freitag die Entscheidungen im Cross Country Short Track fallen, sind am Samstag die Downhiller auf der berühmt-berüchtigten Weltmeisterschafts-Strecke „Speedster“ am Zug. Am Sonntag geht es dann für die Cross Country-Fahrer in der Olympischen Disziplin ans Eingemachte. Nicht nur Mona Mitterwallner, die sich 2020 in Leogang zur Juniorenweltmeisterin kürte, fiebert dem Event vor heimischer Kulisse entgegen: „An Leogang habe ich super Erinnerungen.“ Auch Laura Stigger, sowie Lokalmatadorin Vali Höll wollen sich in Topform präsentieren. Was sicher ist: Der Bikesport wird sich in diesen Tagen in Saalfelden Leogang in jedem Fall von seiner besten und spannendsten Seite zeigen. Viele Elite-Rider zählen das, von der UCI zum besten Downhill-Weltcuport des Jahres 2021 gewählte, Salzburger Bike-Mekka zu einem ihrer Lieblings-Spots - auch, dank der Stimmung vor Ort, die heuer wieder ganz im Leogang-Stil erlebt werden kann: Fans dürfen endlich wieder direkt an der Strecke hautnah dabei sein, wenn es um den Sieg bei den Weltbesten geht. Expo-Area, Team-Area und vieles mehr Am Weltcup-Wochenende sind in Saalfelden Leogang aber nicht nur hochklassige Rennen geboten. Auf die rund 20.000 Besucher warten auch eine Expo Area mit den aktuellsten Neuigkeiten aus der Bike-Welt und natürlich die Team-Area, in der man den weltbesten Ridern über die Schulter blicken kann. Daneben sorgen verschiedene Side-Events für Unterhaltung abseits des Renngeschehens. Die beiden Areas sind freitags von 12 bis 20 Uhr, samstags von 10 bis 20 Uhr und sonntags von 9.30 bis 17 Uhr geöffnet. Tickets für dieses Bike-Wochenende der Extraklasse sind online verfügbar: https://tickets.mtb-weltcup.at/ Für alle, die nicht live beim Doppelweltcup dabei sein können, gibt es die Möglichkeit die Finalrennen live auf Red Bull TV zu verfolgen. 7. Mai: Ab auf die Trails im Epic Bikepark Leogang Und all jene, die nicht nur zuschauen wollen und bereits jetzt heiß auf eine Fahrt über Speedster und Co. sind – ab 7. Mai gibt es die Gelegenheit. Der Epic Bikepark Leogang öffnet seine Türen für die Saison 2022.
Von Mai bis Oktober wird der Bergbau in Saalfelden Leogang wieder lebendig. Auf den Spuren der Knappen können Interessierte im Naturjuwel Schwarzleotal in die Vergangenheit des Montanwesens eintauchen. Geführte Begehungen der mittelalterlichen Stollen des Schaubergwerks geben Einblick in die harte Arbeit der Bergmänner und in ihre abgebauten Schätze rund um Silber, Kupfer, Nickel und Co. Bereits im 14. Jahrhundert führte im Schwarzleograben in Saalfelden Leogang ein handgeschrämmtes Stollensystem unter Tage die Bergknappen zu ihrer Arbeit. Seit 1989 ist ein Teil des Gebiets als Schaubergwerk zugänglich, und bietet in den Sommermonaten Einblick in die Geschichte eines des ältesten Bergbaus des Landes. Mit gut geschulten Führern geht es auf dem Fußweg durch einen weitverzweigten Grubenbau. Teils gebückt, teils im Gänsemarsch führt die abenteuerliche Reise durch enge Stollen direkt in die Vergangenheit und gibt einen Einblick in die harte Arbeit der Bergmänner, die damals hier Silber, Kupfer, Nickel, Blei, Kobalt und Quecksilber gewannen. Nach 3.200 Jahren Bergbaugeschichte lädt die dazugehörige Knappenstube zum Verweilen und Schlemmen ein. Eines der vielen Highlights ist der große Spielplatz, welcher zahlreiche Erlebnisse für die kleinen Knappen bietet. Neu ist die alte Grubenbahn, die nun wieder in Betrieb genommen wurde. Früher wurde diese zum Transport der abgebauten Schätze und zur Beförderung der Bergbauleute genutzt. Die Bahn befördert nun die kleinsten Besucher durch einen neuen künstlich angelegten Stollen, direkt neben der Knappenstube. Seit kurzem ist das Schaubergwerk auch barrierefrei und virtuell begehbar, um diese unterirdische Welt auch Menschen zugänglich zu machen, für die das Schaubergwerk zu eng ist oder die das Schaubergwerk virtuell von zu Hause aus besuchen wollen: Virtuelle Tour - Schaubergwerk Leogang (schaubergwerk-leogang.com) Jeden Mittwoch Kindertag! Leo´s Kinderführung: Hallo Kinder, ich bin Leo Löwe – das Maskottchen der Region Saalfelden Leogang! Vielleicht kennt ihr mich schon – ich gehe wandern und biken und natürlich erforsche ich auch gerne das Bergwerk! Jeden Mittwoch im Juli und August kann man an speziellen Kinderführungen teilnehmen. Gestartet wird beim Unterberghaus „Die Knappenstube“. Nach ca. 500 m erreicht man das „Mundloch“ des Bergwerks. Es geht durch enge Stollen und über steile Treppen – teils gebückt und im Gänsemarsch. Beim Rückweg wartet eine ganz besondere Überraschung auf die kleinen Knappen, an der sogenannten „Halde“ können sich die Kids als „Steinesucher“ versuchen – ausgerüstet mit einem Hammer. Zurück bei der Hütte kann jeder am Kinderquiz teilnehmen. Jedes Kind erhält ein Glas Knappenwasser und ein Knappenbrötchen. Weiters bekommt jeder noch ein kleines Geschenk und eine Forscherurkunde. An diesem Tag fährt natürlich auch die Grubenbahn – eine originale Bergwerksbahn. Highlight bei Schönwetter: um 12:30 Uhr können sich die Kids beim Brotbacken versuchen – wie früher als es noch keinen Supermarkt gab und die Frauen der Knappen für ihre Männer das Brot selbst gebacken haben. Schaubergwerk Leogang: Was, wann und wo? Das Schaubergwerk Leogang im Schwarzleotal hält sein Stollenmundloch ab 6. Mai bis Ende Oktober 2022 geöffnet. Führungen nur nach telefonischer Reservierung (+43 6583 8223 30) oder online unter: www.schaubergwerk-leogang.com Juli und August: 11.00 Uhr, 13.00 Uhr, 15.00 Uhr – bei Schlechtwetter laufend von 10:00 bis 16:00 Uhr Mai, Juni, September und Oktober: um 11.00 Uhr und um 13.00 Uhr Montag Ruhetag! Im Mai und Oktober auch am Dienstag Ruhetag.
The 2022 World Cup season kicked off in style, with nail-biting Downhill and Cross-Country races in Lourdes (FRA) and Petrópolis (BRA), setting the tone for the rest of the year. Traditionally, the World Cup will also land in Saalfelden Leogang, the Austrian town which was recently awarded the title of “Best Downhill World Cup venue 2021”, making it a mandatory stop for any Mountain Bike World Cup fan. The legendary bike park in Saalfelden Leogang will once again play host to the first World Cup double header of the season. From 10 – 12 June, the world’s best Cross-Country and Downhill racers will test their mettle in the idyllic Austrian town, putting tires to dirt on a specially designed XC course, which will see racing on Friday and Sunday, while the Downhill aces will navigate the Speedster, including the tricky Vali’s Hölle section. Race Schedule: Friday, 10 June: Cross-Country Short Track (XCC) Women Elite – 17:30 CEST (Live on Red Bull TV) Cross-Country Short Track (XCC) Men Elite – 18:15 CEST (Live on Red Bull TV) Saturday, 11 June: Downhill (DHI) Men Juniors – 09:45 CEST Downhill (DHI) Women Juniors – 10:30 CEST Downhill (DHI) Women Elite – 12:30 CEST (Live on Red Bull TV) Downhill (DHI) Men Elite – 13:30 CEST (Live on Red Bull TV) Sunday, 12 June: Cross-Country Olympic (XCO) Women U23 – 08:30 CEST Cross-Country Olympic (XCO) Men U23 – 10:15 CEST Cross-Country Olympic (XCO) Women Elite – 12:20 CEST (Live on Red Bull TV) Cross-Country Olympic (XCO) Men Elite – 14:50 CEST (Live on Red Bull TV) “Not many athletes can say that they get to race in front of their own home, so it is really special to me to race here, on the trail where I grew up, so to say. I used to watch my idols race there and now I’m right in the middle of the action. Of course, I have a score to settle with the track, as the last two times I raced there, things didn’t go my way. I know I have what it takes to win on that track, but there are always so many things that influence a race run. Third time’s the charm, right?” – 2021 World Cup Overall winner Vali Höll. Apart from the World Cup action, there is plenty more in store for visitors. The Expo Area will feature the cream of the crop of the bike world and the Team Area is always a hot ticket item, offering the 20.000 mountain bike fans that are expected a look behind the scenes of a World Cup stop, giving them a look in the pits and offering the chance to look over the shoulder of their favorite athletes as they prepare to give it their all on the track. A packed schedule of side events guarantees fun and suspense throughout the entire weekend. Both areas are open to the public and fans can visit from 12:00 – 20:00 on Friday, 10:00 – 20:00 on Saturday and 09:30 – 17:00 on Sunday. Tickets are available online and as previous years have shown, it pays to be fast. For more information related to the Mercedes-Benz UCI Mountainbike World Cup in Saalfelden Leogang can be found on www.mtb-weltcup.at. For all those who cannot be present live at the double World Cup, there is the possibility to follow the final races on Red Bull TV.
As the last of the snow melts, the Pinzgau bike paradise will soon be conquered again by mountain bike enthusiasts. On 7 May 2022, the Epic Bikepark Leogang will open its gates for the season, looking forward to a promising mountain bike-filled calendar with top-class events and specials. The Mercedes-Benz UCI Mountain Bike World Cup will once again be held as a double header promising another year of tight Downhill and Cross-Country racing, with the latter including both Short Track and Olympic distance. Later this year, the bike community will once again come together for the BIKE Festival in September, giving young and old the opportunity to sample the latest models from numerous bike brands and put them through their paces. As a pioneer of sustainable trail building, Saalfelden Leogang is driven by sustainability and environmental protection. This year, the bike park will live up to ththat core value with an attractive special following the motto "Keep the Bikepark Leogang clean!" Spring in Saalfelden Leogang means skis are replaced by bikes, the bike park comes to life and before the last snow has disappeared, the first shovel strokes can be heard scratching on the trails and shaping lines. The experienced shapers of the bike park and the singletrails in Saalfelden Leogang put in hard work weeks before the opening, meticulously maintaining the unique variety of the Epic Bikepark Leogang and the Saalfelden Leogang region. This season, mountain bikers will once again be able to enjoy trails such as "Vali's Hölle" or the new trail start of the Hot Shots fired by GoPro Line. Sustainable trail building and nature conservation In Saalfelden Leogang, the operators of the bike park and singletrails have always kept a close eye on the nature that surrounds them. Already in 2019, local shapers Markus Hampl and Reini Unterberger were able to complete their flagship trails “Schwarzleo” and "Forsthof" Trail, ushering in a new era of singletrail building. These trails were created completely in harmony with nature, without using machines and with the builders only using hand-powered tools. The use of the existing terrain and the lines defined by the forest create a very special experience where you quickly ask yourself whether you are still on an established trail. The same applies to the "Knappentrail", which meander naturally through the forest and into the valley, with some added North Shore elements to spice up the action. In contrast to the bike park lines, the “Schwarzleo” and the “Knappen” Trail can already be ridden from the beginning of April and during the Easter holidays. Completely in the spirit of environmental protection, the Epic Bikepark Leogang has not only established new rules, but also actively supports them with campaigns such as "Roll Off instead of Tear Off". With 100% as one of their partners, on rainy days the Bikepark Leogang offers a free film for their goggle roll-off system, as well as a 20 % discount on a new 100% goggle with roll-off system from Sport Mitterer – leaving no excuses for bad weather rides! World Cup, BIKE Festival and comeback of the treasure hunt From 10-12 June, for the second time in a row, Leogang will host a double header World Cup. The season highlight which last year counted no less than 629 athletes from 44 nations, will once again bring together the world's best mountain bike riders from the Downhill and Cross-Country disciplines. The breathtaking races on the "Speedster" Downhill course and the newly created Cross-Country course are sure to become a highlight of the season. Tickets for this all-weekend mountain bike party are already available and highly sought after, so you better be quick! Of course, the BIKE Festival will also be back in 2022, from 16-19 September. Year after year, the well-known festival attracts a broad variety of bike brands, numerous test bikes, new models and products that haven’t been released yet. Whether young or old, beginner or professional, everyone will find the right bike for their riding style and can test it extensively on the wide range of trails at Bikepark Leogang, which is available to festival participants in its entirety. Of course, workshops and tours with the stars of the scene are again part of the program. Besides the World Cup and the Festival, the Epic Bikepark Leogang offers another season highlight. From the start of the season, bike park visitors will once again have the chance to win a huge prize, as last year's successful treasure hunt is making a comeback: a treasure map with tricky riddles provides clues to the locations of single letters, hidden around the park, which together make up the solution. This treasure map changes every two weeks and numerous solution words give visitors the opportunity to participate several times and increase their chances of winning. The prize-giving ceremony will take place during the BIKE Festival. The lucky winner can look forward to a big package with prizes from Scott, Maxxis, EVOC and many other well-known brands. The treasure hunt is open for participation until the end of August. Kornel Grundner, Managing Director of Leoganger Bergbahnen, is already looking forward to the opening: "After two years marked by uncertainty, we are looking forward to returning to normality step by step in the 2022 season. With the renewed execution of the double header World Cup and the BIKE Festival, we look forward to welcoming numerous mountain bike riders, fans and spectators to our bike park again this year!"
Drei Wochen lang können Einheimische und Gäste bei einem vollen Programmkalender die schönsten Seiten der Region erleben - auf und abseits des Schnees. Winterspaß am Berg, Frühlingsgenuss im Tal: Im April wartet in Saalfelden Leogang das Beste, was die wärmere Jahreszeit zu bieten hat. Neben dem Genuss des Sonnenskilaufs, der im Skicircus Saalbach Hinterglemm Leogang Fieberbrunn noch bis 18. April bei ausgezeichneten Verhältnissen möglich ist, kann die Region Saalfelden Leogang die gesamte Woche über bei geführten Wanderungen, diversen Workshops und Kursen sportlich, kulinarisch und naturbezogen erkundet werden. Auf dem Programm steht etwa eine mystische Fackelwanderung durch das romantische Ullachtal, die auch einen Einblick in die Welt der heimatlichen Sagen gibt. Wer sich dem Wirken der heimischen Heilkräuter widmen möchte, der kann beim Detox-Kräuterworkshop oder einer Kräuterwanderung lernen, mit welchen natürlichen Mitteln einem fitten Start in den Sommer nichts mehr im Wege steht. Daneben warten vom 1. bis 23. April eine Panorama-Schneeschuhwanderung, Nordic Walking, oder diverse Almwanderungen. Aber auch, wenn im Tal bereits der Frühling seine Zelte aufschlägt, der Winter ist noch nicht geschlagen. Noch bis nach Ostern können Skibegeisterte die Pisten des Skicircus Saalbach Hinterglemm Leogang Fieberbrunn in Beschlag nehmen. Auf all jene, die danach die Skier immer noch nicht in den Keller stellen wollen, wartet der Skibetrieb am Kitzsteinhorn. Startschuss in die Bikesaison Im Rahmen des Aprilangebots in Saalfelden Leogang fällt auch der Startschuss für die Bike-Saison. So kann man auf dem Schwarzleo- und Knappentrail seine Skills verbessern und sich auf einen Bike-Sommer der Extraklasse einstimmen. Des Weiteren gibt es auch wieder die Möglichkeit im Rahmen der E-Bike-Genusstour auf zwei Rädern die hiesigen Hofläden und heimischen Direktvermarktern zu besuchen und dabei einen Einblick in die kulinarischen Gustostückerl der Region zu erhalten. Und auch für Kletterer, Bogenschützen und Golfer hat der April bereits viel zu bieten. Alles in allem spielt der April in Saalfelden Leogang alle Stücke: "April! April! So wie ich will!"
More than 80 kilometers of lines & trails, 9 lifts on 7 mountains, 3 large practice areas for kids and beginners, Alpine gravel biking routes for every taste and an almost limitless network of mountain bike trails for all abilities. In short: Saalbach Hinterglemm Leogang Fieberbrunn is a true playground for riders of all walks of life and of all abilities. Austria’s largest bike region connects the sprawling mountain bike area of Saalbach Hinterglemm with the Epic Bikepark Leogang and the Bike Area Streuböden in Fieberbrunn, which was newly created in 2021. The result: an incomparable variety of trails with more than 80 kilometers of lines & trails that cater to any skill level and a unique network of mountain and gravel bike routes that stretches across two of Austria’s states. From beginner to pro Work your way up! Getting into a new sport can be daunting but Saalbach Hinterglemm Leogang Fieberbrunn make it as easy as it can be with dedicated practice and beginner areas in all three towns. The Learn to Ride Park at the foot of Saalbach’s Kohlmaisbahn, for example, offers four “Mini Lines”, a magic carpet and an uphill trail specifically designed to make it easy for beginners to practice their skills or get into the sport. Leogang, on the other hand, offers a 10,000 m² practice area, the Riders Playground. Easy beginner trails, a World Championship pumptrack and the GoPro Bagjump provide the ideal environment to hone your skills. Lastly, the three easy lines of the Easy Park Obingleitn in Fieberbrunn offer an easy path to get into a routine thanks to their numerous berms, easy North Shore elements and rock gardens. Once the fundamentals are on lock, progression is made easy thanks to numerous beginner-friendly lines with many playful elements that will even keep more advanced riders entertained. Step by step, Riders will find it easy to work their up (or should we say down?) to more and more advanced trails until they eventually make it to the Downhill World Championship track, “Speedster”, or the rough and technical X-Line. However, anyone considering hitting these ‘pro’ trails should really make sure that they are able to comfortably ride all other trails, lines and features in the region before embarking on this this of skill and courage. Mountain biking without limits The choice of the next tour depends solely on your own level of fitness as the cross-border mountain bike trail network is almost limitless. In Saalbach Hinterglemm Leogang Fieberbrunn, you will find a wide range of tours that can be individually tailored to your needs. Everyone is free to decide whether the next tour will be a leisurely round through beautiful Alpine pastures, a panoramic tour with the use of the lifts or a challenging marathon. Whatever you choose, you can recharge your batteries and indulge in some refreshments in one of the numerous huts found throughout the mountains and valleys of the region. Gravel biking in the Alps Gravel biking is much more than just a discipline, it’s a lifestyle. Whether it’s extended tours, fast off-road laps on gravel roads and forest paths or leisurely exploration adventures, gravel biking always promises a truly memorable experience. The region, so far largely known as a mountain bike destination, turns out to be an insider's tip for this trendsetting sport. But what distinguishes gravel bikers from road bikers? While you are confined to asphalt roads with a road bike, the somewhat less restrictive geometry and the larger tread and profile of the tires of a gravel bike promise freedom, fun, adventure, and the experience of nature away from busy roads. Saalbach Hinterglemm Leogang Fieberbrunn is a true Alpine gravel road paradise with a near infinite number of different touring options. Endless scope Austria's largest biking region offers thrilling biking experiences regardless of which bike you’re on. With the E-MTB boom, these experiences have reached new heights. Literally. The charging stations throughout the mountains are ready to recharge your bike, the rental shops have stocked up their E-MTB inventory and all mountain bike routes and trails are, of course, also accessible to E-Bikers without limitations. Furthermore, specially designated E-Bike routes offer easy recommendations for tours that are particularly suited for E-mountain bikers. Stop, recharge, and continue cycling is the motto when you comfortably charge your bike at a mountain hut while taking a short break. The offer is rounded off by rideroriented services such as bike shops, bike rental, bike schools, local guides, and practice areas for beginners. And, of course, riders and mountain bikers are welcome guests in all accommodations, restaurants, and huts. News 2022 There is always plenty to do in between seasons and 2022 is no different as Saalbach Hinterglemm Leogang Fieberbrunn has once again been hard at work to create new trails and further improve the infrastructure. Here’s the latest news from Austria’s largest bike region: New Line on the Schattberg – The fAIRy Line The Schattberg area has a new line. From summer 2022 on, riders looking for an alternative to the rough and technical X-Line can look forward to the new fAIRy line. As much flow as the Panorama-Line but with more airtime and a view straight out of a fairy tale. New bike tours in Fieberbrunn: Hochörndler Hut and Hoametzl Round-Tour Next to its Bikepark-style trails, Fieberbrunn is also a true insider’s tip for fans of leisurely tours. Starting in summer 2022, Fieberbrunn is adding two additional leisure tours to its vast network of trails and paths. The tour “Hochhörndler Hütte 2020” starts at the hotel ‘Eiserne Hand’ in Fieberbrunn, passes the ‘Schreiender Brunnen’, a small waterfall, before leading over the ‘Hörndliger Graben’ and to the Hochhörndler Hütte. This medium-difficulty, 6.3-kilomter-long tour follows beautiful forest roads and includes 740 vertical meters of elevation gain. Once at the top, riders are not only greeted by gorgeous views but by a traditional lunch at the mountain hut that is the name-sake of the tour. The second new leisure tour leads to the Hoametzl mountain hut. The tour starts in Hochfilzen between the two regions of Fieberbrunn and Leogang with a stretch on an asphalt road before it leads onto gravely forest roads and up to the Hoametzl hut. After a short break at the hut, riders need to push just a bit further uphill to reach the highest point of the tour before gravity takes over on the downhill. The tour is 8.5 kilometers long, rated as medium difficulty and includes 280 vertical meters of climbing. Keep the Epic Bikepark clean Epic times on the bike go hand-in-hand with treating nature respectfully. That is why the motto at Bikepark Leogang is "Keep the Epic Bikepark clean". For this reason, tear-off systems are banned. To make up for this, riders can get a replacement film for their roll-off system as well as a 10% voucher for goggles with a roll-off system by 100% at Sport Mitterer when they buy a ticket in rainy weather.
Sun, ski, sound and the best culinary delights on the mountain at the most relaxed sun skiing event in the Alps! The White Pearl Mountain Days transform one of Austria's most stunning ski resorts into the season’s greatest pleasures for skiers and snowboarders who want to enjoy sun skiing deluxe in spring 2022. With 270 kilometers of perfectly groomed slopes in the Skicircus Saalbach Hinterglemm Leogang Fieberbrunn, more than 30 international DJs, a diverse health and fitness program for winter sports enthusiasts as well as specially created culinary specialties by top regional chefs, the White Pearl Mountain Days guarantee to impress with Alpine lifestyle at the highest level - and all that with free admission! Homebase for all winter sports enthusiasts Skiing, snowboarding, freeriding, ski-touring, cross-country skiing and snowshoeing: The Skicircus Saalbach Hinterglemm Leogang Fieberbrunn offers an impressive variety of sporting activities. The White Pearl Mountain Days, organized by IXXALP Touristik and Event GmbH, will take place from March 25 to April 3, 2022 in the midst of this incomparable sugar iced paradise. During these ten days, sunny skiing will be celebrated in the Skicircus in a lively atmosphere. In close cooperation with the mountain railroads, hotels, and restaurants, a new innovative highlight has emerged in the region in recent years with the White Pearl Mountain Days, which appeals to a new target group: Young winter sports enthusiasts, music lovers, health and environmentally conscious festival goers who are in for silky slopes and high-quality cuisine. Alpine lifestyle instead of après-ski The recipe for success for the unique 'Alpine Lifestyle' during the White Pearl Mountain Days in the Saalbach Hinterglemm Leogang Fieberbrunn ski circus: take a large portion of 'Home of laid-back’ and mix it with a ton of fun on the slopes including health and fitness programs such as mountain yoga or guided snowshoe hikes. Add international top DJs and impressive live performances for chillout sounds and relaxing extravaganza and garnish the whole experience with culinary specialties from the regional gastronomy, created only for this event. The picturesque landscape and warm hospitality provides a unique feel-good atmosphere amidst the Austrian Alps and some of your most-unforgettable moments. "With the 'White Pearl Mountain Days', we have created an innovative event concept, which also attracts young winter sports fans to the Skicircus in-between the peak skiing seasons at Christmas or during the semester or Easter vacations," says Georg Hartberger, Managing Director of IXXALP Touristik und Event GmbH, based in Hinterglemm. "It's all about the unique mountain experience in the Skicircus Saalbach Hinterglemm Leogang Fieberbrunn. We deliberately focus on the synergies of sports and exercise, culinary, regional and entertainment at the 'White Pearl Mountain Days' and start the day with a mountain yoga session. Afterwards we take you onto the sunny slopes and in the afternoon into the ski hut with relaxing live music, explains Martin Enn, chairman of the tourism federation Saalbach Hinterglemm. Enjoy Unique mountain experiences The unique event with over 17 different locations and more than 30 international DJs in combination with spectacular live performances attracts guests from all over Europe, who do not want to miss out on this sensory experience. Fans of electronic beats can look forward to DJs moving mountains with deep house, jazz and soul. To top it all off, unique live performances are provided by a blend of musicians, singers and DJ beats. The perfect skiing day at the 'Home of laid-back’ Skiing in the morning and enjoying the sun on your face in the afternoon in a lounger chair on a ski hut: Perfect snow conditions and spring-like temperatures offer the dreamlike environment for sun skiing deluxe. The White Pearl Mountain Days in the Skicircus celebrate the 'Alpine Lifestyle' at all levels for all ages, and thus, create a new 'high season' in the Skicircus Saalbach Hinterglemm Leogang Fieberbrunn shortly after the calendrical start of spring and before the Easter vacations.
The Easter holidays are steadily approaching and are bringing rising temperatures and easing restrictions with them. Conditions couldn’t be better for an epic family holiday in the Skicircus Saalbach Hinterglemm Leogang Fieberbrunn, which will remain open to winter sports enthusiasts until April 18. Easter really is one of the best times to visit the mountains. Drawing lines in the snow with your kids in the morning or handing the youngsters off into the skilled hands of the ski schools before meeting back up for lunch in the warm sunshine on the terrace of one of the many mountain restaurants, followed by an afternoon spent exploring the many activities and attractions outside of the pistes – the warming temperatures and longer days are made to enjoy an active yet relaxing holiday in some of the most epic landscapes Europe has to offer. Slopes for young and old Things usually quiet down in the Skicircus Saalbach Hinterglemm Leogang Fieberbrunn towards the end of the winter season. But quieter does definitely not equal boring. In this case, quieter means more relaxed, an opportunity to be a little bit more lazy amongst all the fun. And fun there is in spades. Kids and beginners are spoiled for choice between dozens of perfectly shaped beginner-slopes with easy gradients that can optionally be explored with guides or instructors from the ski schools, while those more advanced can embark on a tour around the entire valley whilst enjoying stunning views from the peaks of the Zwölferkogel, Westgipfel, Schattberg, Schönleiten and Asitz mountains. All that outdoor fun in the fresh mountain air is a sure-fire way to work up an appetite, though. Lucky enough, there are dozens of mountain huts and restaurants offering finest local and international cuisine waiting to be explored. Adding to the potential for fun and exploration, Fieberbrunn’s lifts, slopes and Timoks Alpine Coaster will be open throughout the Easter Holidays as well. There’s also good news for all the early birds that can’t wait to be the first on the slopes – a selection of lifts will be opening as early as 8am daily. There’s plenty to explore and do outside of the ski area as well. Cozy rides on horse-drawn sleds, a walk over the spectacular Tree Top Trail and the ‘Golden Gate Bridge of the Alps’, a hike with lamas, a choice between five different several kilometer-long toboggan runs and much, much more create a fairytale-like winter adventure. Of course, there’s something for the adrenaline junkies out there as well. How about giving paragliding a go or heading to Leogang’s Flying Fox XXL – one of the world’s longest zip lines that reaches speeds up to 130 km/h (80mph)? Easter Bonus – free ski pass for children Extend your stay and save money. Starting April 9, kids and teens born in 2006 or after get a free ski pass with the purchase of a 4-day pass or longer by their parents. As usual, small children (born 2016 or after) also enjoy the miniAlpin Card for free. Family Card Parents with young children enjoy even more benefits with the Alpin Card. The unique card for families allows parents to take turns hitting the slopes using just one card. For a fee of 15 Euros parents can take turns enjoying the mountain while the other watches the kids without having to pay for two separate lift tickets. It’s never been easier to combine parenting with fun on the slopes. The Family Card is available for parents of children aged three or under.
