From 11 July: Bike & Hike Xpress Connects Tyrol and Salzburg

Just in time for the start of the summer holidays, the new Bike & Hike Xpress will begin operating. From 11 July to 30 August 2026, the service will, for the first time, connect the Fieberbrunn Mountain Lifts in Tyrol with the Leogang Mountain Lifts in the SalzburgerLand region. This joint pilot project creates a direct and comfortable connection between two Austrian provinces and two of the Alps' most popular biking and hiking destinations.

Whether you're a mountain biker, hiker or travelling with the family, the Bike & Hike Xpress offers a convenient way to experience the highlights of both regions. Mountain bikers can easily switch between the trails in Fieberbrunn and the Epic Bikepark Leogang, or use the connection as part of the popular "The Challenge" route. Hikers gain easy access to a wide variety of tours around the Wildseeloder in Fieberbrunn and the Asitz mountain in Leogang. Families benefit from a hassle-free journey to the adventure attractions Timok's Wild World in Fieberbrunn and the Mountain of Senses in Leogang – all without the need for a car.

The shuttle service runs between the Fieberbrunn Mountain Lifts, Hochfilzen railway station, and the Leogang Mountain Lifts. A one-way ticket costs €5, while a return ticket is €8. For every adult ticket purchased, one child travels free of charge. The service also accommodates pushchairs, wheelchairs, and up to 16 bicycles.

The Bike & Hike Xpress is the result of close cooperation between the PillerseeTal Tourism Association, Saalfelden Leogang Tourism, the Fieberbrunn Mountain Lifts, and the Leogang Mountain Lifts. Together, the four partners are setting a strong example of cross-border cooperation between Tyrol and Salzburg while creating an attractive mobility solution that offers both visitors and locals greater flexibility for their biking and hiking adventures.

Info Box: Bike & Hike Xpress 2026

• Operating period: 11 July – 30 August 2026
• Tickets: Available directly on the bus (card payment only)
• Family offer: One child travels free with every adult ticket purchased
• Accessibility: Pushchairs and wheelchairs can be transported without difficulty
• Bike transport: Space for up to 16 bicycles (mountain bikes, trail bikes, e-bikes, gravel bikes, etc.) on a dedicated bike trailer
• Please note: Advance reservations are not possible. Transport is on a first come, first served basis and cannot be guaranteed.

Quotes

Marco Pointner, Managing Director, Saalfelden Leogang Tourism

"With the Bike & Hike Xpress, we are creating an attractive and convenient connection between two destinations in Austria's largest biking region. Visitors can now enjoy even greater flexibility when planning their biking and hiking experiences. At the same time, together with our partners, we are sending a strong message in support of sustainable mobility and successful regional cooperation, because the future of tourism lies in destinations that combine their strengths."

Kornel Grundner, Managing Director, Leogang Mountain Lifts

"We are delighted that the new Bike & Hike Xpress brings the outstanding biking and family experiences on both mountains even closer together. It strengthens the connection between the two destinations and makes it easier for both locals and visitors to explore everything the regions have to offer."

Anna Wimmer, Managing Director, Fieberbrunn Mountain Lifts

"Almost ten years after the ski area merger between Saalbach Hinterglemm Leogang and Fieberbrunn through the TirolS gondola, the Bike & Hike Xpress now provides a comfortable, efficient and fast connection between our destinations during the summer season as well. We are very pleased to further expand and strengthen our cross-provincial partnership and our summer offering through this joint initiative."

Christof Willms, Managing Director, PillerseeTal Tourism Association

"The Bike & Hike Xpress creates real added value for our guests. It allows them to discover the mountain experiences in Fieberbrunn and Leogang with even greater flexibility while leaving the car behind. This pilot project demonstrates what can be achieved through the close cooperation between the PillerseeTal and Saalfelden Leogang tourism associations, together with the Fieberbrunn and Leogang mountain lift companies, across the provincial border between Tyrol and Salzburg."