Red Bull TV will also broadcast the races live in Austria and Germany throughout the weekend (https://www.redbull.com/at-en/events/uci-mountain-bike-world-cup-leogang). Fans can look forward to tomorrow's Enduro premiere, because a prominent guest from another sport wants to taste mountain bike World Cup air. The spectacular triple World Cup debut of the mountain bikers as part of the UCI Mountain Bike World Series in the Pinzgau bike mecca starts tomorrow, Thursday, with the enduro competitions (starting at 11 a.m.) and the qualification for the downhill races on Saturday. In addition to Eurosport/Discovery, Red Bull TV now ensures that those bike fans who do not make it to Leogang live will not miss anything. Red Bull TV will broadcast the women's and men's cross country short track races on Friday, from 5.30pm, and the downhill finals on Saturday, from 1pm. Also on Sunday, Red Bull TV will be live when the cross country races in the Olympic discipline get underway for Laura Stigger and Co. from 1pm. At 3.30pm the gentlemen will follow. “We are very pleased that Red Bull TV will once again have a partner at our side this year, who will help us to bring the great sport into our home living rooms,” says Marco Pointner, Leogang OK CEO and Managing Director of the tourism region Saalfelden Leogang. Two-time Erzberg rodeo winner wants to get a taste of racing air as celebrity guest At tomorrow’s World Cup premiere of the Enduro and E-Enduro riders in Leogang, fans can look forward to a prominent and extremely successful starter from a different discipline. Freshly minted Erzberg rodeo champion Manuel Lettenbichler is switching from the trial bike and the toughest extreme enduro race to the mountain bike and will tackle the E-Enduro competition. All fans who want to get to know Letti personally have the chance to meet the sports star throughout the whole weekend in the large team and expo area at the foot of the Leoganger Asitz. Enduro is the mountain bike equivalent of an autorallye - each rider has to complete several stages in one day. The times of all individual stages are measured, added up and the shortest total time wins! At the UCI Mountainbike World Cup in Leogang, the enduro route leads from the start area at the EPIC Bikepark Leogang to Saalbach Hinterglemm, where three stages must be completed. After that, the riders return to Leogang to fight for the top spots in three more stages. The crowning of the first Enduro World Cup winner in Leogang will then take place at the end of the day in the exciting super final at the EPIC Bikepark.
The traditional fires in Saalfelden Leogang can be admired at various events. Either you enjoy the solstice festival at the Ritzensee in Saalfelden or ride the Asitz cable car high to 1870 m above sea level in Leogang to see the mountain fires up close. In a 360 degree radius, you can see thousands of solstice lights. The Alte Schmiede offers culinary specialities and live music. Centuries-old traditions and a luminous noble white made of 800 torches In Saalfelden Leogang these fires are considered particularly beautiful and unique. Club members of the Alpenverein, the mountain rescue service, the fire brigade and the nature lovers stage the Leoganger Steinberge and the Steinerne Meer every year with the many fires. From the valley you can easily see the luminous outlines of the mountains and the many fire pictures. One of the most famous fire pictures is the Edelweiss in the snow pit of the Steinerne Meer, between Persailhorn, Mitterhorn and Breithorn. For more than 50 years, the Saalfelden Fire Department has been drawing the 100-meter-wide and 180-meter-long Edelweiss with about 800 torches into the snow pit at over 2,000 meters. The exact size of the effigy depends on the current snow conditions. At 22.00 o'clock three red balls are fired from the valley as a starting signal for the ignition of the fires and the mountains are illuminated. The origin of this ancient tradition dates back to the 14th century and according to the Pinzgau folk belief, the solstice fire expels evil demons that cause disease, livestock or hail damage. As a symbol of the sun, fire should also bring growth and fertility to meadows and fields. Sunturn Festival at the Ritzensee At the picturesque Ritzensee, Saalfelden inspires guests and locals alike with a solstice festival. Countless fires are lit on the ridges around the Saalfeld Basin. The huge edelweiss in the middle of the snow pit of the Steinern Sea provides a glowing floral greeting. This year, the Fire Brigade Youth at the Ritzensee will also light the year 2023. Programme: 18.00 Start of the event at the Ritzensee From 19.30 o'clock Musical framing by the small cast of the Eisenbahner Stadtkapelle Saalfelden From 10 p.m. the mountain fires burn out Free entry! The event takes place only in good weather Sunturn light at the seat The mountain ridges are on fire! In a radius of 360° degrees you can admire thousands of solstice lights from the Asitz (1,870m above sea level). Programme: Special ride of the Asitzbahn throughout from 17.00 – 24.00 (uphill and valley ride: é 21,- (special price from 17.00) Children up to 15 years free!HOUSE OF COMMONS Culinary specialities (hat and fondue food on pre-order) and live music are well catered for in the Altenschmiede. For the youngest visitors there is a bouncy castle at the mountain station. from 9 p.m.: Hike to the small asitz (20 – 30 minutes) From 10 p.m.: Burn out the solstice fires! (Fuel is available! Solid footwear and warm clothing is recommended.)
From 15 to 18 June, the world’s best in their field will compete in three disciplines in and around Austria’s largest bike region. In the middle are the stars of the Austrian mountain bike scene. Away from the competitions, the event in Saalfelden Leogang presents itself once again with a full side event program. Next Thursday, June 15, the UCI Mountainbike World Series starts in Saalfelden Leogang with a novelty: for the first time the best enduro and e-Enduro riders will be on the road to celebrate their World Cup debut through Austria's largest bike region Saalbach Hinterglemm Leogang Fieberbrunn. Reigning World Series champion Jesse Melamed isn't the only one eager to rock the new route on the tour calendar. Tracy Moseley, 2010 world downhill champion and cycling icon, will compete in the E-Enduro class. There are six stages in which the riders race against the clock. In between, it is necessary to complete transfer stages without time scoring until the start of the next stage. Homegrown bike stars with battle notice to the competition On Friday and Sunday the cross country riders will take to the tracks. In addition to the Tyrolean Mona Mitterwallner, compatriot Laura Stigger is also part of the game. Recently in Lenzerheide in seventh and twelfth places respectively, the two XCO aces want to go all the way to the front. “I’m really looking forward to the races in Leogang and I hope there are a lot of fans keeping my fingers crossed,” said Stigger. She will compete against Loana Lecomte in the cross country competition. The reigning European champion has not only been one of the big favourites since her victory last weekend in Lenzerheide. Leogang has always been a successful stop for the Frenchwoman in the past. Mountain bike fans can also look forward to Nino Schurter, who last weekend made sporting history with his 34th World Cup victory. Saturday, as usual, belongs to the downhillers. In addition to the Styrian Andi Kolb, local matador Vali Héll also throws herself on the World Cup track “Speedster”. In the first race of the season in Switzerland, she finished fourth. “A decent result, but not what I was hoping for. I leave Lenzerheide with fire under my ass,” said the Saalbacher’s announcement. It's not just Rachel Atherton, who has returned from the baby break, who celebrated her comeback win in the first race of the season, that's where there's plenty of competition. Free and convenient to the mountain bike highlight Around the races, Saalfelden Leogang presents itself once again top organized. On Friday, Saturday and Sunday, the Team & Expo Area is open. In addition, a Shimano test area at the pump track in the Epic Bikepark Leogang awaits on two afternoons. A signing session and Riders Meet & Greet are also on the calendar on Saturday, as is the Red Bull air show with Dario Costa. Not to forget: various parties and celebrations in various locations in the region, which allow you to experience the pure bike spirit. Getting to the “superevent” is easy, convenient – and free with the effis. The tickets are automatically valid as a ticket for all public transport in the state of Salzburg (except O-bus lines and bus lines in the city of Salzburg). In addition, there are two shuttle lines, starting from Saalfelden and Hochfilzen, which take fans directly to the event site every 30 minutes.
This time there was the “Signum Laudis” medal in bronze for the coloring book for children. After the Saalfelden Leogang Tourismik was the overall winner at the T.A.I. Werbung Grand Prix last year with the Kristall Award in the category "TV- and radio spot", an expert jury decided this year on the next medal for the local ideas-smith. In the category "Posters, advertisements, cooperation campaigns and other promotional materials from all areas of tourism & gastronomy", the bronze medal was awarded for the children's book "Colouring and Puzzles". Basic values in conjunction with the region prepared child-friendly “A book for different age groups with varied tasks, motives and information” – this is how project manager Thomas Wurzinger explains the idea behind the book. The result is a print work that links contemporary topics – such as sustainability – with the contrasting Saalfelden Leogang region and conveys exciting, playful and varied information. “Our focus was on regional products, agriculture, handling grazing animals and how to respect one’s borders in nature,” Wurzinger continued. But also the Saalfelden Jazz Festival and Nordic sports found a place in the coloring book. The colouring book is aimed at three to nine-year-olds, was printed in Saalfelden and implemented in cooperation with the agency Kirchner & Kirchner. It is available free of charge at the tourist offices in Leogang and Saalfelden as well as at the establishments in the region.
Kicking off with the UCI Mountain Bike Enduro World Cup before the Cross-country and Downhill pros do battle for UCI World Cup points, Austria's biggest bike region will once again transform itself into a mountain bike festival par excellence. High time to look at what's on offer in the region around the Epic Bikepark Leogang during the super event from 15 to 18 June. Just like last year, the organizers are paying great attention to making the journey to the UCI World Cup resource-efficient and the event itself as sustainable as possible. Competitions & tracks This year, it will be the enduro riders who kick off the UCI Mountain Bike World Cup in Saalfelden Leogang, already celebrating the fourth of seven stops within their newly created format. Starting in the Epic Bikepark Leogang in the morning, several stages will lead the riders over to Saalbach Hinterglemm and back for the grand finale that takes place in the Epic Bikepark. On Friday evening, the Cross-country elite joins the competition for UCI World Cup points during the Cross-country Short Track (XCC) race, while also determining the starting grid for the Cross-country Olympic (XCO) competition two days later. After a day to recover, the endurance specialists will return on Sunday for the grand finale, the XCO Elite race, which will be held over several laps on the 3.6-kilometer-long racetrack at the foot of the Asitzbahn cable car station. The Downhill elite are already challenged to give their best on the “Speedster” on Saturday. The steep and rough track combines demanding rock gardens and root sections with switchback turns and massive jumps. Riders can reach speeds of up to 65 km/h. The famous gap jump in the "Vali's Hölle" section is a much respected challenge for all riders. For the exact schedule of the races, click here. Festival feeling, team & expo area, side events Almost as spectacular as the UCI World Cup races themselves is the Saalfelden Leogang festival area with numerous side events. Heading into the weekend on Friday morning, the UCI World Cup brunch with a DJ will set the mood with great food and a party atmosphere, before celebration continues with the Welcome Party, UCI World Cup BBQs, Warm-up and After party. In between, Flying Bulls pilot Dario Costa will provide another highlight with his flight show, while you can get quite close to your favorite riders at the Signing Session by FOX. There is even more to experience for the expected 20,000 visitors in the packed Team & Expo Area. This is where most of UCI World Cup life takes place away from the races, and visitors can get close and personal with the teams while peeking over the shoulders of the pros and mechanics at work. In addition, numerous well-known exhibitors present the latest and most exciting innovations in the mountain bike world - from bikes and parts to protection and clothing. Travel and sustainability As organizers of the UCI Mountain Bike World Cup, the Saalfelden Leogang region and the Epic Bikepark strive to keep the ecological footprint of this major event as small as possible, with an emphasis on the support of UCI World Cup spectators. The easiest way to make your contribution is certainly by using public transport to get there and back. Saalfelden Leogang can be easily reached via the railway junctions of Salzburg, Innsbruck, Munich and Klagenfurt. Local public transport and extra shuttles can be used free of charge. In addition, the admission tickets for the UCI Mountain Bike World Cup in Leogang from 16 to 18 June 2023 are automatically valid as a ticket for almost all public transport in the province of Salzburg. Arriving by train is not only good for the environment, but also for your wallet. Furthermore, Saalfelden Leogang places great importance on the correct separation of waste using the waste islands provided and also on the use of the reusable cups provided on the festival site. Obviously, visitors should also take everything back home that they brought to the UCI World Cup or dispose of it correctly. Consuming seasonal and regional food is not only an easy way to make your contribution at home, but also in Saalfelden Leogang. Products from the region are marked with the green seal of quality "Echt.Gsund.Guad". All information on how you can help to make the UCI World Cup in Saalfelden Leogang as sustainable as possible can be found here. Tickets for this world-class bike weekend are available online and as we know from experience, are highly sought-after. It is worth being quick! For more information on the UCI Mountain Bike World Series in Saalfelden Leogang, visit www.mtb-weltcup.at. All those who cannot attend the double UCI World Cup in person, can follow the final race live on different channels. More information on where to watch which race is available here.
The UCI Mountain Bike World Series will take place in Salzburg from 15 to 18 June. The domestic bike elite with Hell, Stigger, Kolb and co. are hot on the “superevent” and promise a lot. In Saalfelden Leogang, an unprecedented bike event is approaching. For the first time, the UCI Mountain Bike World Series will feature the women’s downhill and cross country athletes as well as the Enduro and E-Enduro riders. A World Cup of superlatives with over 20,000 spectators is guaranteed: impressive atmosphere, spectacular sports and unique natural scenery. Of course, the Austrian athletes - among them Laura Stigger - are also looking forward to the home game. The Tyrolean cross-country rider recently celebrated a brilliant start to the 2023 season with her first World Cup victory in the short track. It is no surprise, then, that the 22-year-old is counting down a lot for the home World Cup – not least because she has already finished on the podium twice in Leogang in the last two years. Local cross-country riders Stigger and Mitterwallner chase the competition For the Tyrolean and her compatriot Mona Mitterwallner, the World Cup starts on Friday 16 June in front of a home crowd for the first time. At 5.30 p.m., the women's UCI Short Track World Cup (XCC) will start free. At 18.15, the men will start the race. The results of the competition on the shortened course will also determine the starting line-up for the Olympic Cross Country Race (XCO), which takes place on Sunday, June 18. The women start at 1pm, the men follow at 3.30pm. With a length of 3.6 kilometres and a height difference of 210 metres, the track at the foot of the Asitz demands everything from the athletes again this year. Thursday Enduro – Saturday Downhill: Full programme on the competition calendar The downhill competition on the legendary “Speedster” track at the Epic Bikepark Leogang brings down the curtain on the final races on Saturday, June 17. The start for the women with local matador and overall World Cup winner Vali Héll is at 1 pm, the men, around the successful Styrian Andi Kolb, are in demand at 2 pm. The newcomers to the boat this year, the Enduro and E-Enduro riders, will take to the track on Thursday, June 15, at 11 a.m., which will lead them over a total of six stages through Austria's largest bike region Saalbach Hinterglemm Leogang Fieberbrunn. The final stage at the Epic Bikepark Leogang starts at 5.30pm. Action packed away from the races At the UCI Mountain Bike World Series in Saalfelden Leogang you can not only experience spectacular races but also pure bike sports off the tracks. From Thursday to Sunday, a large Team & Expo Area awaits in the Bikepark Leogang where you can take a look at the novelties of the season. And: on Saturday, June 17, there will be a signing session by FOX with the stars of the scene. In addition, Red Bull Air Race pilot Dario Costa also impresses on this day with an air show. Of course, the popular after-race parties are also waiting on these days. Free ride to bike fun: entrance ticket is public ticket If you want to experience the “super-event” in Saalfelden Leogang live and would like to travel without stress and comfort, a Zuckerl is waiting for you: The entrance ticket for the UCI Mountainbike World Cup is automatically valid as a ticket for all public transport in the state of Salzburg (except O-bus lines and bus lines in the city of Salzburg). Information and programme overview: https://www.mtb-weltcup.at/en
Approx. 60 concerts in the town, in the woods and meadows, musical walks in the midst of the beautiful mountain scenery and many other highlights await you. This year, the opening project on the mainstage has been given to the Austrian musician Lukas König. He has already been an Artist in Residence in Saalfelden in 2019 and has been involved in numerous other projects in Saalfelden in recent years. The Ralph Mothwurf Orchestra will also offer an exceptional contribution to the programme: The 18-member ensemble not only offers a cross-section of the Austrian jazz scene, but is also an opulent orchestral project far removed from all clichés. The mainstage also features two piano trios that couldn't be more contrary: Argentinean pianist Leo Genovese makes a guest appearance at this year's festival, as does the Australian trio Brekky Boy. Other highlights include the Swedish Anna Högberg, the Lux Quartet from the USA, the American-Polish quintet of Dave Douglas, Ruth Goller & Training from Germany or the American trumpeter Rob Mazurek with "Fathers Wing". A total of 176 artists from 14 countries and 5 continents will be performing. As part of the Artist in Residence programme, Mario Steidl, the artistic director of the Jazzfestival Saalfelden, invites two artists each year to bring several projects to different stages during the festival and thus present themselves to a larger audience. This year, the Japanese koto player Michiyo Yagi and the Swiss vocalist Andreas Schaerer have been chosen. They will each perform three projects. For more information: https://www.jazzsaalfelden.com/en/Festival/Artist%20in%20Residence Among the various venues are the Congress Saalfelden, the Kunsthaus Nexus and the Otto-Gruberhalle, an empty industrial hall from the 1950s. The programme also includes concerts in the forest, on alpine pastures and musical hikes with the Austrian musician Lukas Kranzelbinder. New this year is a free opening concert on Thursday in the Otto-Gruberhalle by the German band "Malstrom". More than half of all concerts are free again this year! For all those who unfortunately cannot make it to the Jazzfestival Saalfelden, Ö1 will be reporting live on Saturday. From 10.00 a.m. in the Klassiktreffpunkt with Helmut Jasbar and from 10.00 p.m. the mainstage concerts in the Ö1 Jazz Night with Andreas Felber. Tickets for the concerts can be ordered online at: https://tickets.jazzsaalfelden.com/ The "We Hike Jazz" concert hikes are already completely sold out. If you would like to insure your ticket purchase, you can now do so through Europäische Reiseversicherung - the cost of the insurance premium depends on the ticket price: https://start.europaeische.at/ess-en?AGN=511917 Download the festival app now: In the "JAZZ SAALFELDEN" app you will find all concerts and info about the musical weekend in Saalfelden Leogang. Don't forget to activate the push notifications - that way you'll always be up to date and be the first to know if there are any changes to the programme or the like: https://www.jazzsaalfelden.com/en/Festival/The-festival-app Free arrival and departure! Take the public transport to the Jazzfestival Saalfelden: Visitors to the Jazzfestival Saalfelden can use bus line 620 from Hinterthal to Saalfelden, bus line 260 from Brandlhof to Maishofen Lahntal, bus line 690 from Leogang Griessen to Saalfelden and city bus lines 60, 61 and 62 free of charge to travel to and from the festival from 17.08 - 20.08.2023. All information about the timetable can be found in the Salzburg Transport Route Planner or directly in the Salzburg Transport App!
At the end of the 19th century in Munich, those who wanted to drink “a distinct amount of beer” could enjoy it with the help of the Birnbach Glacier near Saalfelden Leogang. At that time it was one of the refrigerators of Munich beer breweries. From there, the natural ice was transported by rail to Bavaria in order to cool the cellars in the summer. Today the Birnbach Glacier and its numerous stories are an important part of the “Natur & Klima im Wandel” hike in Saalfelden Leogang. This particular hike is just one of many examples of how the entire region relies on sustainable and mindful tourism and offers a glimpse into the future. Since May, Saalfelden Leogang has been the first tourism association in Salzburg to become a climate alliance company. Climate migration: Birnbach Glacier as a symbol of climate change “When, if not now?” is the headline in the new magazine of Saalfelden Leogang. Content of the article: the commitment of the region to the careful use of resources. One of many initiatives is the “Natur & Klima im Wandel” hike with Anna Heuberger, KLAR Manager Pinzgau (Climate Change Adaptation Model Regions Funding Programme), who wants to illustrate and communicate the changes in our climate: “Climate change and its effects on our society and environment have become increasingly important topics for me in recent years. The climate affects us all. Extreme heat affects our daily lives just like a severe storm.” The Birnbach Glacier plays an important role in the “Natur & Klima im Wandel” hike. In the past, the Avalanche Glacier supplied the major breweries in Munich with ice, which was transported by a 1,600-metre long wooden slide into the valley and finally by train to the Bavarian state capital. Today, the ice masses have become smaller, even though no ice has been mined for beer cooling for a long time. Climate change is very well illustrated here. Heuberger: “The Birnbach Glacier is often described as the deepest glacier in Central Europe and represents a symbol of the climatic changes of the last century. The glacier and witnesses in the landscape explain the history, peculiarities and future challenges of the region.” Heuberger gives tips on dealing with nature and gives hope for the future. Further information on climate migration: www.saalfelden-leogang.com/en/service-info/sustainability/climate-hike Saalfelden Leogang is leading the way in sustainability Saalfelden Leogang has long been at the forefront of the conscious use of resources and the development of forward-looking initiatives. There are numerous measures in various areas: from green events to sustainable accommodation and cable cars. Thanks to heat recovery from the lift engines, the Leoganger mountain railways heat the adjacent rooms of the mountain railways, the workshop and the mountain restaurant “Stocklalm”. In addition, they have purchased all their fuel requirements in the form of HVO100 renewable fuel for the winter of 2023/24. This is equivalent to a saving of up to 90 percent in CO2 emissions. Sustainability is also reflected in the region’s event calendar. Major events are carried out as sustainably as possible (UCI Mountainbike World Cup June 15-18, 2023), or certified as a Green Event like the Nordic Park Experience or Regionalitymesse. The focus will be on topics such as public travel to the event, the avoidance of waste and the use of reusable cups. As well as raising awareness among athletes and guests about the environment as well as the use of regional products. Many hotels also focus on environmental protection and sustainability, using their own biomass heating plants, wood chip plants or composting plants for energy supply. Many companies and companies have been awarded the Austrian Environmental Label for their commitment. As a member of respACT and as a pilot region for the Austrian Ecolabel, the region relies on sustainable concepts in order to preserve the offers in nature for the future, among other things, as a member of respACT and as a pilot region for the Austrian Ecolabel. Getting there by train is also easy and saves nerves and time. With the Saalfelden Leogang Card you can even use public transport in Pinzgau for free. The Loigom shuttle in Leogang complements the existing line network with numerous stops through the on-demand offer. This provided a connection to public transport where there was no connection before. Region from now on Climate Alliance operation The next step in climate protection: Saalfelden Leogang has recently become the first tourism association in Salzburg to declare itself a climate alliance company. In this way, the region is committed to sustainable action, the responsible use of resources and social responsibility. The Climate Alliance Austria is committed to climate protection, climate justice and a sustainable lifestyle. It builds and develops a global network of committed cities and communities. In order to be included in the Climate Alliance, the tourism association underwent a climate check for six months, and all employees were also trained in a workshop. New Saalfelden Leogang Magazine “As I Want” If you want to know everything about Saalfelden Leogang, the beauties of the region and the holiday offers, you should get the new magazine of the tourist region or download it on the Internet. In the edition titled “As I Want to” there are lots of exciting stories about locals, mountain love and mindful tourism, great insider tips, the best activities as well as numbers, facts and plenty of service. The magazine Saalfelden Leogang 2023 is available as a download here: www.saalfelden-leogang.com/en/service-info/brochure-order
Starting May 12th, rookies and pros can let off steam in the Riders Playground, the Special Areas and on the countless routes of the bike destination Saalfelden Leogang. While everything is already in place in terms of trails and lines, preparations elsewhere are in full swing: The UCI Mountain Bike World Series from 15 to 18 June 2023 are on track and waiting with innovations. Ticket pre-sale for the upcoming season at Epic Bikepark Leogang is in full swing. New this summer: Dynamic bike ticket prices. This means that with the new online bike bonus there is the chance to secure day or multi-day tickets early at a cheaper price. And it means access, because the Epic Bikepark Leogang is considered one of the most prestigious bikeparks in Europe with its countless highlights, including a 10,000 square meter practice area, the Hot Shots fired by GoPro Jump Line, as well as the UCI World Championship and World Cup circuit Speedster. That this is so, even the best in the world know this. With the hosting of the UCI Mountain Bike World Series, Saalfelden Leogang is an annual fixture in the international racing calendar. However, 2023 is something different: for the first time, a “super-event” will be on the agenda from 15 to 18 June. In addition to the World Cup decisions in downhill and cross country, the international elite of enduro sport will also get the chance to prove their skills. For them, valuable points are at stake over a total of six stages through Austria's largest bike region Saalbach Hinterglemm Leogang Fieberbrunn. Triple World Cup with new TV format Not only the sporting format of the Mountain Bike World Cup has been given a new structure by the International Cycling Federation, but also the TV broadcast rights are with Warner Bros.Discovery Sports Events 2023 in new hands. So are the final races of the elite classes in the Cross Country (Sunday, June 18, from 1 pm), Short Track (Friday) June 16, from 5.30pm) and Downhill (Saturday, 17 June, from 1pm) live on GCN+, Eurosport and discovery+. In addition, the U23 cross country finals, the downhill junior races and the elite downhill semi-finals, as well as daily racing highlights with a behind-the-scenes look will also be available on the official UCI Mountain Bike World Series YouTube channel. For all those who are directly live on site, the event weekend also has a lot to offer away from the sporting decisions. Exciting side events, such as a Red Bull air show with Dario Costa, a large exhibition area with signing sessions and sweepstakes, parties and much more await. Best to be quick and secure tickets for the bike event of the extra class from 15 to 18 June in Saalfelden Leogang at www.mtb-weltcup.at.
From May to October, the medieval tunnel offers insights into the hard work of the miners and their mined treasures such as silver, copper, nickel & co. Even at home you can download the English audio guide and immerse yourself in the past of the mining estate. Guided tours through the extensive pit construction of the medieval tunnels of the show mine transport guests into a long-forgotten world. After 3,200 years of mining history, the Knappenstube invites you to linger and feast. In addition to a unique hike through the tunnel, the adventure playground with Spielbach is an insider tip in good weather. As early as the 14th century in the Schwarzleograben in Saalfelden Leogang, a hand-carved system of underground tunnels led the miners to their work. Since 1989, part of the area has been accessible as a show mine, and in the summer months offers an insight into the history of one of the oldest mining sites in the country. With well-trained guides, we walk through a wide-ranging pit construction. Part stooped, part goose-stepping, the adventurous journey through narrow tunnels leads directly into the past and gives an insight into the hard work of the miners who at that time mined silver, copper, nickel, lead, cobalt and mercury here. One of the many highlights is the large adventure playground, which offers numerous experiences for the little ones. The old mine railway transports the youngest visitors through an artificial tunnel, right next to the Knappenstube. The show mine is also barrier-free and virtually walkable. For all those for whom the show mine is too narrow or who want to visit the tunnel virtually from home. July & August: Children's Day every Thursday! Every Thursday in July and August is Children's Day. Here there is a guided tour especially for children, each child gets a certificate and in good weather the guided tours take place incl. Baking bread instead. Show Mine Leogang: What, when and where? The show mine Leogang in the Schwarzleo Valley will keep its tunnel mouth hole open from 6 May to the end of October 2023. Guided tours only by reservation (+43 6583 8223 30) or online at: www.schaubergwerk-leogang.com Opening hours Knappenstube and adventure playground: 10.00 to 17.00 h. Guided tours from May to October: 11.00 and 13.00 h, in bad weather running from 11.00 to 16.00 h. Monday and Tuesday closed!
