Numerous workshops for all skill levels, the latest test material and much more waiting for you! Saalfelden Leogang will once again be at the centre of the mountain bike action in autumn – the special thing about the BIKE Festival, which also stops at Lake Garda and in Willingen? In addition to numerous renowned bike brands that travel to the Pinzgau with the latest material for testing, this year again some professionals have plenty of time and patience in their luggage to pass on their knowledge to the bike-loving amateurs and to exchange with the fans. For three days from 16 to 18 September, everything revolves around the topic of bike in the EPIC Bikepark Leogang: A large exhibition area with the latest trends on the market and lots of free test material awaits, as well as almost hourly, free workshops for all levels and with well-known experts, including Austria’s most successful male downhiller, Andi Kolb, who could also be recruited as a coach for the BIKE Academy, such as Elias Schwaerzler, Joost Wichmann, Jasper Jauch, Stefan Schlie, Lukas Schaefer or Hanna Steinthaler. The numerous trails and lines in the EPIC Bikepark serve as “classrooms” – participation in the workshops is like admission to the festival grounds free of charge. Discounted lift tickets are available on all three days of the event (minus 15 percent): “It’s the perfect weekend for a visit to the EPIC Bikepark Leogang. All workshops and tours with the professionals are free, all trails and lines are open, there are discounted lift tickets for everyone and a trade fair where visitors can borrow material for testing”, Marco Pointner, Managing Director of Saalfelden Leogang Tourism, is also looking forward to the fourth edition of the BIKE Festival Saalfelden Leogang. The popular junior competition, “Scott Junior Trophy Pumptrack”, is also back and offers the youngsters the opportunity to prove their skills on Sunday. Registration for the BIKE Academy tours and workshops for the BIKE Festival in Leogang 2022 starts on August 16th. Participation is free: https://leogang.bike-festival.de/
In the “TV and Radio Spot” category, the region was able to take home the Kristall Award as the overall winner at the 35th T.A.I. Advertising Grand Prix. In two other categories there were the “Signum Laudis Medal” in silver and bronze respectively. Original, creative, memorable, with a high level of significance - this is the Saalfelden Leogang Tourismik not only when it comes to creating holiday moments. With awards in the framework of the prestigious Austrian advertising prize, the T.A.I. Advertising Grand Prix, the region recently proved that these attributes also apply to its advertising media. "As I Will" production Overall winner in TV and radio spots In a field of a total of 153 applicants, Saalfelden Leogang Touristik GmbH was able to prevail against the competition with the radio spot “Holiday in Saalfelden Leogang. Just like I want.” in the category “TV- and radio spot” and secure the coveted crystal sculpture “World in our hands”. The production was created together with the agency Rahofer from Salzburg and is intended to generate moments of longing for mountains, for time off, for rest and for individual holiday design. But the tourism region also performed well in terms of moving images or in printed form at the T.A.I. Werbung Grand Prix 2022. As part of the audience evaluation in the “TV/cinema spot” category, Saalfelden Leogang reached second place together with the Skicircus Saalbach Hinterglemm Leogang Fieberbrunn and their “Home of Léssig” signature clip. In the category “Catalogues & Brochures Destinations”, the year-round magazine of the Saalfelden region Leogang, which is designed annually with the Berlin agency Nectar & Pulse, placed third in the audience ranking. Two of the many award-winning hotels in Saalfelden Leogang are also among the winners of the T.A.I. Werbung Grand Prix 2022. The Hotel “Der Krallerhof” won the Signum Laudis Silver in the jury evaluation in the category “Catalogues & Brochures Hotels” and the “Naturhotel Forsthofgut” Signum Laudis Silver in the jury evaluation in the category “Marketing- & Social Media Campaigns”. “The T.A.I. Advertising Grand Prix is considered to be one of the toughest and fairest competitions for tourist advertising through the participation of the public in the voting, in addition to an expert jury. We are very proud to have won a crystal award and two “Signum Laudis” medals in this competition. This is a great honor for us! Continuous product development in our focus areas of hiking, biking, skiing alpine, skiing Nordic and culture, as well as year-round marketing activities are among the most important measures that make us a successful year-round destination. At the same time, we do not lose sight of our goal of increasing value creation throughout the region, strengthening regional economic cycles and thus creating a high-quality living space in Saalfelden Leogang”, says Marco Pointner, Managing Director of Saalfelden Leogang Tourismik. For over 40 years one of the most prestigious advertising awards The T.A.I. Werbung Grand Prix was founded in 1980 by the specialist newspaper Tourist Austria International. It is awarded in the categories TV and radio spot, online & digital marketing campaigns as well as in the areas print (posters, catalogues, brochures) and websites. In addition to the voting by an expert jury, the T.A.I. Werbung Grand Prix also includes the opinion of the audience. For this reason, the Austrian Prize is considered one of the fairest competitions for tourism advertising.
With Katharina Ernst and Gard Nilssen, two internationally successful drummers, Mario Steidl, the artistic director of the festival, has nominated two artists this year who will each bring four different projects to the stage. KATHARINA ERNST Irritation and composition, the over- and attacking compilation seem to be the top priority for Katharina Ernst, studied percussionist and painter. The artist, who was born in Vienna, studied in France and lives in Berlin, especially appreciates the performative and chaotic, the polyrhythmic and metrical aspects of her percussion, which is often supplemented electronically and has been her means of expression since the age of nine. Music, art and choreography complement each other in her work, from the theatre stage to the gallery or concert hall to the club. Katharina Ernst is always moving, in motion, also in the numerous, different projects in the context of her "residency" at the Jazzfestival Saalfelden 2022. VENTIL Thursday, 18.08. | 09:00 p.m. | Short Cuts | Kunsthaus Nexus VENTIL is a discharging energy package, an "audiovisual band". Delicate, shimmering and hard sound particles are combined with rhythmic structures as powerful as they are complex, and visually framed by live-generated video and light architectures. SORTIE D'ATELIER Friday, 19.08. | 04:15 p.m. | City Tracks | Kunsthaus Nexus The French expression Sortie d'Atelier literally means "what leaves the studio" and thus denotes the possibility of gaining an insight into an artistic working process. No finished show is presented, no finished exhibition, no final programme, but a phase, a status quo, an excerpt. On this occasion, the audience comes into contact with the process of becoming, with the search for form. EXTRAMETRIC Saturday, 20.08. | 03:00 p.m. | City Tracks | Gruber Halle Extrametric is the name of Katharina Ernst's debut solo record, released in 2018. She explores polyrhythms in a variety of ways, ranging from groovy tracks to abstract compositions and ecstatic outbursts on the drum set. CHILDREN'S WORKSHOP: THE BIOTOPE OF ANIMALS Sunday, 21.08. | 11:00 a.m. | Rookies Programme Together with children from kindergarten age, Katharina Ernst will craft their own shakers from various materials. In the second part of the workshop, the children learn different ways of playing with the instruments they have made themselves, such as forte, pianissimo, accelerando, deccelerando as well as listening to each other and communicating with the instrument. At the end, a small composition will be performed using the techniques learned. ______ GARD NILSSEN Drummer, composer, sonic adventurer - 39-year-old Norwegian Gard Nilssen is one of the most exciting and consistent musicians on the current European scene. Born into a family in Skien where "everyone played drums", Gard Nilssen is on tour with his own bands and as a drummer in the Maciej Obara 4tet, the Trondheim Jazz Orchestra or with Thomas Dybdahl at least 200 days a year. The "vintage drum freak" can be heard on over seventy recordings - such as "Artist in Residence" at the Jazzfestival Saalfelden 2022. BUSHMAN'S REVENGE Friday, 19.08. | 10:45 p.m. | City Tracks | Gruber Hall "Sounds like Cream playing music by Coltrane, Alice and John remixed by Arne Nordheim or Karlheinz Stockhausen", say Bushman's Revenge themselves. For at least fifteen years and ten albums, this "semi-acoustic" trio from Norway has been bundling heaps of rock energy and jazz freedom into noisy sound sculptures. "Insanely good", as the British Jazzwise found. GARD NILSSEN ACOUSTIC UNITY Saturday, 20.08. | 01:30 p.m. | Short Cuts |Kunsthaus Nexus For eight years, drummer Gard Nilssen, saxophonist André Roligheten and bassist Petter Eldh have formed an Acoustic Unity. Their third album already bore a reference to Ornette Coleman in the title, the band name reminds of Albert Ayler. The power that unfolds in the intimately connected yet free interplay of these three individuals is, however, completely original - and sensational. CUONG VU INVITES EVEN HELTE HERMANSEN & GARD NILSSEN Sunday, 21.08. | 11:00 a.m. | Mountain Tracks | Kollingwald Invited by Vietnamese-American trumpeter Cuong Vu and together with Bushman's Revenge colleague Even Helte Hermansen on guitar, Gard Nilssen will add "abstract soundscapes" to the forest clearing of Kollingwald. GARD NILSSEN'S SUPERSONIC ORCHESTRA Sunday, 21.08. | 03:00 p.m. | Mainstage | Congress Saalfelden Nilssen describes his sixteen-piece Supersonic Orchestra as a "barely tamed, beautiful monster". Energetically and experimentally, they bring together the precision of Count Basie with the Afrobeat of Fela Kuti and the free spirit of the Art Ensemble of Chicago. Monstrously good, also in the interplay of composed elements and group-dynamic improvisation. "If You Listen Carefully The Music Is Yours" is their motto. The 42nd Jazzfestival Saalfelden will take place from 18-21 August 2022. You can expect a festival with about 60 concerts in the town, in the woods and meadows, musical walks in the midst of our beautiful mountains and of course some surprises again.
Green events, sustainable accommodation, cable cars that promote the idea of the environment, and a lot of social cohesion – the year-round destination Saalfelden Leogang has already been a pioneer in the conscious use of resources and in the development of forward-looking initiatives. New this season is a climate hike that shows guests the change in nature, stimulates discussion, but also offers hope. Anna Heuber developed this hike together with the Saalfelden Leogang Tourismik. New and Forward-Looking: The Hike “Nature and Climate in Change” “My motivation for the hike is to illustrate and communicate changes in our climate.” Anna Heuberger is 31 years old and comes from Pinzgau/Salzburg. She is a ski instructor and ski guide, a member of the Canadian Ski and Mountain Rescue, has explored numerous glaciers around the world and has studied alpine natural hazards as part of her studies. From her experience, she has developed a completely new and probably unique concept for climate hikes with the tourists of the region and is offering them to guests in the Saalfelden Leogang region new this season. Climate change and its effects on our society and environment have become an increasingly important topic for Heuberger in recent years. She believes that everyone needs to be aware of the fact that the climate affects us all. Extreme heat affects our daily lives just like severe weather. Anna Heuberger also has some good news for her fellow immigrants: “At the same time, we can all play our part in curbing the climate crisis and taking action to protect ourselves from the already inevitable consequences. Understanding climate change using glacier melt On the way on the climate hike you can see an avalanche glacier at an altitude of about 1,400 meters. It is not considered a glacier in the narrower sense, but its deep location and well-documented history make the Birnbach Glacier a symbol of climate change in the last century. It is often referred to in literature as the deepest glacier in Central Europe and this ice field has changed drastically in recent years. Using the glacier, Anna Heuberger explains the history, features and future challenges of the region. Along the way, she addresses topics such as rising temperatures and their impact on winter tourism, as well as the measures and adaptation strategies that are already being implemented in the region to manage resources responsibly. Anna Heuberger sees Saalfelden Leogang as a pioneer in diversifying the tourist offer. Entering into dialogue with different target groups with climate migration Anna Heuberger designs her climate hikes to be equally appealing to all ages. The trail itself does not require much mountain experience, but it also offers a lot of new features for experienced climbers. The migration is therefore adapted to the special interests and needs of the respective groups. Anna Heuberger wants to clarify: “Every hike has one goal at its heart: to illustrate climate change and discuss the effects of change.” More information about the hike, which is part of the region's summer adventure program: www.saalfelden-leogang.at/klimawalking Saalfelden Leogang: Ready!-Region even more initiatives for sustainability The aim of the Climate Change Adaptation Model Regions (CLAR!) funding programme is to give regions and communities the opportunity to prepare for climate change. Adaptation measures are intended to minimize the negative consequences of climate change and to exploit the new opportunities that open up. The programme was initiated by the Climate and Energy Fund, in cooperation with the Federal Ministry for Climate Protection, Environment, Energy, Mobility, Innovation and Technology (BMK). In Salzburger Land, the whole Pinzgau is CLEAR!-Region, climate migration occurs exclusively in Saalfelden Leogang. It is one of the first measures implemented by the region for even greater sustainability and environmental protection. Numerous other sustainable initiatives: From Green Events to “Loigom hoit zomm” In addition to the new climate migration, there are numerous other measures that demonstrate the region's commitment to the careful management of resources. This includes the “green events”, of which there are more and more in the region. Examples of this are the UCI Mountainbike World Cup as well as the “Stoabergmarsch”, a 24-hour hike between Tyrol and Salzburg. What makes events “green”? Success factors include public access to the event, avoiding waste or using reusable cups, raising awareness among athletes and guests about the environment, and using local products. Leoganger Bergbahnen is a strong partner when it comes to sustainability: since 2006, they have been committed to measures to improve energy use and have been awarded several times for this. These include, for example, the recovery of heat from the lift engines to heat the adjacent rooms of the cable cars, the workshop and the mountain restaurant “Stocklamalm” and the conversion to district heating. A special initiative is the Austrian lighthouse project “Clean Energy For Tourism” (CE4T). This is about decarbonising the winter tourism industry. The power supply is optimized with state-of-the-art digitalization technology. For example, excess energy from the ski area is to be channelled into storage power plants and storage ponds to relieve pressure on the power grid and supply other businesses, such as spas and hotels. Last year, the Leoganger Bergbahnen dedicated themselves specifically to the topic of “waste separation” and implemented the concept from mountain to valley. This summer there will be a joint action of the bike community – once a month under the title “Clean the trail day” special reference is made to the topic. Social cohesion is also an important factor in sustainability in a region. How strong this is in the region is shown by the action “Loigom hoit zomm” (Leogang holds together). The association organizes quick, unbureaucratic help and professional support for all possible emergencies. This ranges from voluntary services to sustainable projects in the field of mobility, including the car sharing initiative LEO-mobil. Climate-friendly accommodation and regional products from the farm shops Sustainable night time? This is also the case in the Saalfelden Leogang region. Some houses place great emphasis on environmental protection and sustainability: biomass heating plants, wood chip plants or composting plants are available for the energy supply. The surrounding hotels take special care to avoid waste. Many companies and companies have already been awarded the Austrian Ecolabel for these measures. Since 2021, the Saalfelden Leogang region has been working as a pilot destination together with other destinations and under the leadership of the Association for Consumer Information on a certification for sustainable tourism regions. Sustainable enjoyment can also be wonderfully combined with a holiday in Saalfelden Leogang. Rich products from the region are available directly on site. They are also suitable as culinary souvenirs and thus a valuable holiday memory. A large number of farms directly market their products, such as milk, cheese or eggs. At the Stechaubauer-Biohof, for example, you can always find fresh organic vegetables – around the clock. From a self-service vending machine, you select your vegetables via touch screen and then pull them out of the corresponding compartment. Many farm shops can be visited with an e-bike as part of a bookable pleasure tour. Also restaurants and hotels, such as the Riederalm Hood Restaurant, offer excellent cuisine with products from regional direct marketers. Holidays without a car: By train to the most beautiful hiking trails in the region Travelling by train to Saalfelden Leogang is not only sustainable, but it also offers some advantages, such as avoiding traffic jams. There are fast and regular train connections directly from Salzburg, Innsbruck or Munich. Public transport to excursion destinations or stops where the hiking trails start is also completely hassle-free. For example, holidaymakers arriving by train and their own bike need only a few minutes from Leogang Station to EPIC Bikepark Leogang. It is the heart of the region and is one of the most prestigious bike parks in Europe. Guests can also rent electric cars on site or use all public transport in Pinzgau free of charge with the Saalfelden Leogang Card. The Tourism Association Saalfelden Leogang and the Leoganger Bergbahnen are also committed to sustainability when it comes to employee mobility. Mercedes-Benz supports the organisations with two EQVs. A partnership that plays an innovative role with electromobility and helps to reduce CO2 emissions in terms of individual mobility.
The route takes its hikers on almost 400 kilometers through six Pinzgau regions. From gentle nature trails to high alpine passages, the 15 stages offer everything the Pinzgau mountain world has to offer. The regions of Salzburger Saalachtal, Hochkonig, Maishofen, Viehhofen, Saalbach Hinterglemm and Saalfelden Leogang have united and launched the unique project of the long-distance hiking trail across the Pinzgau. Nomen est omen, because “hacha” is colloquially referred to as a long walk. And with its 393 kilometres and over 9000 metres of altitude uphill or as many metres of altitude downhill, on a total of 15 stages to be covered, the new “Pinzga Hatscha” has always earned this designation. Experience the natural and cultural landscape of Pinzgau on 15 stages Anyone who has already pulled the hiking map can guess that there are countless breathtaking mountain experiences waiting along the varied route. Whether in the midst of a landscape of stone and rock in the Steinern Sea, over green ridges on the Spielberghorn or with the power of the water through the Seisenberg Gorge - the "Hatscha" has everything that the local mountain world has to offer and is suitable for experienced long-distance hikers as well as for beginners and families who can choose a suitable stage for themselves. For the necessary strengthening, there are numerous managed huts along the long-distance hiking trail, which serve hearty alpine cuisine during a short (or longer) stay. Support by bus, train or gondola allowed! The “Pinzga Hatscha” can be experienced entirely on foot, but also with the integration of the summer mountain railways or public transport. This makes the mountain experience of a special kind possible for hikers of all levels.
From 29 July to 14 August 2022, workshops for children and adults and plays will be held in different indoor and outdoor locations. In the Saalfelden Leogang region, the theme of theatre is important. This year, the theater summer began with "Thinderella" on June 8. A play by Benjamin Blaikner about a girl suffering from anorexia. This year the Theatre Ecce will once again enrich the region with a children’s and youth workshop “Palace of Wonders III” and two plays, e.g. "The Smile at the Foot of the Ladder" by Henry Miller. The play “Smile at the foot of the ladder” is the story of Clown August, who is not enough to make people cry and laugh. A poetic fable of an obsessed man in search of himself. The piece guarantees drama, acrobatics and live music under the dome of the circus tent in Leogang. "Der Drachenberg" returns to the circus tent. The family piece based on the Chinese folk tale by Natalya Nishegorodtseva and Svetlana Alfiorova is a highlight for the whole family (from 5 years). This year there will also be a workshop week “Palace of Wunder III” in Saalfelden, Lofer and Maishofen. The participants expect a diverse offer from the fields of acting, music, acrobatics, dance and land art. The workshops are mainly aimed at children between 6 and 12 years old.
Every Friday from 15.07. - 09.09.2022 various art and cultural projects will take place on the surrounding alpine pastures. The best part: To participate in the events, you don't have to register (with the exception of photo and music hikes) or pay anything. Only independent walking is necessary. Concert "MITSUMMA" July 15, 1pm, Berggasthof Biberg With a finely tuned mix of own titles and well-known classics, the local troupe presents a sonorous cross-section of their wide vocal-acoustic repertoire. The stimulating and understated combination of three voices and dosed instrumentation allow the eternally great themes of humanity to merge into a compact program. "PHOTO HIKE" July 22, 9.00 am, Asitzbahn valley station At the ALM:KULTUR photo hike with the Saalfelden photographer Michael Geissler, the focus is on the creative eye. On the Saalachtal high path starting at the Asitz in Leogang, it is surrounded by a unique panorama to the ?rgenbauernalm to Saalfelden. Along the way there are some stops to take pictures and pick up a tip or two. In the end, we can sniff out the mobile image processing on the smartphone if desired. A shuttle takes the participants back to the starting point at the Asitzbahn valley station after the hike. Camera equipment is not necessary. Even a smartphone is enough. Action cameras from our resort partner GoPro can also be tested. Meeting point: Asitzbahn valley station at 9:00 am Pre-registration is required no later than 17:00 the day before (21 July) at info salaalfelden-leogang.at or +43 6582 70660! A lift ticket is required for the ascent with the Asitzbahn, which is not included in the event. The entrance is free for guests with the Saalfelden Leogang Card, all other participants: women without the Saalfelden Leogang Card must purchase a ticket at the valley station. Concert "Diversity" July 29, 1 p.m. Music and Entertainment - Art and Style - Ideas with musical surprises. A formation that with its name “DIELFALT” wants to do justice in several facets – and does justice. Musical entertainment can also be artistic, imaginative and entertaining at the same time. The program includes a versatile collection of partly virtuoso sounds, romantic compositions as well as folklore and jazz in a new arrangement. "MUSIC WALK WITH STYRIAN BLOOD & BULGARIAN SPIRITS" August 5, 11.00 am, Parking Steinalm Legendary virtuoso Matthias Loibner and bass clarinetist Siegmar Brecher embarked on musical adventures together for the first time in 2020 in the duo Styrian Blood. Now follows the continuation on the Steinalm, which is also an extension: together with the great and energetic Bulgarian percussionist Maria Petrova, Loibner & Brecher will enrich their program with the factor of Eastern European spirit and groove - exploiting all facets of the ensemble to best reflect the beauty of nature. Nothing stands in the way of a very special and exciting hike. Meeting point: 11:00 am at the parking lot Steinalm Pre-registration is required no later than 17:00 the previous day (4.8.) at info saaalfelden-leogang.at or +43 6582 70660! "MALWORKSHOP" August 12, 1pm, Seealm Walking and painting - a small sketch, a quick watercolor, a personal memory of a beautiful day. We offer a casual access to painting in nature on this day. Anyone can, no one has to. Paper, brush, water and paint - mixed with curiosity and desire to do create the picture. A little insight into the watercolour painting with Reinhard Niedermuller, painter and architect from Maishofen. Concert "PINZGAUER HOLIDAY MUSI" August 26, 1 p.m., Steinalm Founded in 2001, the Pinzgauer Holiday Musi plays to this day in an almost unchanged line-up at various festivals and events. Through numerous appearances on television and radio programs, they were able to establish themselves as an integral part of the folk music landscape. The technical diversity of the cast, as well as the possibility to fall back on three composers of the dance music, offers the chance to develop your own sound style. Highlights of the performances so far have been playing at the large singer and musician meeting at the Stanglwirt, participating in the well-known “Schwaebisch – Bavarian Musician Meeting” in Stuttgart, some radio and television appearances (“Klingendes Austerreich”, “Mei lieabste Weis”, “Frohschoppen”, “Zsammg’spuit”, “Musik im den Bergen”) as well as two CD productions. Concert "OANS NO" September 2, 1 p.m., Peter Wiechenthaler Hut Oans No are full throttle musicians. Wind music with a lot of pressure behind it, a dash of tradition and a desire for a lavish evening" (Die Welt). The band mixes a club sound and spice the energetic grooves with Bavarian prose. Stylistic boundaries? Nothing at all - the mix of ska, Balkanbeats, hip-hop, reggae and the very original lyrics is feisty and goes into the legs. The music is characterized by the diversity of Munich and colorful like life in the streets. The Munich Merkur describes: “Music that so brazenly merges cultural differences and yet remains really gruesomely bearish. Concert "HELAGUNKIS" 9 September, 1pm, Sinnlehenalm The Helagunkis come from the Salzkammergut and were founded at the end of 2011 by Tomcat Tompson and Zug Max. The unique sound of the Helagunki is characterized by the combination of two musical instruments from two different musical genres. Rock'n'roll from the 50s and 60s with double bass and traditional local folk music with Styrian harmonica were combined. Meanwhile, not only rock'n'roll music is covered, but also Austropop, Punk, Rock, Pop, Hip Hop, Schlager, Folk Music, etc.. There is hardly a musical challenge that the Helagunkis shy away from. In a very special way and with a certain pinch of charm, each song becomes something special and that ensures a good mood and a lasting impression. The name "The Helagunkis" is derived from the word "Heligonka", which is the Czech name for the Styrian harmonica. The ALM:KULTUR events take place only in good weather – there are no replacement dates! The weekly guided hikes as part of the summer experience program of the tourism association also lead to the ALM:KULTUR events – these hikes are free with the Saalfelden Leogang Card! Registration for the hikes is possible until 17.00 the day before at the Saalfelden Leogang Touristik (Tel: +43 6582 / 70660).
To the delight of the organizers, numerous visitors took part in the event. The Kulturverein FRERAUM and the Leoganger Bergbahnen want to promote grown and new culture on site and offer artists the opportunity to develop. This year, the art trail at the Asitz was decorated with works by Adriana Franza, who conveys in her works the connection with her native Sicily. "Journey by Adriana Franza" The 2022 Kunstwanderweg was designed by Adriana Franza, a native Sicilian who lives in Vienna and pursues her artistic activity there. The connection with her native Sicily is evident in her works. The ancient culture, architecture and beauty of Sicily’s nature play an important role in her pictures. These elements can be seen again and again. Below the Asitzbahn mountain station starts the beautiful forest trail via the "Stille Wasser am Asitz" to Sinner Park at the Asitzbahn Mittelstation. Every 30 to 40 meters there are works of art by this year's exhibitor, Adriana Franza, which invite you to take a short break and look at it. The artworks are on display from 26.06.2022 to 16.10.2022.
With a bit of luck, hidden QR codes on the lines and trails are the way to a unique grand prize: an Epic Bike Package filled with everything the biker’s heart desires – including a brand new SCOTT Gambler 920. The award ceremony will take place during the BIKE Festival Saalfelden Leogang from 16 to 18 September. After the successful #20epicyears treasure hunt last year, the lines and trails at Epic Bikepark Leogang are once again a direct route to a special sweepstakes. What's inside? A complete bike equipment to which all long-term partners of the Saalfelden Leogang region and the Epic Bikepark Leogang have contributed. What to do about it? Bike, bike and bike again at Epic Bikepark Leogang. With five letters to the dream package A treasure map with an emoji puzzle points the way to the trails, where boards with a total of five QR codes and associated slogan letters await. If you follow the clues, collect all the letters and put them together correctly at the end, you have the chance to win the jackpot. Simply enter the answer word online on the website of the Epic Bikepark Leogang, submit it and you're done. Those who pedal more often have a higher chance of winning The letters change every two weeks. So if you do your rounds in the Epic Bikepark Leogang more often, collect more solution words and send them online, you have a higher chance of dusting off the Epic Bike Package in the end. So, off and on the lines and trails and with a bit of luck on the way to the grand prize, which will be awarded at the BIKE Festival Saalfelden Leogang (16th to 18th September). Epic Bike Package: 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 by IXS 1x Armega Goggle Anti Fog Clear Lens and Armega Forecast Film System - Full Kit of 100% 1x Bottle for Life Bundle by MUC-OFF 1x GoPro HERO 10 Black incl. SD Card, Chesty & Handlbar Mount by GOPRO 1x GRAVITA ALPACA X5 + ALPACA TOOL CARRIER Saddle and GRAVITA TENSOR Shoes by FIZIK 1x MAXXIS Assegai & Minion Tyres Set Win the EPIC BIKE PACKAGE (saalfelden-leogang.com)
24 hours over the Steinbergs to Saalfelden Leogang: That was the "Stoabergmarsch24" last weekend. In addition to a strenuous sporting experience, the participants were once again able to enter a unique mountain experience into their balance sheet. For the first time this year there was also a shortened version of 12 hours. This year's challenge "Stoabergmarsch24" started at 9 a.m. on Saturday morning. A total of about 50 kilometers and almost 4700 meters of altitude were on the march plan in extreme heat. Accompanied by experienced mountain guides from Fun Connection, the route of the 70 participants from six nations led after the start in Weissbach near Lofer over the Vorderkaserklamm up to Geierkogel (1753m) and over the Tannkogel to Hoametzl, where dinner was waiting. In the dark we then went over the Griessner alpine pastures until dawn the last kilometers to the finish were tackled at the Asitz in Leogang. The night highlight of the hike was once again the solstice bonfires lit during the traditional fire burning on the peaks and slopes. New to this year’s edition was a shortened 12-hour hike, which took the participants from Weissbach near Lofer to the finish at the Gasthof Eisenne Hand in Fieberbrunn. A sporting border experience with a unique view For the eighth time, the classic of the long-distance hiking events took place in the Leoganger and Loferer Steinbergen between Salzburg and Tyrol. The 24-hour hike had everything: steep ascents, strenuous descents, climbing passages and long paths over alpine meadows. No question, basic condition, safety of foot and freedom from dizziness were required, but also the eye for the special mountain experience. Because the path was the goal. And it was filled with impressive views and an impressive natural backdrop.
