Austria

4) Saalbach Hinterglemm

The mountain bike area of Saalbach Hinterglemm consists of two small towns (Saalbach and Hingerglemm) neestling in the Pinzgau Mountains. The area is one of Austria's premier ski resorts and is fast establishing itself as a leading destination for mountain biking in Austria.

Nearest airport to Saalbach Hinterglemm: Salzburg (90km)

The area has a breathtaking network of MTB trails and all levels of difficulty, guaranteeing that cross-country riders, freeriders and downhill experts all find what they've been dreaming of., Saalbach Hinterglemm has more to offer mountain bikers over different disciplines.

Bike-Circus Highlights

• 400 km of marked mountain-bike trails
• 720 km network of regional cycling and mountain-biking routes 
• Connects into the Tauern Bike Path
• 5 mountain lifts that transport bikes (ca. 4000 vertical meters)
• Cross-country marathon route, half-marathon  
• Single trails, downhill, freeride, dirt park, North Shore, training course
• Indoor biking with Dirt’s, North Shore, kicker and foam pit  
• Collaboration with Bikepark-Leogang
• Numerous bike-friendly huts
• Free panorama map
• 3D bike map on the Internet
• The Bike-Circus Hotels
• Daily guided bike tours
• Classes in biking technique
• Events: World games of Mountain Biking / Freeride Festival 2010

What does Saalbach Hinterglemm have to offer?

There are 5 lifts open to take bikers to the top with all riding catered for. The area does get a bit cut up in the wet and much of the XC is made up from wide tracks and roads and not true singletrack.

DOWNHILL
The downhill on offer in Saalbach Hinterglemm takes a twist on the more traditional race track course.  The built trails are really blurring the boundaries between true downhill and freeride and with technical singletrack, northshore sections and jumps all thrown into the mix, it makes for fun riding, especially for those who are comfortable in the air.  There are still plenty of options to ride the natural path style descents down the mountain from any of the five lifts.

CROSS-COUNTRY
There are around 200 km of marked trails in the immediate area with tours heading out much further also possible for the fittest enthusiasts. The area has also set out many GPS tours that can be downloaded from home or by calling into the BikenSoul shop.  This allows you to get on with the important business of riding and not worry about getting lost.  The tours are well marked out as blue (easy), red (intermediate) or black (difficult) and there are also bike huts on the mountains which carry basic tools, repair stands and sell refreshments.

FREERIDE
There is plenty of freeriding available to keep everyone happy. The Adidas freeride courses have multiple stunts and technical riding throughout and include the Evil Eye northshore trail at the bottom.  The area is perhaps most famous for its freeride course in Hingerglemm, where a huge pro invite freeride comp is held each year with some massive lines and obstacles.  There is also an indoor park (open till 22.00) with dirt jumps, ramps and a foam pit to dial in the tricks and a blue trail on the mountain that is perfect to develop skills.

For more information check the Saalbach Hinterglemm 'Bike-Circus' website: www.bike-circus.at

or contact the Saalbach Hinterglemm tourist office: T+43 6541 680068

Saalbach Hinterglemm also has its own Facebook page

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