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A little jewel on a grand scale – MTB around Maishofen
Mountain Biking Collection by Tourismusverband Maishofen
6 Tours
21:39 h
212 km
6,620 m
As the title ‘little jewel’ suggests – Maishofen is a real gem nestled between the beautiful Zeller See lake and the Glemmtal Valley. From here, you don't have far to go to reach the Kitzsteinhorn and MTB hotspots like Leogang or Saalbach. Maishofen is your ideal base for a perfect MTB holiday. A dense network of over 400 kilometres (248 mi) of marked MTB trails for all levels await you here.
The Glemmtal mountains are inspiring. On the one hand, there’s an extremely extensive range of Tours available to you here, with everything from family-friendly bike routes to demanding, technically challenging mountain bike trails. On the other hand, the region has unforgettable natural beauty, mountain adventures and breathtaking panoramas.
Maishofen centre is the perfect starting point. Here, you can park easily, stock up on food and drink, while hotels and restaurants are never far away. We recommend starting at the church tower in Maishofen and explore the area in any direction from there.
Here is a brief overview of some of the routes on offer: the ride to the Kammereggalm, for example, is an ambitious Tour. This crisp route is an excellent way to mobilise your last reserves after a day of swimming at the lido and to really push yourself again. Are you in good shape? Then ride from Maishofen to Thumersbach up the 2,117-metre-high (6,946 ft) Hundstein, the highest grassy mountain in Europe that’s accessible by bike. Or would you prefer something more enjoyable? Then the well-maintained and mostly flat cycling route around the Zeller See lake is a good choice.
Other recommended mountain bike routes lead you to the Jahnhütte, to Gasthof Mitterberg or to the Örgenbauernalm. So, let's go – grab your bike and explore the Maishofen region on two wheels!
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Tours
- 04:5949.9 km10.0 km/h1,400 m1,400 mExpertExpert mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.
One of THE tours par excellence: This moderate to demanding mountain bike tour rewards you with breathtaking views! Even if you use an e-bike, you should still be in good physical condition, as there are a few steeper passages and a few meters of altitude to overcome.
The starting point is in Maishofen…
- 03:2337.4 km11.1 km/h940 m940 mExpertExpert mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.
Would you like a breathtaking mountain bike tour with great views and challenging passages? Then we recommend the Örgenbauernalm to Biberg in the Saalachtal.
The starting point is in Maishofen, from where you drive past Saalfelden am Steinernen Meer and can admire the impressive, rugged mountain peaks…
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- 04:4146.0 km9.8 km/h1,450 m1,450 mExpertExpert mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the Tour may require you to push your bike.
You start in Maishofen and first cycle either via Prielau Castle or the Tauernradweg south towards Thumersbach. If you prefer the more direct route, you can take a look at our route from Maria Alm: komoot.de/tour/1060371887.
In the village center you turn left and a few meters later right again at the…
- 02:0420.4 km9.9 km/h690 m690 mIntermediateIntermediate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.
For this tour you start in Maishofen and ride about five kilometers on the well-developed bike path in the direction of Saalbach until you arrive in Viehhofen. Your goal is the Jahnhütte. Steep sections await you here, but above all it is the view that rewards you for the uphill.
In Viehhofen, turn right…
- 02:5715.9 km5.4 km/h1,300 m10 mExpertExpert mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.
On the direct route to the Hundstein: From Maria Alm you have the option of tackling the Hundstein from the north and optionally spending the night there.
Our recommendation: Reserve in advance at the Statzerhaus. This can be done by calling +43 6542 74438 and +43 664 6571699. If you want to do a whole…
- 03:3542.7 km11.9 km/h840 m840 mExpertExpert mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the Tour may require you to push your bike.
A great tour along Lake Zell with numerous rest stops and a varied panorama awaits you. Everything is included here: from leisurely cycling to a certain sporting challenge. It starts from the center of Maishofen. Follow the signposted cycle route south to the lake.
Continue along the shore path through…
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Collection Stats
- Tours6
- Distance212 km
- Duration21:39 h
- Elevation6,620 m
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