Mountain bike tours

From the starting point, follow the main road for a short distance and then turn right towards "Hornbachkapelle" chapel. The forest road makes long, sweeping turns as it climbs up through the forest at a moderate incline to the "Kohlerkapelle" chapel. The route then crosses a bridge and runs alongside the stream for a short time before starting the steep ascent to the Flaurlinger Alm mountain hut. The path is very windy as it leads up through forests and alpine pastures up to the hut.     Bike & hike for ambitious athletes: From the Flaurlinger Alm, a trail leads through the See Valley to the scenic Taxer See mountain lake (2,282 m). Walking time approx. 2.5 hours.

A quiet and varied mountain bike tour to the Kreither Alm mountain hut. This tour follows a well-maintained and varied forest road to the Kreither Alm mountain hut with the option to visit the Stockerhof alpine guesthouse along the way. The route has good connections to the north with a trail leading off towards the Raitiser Alm hut (not open to the public) and further to the Mutterer Alm mountain hut. From there, it is possible to ride down a single track.

A quiet, intermediate mountain bike tour to the Lanser Alm mountain hut. Route: Start at Lans car park (opposite Gasthof Walzl). First follow Kochholzweg road towards the Lanserhof health centre and then continue along Feldweg towards the Lans Kneipp facility. From there, cross Römerstrasse road and follow the Lanser Alm Weg as it zigzags constantly uphill to the Lanser Alm mountain hut.

The perfect panoramic route through picturesque alpine meadows and larch forests. This route starts in Obsteig and leads along alpine meadows and larch forests to Arzkasten, Weisland and Holzleiten. At the underpass, you'll come to the start of a forest trail towards Grünberg car park. This section takes you through the hamlets of Finsterfiecht, Thal and Wald towards the "Klammer Mühle" mill, past the sports ground in Langgarten, under the underpass at the Schmiede guesthouse and back to the starting point. Our tip: this route is particularly beautiful in autumn when the bright larch woods burst into colour.

An easy route that zigzags up from Lehen to the Straßberghaus mountain hut. The shady route leads through mixed forests and has wonderful views of the Inn Valley. For bike & hike fans, there is a one-hour tour from the Straßberghaus to the Neue Alplhütte mountain hut (1,504 m).

A perfect tour for mountain bike beginners who want to put their skills to the test. The tour leads via Mooswaldsiedlung and along the edge of the forest up to Arzkasten. From there, you follow a wide forest road up to the Lehnberghaus mountain hut and restaurant. Our bike & hike tip: from the Lehnberghaus, you can reach the "Lacke" viewing platform in just 30 minutes and enjoy wonderful views over the Mieming Plateau.  

Start at Arzkasten car park - take route no. 606 - ride past the guesthouse, immediately after the fountain turn right and then follow the forest road as it zigzags up to the Lehnberghaus mountain hut. • Our bike & hike tip: Lacke viewing platform (1,703 m) - walking time approx. 30 minutes  

Start at Arzkasten car park - route no. 605 - Weisland - along the stream valley towards Aschland - turn right and follow the forest road to the Marienbergalm mountain hut (1,622 m). Ambitious riders can continue on to the Marienbergjoch ridge (1,789 m) and enjoy beautiful views of the Bieberweir basin. Please note: the route is very rough and gravelly in places.  

A MTB tour through varied landscapes for experienced bikers. This tour takes you past Mooswaldsiedlung, along the edge of the forest to Arzkasten and then through a romantic stream valley towards Aschland. Before you reach Ashland, turn right and continue along the forestry road up to the Marienbergalm mountain hut (1,622 m) with its beautiful vistas. From there, the route leads through glorious alpine landscapes to the Marienbergjoch ridge. After some quick refreshment, simply return the same way back to your starting point or continue to the bottom lift station of the Marienberglift and then head back towards Obsteig via the Fernsteinsee lakes, the Fern Pass and Nassereith (level: difficult).

A scenic tour for anyone who loves quiet tributary valleys. This tour to the Meissner Haus alpine guesthouse starts in the village of Ellbögen and leads south of Patscherkofel, Innsbruck's local mountain, to the quiet and picturesque Viggar Valley. From the Zirbenhof on Oberstraße road in Ellbögen, the route climbs quickly around two hairpin bends and then levels out a little to continue gently uphill through the forest on the northern slopes of the Mühltal mountain in the Viggar Valley to the beautifully-located Meissner Haus alpine guesthouse. Bike & hike: after taking a break and replenishing your energy levels at the Meissner Haus, you can continue on foot up the mountains Patscherkofel, Glungezer (the Glungezerhütte mountain hut at the top serves food and has accommodation), Morgenkogel or Kreuzspitze.

This simple mountain bike tour to the pilgrimage church of Maria Locherboden leads between the villages and residential areas in Mieming and primarily stays on tarmaced roads. When you reach the district of Zein, follow the signposts to the pilgrimage church (Wallfahrtskirche Maria Locherboden) where you’ll get picturesque views of the Mieming Range. Visible from far and wide, the striking and distinctive Maria Locherboden pilgrimage church stands on the Saßberg ridge in front of the Mieming Range.

A road leads from Mötz via Burg Klamm castle, Nassereith and the Fern Pass into Germany. In the area surrounding the castle, the old road that led from Telfs up to the Mieming Plateau merges with this important arterial road. The castle is now privately owned and can only be viewed from the outside.