Road bike tour 08 - Pillersee circuit

Kufstein /
Difficulty ratings:
Route length: 134.6 km

The Pillersee circuit combines a wonderfully broken route with a dreamy backdrop. There are a few short yet steep climbs which are tough.

Tour information

  • Length: 134.6 km
  • Elevation uphill:1124 hm
Highest point 962 m

Starting point

Kufstein city centre

Finishing point

Kufstein city centre
  • Fitness level 5 / 6
  • Technique 5 / 6

Features

  • Circular route

Best time of year

  • January
  • February
  • March
  • April
  • May
  • June
  • July
  • August
  • September
  • October
  • November
  • December

Trail condition

Asphalt

Equipment

Cycling helmet, comfortable cycling clothing, change of clothes, wind protection, cycling gloves, possibly rucksack with water bottle and food, first aid equipment, possibly service/repair kit, cycling map, tour description and information material (GPX track), ID card, insurance card, cash

Description

This tour initially proceeds along the Wilder Kaiser mountain range to St. Johann in Tirol. Here you head for Fieberbrunn. After the underpass, look for the left-hand turn-off to the airport and proceed onto the cycle path there. A wonderful route, with sharp climbs takes you to Fieberbrunn. Ride on the B164 for a few kilometres. At the junction for Bergbahnen Fieberbrunn keep right and continue to Gasthof ‘Eiserne Hand’. Turn left there and head up to Hochfilzen. From there, proceed through to St. Ulrich and via the Pillersee country road to Waidring. The B178 leads via Erpfendorf to St. Johann.

Getting here

  • Arrival by public transport

    Kufstein main railway station is only a few minutes' walk from the starting point.

  • Parking

    Kufstein centre

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