Tirol’s Best Places for Mountain Biking

From easy cruising to steep climbing, when it comes to mountain biking the Paznaun-Ischgl region has something for everyone. Gravel paths, singletrack trails, lush meadows and craggy peaks make the Silvretta, Samnaun and Verwall Mountains a haven for ambitious offroad cyclists.

There are 250 kilomtres of mountain bike routes around Lake Achensee. This region offers many challenging rides with fabulous views of the quiet valleys at the entrance to the Karwendel Valleys as well as the mighty peaks of the Brandenberg Alps.

Fabulous views, lush meadows and craggy mountains – the Alpbachtal-region, which includes sections of the Rofan Mountains, is a haven for mountain bikers of all ages and abilities.

With the Glockner and the Venediger massifs in the north of the region, East Tirol gives mountain bikers direct access to some of Austria's highest mountains. Much of the riding here leads through untouched valleys and the incredible landscape of the Hohe Tauern National Park.

The area around the Reschen mountain pass, where Austria, Italy and Switzerland converge, offers fabulous riding for all abilities. Don't forget to check out the Bikeregion Nauders.

Perched on a sunny plateau above the Upper Inn Valley, the Serfaus-Fiss-Ladis region has lots of family-friendly mountain biking routes as well as many singletrack trails. This area is the Samnaun Mountains is well-served by lifts and cable cars.

The regional capital Innsbruck and its surrounding villages are an ideal base camp for mountain bikers of all ages, interests and abilities.

Towered over by the lofty Kitzbühel Horn Peak and rugged Wilder Kaiser Mountains, the Kitzbühel Alps are a mountain biker’s playground offering everything from easy tours to challenging singletrack.

The Ötztal Valley is one of the best places in Tirol for mountain biking. Some of the best riding can be found in the Bike Republic in Sölden with its natural trails, downhill trails and enduro routes. Families with children will find easier terrain on the lower slopes of the Ötztal and Stubai Alps.

The Seefeld Region is excellent for family cycling adventures and e-mountain bike rides. Advanced and expert riders will find plenty of challenging terrain Seefeld Region – and wherever you go, the views are spectacular.

The Tirol Zugspitz Arena is home to a mix of easy and challenging riding in four different mountain chains: the Wetterstein Mountains, the Mieming Mountains, the Lechtal Alps and the Ammergau Alps.

Flanked by numerous 3,000-metre mountains, the Zillertal Valley is a haven for mountain bikers. Trails range from easy to extreme, with plenty of cable cars available for those who want to access the mountains without breaking a sweat.