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You simply have to love it, the Karlsbader Hütte. Framed by the rugged limestone peaks of the Lienz Dolomites and the clear Laserzsee lake, it also impresses with its Falstaff award-winning cuisine. However, if you want to enjoy this after a mountain bike tour, you have to pedal quite a bit. From Tristach, there are almost 1,600 meters of altitude to overcome.
If you cycle to the Karlsbader Hütte by mountain bike, you have to pedal hard. From Tristach to the Dolomitenhütte, the trail leads along the toboggan run and repeatedly crosses the Dolomitenstraße. From the Laserzkessel, the forest path winds its way between meadows and scree fields to the hut. Good riding technique is required downhill on rough gravel.
Owned by the German Alpine Association / Section Karlsbad, Karlsbaderhütte is located directly on Lake Lazerz and surrounded by the impressive Lienz Dolomites. Extended and renovated step by step, Karlsbaderhütte is an insider tip and starting point to numerous mountain sports destinations.
From Tristach sports field, you start into the mountains of the Lienz Dolomites. Follow the toboggan run to the Kreithof, then cycle on the paved road all the way to Dolomitenhütte. Past the “Dolo”, as the locals call the hut exposed in the rock, you can delve into a wild natural landscape, framed by the rugged walls and peaks of the Lienz Dolomites.
On the rough surface of the forest road, you will wind your way upwards, metre by metre, until you are in the Laserz basin. A new world opens up there: Meadows with flocks of sheep, behind them scree fields and the mighty peaks of the Lienz Dolomites with Roter Turm, Seekofel, Gamswiesenspitze, and so on. Karlsbaderhütte, the trip’s destination, is located directly at Lake Laserz, which is a popular photo opportunity with its rich blue and deep turquoise water. Likewise, the view from the hut's sun terrace towards the valley is worth a stop. Good visibility provided, you can look all the way to Großvenediger, which is flanked by many other 3000-metre-peaks. We are sure that even after two servings of Kaiserschmarrn or Tyrolean dumplings you will only reluctantly leave behind this special spot in the Lienz Dolomites and the view it provides.
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This traditional MTB tour is one of the classics of the Schladming-Dachstein region and leads up through spectacular switchbacks in the so-called “Öfen” to the Viehbergalmen.
Expect impressive rock formations, wide alpine pastures, and a varied route through several valleys.
Please note: riding is permitted from May 01 to October 31, from 2 hours after sunrise until 2 hours before sunset.
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You start at the village square in Aich and first ride across the Enns towards Weißenbach. There, you reach the Jumper Trail, which offers a varied descent. The trail costs €5 but is free with the Schladming-Dachstein Card.
After the descent, you return across the Enns to Ruperting. Here, the longer climb up to Gumpenberg begins. Via the Gumpental, the route continues uphill towards the Styrian Bodensee.
At the lake, it’s a perfect spot for a break or a quick refresh. Then follow the asphalt road towards Gössenberg and continue on to Galsterberg.
From Galsterberg, a fast descent leads down to Pruggern. From there, follow the Enns cycle path back to the starting point at the village square in Aich.
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The tour begins at the Planai Stadium in Schladming and takes you through the Untere Klaus district and Birnberg to Ramsau. From there, the route continues past Gasthof Edelbrunn to Brandalm and finally to Türlwandhütte at an altitude of 1,750 meters – a perfect spot to rest with stunning views of the Dachstein.
The journey proceeds through the Ramsau alpine region to Bachlalm, past the Grahsteg Reservoir, and through Filzmoos to Mandlberggut.
From there, the route leads back through Mandling and Gleiming to Schladming, returning to the starting point.
This 270 kilometer long tour connects Salzburg and Innsbruck on a route made for gravel bikes: it mainly goes over gravel roads, secondary roads, and bike paths. Especially spectacular is the crossing of the Karwendel mountains. Thanks to many accommodations along the route, the tour can be divided into daily stages according to your own preferences.
Made in the Cotswolds. Published by Éditions Système D Ltd.
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