Mountain bike tours

Route description: this circular route starts at the bottom lift station of the former Patscherkofelbahn cable car (902 metres above sea level). From there, it leads uphill along the Heiligwasserweg trail to the Schwellerkapelle chapel and then along Römerstraße road to shortly before the Grünwalderhof hotel. The route then leads south along a forest trail, past the forest playground and the Patsch wood storage area, before turning to head south-east along a forest trail to the final section of the Patscherkofel race course and on to Heiligwasser. From Heiligwasser, you follow the paved road downhill to the Teehütte hut. From there, take a sharp right and follow the old bobsleigh run to the new Olympic Bobsleigh and Luge Track facility and then downhill to the finish area. Finally, head east along Römerstraße road to Badhausstraße road and then continue downhill to the starting point.

Mountain bike up Innsbruck's local mountain. Start at the bottom lift station of the former Patscherkofel cable car (Bilgeristraße road), continue to the turn-off for Heiligwasser, go south along the wide forestry road and then continue up the quite steep route towards the Patscher Alm mountain hut and the so-called Ochsenschlagboden. From the Patscher Alm, head south to the Hochmahdalm hut, take the gently climbing trail to Patscherkofel Schutzhaus and then enjoy the wonderful panoramic views on the trail up to the peak of Patscherkofel mountain. Refreshments are available along the way at Heiligwasser, the Patscher Alm, the Patscherkofel Schutzhaus and Patscherkofel summit. Our tips: If started in the city of Innsbruck, this tour is viewed by locals as one of the greatest challenges around, all uphill and requiring bikers to conquer 1600 vertical metres. Bike transport is possible on tram no. 6 and the "peak-to-peak" bus (route J).  

This challenging mountain bike tour leads steadily uphill from Pfaffenhofen to the Pfaffenhofer Alm mountain hut. The route leads through the upper village of Pfaffenhofen and continues uphill in a southerly direction along a paved road towards the hamlet of Höll. After about 1.7 km, the route branches off to the left and follows a mountain trail to the Pfaffenhofer Alm mountain hut, where you can take a break and enjoy a bite to eat. Bike & hike: bikers with a high level of physical fitness can extend the tour with a hike up to the summit of Sonnkarköpfl or Schafmarebenkogel.

A scenic tour for anyone who loves quiet tributary valleys. The tour starts in the village of Ellbögen and runs south of Patscherkofel, Innsbruck's local mountain. There are two possible starting points for reaching the Profeglalm mountain hut. 1st starting point: the car park at the recycling centre in Ellbögen. Follow the paved road uphill to the Zirbenhof and then turn left and follow the gravel road towards Meissnerhaus/ Profeglalm until you reach the 2nd starting point: the car park for the Zirbenhof / Hackschnitzellager wood chip storage facility. From there, follow the gravel road as it leads gently uphill towards Meissnerhaus/Profeglalm. The route starts on mountain bike route no. 503 and leads to a crossing where you turn left towards the Meissner Haus. From there, you continue straight on and therefore leave MTB route 503. This forest road takes you up around 3 hairpin bends to your destination, the Profeglalm mountain hut. The hut is a nice place to take a break and enjoy a bite to eat. During the summer months, you should expect to meet cattle along the route. Route length from the 1st starting point: 8.4 km, from the 2nd starting point: 6.8 km

A quiet, panoramic mountain bike tour to the Raitiser Alm mountain hut. From Raitis, follow the signposted MTB tour number 512 towards the Raitiser Alm. At the Scheipenhof guesthouse, the route leaves the forest and heads across alpine meadows with wonderful views, before heading back into the woods for the last section to the Raitiser Alm mountain hut. The route has good connections to the Kreither Alm and the Mutterer Alm mountain huts on an easy panoramic trail with unique views. The Raitiser Alm is not open to the public. At Muttereralm, riders can take the single track down.

An intermediate-level local route from Rinn to the Rinner Alm mountain hut. The route starts just past the village of Rinn and climbs steadily through the forest to the Rinner Alm. Approximately 1 km before the hut, the route becomes even steeper, allowing you to enjoy a really well-deserved break and bite to eat when you get there. Parking is available in Rinn on Hauptstraße road or in Oberdorf.

A great bike tour with wonderful wide-open views of the Inn Valley. This route starts from the "Tourenparkplatz" (tourers' car park) at the bottom of the Bergbahnen Oberperfuss gondola. The car park is located at an altitude of 820 m and a € 4 car parking fee applies. The tour follows the shady Haggenweg trail up through the forest to Stieglreith at an altitude of 1,363 metres above sea level. From there, it continues past the idyllic reservoir to the Rosskogelhütte mountain hut (1,777 m) where riders can enjoy fantastic far-reaching views of the Inn Valley and the surrounding mountains, as well as a wonderful sun terrace and excellent cuisine. The Panoramarestaurant in Stiglreith and the restaurant at Sulzstich are nice places to take a break along the way. Our tip: beginners and families can shorten the ride up Rangger Köpfl mountain and reduce the number of vertical metres by taking Gondola I to Stiglreith and Gondola II to Sulzstich.

A charming mountain bike route through Karwendel Nature Park with wonderful views of Innsbruck and the surrounding mountains and good links to other mountain bike routes. From the Karwendel Nature Park car park, near the Canisiusbrünnl mountain hut, first follow the paved road and then a forestry road to the Enzianhütte mountain hut. From there, continue on to the Rumer Alm mountain hut. The descent follows the same route as the ascent. Other scenic route options are available, for example riding west to the Arzler Alm and Höttinger Alm mountain huts (the Nordkette mountain hut circuit).

A test of endurance for athletic bikers directly above Innsbruck! This route begins with a steady intermediate climb, before becoming steeper and more challenging towards the end near the edge of the forest. At an altitude of approximately 1,600 m, you'll find the Bodensteinalm mountain hut (open for visitors). From there, the trail continues steeply, forcing even experienced bikers who are in good shape to glance enviously at the cable car travellers above, while battling with the ever-increasing muscle power required. At the Seegrube, there is the opportunity to take a well-earned break at the restaurant and enjoy breathtaking views of the Zillertal and Stubai Alps.

A MTB tour for fit and well-conditioned bikers to the picturesque Simmering Alm mountain hut. The route begins at Grünberg car park and follows the forest road towards Simmering. In Zwischensimmering, the forest road turns off to the right towards Simmering and then zigzags uphill to the beautiful mountain hut, where refreshments and wonderful views of the Inn Valley and the Mieming Range await.