12 kilometres and 1.500 altitude metres downhill on the mountain bike freeride trails
The three freeride trails at the Kitzsteinhorn offer pure variety on a total of 1.500 altitude metres and 12 kilometres:
Starting at the Alpincenter in 2.450 m, you are still in high alpine environment on the Geißstein Trail but you will be surrounded by the green alpine pastures of this vegetation zone from the Langwiedboden onward. A section with many roots awaits a bit further down as soon as you reach at the timber line at the Wüstlau Trail where technically challenging passages must be tackled. Back in the valley, the tour continues leisurely to the valley station because freeriders and their bikes get of course uphill quickly and in comfort by cable car. The three freeride trails at the Kitzsteinhorn are perfect for enduro bikers.
Freeride trails open from approximately mid-June to mid-September.
Freeride trails
Freeride mountain bikers are treated to the experience they’ve been hoping for on this variety-packed trail spanning 600 vertical meters and a total distance of 5.2 kilometers. You can reach the starting point of the trail either by means of the Langwied lift station on the Kitzsteinhorn (please note: involves a short climb) or via the Maiskogel/Astenweg. The Bachler Trail ends at picturesque Klammsee lake. From there, a road brings you back to the valley station of the Kitzsteinhorn Gletscherjet as well as in the direction of Kaprun to the valley station of the MK Maiskogelbahn.
Level: Difficult / challenging
The Wüstlau Trail takes you from the Langwied (1,976 m) all the way down to the valley, dropping a fabulous 1,070 vertical meters with a total distance of 7.7 kilometers. Freeriders need lots of stamina and skill for this ride, since the extra-long trail leads across alpine pastures as well as forest stretches with loose stones and exposed roots, while you will also have to tackle the occasional sharp hairpin turn in the steep section as well.
Level: Difficult / challenging
You will have to negotiate 476 vertical meters on this over 3 kilometers-long high-alpine trail starting at the Alpincenter at 2,450 m. Firstly, you will ride at speed over the pistes and small jumps. This is followed by rocky, technically challenging passages as far as the Langwied at 1,976 m. The Geißstein Trail ends here, though with two different variants feeding into the Wüstlau Trail.
Level: Difficult / challenging
Single-Trails
NEU ab Sommer 2021: Der neue Maiskogel-Trail bietet den perfekten Einstieg für Anfänger. Gestartet wird bei der Bergstation der MK Maiskogelbahn auf 1.570 m. Der Trail schlängelt sich 4,6 Kilometer lang über zahlreiche weit und eng gezogene Steilkurven, Wellen und kleineren Sprüngen bis zum Ziel bei der Mittelstation Stanger der MK Maiskogelbahn auf 1.137 m.
Schwierigkeit: leicht
Safety first
All important information for downhill rides by bike are available at the mountain bike info points directly at the access points to the trails.
Location:
- Kitzsteinhorn valley station
- Langwiedboden
- Gletscherjet 2 upper terminus
Content:
- Overall & detailed overview of the freeride trails
- Route profiles & trail description
- Contact list with emergency numbers
- Safety information
The rules for using the mountain bike route as specified on the information boards must be observed. Helmets are mandatory, protectors are recommended. The routes lead across technically difficult terrain which requires good control of the bike and technical skills.
- Consider other bikers & hikers
- Give way to hikers on narrow trails
- Respect fauna and flora
- Do not leave any litter in nature
- Avoid noise and unnecessary braking marks
- Look out for agricultural and forestry vehicles
- Always ride at a speed which allows you to stop at any time
- Look out for wild animals, pets or farm animals on the routes
- Respect prohibition signs and information boards
- Only ride a technically flawless bike
- Only use routes that suit your skills and fitness level
- Don't forget bad weather clothes, tools and spare tube
- You use the trails at your own risk. No liability is assumed for any accidents.
Experienced mountain bike guides from Kaprun
norman Rohrseitz
Nikolaus-Gassner-Str. 2d
5710 Kaprun
T. +43 680 552 88 82
Michele G.Gallonetto
Hinterleitenweg 3
5710 Kaprun
T. +43 699 10 96 76 39
Kitzsteinhorn mountain bike tickets
15.06.2021 - 15.09.2021
| Adults | Youth* | Children* | |
| Day-Ticket from 8:00 | € 49,50 | € 37,00 | € 24,50 |
| One way up | |||
| to Alpincenter (2.450m) via Gletscherjet 1 | € 25,50 | € 19,00 | € 12,50 |
| to Langwied (1.976m) via Gletscherjet 1 | € 16,50 | € 12,00 | € 8,00 |
| Talfahrt | |||
| Langwied - Talstation Gletscherjet 1 | € 16,50 | € 12,00 | € 8,00 |
Mountainbike tickets valid on the Kitzsteinhorn depending on the snow situation from approx. mid June to mid September.
Mountain bikes are transported without surcharge to the Alpincenter (transportation with chairlift “Langwiedbahn” not possible).
Keycard deposit EUR 2,-. Return of undamaged KeyCards at any of the ticket offices.
All prices in euros include 10 % VAT. Subject to date and price changes.
*Children and youth prices available only upon presentation of valid ID.
Children: born 2006 – 2015
Youths: born 2003 – 2005
15.06.2021 - 15.09.2021
| Adults | Youth* | Children* | |
| Day Ticket (Maiskogel) | € 35,00 | € 26,00 | € 17,50 |
| 4 Hours Ticket (Maiskogel) | € 29,50 | € 22,00 | € 14,50 |
| Up- or Downhill Ticket (Maiskogel) | € 16,50 | € 12,00 | € 8,00 |
Mountain bikes are transported without surcharge.
Keycard deposit EUR 2,-. Return of undamaged KeyCards at any of the ticket offices.
All prices in euros include 10 % VAT. Subject to date and price changes.
*Children and youth prices available only upon presentation of valid ID.
Children: born 2006 – 2015
Youths: born 2003 – 2005
Mountain bike season ticket for Kitzsteinhorn & Saalbach Hinterglemm Leogang
| Adults | Youth* | children* | |
| Bike Season Ticket | € 343,00 | € 257,00 | € 172,00 |
| As extension of the winter season ticket** | € 296,00 | € 222,00 | € 148,00 |
** If you hold a valid Ski Alpin Card season pass for winter 2020/21, you will be able to trade it in for a summer biking pass at an attractive discounted price.
Keycard deposit EUR 2,-. Return of undamaged KeyCards at any of the ticket offices.
All prices in euros include 10 % VAT. Subject to date and price changes.
*Children and youth prices available only upon presentation of valid ID.
Children: born 2006 – 2015
Youths: born 2003 – 2005
Mountainbike season ticket valid on the Kitzsteinhorn (depending on the snow situation from approx. mid June to mid September), Maiskogel (15.05. - 26.09.2021) and the Skicircus Saalbach Hinterglemm Leogang Fieberbrunn (Saalbach Hinterglemm: 21.05. - 17.10.2021, Leogang 08.05. - 07.11.2021, Fieberbrunn 21.05. - 26.10.2021).
