Mountain bike holidays in the Austrian Alps
Our tips for mountain biking in Vorarlberg
Spectacular mountain bike trails in Lech am Arlberg
Entertaining, spectacular, different – mountain bike trails for every level wind through Lech am Arlberg. A must-do for everyone on bike holiday in the Austrian Alps. Whether you’re looking for easy routes to enjoy with your family or adventurous challenges – there’s the perfect trail for everyone in Vorarlberg. Mountain biking truly is an experience you should not miss out on, which is why we’ve collected three of our favorite MTB tours to get you started:
You’ve already conquered these trails? Our Sonnenburg team is always happy to help you with further information and routes. We are sure that we can find the right tours to make your next mountain bike holiday in Austria unforgettable.
“Get a bicycle. You will not regret it, if you live.”
Mark Twain
The place to be for freeriders
Burgwald Trail: For adrenaline junkies of all ages
- Easy line for beginners with branches for advanced riders
- Elevation difference: 480 m
- Length: approx. 3,200 m
- Duration: approx. 30 min
- Terrain: forest floor, gravel, North Shore elements, banked turns
The Burgwald Trail in Lech is Vorarlberg’s first official freeride and enduro trail – and one of the most varied mountain bike tours in the Arlberg region. The Petersbodenbahn cableway, just a few steps away from the Hotel Sonnenburg in Oberlech, takes you directly to the start. From the mountain station, you can get straight into the flow.
With the Lech Card, you can use the mountain cableways without restriction in summer. Taking your bike up and down the mountains has never been this easy – ideal for anyone who wants to explore the Austrian Alps on a mountain bike.
Fun for all levels
The various difficulty levels on the trail are suitable for all riding skills and ages:
- Blue = easy
- Red = hard
- Black = extreme
Beginners follow the continuous easy line, while experts branch off to more technically demanding sections. Children can also safely learn the ropes here – turning a family holiday in Lech into a little mountain bike adventure on the wild trails of the Arlberg. Banked turns and wooden curves, North Shore elements, drops and tricky passages guarantee fun and variety.
Our highlights:
- the 50-metre-long Anaconda North Shore element
- the Skinny Boardwalk
- the Patrese Jump followed by a double road gap
Bike trail with panorama of the Alps
From Sonnenburg to the Spullersee
- Elevation difference: 1,071 m
- Distance: approx. 31 km
- Duration: approx. 5 h
- Terrain: asphalt, forest floor, gravel
A classic pick for mountain bikers in Vorarlberg: the route from Lech to Spullersee requires stamina – but rewards you with quiet mountain valleys, striking mountain peaks and the sparkling waters of one of the most beautiful lakes in the region. If you want to experience mountain biking in the Alps, this tour combines scenic backdrops with an athletic challenge.
This route requires stamina
Stages of the Spullersee Trail
- 1. Ascent: start at our family hotel in Lech, steady climb via Kriegeralpe to the Spullersee
- 2. Loop around the lake: gravel track along the Southern dam wall, view of the turquoise Spullersee lake
- 3. Further uphill: pass the Ravensburger Hütte, climb to the Stierlochjoch (2,009 m)
- 4. Descent: via serpentines and gravel paths to the Stierlochalpe, then back to Zug and Lech
Stamina is just as important as confident handling, especially on the gravel sections and serpentines. From gentle alpine paths to technical descents – this route will leave you with unforgettable memories of your mountain bike holiday in Austria.
Bike holiday in Austria at its most athletic
From Sonnenburg to the Kriegerhorn
- Elevation gain: 834 m
- Distance: approx. 16 km
- Duration: approx. 3.5 h
- Terrain: paved road, forest floor, gravel
This route calls for trained legs: Starting down in the valley, the path climbs steadily uphill until you reach the summit cross of the Kriegerhorn and the most beautiful 360-views of the Austrian Alps. If you want to spend your bike holidays with an athletic challenge, this one is for you.
Stages of the Kriegerhorn Loop Trail
- 1. Ascent: from Lech, the route climbs up to the Kriegeralpe and continues to the lake – a steady climb with views of the surrounding mountain peaks
- 2. Summit passage: follow the agricultural road to reach the mountain station of the Kriegerhorn mountain cableway and, a few metres ahead, the summit cross at 2,173 m
- 3. Descent: bike across mountain meadows, then through the Zugertobel gorge to the toll road, continuing to the centre of Zug and back to Lech.
This route is one of the more challenging mountain bike trails in the Arlberg region in Vorarlberg. It features technically demanding sections that reward you with an adrenaline rush as well as with quiet moments at the summit.
Insider tips for your bike holiday in Austria
Do you have any questions about a trail, the right equipment, or do you need help deciding which route to pick first on your bike holiday in the Austrian Alps? We are happy to answer all of your questions and let you in on the insider tips of the locals.
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