14 National Park Valleys – your destination
NEW in 2026: 14 National Park Valleys – your destination
The Hohe Tauern Bike Trail takes you across 14 stages and 530 kilometres through the Hohe Tauern National Park region in SalzburgerLand. The route leads past impressive glaciers, crystal-clear mountain lakes and picturesque National Park valleys.
From Hüttschlag in Großarltal to the Krimml Waterfalls, the trail offers varied sections for ambitious e-bikers and mountain bikers alike. Along the way, traditional alpine huts and inns invite you to enjoy regional specialities and authentic local cuisine.
Spectacular views of Austria’s highest peaks accompany you throughout the journey. The Hohe Tauern Bike Trail combines nature, athletic challenge and true alpine adventure – an essential experience for mountain bike enthusiasts who want to explore alpine landscapes up close.
Highlights
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Official multi-day mountain bike route through Hohe Tauern National Park in SalzburgerLand
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Discover 14 valleys of Hohe Tauern National Park by bike
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Technically moderate multi-day tour on forest roads, alpine tracks, cycle paths and quiet side roads
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Ride past traditional alpine huts beneath the towering glaciers of the Hohe Tauern
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Stay overnight in authentic National Park villages such as Rauris, Bad Gastein, Bramberg and Krimml
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Spectacular finish at the Krimml Waterfalls
Answers to frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit the Hohe Tauern Bike Trail?
The ideal period for a tour is from mid-May to mid-October.
How many kilometers and vertical meters are covered at the Hohe Tauern Bike Trail?
The total distance is about 535 kilometers with approximately 12,000 vertical meters.
Is the Hohe Tauern Bike Trail technically challenging?
Technically, it is an easy to moderate mountain bike route, mainly on forest and alpine farm tracks.
Top bike offers, trail services & more
Whether you are an experienced rider or just starting out, the official Hohe Tauern Bike Trail info and booking center provides comprehensive support for planning and booking your tour along the Hohe Tauern Bike Trail.
Picturesque villages
Wherever you look along your journey on the Hohe Tauern Bike Trail, the beauty of this landscape unfolds – inspiring not only nature lovers. Discover the charming villages along the route, from Hüttschlag to Krimml.
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The tour guide and the clearly structured image brochure provide elevation profiles, refreshment stops and valuable information on all stages.
Hohe Tauern National Park holiday region
Hohe Tauern National Park holiday region
Majestically rising to 3,798 metres, the Großglockner – Austria’s highest mountain – spreads its protective flanks above Hohe Tauern National Park. Cool glacier winds sweep down from the Schmiedingerkees to Salzburg’s highest panoramic platform, while the Krimml Waterfalls – Europe’s largest waterfalls – thunder hundreds of metres into the valley below. At the National Park Worlds exhibition, visitors immerse themselves in ten fascinating themed worlds.
With 266 peaks over 3,000 metres and 342 glaciers, nature plays a defining role in the 18 villages and 13 valleys of the Hohe Tauern National Park Holiday Region. Wherever you look while exploring the region, the beauty of this landscape unfolds. Beyond its natural treasures, the Hohe Tauern also hold remarkable historical significance: an ancient Celtic settlement area, crossed by historic mule tracks once used for trade across the Alps, and shaped for centuries by miners searching for emeralds, gold and silver.