Sunny route for mountain bike beginners.
The starting point is Altenmarkt. From here the route leads on the road towards Zauchensee. After crossing the Zauchbach, the ascent to Ameisenberg begins. Then it goes up to the Hochnössler: first on asphalt, then on forest roads that wind through forest and meadow terrain with varying gradients.
The highest point of the route is at around 1,500 m above sea level. Then a steep gravel descent through the Steinwandwald awaits down into the Zauchbach valley. In the valley, the route follows the stream downstream, past the adventure forest, back to the starting point in Altenmarkt.
Facts about the route:
- Distance: approx. 20 km
- Elevation gain: approx. 600 m
- Surface: asphalt, forest roads, gravel
- Character: varied MTB route with longer climbs and a demanding descent
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
Track types
Rest stops
Berggasthof BliembauerBifeis Hütte
Hochnössleralm
Safety information
78% gravel, 22% asphaltTips and suggestions
Tourism Association Altenmarkt-ZauchenseeSportplatzstraße 6
A-5541 Altenmarkt-Zauchensee
Tel: +43 6452 5511
E-mail: info@altenmarkt-zauchensee.at
www.altenmarkt-zauchensee.at
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Roadbook
The starting point is Altenmarkt. From here the route leads on the road towards Zauchensee. After crossing the Zauchbach, the ascent to Ameisenberg begins. Then it goes up to the Hochnössler: first on asphalt, then on forest roads that wind through forest and meadow terrain with varying gradients.
The highest point of the route is at around 1,500 m above sea level. Then a steep gravel descent through the Steinwandwald awaits down into the Zauchbach valley. In the valley, the route follows the stream downstream, past the adventure forest, back to the starting point in Altenmarkt.
Facts about the route:
- Distance: approx. 20 km
- Elevation gain: approx. 600 m
- Surface: asphalt, forest roads, gravel
- Character: varied MTB route with longer climbs and a demanding descent
Intersport Schneider
Tourismusverband Altenmarkt-Zauchensee
Sportart
Erlebnis-Therme Amadé
Berggasthof Winterbauer
Berggasthof Bliembauer
Bifeis Hütte
Hochnössleralm
Aussichtspunkt Wolfsgrube
Zauchbach rest area
Gasthof Neuhäusl stop
Gasthof Neuhäusl
Mühlenweg rest area
Public transport
Public-transport-friendly
With the Guest Mobility Ticket you can use all public transport free of charge from your arrival in SalzburgerLand.
Directions
Tauern highway A 10, exit Altenmarkt (EXIT 63), exit Altenmarkt West, direction Zauchensee, 2.2 km from the church towards Zauchensee, parking lot Hochbifangbahn on the left side
Parking
Parking at Hochbifangbahn, turn right onto Rettenbachweg towards Altenmarkt 200 m to the starting point of the Ameisenberg recreation area
Coordinates
Author’s map recommendations
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Equipment
Mountain bike, helmet
Localization
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

User Questions
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