Circular route with some highlights and swimming opportunities around the Leoganger and Loferer Steinberge. Varied with fast stretches, but also winding ascents and descents. Rustic and traditional alpine huts and Austrian hospitality in cozy inns accompany the endurance cyclists.
Author’s recommendation
Dining tips: St. Adolarie (guesthouse) and Seealm (for coffee and cake). Important spare parts: tools, spare tube
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
Track types
Rest stops
Mühlpointhof - E-Bike-LadestationSeealm
Safety information
Fair play!
- Ride only on marked paths!
- Close all gates, barriers, and pasture gates!
- Observe the road traffic regulations!
- Overtake only at walking pace!
- Behave respectfully towards other nature users and forest and hunting personnel!
- Be considerate of animals!
- Do not leave any waste in nature!
- Act responsibly!
- Weather forecasts: Observe the current weather conditions at: zamg.at or www.uwz.at.
Emergency numbers: Alpine emergency: 140, International emergency: 112, Rescue: 144
Tips and suggestions
Further information on hikes and activities in the Hochkönig region:
For detailed information about hiking maps, opening hours of the mountain railways as well as huts and alpine pastures in summer, we recommend visiting the local service center. There, you will not only get the hiking map but also valuable tips on the best hiking routes and current conditions.
Opening hours of the mountain railways in summer: The mountain railways offer various opening hours during the summer months that can vary depending on weather and season. Please check the current operating times in advance.
Opening hours of huts & alpine pastures in summer: The huts and alpine pastures in the region are ideal resting places for hikers. Here too, opening hours can vary depending on the season and day of the week. Let the friendly hosts advise you about the offers and specialties on site.
For more information, please visit our website: www.hochkoenig.at.
If you have any questions or want specific information, feel free to contact us:
Email: region@hochkoenig.at
Phone: +43 (0)6584 20388
We look forward to helping you and wish you much fun exploring the beautiful hiking region Hochkönig!
Roadbook
Simply follow the signs for "Steinbergrunde." Start at the service center in Maria Alm and head towards the fire station. Follow the bike path to the Alm village, there cross the federal road to the right and continue your route towards Rain. Ride on to Ramseiden up to the barracks and then follow the Tauern bike path to Weißbach. This section offers a good, paved bike path that takes you to Lofer. In Lofer, you cross the town center towards Pass Strub. Here there are two options: either you follow the partially gravel path or take the federal road (caution: tunnel). From the main road, turn left onto the traffic-calmed street to Waidring and then turn left again towards Pillersee. Shortly after St. Ulrich, head in the direction of Schwendt. Now a wonderful road awaits you to Wiesensee. From there, continue on the bike path to Hochfilzen. Past Grießensee, it goes downhill to Leogang and Saalfelden. Finally, cycle back on the already traveled bike path to Maria Alm.
Hotel Gasthof Schörhof
Feuerwehr St. Martin - E-Bike-Ladestation
Mühlpointhof - E-Bike-Ladestation
Seealm
Public transport
ÖBB-Scotty: Timetable information
Bus line 620: Timetable information
Hiking bus: Timetable information
Get Timetable to destination
Directions
Arrival from Salzburg: On the A10 motorway to the Bischofshofen exit, then on the B311 towards Bischofshofen. Follow the Hochkönig federal road/B164 to Maria Alm.
Arrival from Innsbruck/Kufstein: On the Loferer road/B178 towards St. Johann i.T., then via the Hochkönig federal road/B164 via Saalfelden to Maria Alm.
A valid vignette is required for using the Austrian motorway and expressway network. It is also mandatory to carry a first aid kit, warning triangle, and safety vest. More information at Asfinag.
Parking
Free parking options at the town entrance and in the town center of Maria AlmCoordinates
Book recommendation by the author
Author’s map recommendations
Bike map and bike guide of the region
Recommended maps for this region:
Equipment
- Checked bike equipment with helmet
- Sunglasses
- Sunscreen
- Rain protection
- Drinks and a small snack
- Necessary medications
- First aid kit
- Bike map
Localization
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

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