10D Hochsonnbergrunde Mountainbike tour
Tour description
Scenic "Hochsonnbergrunde" tour from Piesendorf: Enjoy panoramic views and culinary highlights on this unforgettable beautiful tour.
The tour spans a diverse route of over 26 km along the sunny side of Piesendorf, renowned for hiking, mountain biking, and its rich flora featuring numerous alpine flowers such as alpine roses, arnica and gentian. The path from Hochsonnbergalm to Pinzgauer Hütte offers magnificent views with old forest stands and lush alpine meadows. Special highlights include the dining options at both huts, serving homemade specialties. From their sun terraces, you can enjoy breathtaking panoramas of the Hohe Tauern. From Pinzgauer Hütte, you might catch a glimpse of the impressive Grossglockner ;)
Details & elevation profile
Starting point
Piesendorf
Finishing point
Piesendorf
Route type
Mountainbike tour
Route description:
Start in the town center and follow the road and bike path westward until you reach the church in Walchen. Turn right and ride uphill on the Skiliftstraße and Rohrerberg towards Naglbauer. Stay to the right at the last hairpin turn before Naglbauer and continue cycling until you reach the barrier at Mittereckbauer. Here, the forest road (MTB 10B) begins, leading in hairpin turns to Hochsonnbergalm. Just before the alpine hut, turn right and follow the high-altitude cycle path to Pinzgauer Hütte. Then, proceed along the forest road (MTB 10C) and Wengerberg back to the starting point in the village.
Tips
Recommended equipment
- 1st May to 31st August from 7 am to 7 pm
- in September from 8 am to 6 pm
- 1st October to 15th November from 9 am to 5 pm
Stay on the marked routes!
The common rules of conduct ensure that the forest and pasture areas will continue to provide a unique space for recreation, living and work for everyone.
Your behaviour influences public opinion and tolerance.
Best time of year
How to get there
47.29194, 12.71593
Piesendorf is easily accessible by public transfer - timetable information
At the town center and at the parking lot near the eastern entrance to the village, there are sufficient parking facilities available.
Further information & links
Rad & Bike Map + Guide Piesendorf Niedernsill
"Piesendorf Niedernsill erleben" App - free to download in the Android and iOS stores.