Paznaun
Cranking up the altitude on a MTB — QualityTime in Paznaun
7
Tours
19:51 h
96.0 mi
19,075 ft
Do you love to mix mountains and mountain biking? Then come to Paznaun in Austria and embrace this extraordinary landscape! Starting from the villages of Galtür, Ischgl, Kappl and See, you’ll experience unique mountain bike adventures.
This valley lies between the Silvretta and Verwall and not only has a wide range of adventures for its guests in winter but also spoils you with wonderful mountain moments in summer: lovingly-designed downhill trails, rustic huts with regional delicacies and even cable cars that take you and your bike to great heights. Paznaun is a true mountain bike paradise.
Our seven Tours in this Collection are full of insider tips and take you to mysterious side valleys, beautiful forests and idyllic alpine pastures. We’ve selected the routes to include something for all levels, from fast downhill stretches to bumpy climbs and flowing stages on wide farm tracks. If you’re not sure whether your calves are up to it, you can experience the unique landscape with electric support: simply rent an ebike on site and treat yourself to a bit of tailwind.
Paznaun offers wonderful accommodation of all types and you don't have to worry about food either, because the guesthouses and huts are looking forward to spoiling you. Getting here is easy: a bus runs regularly from Landeck-Zams railway station to the valley. Look forward to some serious QualityTime in Paznaun!
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Tours & Highlights
- Expert mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.Difficult04:1223.5 mi5.6 mph3,800 ft3,800 ft
Three huge reservoirs await you and your bike high up in the Silvretta. The turquoise water is nestled between mighty three thousand meter peaks, the breathtaking backdrop is a dream!Let's go in Galtür. Sometimes on gravel, sometimes on leveled paths you drive up to the Kopssee. The double-curved dam wall is a true marvel of engineering. Then you drive down to Partenen in the Montafon.
- Expert mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the Tour may require you to push your bike.Difficult05:3620.8 mi3.7 mph4,575 ft4,575 ft
This challenging and at the same time fun tour takes you to the Heilbronner Hütte and through a fascinating, barren landscape back to Galtür. You mostly cycle above the tree line and reach an altitude of almost 2,600 meters.After starting in Galtür, you first drive to the Kopssee, a spectacular reservoir with a double-curved dam wall. Then you cycle to Verbella Alpe, where you can take a break.
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- Intermediate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.Intermediate01:248.01 mi5.7 mph1,400 ft1,400 ft
This short round takes you from Galtür to the beautiful Lareinalm. The homemade delicacies, such as the tasty alpine cheese, are a great motivation to crank up. The landscape in itself is also worth a trip. Incidentally, this tour is also perfect for e-bikes.From Galtür, the first step is leisurely along the Trisanna. Then you step uphill on easy-to-drive gravel paths, sometimes leisurely, sometimes a little steeper. Once at the top, the rustic Lareinalm is waiting for you.
- Expert mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.Difficult03:1017.4 mi5.5 mph2,975 ft2,975 ft
The Heidelberger Hütte is the ultimate biker destination in Ischgl: Hundreds of transalp bikers cycle up here every day in summer from Ischgl to then reach the Engadine via the Fimber Pass. If you want to work out, you take the steep asphalt ramp along the Fimbabach, otherwise the cable car to the middle station. From here the driveway becomes much flatter, before that it is grueling steep.
- Intermediate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.Intermediate00:578.53 mi9.0 mph1,450 ft5,900 ft
Today, downhill on fun trails is on the program, combined with great cable car rides. You start in Ischgl at the valley station of the Silvrettabahn, which takes you to the Idalp. Then you change and take the next cable car to the Flimjoch.Now the fun is finally starting and you are racing down the Flimjochtrail. With its steep passages, hairpin bends and roots, the trail is never boring. Once at the bottom you take the Flimjochbahn up again.
- Intermediate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.Intermediate02:399.27 mi3.5 mph2,900 ft2,900 ft
How about a combination of biking and hiking? The midday head is ideal for this! You start with your bike in Kappl and take an easy gear to warm up. Serpentine by serpentine you crank your way up into the Visnitzbachtal.It goes steadily uphill until you have passed the 2,000 meter mark after almost seven kilometers. Here you park your bike, change discipline and leisurely hike on your lunchtime head. You can find the tour here: komoot.de/tour/435358097.
- Intermediate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.Intermediate01:548.50 mi4.5 mph1,950 ft1,950 ft
This not too difficult tour takes you up to the Durrichalpe, one of the most beautiful spots in Paznaun. You start in the center of Kappl and first follow the …
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Collection Stats
- Tours7
- Distance96.0 mi
- Duration19:51 h
- Elevation19,075 ft
