Cycling and Mountain Biking in the Salzburg Lungau Region
The Salzburg Lungau region offers incomparable biking experiences, untouched nature, romantic side valleys, and the most hours of sunshine in Austria. Enjoy an extensive network of routes – from jaunty
e-bike excursions and family-friendly tours to the famous Mur Cycle Path.
On the forest roads in Salzburg's Lungau region, the bikers' agreement—with its clear rules—ensures respectful and safe coexistence. Follow the guidelines and enjoy the trails responsibly and carefree.
Weite Täler, ruhige Nebenstraßen, aussichtsreiche Höhenwege – der Salzburger Lungau ist wie geschaffen für Entdeckungen auf zwei Rädern. Hier rollst du durch Landschaften, die dir Raum zum Durchatmen geben, und spürst, wie die Gedanken mit dem Fahrtwind leichter werden. Egal ob du genussvoll am Fluss entlang radelst, eine sportliche Mountainbike-Tour wagst oder auf dem E-Bike neue Perspektiven entdeckst: Im Lungau trittst du nicht gegen die Zeit an – du fährst mit ihr.
Biking & Culinary Delights – Cycling Pleasure Meets Culinary Delights
If you want to combine cycling with regional culinary delights, the Lungau region of Salzburg is the perfect place for you. Nestled among idyllic valleys and sunny hills, culinary highlights await you along the route—from farm stands to rustic mountain huts.
Farm stands & Farmers’ markets right along the routes
Regional specialties in alpine huts (Lungau Rahmkoch, Brettljause, Lungau Eachtling)
Breaks with a view & Delights
Your MTB Vacation – Freedom on Two Wheels
Explore Austria’s highest-altitude e-bike region—the Lungau offers perfect conditions for mountain bikers, gravel bikers, and leisure cyclists:
Over 550 km of signposted MTB trails
Two natural single-track trails
The Lungau Bike route connecting the valleys
Around 70 mountain huts with food and drink service
Top-notch infrastructure with e-bike rentals, service stations, and charging points ensures a comfortable cycling vacation. The LungauCard offers additional discounts on rentals and guided tours.
Leisure Cycling in the Salzburg Region – A Relaxing Ride Through the Lungau
Easy rides, breathtaking views, and culinary stops—the Lungau is a paradise for leisure cyclists.
Panoramic Routes & River Valleys
Top-Notch E-Bike Infrastructure (Charging Stations & rental at sports shops)
Culinary highlights along the way
Discounted offers with the LungauCard (rentals & guided tours)
Can be combined with the Tälerbus & public transportation for flexible stage planning
Murra Cycle Trail—from the source to the Styrian border
The Murradweg is one of Austria’s best-known long-distance bike trails and begins right in Salzburg’s Lungau region! Starting from the town of Muhr, where the river originates, the route winds for over 365 km through stunning river landscapes all the way to Slovenia.
Lungau Stage Highlights:
The start is just a short hike away from the source
Special stops: Finstergrün Castle (Ramingstein), the historic old town of Tamsweg, Moosham Castle
Connections to the “Genussrunden” (pleasure loops): Mitterbergrunde & Schwarzenbergrunde
Lungau Bike - Your Athletic Challenge
The Lungau Bike Route is an absolute highlight for experienced mountain bikers: Over 166.8 km and 6,060 meters of elevation gain, you’ll experience challenging daily stages that take you through all the valleys and over scenic high points.
Sample stages:
Tamsweg – Göriach: 40.8 km, total elevation gain: 1,652 Hm
Göriach – St. Michael: 48.8 km, total elevation gain: 1,760 Hm
St. Michael – Katschberg – St. Michael: 36.1 km, total elevation gain: 1,290 Hm
St. Michael – Tamsweg: 41.7 km, total elevation gain: 1,358 Hm
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