Altaussee Mountain Biking Region

The best bike tours around Hagan Lodge

If you’re planning an active vacation in Styria, the area around the Hagan Lodge in Altaussee offers the perfect setting for unforgettable biking adventures. Right outside the door, numerous bike paths, mountain bike trails, and e-bike tours wind through the Ausseerland and the Styrian Salzkammergut. With over 1,000 kilometers of marked bike routes, the region around Altaussee is one of the most beautiful mountain biking destinations in Austria.

The Hagan Lodge is the ideal starting point: You’ll be staying in the heart of nature and can begin your tours right outside the lodge—no need to drive anywhere or search for parking.

Why Altaussee is perfect for a mountain biking vacation

Why Altaussee Is Perfect for a Mountain Biking VacationAltaussee is located in the heart of the Styrian Salzkammergut and offers everything mountain bikers are looking for: scenic mountain tours, leisurely bike paths in the valley, crystal-clear lakes, and rustic alpine huts.

The variety of trails is particularly appealing. Whether you’re a competitive mountain biker, a leisure cyclist, or a family with children—you’re guaranteed to find the right route around Altaussee.

Your advantages when mountain biking in Altaussee

Over 1,000 kilometers of marked mountain bike and cycling trails
Direct access to the trails from the Hagan Lodge
Bike trails for beginners, families, and ambitious mountain bikers
Numerous alpine huts along the route (e.g., Loserhütte or Blaa Alm)
A combination of mountains and lakes in the Ausseerland region (e.g., Lake Altaussee, Lake Grundlsee, or Lake Ödensee)
Ideal conditions for mountain bikes, e-bikes, and touring bikes

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Mountain bike trails right on your doorstep

The Hagan Lodge is located in Altaussee, right next to numerous well-known MTB trails. Your biking adventure begins just a few meters from your accommodation.

Right in front of the chalets, bike paths lead toward Loser, Grundlsee, Bad Aussee, and throughout the entire Salzkammergut region.

Particularly popular are:

The Loser Panorama Tour with impressive views of the mountains (e.g., Dachstein and Totes Gebirge)
The leisurely loop around Lake Altaussee
Challenging climbs on the forest roads around the Raschberg
Connecting routes to the Salzkammergut Mountain Bike Network
BergeSeen eTrail Salzkammergut

The Salzkammergut Bike Network: 1,500 kilometers of diverse biking routes

The Altaussee region is part of the well-known mountain bike network in the Salzkammergut. In total, there are nearly 1,500 kilometers of marked mountain bike trails available to you.

This means you can discover new trails every day from Altaussee and also embark on longer tours.

Popular routes in the Salzkammergut include:

Bad Goisern World Cup Course (e.g., the legendary route of the Salzkammergut Trophy)
Panorama Nova Route (e.g., with fantastic views)
Hoisnrad Tour (e.g., for leisurely riders)
Raschberg Loop (e.g., varied mountain tour)
Kaiser Tour (e.g., ideal for experienced mountain bikers)
BergeSeen eTrail Salzkammergut

Family-friendly bike routes in Ausseerland

Not every mountain bike tour has to be strenuous. Families and leisure cyclists will find plenty of flat and easy-to-ride bike paths around Altaussee.

The routes along the lakes or through the valley are particularly popular. These tours can be wonderfully combined with a day at the beach, a stop for refreshments, or an excursion.

Recommended family tours: bike path to Grundlsee, route to Ödensee, ride to Bad Aussee, or family loop around Sommersbergsee

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The perfect combination of biking and swimming

A unique feature of the Altaussee region is the combination of mountain biking and swimming vacations. After a ride, crystal-clear lakes await for a refreshing dip.
This is a major advantage, especially in the summer, for families, e-bike riders, and active guests.

The most beautiful swimming lakes in the Ausseerland region

Altausseer See (e.g., right next to Altaussee and particularly popular)
Grundlsee (e.g., the largest lake in Styria)
Ödensee (e.g., quiet and unspoiled)
Sommersbergsee (e.g., ideal for families)

Many trails lead right past the lakes. This allows you to flexibly combine your mountain bike tour with a break by the water.

Enjoyment and relaxation: Mountain huts along the bike trails

Mountain biking in Altaussee isn’t just about exercise—it’s also about enjoyment. Along the trails, numerous huts and alpine pastures invite you to stop for a break.

After a climb, regional specialties taste especially good—from Kaiserschmarrn to Brettljause.

Recommended places to stop:

Loserhütte (e.g., after the mountain tour to the Loser)
Blaa Alm (e.g., on the route toward Tauplitz)
Seewiese Altaussee (e.g., right on the lakeshore)

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Hagan Lodge: The perfect starting point for your cycling vacation

Hagan Lodge offers not only a perfect location but also the ideal facilities for mountain bikers and e-bikers. After your ride, enjoy some relaxing time at the lodge and take advantage of many convenient amenities.

Mountain bike and e-bike rentals right on site
Secure bike garages and washing stations
Restaurant with a children’s playground on the resort grounds
Quiet location surrounded by nature
Perfect for families, couples, and active vacationers

FAQ – Frequently Asked Questions About the Altaussee Mountain Biking Region

There are over 1,000 kilometers of bike trails right around Altaussee. The most popular routes are those around Lake Altaussee, up to the Loser, or toward Lake Grundlsee.

Yes, there are many easy and family-friendly trails around Altaussee. The trails along Lake Altaussee, to Lake Grundlsee, or to Bad Aussee are particularly suitable.

Yes, guests can rent e-bikes and mountain bikes right on the premises at Hagan Lodge.

The Altaussee, Grundlsee, Ödensee, and Sommersbergsee are particularly popular.