Cycling in Kitzbühel
Kitzbühel isn’t just a place where you can go biking—it’s a destination people specifically visit for cycling. Whether it’s flowing 360° trails, one of Austria’s steepest road climbs, epic mountain bike loops, or leisurely valley routes, the region offers unforgettable experiences for mountain bikers, road cyclists, gravel riders, and e-bikers alike.
The best days start on a bike and end with stories.
Quality and Variety
To ensure that biking in Kitzbühel doesn’t just impress but truly inspires, every detail is tailored to the biking experience. Clear infrastructure, reliable quality, and the perfect blend of routes, services, and scenery ensure that guests find their way around from the very first moment—leaving you to focus entirely on the riding.
- Specialised routes for trail, road, gravel, and e-bike
- A variety of routes for all skill levels—including families
- Clearly and uniformly signposted routes
- Modern lift infrastructure for bikes
- Specialised bike accommodation with suitable infrastructure
- Dedicated trail teams for optimally maintained and shaped trails
360 Flow Trails
In Kitzbühel, flow is the focus—at every level. The 7 signature single trails are designed to facilitate progression: from your first trail experience to your next challenge.
- 5 bike lifts
- 3 skill areas
- A full-time trail crew ensures well-maintained trails and safe progression at every level.
- Advanced riders – Dirty GOAT Challenge – 43 km, 6 trails, one goal.
Get more from your day on the bike
When you explore like a local, you often discover more.
One ticket, unlimited biking: The Gravity Card offers unlimited access to 32 bike parks and enduro trails in 7 countries. Pay once, ride all season—for adults (€680.00), teens (€510.00), and children (€340.00).
- Be considerate: respect other cyclists, hikers, and nature
- Adjust your speed: especially when encountering oncoming traffic or in areas with limited visibility
- Stay on the trails: this helps protect the landscape and trails
- Follow the signs: they ensure safety and harmonious coexistence
Road Bike | Kitzbüheler Horn
Experience a true classic on the Kitzbüheler Horn: one of Austria’s steepest and most challenging road climbs. A bucket-list climb that challenges, rewards—and stays with you for a long time. View tour
E-Bike | EPIC 360° 2,000-Meter Tour
A roughly 60-km e-bike tour takes you through the entire ski area to the border with the Salzburg region. High-altitude trails, sweeping views, and alpine passes make this loop an impressive day in the saddle. View tour
Mountain Bike | Dirty GOAT Challenge
By bikers. For bikers. The Dirty GOAT Challenge combines 6 groomed trails into a 43 km challenge—all in one day. Demanding, fun, and just the thing for anyone who wants more.
ROAD & GRAVEL
From true bucket-list climbs like the Kitzbüheler Horn to long valley roads that wind for miles into quiet side valleys, the region offers ideal conditions for long days in the saddle. Small, traditional villages along the routes invite you to stop for a coffee break—authentic, local, and exactly where you’d expect them to be.
What makes Kitzbühel special is the freedom to choose: you can set off in five different directions, each with its own character and all connected to public transportation. The offering is complemented by specialised bike accommodation, local experts for guiding, service, and rentals, as well as an infrastructure that not only makes road biking possible but makes it a natural part of the experience.
E-bike
E-biking lets you make the most of your time—with minimal effort and maximum freedom. It’s not about age or fitness level, but about seeing more together, going further, and exploring the alpine terrain at a relaxed pace.
- Ideal for mixed groups and varying skill levels
- Reach summits that once seemed unreachable
- Combine multiple highlights and mountain huts in a single day
- Modern e-bikes with long range – easily available from local rental shops
Mountain Bike
Cycling in Kitzbühel isn’t just about speed. It’s about rhythm, views, and encounters. The contrast between a bustling town and alpine tranquility defines every ride.
- Epic landscapes, forests, and interconnected valleys make for incredible routes
- Accessible peaks offer sweeping views without extreme elevation gains
- The alternation between steep sections and smooth valley stretches ensures variety
- Direct access from town to the trails, clearly marked and interconnected.
FAQ
Biking in Kitzbühel includes mountain biking, e-biking, and leisurely cycling on marked trails around the town.
The routes are suitable for beginners, families, and active individuals, and can be customized to suit individual needs.
Yes, many routes are ideal for e-bikes and feature gentle climbs and good infrastructure. Explore various options on the Tour Portal.
Many tours start right in Kitzbühel and head straight out into the surrounding countryside.
The bike trails around Kitzbühel are clearly marked and easy to navigate.
Along many of the trails, alpine huts and inns invite you to take a relaxing break. The list of restaurants gives you a good overview of the various places to stop for a bite to eat.
Yes, gentle paths and valley routes make for a relaxing bike ride.
You'll ride through grassy hills, alpine pastures, forests, and scenic high-altitude trails.
Many routes are modular in design and can be flexibly adapted.
The biking season runs from spring through to autumn, depending on the weather and elevation.
