Cycling in Kitzbühel
Discover ideas for bike trips in Kitzbühel
Discover over 80 fantastic Kitzbühel tours & trails in idyllic nature (easily accessible by cable car) on your mountain bike, e-bike or road bike. Explore challenging summit trails or relax on easier forest trails. Here you will find the most beautiful trails for your unforgettable bike adventure in the mountains.
Biking – as diverse as Kitzbühel
Mountain Biking
From mountain tours to enjoyable valley circuits and cycling excursions – Kitzbühel is the ultimate mountain biking paradise. The 800 km cycling routes provide breathtaking views of Kitzbühel's unique mountain scenery. The tours are varied and will thrill every cyclist's heart. In Kitzbühel, everyone can find their suitable route, whether it's for endurance or leisurely rides; there's a perfect route for every skill level.
Road Bike
Experience incredible road biking amidst breath-taking landscapes in Kitzbühel. Our destination provides the ultimate haven for road cyclists, offering pristine surfaces, delightful coffee stops, unrivalled views, and diverse terrain. Explore our vast network of routes, stretching across an impressive 1,200 kilometres. For ambitious cyclists, tackle the renowned Kitzbüheler Horn, Austria's steepest bike route. With gradients soaring up to 22 percent, it's no wonder it's considered one of Europe's hardest climbs! For those who like things a little more relaxed, we've got endless options and fantastic traditional food offerings.
Gravel
Kitzbühel is a gem on the epic 'Gravel Austria' route. Secluded mountain panoramas, serene forest roads, and welcoming traditional huts await. The diversity of terrain both challenges and delights gravel bikers of all levels. Here, every rider's journey tells a story, and every story lives long in the memory. Welcome to Kitzbühel, where gravel biking captures the very essence of cycling freedom.
E-Biking
E-biking has revolutionised cycling, offering an incredible way to explore our breath-taking mountains. Regardless of fitness levels, excitement and exploration are now accessible to everyone. Power assist ensures that cyclists of all ages can enjoy the benefits of exploring on two wheels. Kitzbühel is your gateway to over 80 e-bike tours, ranging from gentle rides to more challenging trails. Here, the sky's the limit for e-bikers seeking togetherness, outdoor experiences, and great mountain huts.
KitzBike Single Trails
That rush of adrenaline—when your bike boosts over forest trails and around impeccably sculpted, flowing turns. Kitzbühel provides the perfect playground for adventure, whatever your level. We have single trails tailor-made to progress and test your skills. Our motto: "Ride, Respect, Repeat."
Our signature trail is the 7km Hahnenkamm Bike Trail. With 5 sections ranging from tight forest turns to flat out open passages, you'll find your flow.
Beginners can up their skills on our Sonnenrast Trail, including a purpose build skill park. Experts will want to shred the Fleckalm, Gaisberg and Lisi Osl trails, expressing their creativity, enduro style.
KitzBike Trails
Sonnenrast Trails
Upper Streiteck and Lower Streiteck - Blue
Hahnenkamm Flow Trail
7.2 km - Tirol’s longest flow trail - Blue
Fleckalm Trail
One of Tyrols five Great Trails - 7.1 km - Red
Gaisberg Trail
Adrenaline and enduro fun - 2.3 km - Red
MTB Family Area Streiteck
The perfect place to safely practice
Lisi Osl Trail
Tight twisty turns and roots - 2.3 km - Red
Kitzbühel Tourism recommends
Our top 5 bike tours in Kitzbühel
The most demanding bike mountain in Austria
The Kitzbüheler Horn is a real racing bike star and, at 22.3 percent, the steepest bike mountain in Austria. A truly epoch-making climb. A total of 7.1 kilometers and 876 meters in altitude have to be conquered on 18 hairpin bends - that's only something for trained road cyclists.
Demanding round tour
This tour to Jochberg and up the Pengelstein requires a somewhat better condition, because the 1,166 meters of altitude of the tour are sometimes a bit steeper. The total of 10.9 kilometers covers 1,030 meters in altitude - basic technical knowledge is absolutely necessary for the difficult tour.
Action for the whole family
The Flow Trail starts at the mountain station of the Fleckalmbahn and leads over the Hahnenkamm (with its famous race track the Streif) down into the valley. The blue flow trail on the Hahnenkamm is the longest of its kind in Tyrol. The route is kept family-friendly, with easier key sections and playful elements.
Cycle circuit along the Wilder Kaiser
The Salvenradrunde is one of the most popular bike tours in the Tyrolean lowlands. Although the tour is not the shortest, it is mostly very flat and almost the entire route is covered on beautiful bike paths. Therefore, this route is also ideal for families and pleasure cyclists.
Cycling tour through the pond paradise
The Bichlach is known as a pond paradise, because in the gentle, hilly forest and meadow landscape there are a number of idyllic small ponds to discover. The Bichlach loop is the ideal half-day tour, especially for families and bike beginners - break already included.
Accommodation for your bike trip
Garni-Hotel-Pension Zimmermann ***
Comfortable Tyrolean Stube | quiet central location, only 2 km from Schwarzsee & to the Hahnenkamm 3,9 km | bike, hiking and biking trails directly at the house | sauna, fitness, massage | own bike rental
Alpenhotel Kitzbühel at the Schwarzsee ****S
Homey modern flair | fantastic location directly at the Schwarzsee | own garden and lake access | wellness oasis with more than 1.300 m² | own e-bike rental
Lifesport Hotel Hechenmoos
Ideal starting point for bike and hiking tours | public transport connection in front of the house | large offer of sport possibilities | guided hiking and MTB tours | own bike rental
Seebichl house by the lake
Fantastic location on the hill above the Schwarzsee | honest and lived hospitality | rooms completely from raw materials of the alpine region | own bike rental
Aktivhotel Schweizerhof - Kitzbühel ****
Top location next to the valley station of the Hahnenkamm lift | modern wellness area | perfect starting point for the Hahnenkamm Trail | own bike depot
Sport-Wellnesshotel Bichlhof ****S
Quiet location on the sunny side of Kitzbühel | Wellness oasis with over 1,200 m² | Offer of extensive sports program | Own bike rental
Cycling events in Kitzbühel
Bike tours in the Kitzbühel region
Travel tip for your next bike adventure
3-in-1 bundle offer: Nightjet to the mountains - sustainable choice 🌿
There's a 3-in-1 bundle offer from ÖBB. Arrive in the Tyrolean Alps comfortably and sustainably without traffic jams.
- Train tickets in both directions - on the ÖBB Nightjet, including seat reservation
- Voucher for the Komoot 'world package' - worth EUR 29.99
- Transfer to your desired accommodation
Take the opportunity to visit Kitzbühel in a stress-free, relaxed environment. Depart from your home city in the evning, and wake up in the Tyrolean Alps.
Kitzbühel – a cycling paradise
Whether on a mountain bike, racing bike or e-bike, the Kitzbühel bike trails and routes have got it all. Cycling experts and novices will find a world of biking waiting for them to experience.
Road Bikers
For road bikers, we have the final stage of the Tour of Austria: the ascent to the Kitzbüheler Horn – the steepest road climb in the country. Once a year, the pros sprint up the road to the Alpenhaus at a maximum slope of 22.3 percent. The rest of the summer, the road is open to all race biking enthusiasts.
Those who prefer it less steep but just as exciting can choose from a total of 14 racing bike tours totalling 750 miles and more than 5,900 feet of elevation. The selected routes take in the most beautiful roads of the Tyrolean lowlands, the neighboring Salzburg Pinzgau region and even Austria's highest mountain the Grossglockner.
Mountain Bikers
The beauty of nature is best explored on a mountain bike – ride along our 500 miles of Kitzbühel MTB trails and routes. The region's mountain landscape is ideal for both short and long bike tours, across alpine pastures and stunning mountains. If you want something a little more challenging, we have routes such as the Saukasergraben to the Pengelstein which will get the lungs and legs burning!
For those seeking a more leisurely pace, our trails offer serene alternatives without the uphill battles. Complementing the challenging tours to majestic peaks, Kitzbühel's landscape also embraces relaxing valley trails and easy cycling routes. With over 80 excursions available for e-bike enthusiasts, our region stands as part of the world's largest e-biking network. And if your battery runs low, our extensive charging network ensures you can keep exploring without interruption.
All tours in and around Kitzbühel are available online at maps.kitzbuehel.com. The relevant GPS data and bike maps can also be easily downloaded to your smartphone.
Downhill and Single Trail Action
Calling all downhill mountain bikers! Get ready to take on our trails and maximize your riding time - simply hop on a gondola or chairlift to reach the top effortlessly. Explore the legendary Hahnenkamm Bike Trail, accessible from both the Hahnenkamm lift and the Fleckalmbahn. This 4.5-mile flow trail descends 2,790 feet, ending back at the Hahnenkamm valley lift station, meaning you can cruise straight back up for another lap. Beginners can test their skills on the easy-rated Sonnenrast Flow Trails, while intermediate and expert riders can shred the challenging Fleckalm Enduro Trail, or the Gaisberg National Champs trail situated next to the Lisi Osl Trail in Kirchberg.
Guided tours, bike guides and bike rental
With so many bike routes to choose from, it's often hard to know what to choose. That’s where our guided tours can help. The bike professionals from Kitzbühel Tourism will take you to the most beautiful spots – and they’re happy to reveal a trick or two when it comes to cycling technique. If you require rental equipment or want to purchase the latest kit, our bike partners are available - rental bikes.
Bike events
Those who prefer to let others do the pedaling, why not check out our various bike events in and around Kitzbühel. The summer sports season begins with the Kitzbühel Triathlon (June 14th - 16th 2024). After its world premiere in 2021, the Kitzbühel Cycling Marathon is again looking forward to having numerous participants (September 08th, 2024).