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Hundstein Loop Tour

Mountain Biking Trail

Hard
31.29 mi
5,475 ft
A challenging and varied tour to one of the highest peaks in the Zell am See area.

If you are looking for a challenging and rewarding mountain bike tour in the Salzburg region, the Hundstein loop is a great option. This tour takes you to the summit of the Hundstein, the highest grassy mountain in Europe that’s accessible by bike. From there, you can enjoy stunning views of Lake Zell, the Hochkönig massif, and the Hohe Tauern range.

The tour starts in Saalfelden, a charming town at the foot of the Steinernes Meer plateau. You follow the bike path along the Saalach river until you reach Thumersbach, a village on the eastern shore of Lake Zell. Here, you leave the lake behind and start climbing steeply through the forest on a gravel road. The ascent is demanding, but you will be rewarded with glimpses of the lake and the surrounding peaks.

After about 15 km (9.3 mi), you reach the top of Schafkopf, a minor summit at 1829 m (5997 ft). You continue along a narrow ridge to the main attraction of the tour: the Hundstein. At 2117 m (6946 ft), this is the highest point of the tour and a great place to take a break and admire the panorama. You can also visit the Statzerhaus, a cozy mountain hut that offers food and drinks.

The descent from the Hundstein is thrilling and technical, with many steep sections, rocks, roots, and switchbacks. You need to be confident and skilled on your bike to tackle this part of the tour. You will drop about 1400 m (4593 ft) in 16 km (9.9 mi) until you reach Maria Alm, a picturesque village at the base of the mountain.

The last part of the tour is an easy and flat ride back to Saalfelden, passing through several small villages along the way. You can relax and enjoy the scenery as you complete this epic loop. Written by FATMAP Official
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Route and Elevation

Segments

NameDistanceElev. Diff.Avg. Grade
Hundstein climb (HC)9.50 mi4,137 ft8.2%
Unterberg-Schwarzeckalm Berg3.24 mi1,762 ft10.3%
Dead end for roadbikes1.40 mi787 ft10.5%
Unterberg-Aberg2.08 mi1,158 ft10.5%
Hundstoa-biag-di8.62 mi4,154 ft9.1%
XxX0.80 mi420 ft9.7%
6er Kreuzung3.38 mi1,847 ft10.3%
Hundstoa-Unterberg bis Statzerhaus uphill8.38 mi4,068 ft9.2%
Maria-alm Hundstein8.15 mi3,832 ft8.8%
Hundstein/Statzerhaus Climb1.06 mi646 ft11.5%
Aberg 40 Climb0.81 mi292 ft6.8%
Abergalm-Hundstoa4.46 mi2,146 ft9.1%
10' Tempo1.35 mi850 ft11.9%
Maria Alm - Unterberg - Grossereßbachhütte - Lohningalm Climb0.82 mi456 ft10.3%
Grießbachalm - Hundstein3.09 mi1,831 ft11.2%
Königsweg Climb0.69 mi456 ft12.3%
Escape from Donkeyland0.39 mi-46 ft-1.9%
this is cow land0.54 mi-36 ft-1.1%
Sprint Gaudi lang 1.34 mi79 ft1.0%
Sprintgaudi0.97 mi66 ft0.8%
up the hill0.57 mi62 ft1.9%
Le Pressi0.48 mi39 ft1.4%
Wilde Hunt0.33 mi49 ft0.9%
Push it!0.33 mi72 ft2.4%
Oberhasling Climb0.88 mi266 ft5.7%