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Mountain Biking in East Tyrol & Lienz — Hochstein Bike Park + 660 km of Trails
Lienz cable cars Hochstein and Zettersfeld plus 660+ km of mountain-bike routes in East Tyrol. Private coaching, guided tours and bike hire from Innsbruck.
Led by Thomas Baldermann (state-certified gravity instructor, BSPA & Level-1 bike guide)
Coach on the day: Thomas or a team guide (trained in-house). Same level of safety & methodology.
ÖRV teaching method
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Mountain Biking in Lienz & East Tyrol — Trails, Location and Conditions
East Tyrol, with its district capital Lienz, is a bike microcosm all of its own — cut off from the rest of Tyrol by the Lienz basin, shaped by the Lienz Dolomites to the south and the Hochstein to the north. With the Lienz Bike Park on the Hochstein and its Peter Sagan Trail, this is home to one of the most playful lift-served bike parks in the Alps.
Areas at a glance
- Lienz Bike Park on the Hochstein: around 11.6 km of trails — 1 blue, 2 red and 1 black single trail. Lift access via the Lienz cable cars
- Peter Sagan Trail: 4.8+ km, around 55 berms, plenty of airtime and gaps — the park classic for advanced riders
- Flow Family Trail: starts at around 1,000 m in the Moosalm area, lift-accessible, and suited to both beginners and easy-going riders
- World Cup Pumptrack: at the Hochstein valley station — warming up, practising and coordination training
- Gravity Card: Lienz Bike Park has been part of the network since 2022
What suits you?
- Trail and flow fans: the Peter Sagan Trail is one of the most playful lift-served runs in Austria — pump, gaps, step-ups, roots and rock sections for demanding skill-building
- E-bike leisure riders: the Lienz Dolomites and the Isel Valley offer classic East Tyrolean alpine-pasture tours — quieter than northern Tyrol, with a character all their own and plenty of mountain huts
- Beginners and families: the Flow Family Trail is lift-accessible and designed specifically for beginners and families — plus the World Cup Pumptrack for stress-free practice
East Tyrol stands on its own — when the weather closes in on the Hochstein, the region itself usually remains the best option, because the crossings to Salzburg (Felbertauern) or South Tyrol take time.
Region
Why bike in East Tyrol?
A high-alpine bike region between the Großglockner, the Dolomites and the Lienz Dolomites. Lift-served via the Lienz cable cars Hochstein and Zettersfeld, plus 660+ km of mountain-bike routes in the region.
Hochstein & Zettersfeld
The Lienz cable cars Hochstein and Zettersfeld are open for mountain biking in summer — uplift for trails and alpine-pasture tours above Lienz.
660+ km of MTB routes
One of Tyrol’s largest MTB networks: day tours, alpine singletrails and valley stages into the Drau Valley, the Defereggen Valley and the Dolomites.
Getting there
Around 3:00 h from Innsbruck via the Felbertauern. By train with the Eurocity to Lienz (ÖBB), bike transport possible.
Offers
Our offers in East Tyrol
Private coaching, bike-park guiding on the Hochstein, guided tours in East Tyrol — all from a single provider.
Dates
Upcoming dates in East Tyrol
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What you get on the course
Levels at a glance
Contact
Write to us – we’re happy to help
Frequently asked questions about biking in East Tyrol
Is there a bike park in Lienz?
The Lienz cable cars Hochstein and Zettersfeld are open for mountain biking in summer. For the current trail list, lift prices and opening hours, see the Lienz cable cars — we arrange private guiding with lift-ticket logistics.
How many MTB routes are there in East Tyrol?
A total of 660+ km of official mountain-bike routes in East Tyrol — from day tours and alpine singletrails to multi-day stages into the Defereggen Valley, the Lesach Valley or the Dolomites.
Which tours are right for beginners?
The Drau Valley path, the Puster Valley cycle route, relaxed alpine-pasture tours around Lienz. With an e-MTB the climbs are manageable too. A private tour with a guide is tailored to your level.
How do I get to Lienz?
By car via the Felbertauern in around 3 h from Innsbruck. By train via the Eurocity to Lienz (bike transport possible). For multi-day tours we arrange accommodation.
Why ride with GEMMA AUSSI
State-certified instructor & Level 1 bike guide
Bike Guide Austria certified, compliant with the ÖRV curriculum and hands-on out on the bike.
Licensed travel agency
Planning, booking and organisation run through a fully licensed structure.
Insolvency protection
For package trips your money is protected by the statutory customer-funds guarantee.
