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4 stages 187 kilometres 8600 m elevation gain

TransKitzAlp

The long distance mountain biking path

A nicer, longer bike ride!

Here it is! Constructed from earth, stone & wood: the TransKitzAlp – the long distance mountain biking trail over the Kitzbühel Alps. An enjoyable race-tested route divided into sections and studded with highlights. Now offered as a fantastic overall tour.

A completely unique experience: with 4 stages, a luggage service and point-bypoint overnight stays available on request.

For those who want a journey of discovery and enjoy setting themselves beautiful goals. So go ahead! Saddle up, all you thrill seekers!

Anti-treadmill Escape from everyday life. From west to east, over grassy paths, past alpine huts up to peaks with far-reaching views and the “Power points” of the Kitzbühel Alps: The TransKitzAlp is an unforgettable and moving experience at every stage and in so many different ways.

Catch your breath at rest breaks at the numerous historical, cultural and unex-

pected sights: be it a 300 year old farm, venerable churches, or when visiting natural gems such as the Pillersee and local highlights such as the Huberbräu Bierturm in St. Johann in Tirol.

Long story short!

Start: Mariastein End: Fieberbrunn

Suitable for E-Bikes

(return train about 45 min.)

Overall length: 187 km Total elevation gain: 8,600 m Stages: 4 3

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From Mariastein to Hopfgarten 34 km · 1,500 m elevation gain

From Hopfgarten to Brixen im Thale 47 km · 2,100 m elevation gain

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The first stage of the TransKitzAlp starts in the small town of Mariastein. It’s perfect for a warm up. The shortest stretch of the tour also offers a number of distinctive cultural monuments, old farms and dreamy views of the town of Wörgl and the Inn valley.

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Glantererkogel (1,434 m), you will have From Hopfgarten, the second stage of the to push your bike a few metres in order TransKitzAlp leads first of all onto a side to reach the Windautal valley. Then it's a road, which takes you to the sunny plaspeedy route down to Angerla-Alm, contteau of the Penningberg. From there, you inuing on a forest trail into the valley and continue on to the valley head at the end turning right towards Kinzling Alm. of the road. Then the ascent begins to the Haag-Alm (1,350 m). The descent from the After another short climb, the descent beHaagalm to Kelchsau is rich in varied scegins into the beautiful Windautal. The last nery. few kilometres lead – without any appreAfterwards, you cycle further down to the ciable loss of height – along a small road cable car valley station at Kelchsau, and (3.662 m) TAUERN Großglockner (3.798 there m) Großer Rettenstein (2.366 intom) the Großvenediger village of Westendorf and finally from you HOHE head up on the Zillfeldweg onto the Brixental cycle path towards the as far as the ”Toif” farm which has gloriend of the stage in Brixen im Thale. ous views. After arriving just below the

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From Wildschönauerstraße, the first proper climb leads up to Möslalm (964 m), accompanied by a magnifi-cent view of the Inn Valley. The tour continues along the forest road and descends into the hamlet of Pinnersdorf. On reaching the valley, the tour goes up to Bruckhäusl and ALPEN Itter, and then along ZILLERTALER the signposted MTB Route towards Rigi right up to the midstation of the Salvenbahn.

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The Mariastein pilgrimage church is the perfect ”Stop at the Top” as you begin to cross the Kitzbühel Alps. From the sunny plateau in Mariastein and Angerberg, the tour continues to the Inn river and across the bridge into the town of Wörgl.

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Stage 3

Oberndorf in Tirol to Fieberbrunn 59 km · 2,400m elevation gain

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Mozartradweg trail to Erpfendorf, a gravel road begins, taking you to the Huberalm (1,080 m). Once there, you will immediately notice that the gorgeous alpine pasture is a truly great resting place to regain your energy, with great views of the Wilder Kaiser.

Continue uphill to the beautiful pastures of the Kalkstein, cycling gently up and down on alpine meadow trails across the plateau to Gerstbergalm, where the road ends and you will have to wheel your bike for a short distance.

Crossing the Winterstelleralm you will head downhill on a dirt road to St. Ulrich am Pillersee. The last 10 kilometres will fly by without much effort on the bike trail Großglockner (3.798 m) via St. Jakob in Haus to your destination, Fieberbrunn.

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The fourth stage of TransKitzAlp consists of two parts that could not be more diametrically opposed. The first part involves the Kitzbüheler Horn on the St. Johann side of the mountain developed for tourism and expanded into a skiing and hiking area. On the other side the natural beauty of the Kalkstein with its quaint lodges and beautiful mountain pastures that towers above for the second part of this stage.

Starting in the upper part of the village of Wiesenschwang, the path leads to the Harschbichlalm (1,604 m). Here you stand in front of the peak of the Kitzbüheler Horn and have a fantastic view. From Harschbichl you will go downhill into the valley once again and head into the centre of St. Johann in Tirol. After taking the ZILLERTALER ALPEN

The third stage of the TransKitzAlp will so far in the saddle. Passing the Harlasbe familiar to KitzAlpBike marathon parsanger Alm you will arrive at the start of ticipants. It corresponds exactly to the the flowing Wiegalm trail, which leads course of the "KitzAlpBike Medium Plus" down into the valley to the Aschauer bike and has everything that mountain bikers trail. could wish for: sharp ascents, dreamlike A little way out of the valley in the direcsections on alpine pastures and almost tion of Kirchberg and from Gasthof Skirast endless trails. the path leads back up to the OchsalmRight at the beginning, the tour follows berg on tarmac bends to the starting the forest path uphill as far as the Chorpoint of the 7 km long Fleckalm Trail - a alpe (1,808 m), where a stunning view single track trail that is a delight for every awaits as a reward to mark the first 1,000 mountain biker. Down in the valley the metres of climbing. The track leads via a Brixentalradweg trail leads past the idyllic forest path past the Brechhornhaus and Schwarzsee towards Kitzbühel. Passing onwards to the banks of the beautifully Wirthaus Steuerberg you continue to fisituated Kreuzjöchlsee. Then, it’s then nish point of the stage in Oberndorf in downhill towards Wiegalm.

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TransKitzAlp

· Stages: 4 · Total length: 187km · Total elevation gain: 8,600m · Service: Booking of accommodation and luggage transportation · Classification: “Über-Drüber” Up and Away Tour

The long distance mountain biking path across the Kitzbühel Alps

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Großglockner (3.798 m)

Großer Rettenstein (2.366 m)

Großvenediger (3.662 m)

Leogang Kitzbüheler Horn (2.000m)

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All-inclusive prices

with "complethteely carefr packageee"

110 % service, 0 % stress: These are our super all-inclusive packages incl. luggage transportation and detailed stage maps leaving you with just the sheer pleasure of mountain biking.

TransKitzAlp

5 days, arrival days: Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday … 2 nights in a hotel**** … 3 nights in a hotel/guesthouse*** … Half-board in all booked hotels/guesthouses … Luggage transportation at all stages … Taxes & charges included

per person in a double room ............................................................. per person in a single room ..............................................................

€ 399,– € 449,–

For upgrades (3 nights in a hotel**** & 2 nights in a hotel/guesthouse***) there is a surcharge of €16 per person in a double room and €20 per person in a single room.

TransKitzAlp Premium

5 days, arrival days: Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday

Luggage transportation: the "completely carefree package"

For stages lasting multiple days you may need more than just a backpack. So, we offer our guests point-to-point luggage transportation. We take care of the trans-portation of your belongings – because at the end (or rather beginning) of the day you want to say yes to cycling and no to lugging!

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… 4 nights in a hotel**** … 1 night in a hotel/guesthouse*** … Half-board in all booked hotels/guesthouses … Luggage transportation at all stages … Taxes & charges included

per person in a double room .............................................................. € 431,– per person in a single room ............................................................... € 489,– 11

Make the most of all 22 gears!

You’ll find something different with every change of gear: The Kitzbühel Alps holiday region of Hohe Salve, Brixental, St. Johann in Tirol and PillerseeTal provides a rich setting for your alpine adventure.

Along firm paths, on cool single trails and, for those who want to, over hill and dale.

Within a radius of only about 40 kilometres, 1000 km of marked bike routes have been developed in this area, of which 800 km alone are mountain bike trails.

But have no fear: you’re unlikely to get thirsty on this trail. Because with numerous refreshment stops and culinary hotstops such as the KochArt establishments along the way, your muscles will quickly get back up to speed.

The very best in mountain biking In the last 15 years, the region has de12

veloped into a hub for the very best of mountain biking culture. It has been brakes off as technologies, routes, services, and hotels for cyclists have been developed with passion and great ideas. As a result, mountain biking is a hit from May to October. What’s the proof?

Every year pros, amateurs and those who cycle as a hobby line up for the numerous national and international events or to cycle just for fun.

For the racers, the events include, for example, the TransAlp, bike4peaks, the Marathon World Cup and the Endurance European Championship.

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Frequently asked questions The following are answers to tricky questions, which should help you to tackle the TransKitzAlp without any problems.

Can I also cycle the TransKitzAlp on an e-bike?

How do I get back from Fieberbrunn to Angerberg or Mariastein?

Yes. The tour will also provide a great adventure on an e-mountain bike.

From Fieberbrunn you can take the train to Wörgl and from there a taxi to your accommodation. When requesting the taxi, please make sure you specify the number of people and bicycles. The cost of the local train and the taxi are not included in the price!

How do I book the TransKitzAlp? The TransKitzAlp (all nights incl. luggage transportation) can be booked directly through our travel centre, meaning that you only have one point of contact for all your requests and questions (transkitzalp.at)

Is it possible to arrive by train?

Where can I park my car?

In Mariastein a public car park is located right at the foot of the Mariastein pilgrimage church. In Angerberg you can park your car directly in front of the accommodation for the duration of the trip.

It is not possible to reach the departure point of either Angerberg or Mariastein directly by train. The train takes you to Wörgl main station. From the station you will be picked up by your first hotel or guest- Which cycling map do I need for the house free of charge. (Please let the ho- TransKitzAlp? tel or guesthouse know your arrival time There are specially made maps for each stage of the TransKitzAlp. These maps will directly!) be given to you for free when you book Important for the train journey! with us or can be purchased for a small If you arrive or depart by train, you must fee at local tourist information offices. make sure that you are also allowed to bring your bike. On local trains all you How does the luggage will need to do is buy an extra ticket for transportation work? your bike. For the intercity trains, you Luggage transportation can be booked per must make a reservation for your bike. person. Only one piece of luggage up to Groups should book 7 days in advance to 20 kg is allowed per person. Please make avoid any problems. For more information, sure that your luggage is ready by 10am for the taxi company. Your luggage will arrive please visit: at 3pm in the next location. www.oebb.at or www.bahn.de

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