Gravel biking combines the best of road biking and mountain biking. The ratio of the road bike combined with tires that also allow riding on forest roads. This offers maximum flexibility especially when biking in the Dachstein Salzkammergut. Shortly on a national road and then quickly turn to one of the many power places, which you find along the dense forest road network.

Am I slower with the gravel bike than with the normal road bike?

Yes, gravel bikes are a bit slower on the road due to the profile and wider tires as well as more weight. The time difference is about 10 % - 13 %. So there is more time to enjoy the nature and landscape of the Dachstein Salzkammergut.

What is a gravel bike?

A gravel bike is an all-terrain road bike. With a gravel bike you have the possibility to ride on gravel roads. Gravel bikes are based on cyclocross bikes, known from the cross-country scene. For gravel bikers, we have created our own gravel bike routes in Bad Goisern at Lake Hallstatt, Gosau at Dachstein, Hallstatt and Obertraun.

What are the advantages of a gravel bike?

More comfortable sitting position, Quiet driving on gravel roads away from heavy traffic, Flexible use (forest roads, cross country, winter), More safety thanks to disc brakes on the gravel roads, Ideal touring bike, Ideal as Commuter

Gravel biking in Obertraun, Hallstatt, Bad Goisern and Gosau

Gravel. Freedom. Adventure.

With the gravel bike you can drive through the most famous Salzkammergut MTB Trophy passage, the eternal wall (Ewige Wand). (photo: Erwin Haiden, bikeboard.at)

Salzkammergut MTB Trophy on the Gravel Bike

Auf der Sarstein Gravel Bike Runde fährt man zumeist entlang von Bächen, Flüssen oder Seen. (Foto: Erwin Haiden bikeboard.at)

Gravel bike tour around the Sarstein

Die Gravel Bike Tour der Weißenbachtalrunde führt auch entlang der Ewigen Wand (Foto: Erwin Haiden bikeboard.at)

Gravel tour through the Weißenbach valley

Die Gravel Bike Tour der Trainingsstrecke C führt auch durchs Hallstätter Echerntal vorbei am Wasserfall. (Foto: Erwin Haiden bikeboard.at)

Salzkammergut Trophy training course C

Goiserer nature round

Mountain biken in autumn at Rossmoss hut in the Holiday Region Dachstein Salzkammergut

Goiserer sunny side round

The mountain range Gosaukamm watches over Gosau at Dachstein. (photo: Julian Elliott Photography)

Gosaukammblick round

Gravel biker at a forest road in the Holiday Region Dachstein Salzkammergut

Hornspitz 8er round

Gosau Valley Discovery Tour

Lake Hallstatt tour in the Holiday Region Ferienregion Dachstein Salzkammergut

Lake Hallstatt round tour medium-difficulty gravel tour

Gravel Biker near the river in Salzkammergut

Salt Pirates Round Gravel Adventure

Gravel Biker break by the water in Salzkammergut

Fuschlsee & Hallstättersee Grand Tour

Enjoying the view while gravel biking. (Photo: Erwin Haiden, bikeboard.at)

Postalm Grand Tour

Bikeboard.at has tested the gravel bike route

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Gravel biking

Experience a completely new bike feeling - As an interested biker, it's hard to ignore the topic of gravel bikes. Numerous manufacturers have added lightweight hybrid bikes to their fleet. Because it's also fun to switch between tarmac, forest roads and light unpaved paths and enjoy complete freedom on the bike.

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Find the right accommodation

We are sure to have the right accommodation for your gravel bike holiday in the Dachstein Salzkammergut holiday region. If you need help with your search, you are welcome to contact us at
+43 5 950 950 or by e-mail info@dachstein-salzkammergut.at .

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Gravel Biker in the countryside in Salzkammergut

Current locks

For hiking trails, via ferratas, bike tours.

Especially for bikers: Due to the heavy rainfall, some of the routes are washed out and have potholes. We advise you to ride at half speed.

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Gravel biking (Photo: WOM Medien GmbH Andreas Meyer)

Gravel tours in the Salzkammergut

Experience the diversity of the Dachstein Salzkammergut on a gravel bike: remote trails, spectacular mountain panoramas and glistening lakes await you. Whether sporty or relaxed - you'll find your perfect bike adventure here!

Gravel. Freedom. Adventure.

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