BergeSeen 07 with the eMTB from Altaussee to Bad Ischl

This stage includes easy single trails. A charger or a second battery is recommended.

The following highlights make this route, beside the wonderful nature, an unforgettable experience:

• A refreshing swim in Lake Altaussee, 


• a visit to the salt mine,


• the Blaa Alm at the foot of the Loser, 


• the magnificent natural landscape along the Rettenbach,


• panoramic views of the Dachstein, the Hallstättersee and the Wolfgangsee,


• the Ewige Wand,


• a variety of tunnels from the salt extraction and the small shunting yard at the Maria-Theresiastollen, 


• and finally the stage destination, the cultural capital Bad Ischl.

The stage BergeSeen 7 starts at the Tourism Office in Altaussee and takes us following the bike path uphill for 5 km to the Blaa Alm at 899 m. Here our adventure begins and it is again difficult to decide in which hut we won't stop.

We follow the gravel road for 400 m and turn right towards Rettenbach. The path nestles against the rock face through the narrow valley, we pass through a tunnel on the way to the Rettenbachalm, pass a small dam and reach the alpine pasture area after about 3.7 km. The first alp (634 m ascent, km 9.6) on the right side is run by an active female mountain biker and refreshes us with local dishes. After approx. 800 m we pass a barrier and a parking lot (628 m ascent, km 10.2), ride the gravel road downhill until after 2.4 km we make a 180-degree turn left (581 m ascent, km 12.6). Now it's first over the Rettenbach and then steeply uphill on the side of the mountain. Always watch out for oncoming traffic from other bikers. The right edge of the path drops steeply down, so some distance is advisable. We follow the S800 signs to the Grabenbachalm junction (920 m ascent, km 16.7) and go straight ahead. The path leads steadily uphill in serpentines through the Vorderer Sandlinggraben to the highest point of the tour at 1384 m, which we reach after about 23.5 km from the start. The path continues past the Raschberghütte with a wonderful view to the junction (1030 m ascent, km 26.5) with a forest road, where we continue straight ahead.

We pass an old quarry uphill and soon after have a wonderful view (1101 m ascent, km 29.0) of the Hütteneckalm, which lies to the right below us, as well as of the Dachstein and the Hallstättersee. At km 30.6, we join a forest road which we pass straight and exit straight after 100 m. We initially stay left and pass above the Berghof Predigstuhl, to shortly after at km 32.7 lightly turn right onto the trail. After about 1.4 km we reach a trail fork where we make a 180-degree turn right and continue towards the Ewige Wand. At km 34.9 the trail ends and continues right on the forest road. Here there is the option to descend left to take the bike path to Bad Ischl.

The forest road leads uphill towards Hoisnrad. We pass some old tunnels and reach the junction after 5.9 km (969 m ascent, km 40.8) where it goes steeply downhill left towards Bad Ischl or we can first enjoy a short refreshment break with a phenomenal view at the Hoisnrad Alm (600 m ascent), before getting back to culture in Ischl.

The path downhill for 300 m is a bit sporty for some and should be walked if in doubt. After another 900 m we reach asphalt for the first time since the Blaa Alm and on our right the Elisabethstollen. Now we roll through historic salt lands along Radgrabenstraße downhill past many tunnels. The Maria-Theresia Stollen shows a small shunting yard (679 m ascent, km 45.3). We follow Pernecker Straße to Reiterndorf and turn right into Grazerstraße, which leads us to our destination for the day.

The first refreshment opportunity is on the right at the Rettenbachalm. Made with a lot of love and run by a female mountain biker. 

The Hoisnrad Alm with an incredible location and shortly after the amazing photo spot at the Maria-Theresiastollen.

For a successful, accident-free, and exciting day, find tips here for planning before the tour.

Please note that any MTB routes should always be completed with flawless equipment.

Here is our recommendation for tour preparation and equipment.

As new players on the field of mountain and recreational sports, we e-MTB riders have a special duty to behave appropriately.

In Graubünden, bikers and hikers share the paths. A project that should set an example. But that only works with mutual respect. Black sheep set us back years.

With common rules, we ensure that the forest continues to offer a unique recreational and living space as well as a workplace for all.

Information on cycling in the forest from the Federal Ministry of Agriculture, Regions and Tourism.