S470 Ischler Hoisnrad Runde

The Ischler Hoisnradrunde S470 includes no single trails and runs mostly on forest roads. Especially on the steep sections on gravel, some riding skills are recommended. 

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

• From Bad Ischl, the journey goes up the Rettenbach river leisurely until its crossing.


• Then it is suddenly over for about 500 m elevation gain with the leisureliness ending. The path above the Grabenbach leads steeply uphill.


• Opportunity for a detour to Hütteneck to enjoy the magnificent view of Hallstättersee and the Dachstein glacier,


• or to the Hoisnradalm, which is the namesake for this loop and whose view extends to Bad Ischl and as far as the Wolfgangsee. 


• After this culinary delight, it goes more or less downhill and as the smell of Steckerlfisch already makes our stomachs growl again, we cannot just ride past the way back to Bad Ischl

Our route starts at the Trinkhalle heading towards the Traun. We turn left onto the Salzkammergutradweg R2 in direction Ebensee and follow the Traun downstream for about 800 m. We leave the cycle path on the right (830 m) and cross the Traun on Steinfeldstraße slightly uphill, keep left to turn right after another 800 m after crossing the Rettenbach onto the Hubhanslweg (km 1.6). Now we follow the Rettenbach upstream for 5.1 km to turn right down at km 6.7 according to the signage, cross the Rettenbach, and follow the steep forest road above the Grabenbach uphill for about 4.1 km to the next crossroads (km 10.8). 

At the crossroads, the path goes straight over the Raschberg to St. Agatha. We turn right and pedal further 1.9 km uphill to the Hütteneck junction. The original route continues straight ahead, but there is the option of a short detour left to Hütteneck.

200 m later, we turn right (km 12.9) past the Tauern into a beautiful natural landscape. The forest road meanders down on 4.4 km in gentle curves and then leads uphill again towards the Hoisnradalm junction. At km 17.3, we turn right to reach the mentioned junction (km 17.6) after another 300 m and past the Gschwendalm, after about 1.3 km the Hoisnradalm lies at our feet. 

After a sufficient rest with culinary delights, we head back back to the Hoisnradalm junction (km 20.1) which we cross straight ahead following the signs towards Reinfalzalm. After riding about 1.6 km slightly uphill, we pass the Reinfalzalm (km 21.7) with its associated historic mining area on the right and after another 1.4 km at the junction (km 23.1) turn right down. 

We stay on the main path, pass the Steinbergstollen in a right-hand bend, and continue rolling towards the valley for about 5.7 km to the Steckerlfischwirt (km 28.8). Now we decide either to make another stopover or we carefully cross the B145 and follow the cycle lane turning right towards Bad Ischl above the Traun downstream for about 400 m. 

Now we turn left to follow the Auweg along the Traun, then following the Traunkai, passing the freight station, and after about 3.4 km, turning left to cross the Traun (km 32.2). After the bridge, we turn right for about 150 m onto the Salzkammergutradweg in direction Ebensee to arrive again at the Trinkhalle, the starting point of our route, via the pedestrian crossing. 

The toughest decision is on which hut I do not stop? Hütteneck, Hoisnrad, Steckerlfisch, ... 

The Ischler Hoisnradrunde is a circular route marked with the number S470. Routes with 400-series numbers have a maximum length of 50km. The stated riding times are pure net riding times with the E-MTB without breaks such as photo stops, refreshments, etc.

Particular caution when crossing federal road B145 at the Steckerlfischwirt in Sulzbach.

To make the day perfect, here are a few tips worth considering before every route. Also be aware that you are moving in the mountains and thus personal responsibility plays a major role. This concerns the choice of the route to be tackled, the expected weather, and the occasional dead zone where you will find no mobile connection. 

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Please note that any (E)MTB route should always be tackled with flawless equipment. Below you will find a few tips for preparation and equipment.

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In Bad Ischl, all mountain bike routes start at the Trinkhalle at Auböckplatz. The routes are signposted and numbered. All routes are also accessible from the Bad Ischl train station.

We appreciate comments, suggestions, constructive criticism, and of course thousands of photos from your ride with the hashtag #badischl in your social media posts. 

As new players on the field of mountain and leisure sports enthusiasts, 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 by years.

With common rules of conduct, we ensure that the forest will continue to offer a unique recreational and habitat as well as a workplace for all in the future.

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