S301 Gosaukammblick loop

The S301 Gosaukammblick loop with 29.3 km and 760 m elevation gain is an impressive gravel bike tour in Gosau with spectacular highlights.

This tour in Gosau will enchant you with these experiences and highlights

• Relaxed roll-in phase at the start along the picturesque Gosaubach stream through the charming Salzkammergut houses


• followed by the iconic view of the Dachstein in front of Lake Gosau after a 20% climb


• followed by a challenging climb with breathtaking views of the Gosaukamm ridge


• We then immerse ourselves in Gosau's alpine landscape, which leads to a refreshment stop at the Badstumhütte hut below the Löckernsee lake


• before enjoying the long descent with short climbs into Vordertal Gosau


• Finally, you return to Gosau, with the memories of this unforgettable gravel bike tour lingering in your heart.
  
  

The S301 Gosaukammblick tour is an adventure for anyone who wants to experience the beauty of Austrian nature on two wheels.

The Gosaukammblick loop is a challenging gravel bike tour in the picturesque surroundings of Gosau. With a total length of around 29 kilometers and a varied route through the Gosau Valley, it offers gravel bikers an exciting adventure that combines scenic beauty, sporting challenges and culinary experiences.

The tour starts in Mittertal Gosau at the children's playground and sports field. From here, you follow the Gosaubach stream as it meanders through the idyllic Gosau valley. The clean mountain air and majestic mountains surround you for the first few kilometers of the tour, and you can already see the imposing Gosaukamm ridge looming in the distance. Along the way, you will pass idyllic houses and traditional inns.

After crossing the main road at Gosauschmied, an exciting trail awaits you above the Gosau reservoir. This section is challenging and requires your full attention. There is also a short carrying section that puts the technical skills of gravel bikers to the test. A challenging climb takes you further along the country road. The reward for your efforts is the breathtaking view of Lake Gosau, with the impressive Dachstein in the background, a real highlight of this tour. Here you can enjoy the beauty of the lake and the surrounding mountains to the full. From here, you follow a winding forest road up to the rear Grubalm. The landscape becomes increasingly spectacular and there are numerous opportunities for impressive photos along the forest road.

The trail continues below the high moor until you reach the grinding stone quarries. Here you can stop off at the Badstumhütte and enjoy regional delicacies such as Pofesen and hearty snacks. This cozy hut is a popular rest stop and offers the perfect opportunity to recharge your batteries before continuing the tour.

From the Badstumhütte, you ride over the Schäferalm and pass the Schmiedsipplalm, all on easily passable forest roads. The descent takes you down into the Gosau Vordertal valley to the Jagerbauern farm and on to the fish pond, where you can fish for yourself after registering at the fish hut.

After passing the fish pond, follow the cycle path back until you turn into Stotzlgasse. This section of the tour offers more fascinating views of the surrounding mountains and meadows.

Finally, you cycle along the Gosaubach stream back to the starting point at the sports field and children's playground in Mittertal Gosau. The Gosaukammblick loop is a tour that combines adventure, nature and culinary delights and gives you unforgettable impressions of the village of Gosau am Dachstein. The combination of challenging trails, beautiful views and culinary highlights makes this tour an unforgettable experience for gravel bikers who want to explore the beauty of the Austrian Alps.

The hearty "Pofesen" (regional sweet pastries) from the landlady Sieglinde from the Badtumhütte are an absolute must at the middle of the tour.

The Gosaukammblick tour is a circular tour with the number S301 and is not signposted. Tours with 300 numbers have a route length of up to max. 30 km. The specified travel times are purely net travel times.

To make your day perfect, here are a few tips that are worth considering before each tour. In addition, be aware that you are in the mountains and that personal responsibility plays a major role. This applies to the route you choose, the expected weather and the odd dead spot where you don't have a mobile phone connection .

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Please note that any gravel tour must always be tackled with perfect equipment. Below you will find a few tips on preparation and equipment.

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All gravel and mountain bike tours start in Gosau and at the ÖAMTC service point at the sports field. The mountain bike tours are signposted and numbered. The gravel tours are not signposted.

We look forward to comments, tips, constructive criticism and of course thousands of photos of your tour with the hashtag #dachsteinsalzkammergut in your social media posts.

As new figures on the playing field of mountain and leisure sports enthusiasts, we gravel bikers, mountain bikers and e-MTB riders have a particular duty to behave appropriately.

In Graubünden, bikers and hikers share the trails. A project that should set a precedent. But this is only possible with mutual respect. Black sheep set us back years.

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

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