View from the Gaisberg summit – Gaisberg loop from Puch Urstein
View from the Gaisberg summit – Gaisberg loop from Puch Urstein
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View from the Gaisberg summit – Gaisberg loop from Puch Urstein
02:55
34.6km
910m
Mountain biking
Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.
Last updated: June 21, 2026
Tips
Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted
After 29.2 km for 199 m
Waypoints
Start point
Train Station
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1.44 km
View of the Red Arch Bridge over the Salzach River
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7.29 km
Gaisberg Ascent from Elsbethen
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8.32 km
Vorderfager Ascent
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16.7 km
View from the Gaisberg summit
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The main road from the north begins in Guggenthal and has a rather irregular elevation profile. Between the forest passages you have a beautiful view of Salzburg and the surrounding mountains. Be careful: the road is very busy on weekends and the daily bus service should not be ignored when descending.
The ascent from the west is via Gänsbrunnstraße and is certainly the steepest option. The road is mainly used by residents, which is why traffic is relatively limited. If you need a little time to breathe, you can do so halfway with a wonderful view.
Be careful when descending: in the upper third there are two artificial bumps that protrude into the road from the left and right. There are also free-roaming peacocks (yes, peacocks).
Although the first part of the southern ascent, starting in Glasenbach, may be a bit tough, the average gradient of the third variant is lower. As soon as you leave the Schwaitl Landesstraße and follow the signs to Oberwinkel, the traffic also becomes less. From the afternoon onwards, this is the shady side of the Gaisberg, which is why the descent on this side can be a bit cooler. Be careful: many cyclists prefer this side both up and down. Therefore, always ride on the far right and expect oncoming traffic.
Whichever variant you choose, once you reach the top you will be rewarded with a fantastic view - the Gaisberg is definitely a highlight, both for mountain bikers and racing cyclists.
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17.0 km
Goasn Alm, Gaisberg
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17.2 km
Gaisberg Summit
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Virtually within walking distance of the city, there are countless opportunities to climb this 1,200-meter-high mountain with its antenna that can be seen from far away. It's virtually impossible to get lost or go astray, you'll always come out somewhere and, if you can see the city, you'll also be able to get back down again. The Goas and the hut on the summit plateau invite you to stop for a rest.
If your legs are heavy, there's also a bus that takes you straight back to the city for a few euros.
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17.2 km
Gaisberg
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31.7 km
Salzach Cycle Path
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34.6 km
End point
Train Station
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
20.2 km
5.41 km
4.40 km
3.75 km
710 m
155 m
Surfaces
20.1 km
7.57 km
4.85 km
1.36 km
376 m
204 m
168 m
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Elevation
Highest point (1,280 m)
Lowest point (420 m)
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Sunday 28 June
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