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Bad Ischl

Cycle path along the Rettenbach – Through the Rettenbach Gorge loop from Bad Ischl

Routes
Austria
Upper Austria
Salzkammergut
Bezirk Gmunden
Bad Ischl

Cycle path along the Rettenbach – Through the Rettenbach Gorge loop from Bad Ischl

Hard

22

riders

Cycle path along the Rettenbach – Through the Rettenbach Gorge loop from Bad Ischl

01:56

26.7km

520m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 23, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Naturschutzgebiet - Westteil des Toten Gebirges

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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8.22 km

Rettenbachalm

Highlight • Mountain Hut

A friendly alpine hut in the idyllic Rettenbach Valley. Thanks to its gravel road, it's also a great destination for a bike ride.

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9.89 km

Rettenbach Gorge

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The MTB route from Altaussee to Bad Ischl through the Rettenbachtal is closed until further notice (possibly until next year). The ascent to the Blaa Alm is possible, the road …

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9.91 km

Tunnel in Rettenbachklamm

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4

10.0 km

Soleleitungsweg Tunnel

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The cycle path along the old brine line also leads through a tunnel.

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11.6 km

Cycle path along the Rettenbach

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The route was closed from approximately 2021 to 2023 due to high risk of rockfall – reopened in 2024 (information from the Ischl Tourist Information Center). The downhill path requires …

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12.9 km

Near Gasthof Blaa-Alm

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A restaurant, also accessible by car.

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13.3 km

Blaa Alm, Altaussee

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A beautiful hiking destination (also exciting for children) that can be reached on various tours. Here you can sit comfortably, eat and drink or let off steam in the playground. …

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13.8 km

Through the Rettenbach Gorge

Highlight (Segment) • Gorge

Long, flowing downhill through a beautiful piece of nature on fairly wide and easy paths. The gorge opens up again and again and gives the view on idyllic alpine meadows. …

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26.7 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

14.1 km

10.6 km

1.75 km

149 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

21.5 km

3.76 km

911 m

216 m

149 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (890 m)

Lowest point (460 m)

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