12 kilometres and 1.500 altitude metres downhill on the mountain bike freeride trails
The three freeride trails at the Kitzsteinhorn offer pure variety on a total of 1.500 altitude metres and 12 kilometres:
All the way downhill! And that with the greatest pleasure! Because after a leisurely ride up the mountain with modern cable cars, trails full of variety lead back downhill into the valley. Three freeride trails full of variety ensure first-class downhill fun for enduro bikers. You start at the Geißstein Trail at the Alpincenter 2,450 m above sea level in high alpine environment and enjoy the gentle, green alpine pastures of this vegetation zone from Langwied already. Further down, it gets tricky and rooty when you reach the tree line on the Wüstlau Trail with technically challenging passages. The sophisticated Bachler Trail leads down into the valley to the picturesque Klammsee reservoir. From there, it's a leisurely return to the lower terminus, because freeriders and their bikes float uphill to the start of the trails quickly and in comfort by cable car.
The Maiskogel-Trail is the ideal option for biking sports beginners. Starting at the MK Maiskogelbahn mountain station at 1,570 metres above sea level. The trail meanders gently and well-developed over 4.6 kilometres through wide and narrow banked curves, waves and smaller jumps to the finish at the MK Maiskogelbahn Stanger station 1,137 m above sea level. There you can decide right away whether to have another go and float back to the start relaxed by using the MK Maiskogelbahn or to return to the centre of Kaprun.
The trails on the Kitzsteinhorn are open from around mid-June to mid-September, the trail on the Maiskogel can be used depending on the operating hours of the MK Maiskogelbahn.
All bike tours on the Kitzsteinhorn and Maiskogel can be combined perfectly with the cable cars up- & downhill.
first ascent Gletscherjet 1 at 8:15 am.
last suggested ascent at 1:30 pm.
Freeride trails
The starting point is the Astenweg. Enduro bikers will definitely get their money‘s worth on this 2-km-long trail that leads through almost untouched nature. The trail is technically challenging and requires appropriate biking skills.
1.9 km ↓ 413 Vm
Start
Kitzsteinhorn: Langwied > Astenweg (11J) > Maiskogel
Maiskogel: Top station MK Maiskogelbahn > Astenweg (11J) > Kehre 4
Finish
Near Lake Klammsee – from there via the Kesselfall route back to the Gletscherjet valley station or MK Maiskogelbahn
Level Difficult / challenging
An extra-long, almost untouched trail from Langwied across alpine pastures, through the forest and back down to the valley. Extremely challenging at times, this trail is punctuated by sharp turns, banked curves and tricky passages over rocks and exposed roots.
6.5 km ↓ 1.100 Vm
Start
Kitzsteinhorn: Langwied > Wüstlau Trail (F4)
Finish
Near the Kitzsteinhorn valley station – from there via the Kesselfall route back to the Gletscherjet valley station or MK Maiskogelbahn
Level Difficult / challenging
This high-alpine trail leads from the Alpincenter to the Langwied area. Besides breathtaking views, this trail offers speed, several banked curves and smaller jumps, and just like the other freeride trails, it demands adequate technical skills.
3.4 km ↓ 492 Vm
Start
Kitzsteinhorn: Alpincenter > Geissstein Trail (F5)
Finish
Langwied – from there back to the starting point via Gletscherjet 2
Level Difficult / challenging
Trail Maiskogel
The Maiskogel Trail offers the perfect terrain for trail beginners and families. The trail snakes its way down the mountainside for 3.7 km, from the top station of the MK Maiskogelbahn at 1,570 m over extended and tighter berms, waves and smaller jumps.
3.7 km ↓ 381 Vm
Start
Top station MK Maiskogelbahn
FinishMid-station Stanger MK Maiskogelbahn – from there back to the starting point by cable car
Level easy
Safety first
All important information for downhill rides by bike are available at the Mountainbike Info Points directly at the access points to the trails.
Location:
- Kitzsteinhorn valley station
- MK Maiskogelbahn mountain station
- Langwied
- Gletscherjet 2 mountain station
Content:
- Overall & detailed overview of the freeride trails
- Route profiles & trail description
- Contact list with emergency numbers
- Safety information
The rules for using the mountain bike route as specified on the information boards must be observed. Helmets are mandatory, protectors are recommended. The routes lead across technically difficult terrain which requires good control of the bike and technical skills.
- Bikers & hikers mutually respect each other
- Give hikers precedence on narrow paths
- Protect and respect plants and animals
- Never leave trash out in nature
- Avoid making unnecessary noise or leaving skid marks
- Always expect to encounter agricultural and forestry vehicles
- Always ride at a speed that gives you plenty of time to stop as needed
- Expect to encounter wild animals, pets or farm animals on the trails
- Respect prohibition or information signs
- Only ride a bike that is in proper technical condition
- Ride on routes that match your skills and fitness level
- Don’t forget clothing for bad weather, repair tools and a spare inner tube
- Ride only on designated bike routes
- You ride trails at your own risk
- All liability for accidents is expressly excluded
Bike Shops, Rental & Service Stationen
Experienced mountainbike guides from Kaprun
Michele G.Gallonetto
Hinterleitenweg 3
5710 Kaprun
T +43 699 10 96 76 39
Kitzsteinhorn and Maiskogel mountain bike tickets
| Adults | Youth* | Children* | |
| Day Ticket (Maiskogel) | € 41,00 | € 30,50 | € 20,50 |
| 4 Hours Ticket (Maiskogel) | € 35,00 | € 26,00 | € 17,50 |
| Up- or Downhill Ticket (Maiskogel) | € 19,50 | € 18,50 | € 14,50 |
KeyCard deposit EUR 2.00. Return of undamaged KeyCards at all ticket offices.
All prices are given in euros and include 10 % VAT. Dates and prices are subject to change.
Mountainbikes are transported without surcharge.
* Child & youth prices available only upon presentation of valid ID.
Children: born 2009–2018
Youth: born 2006–2008
| Adults | Youth* | Children* | |
| Day-Ticket from 8:00 | € 57,50 | € 43,00 | € 28,50 |
| One way up | |||
| to Alpincenter (2.450m) via Gletscherjet 1 | € 30,50 | € 22,50 | € 15,00 |
| to Langwied (1.976m) via Gletscherjet 1 | € 19,50 | € 14,50 | € 9,50 |
| Talfahrt | |||
| Langwied - Talstation Gletscherjet 1 | € 19,50 | € 14,50 | € 9,50 |
KeyCard deposit EUR 2.00. Return of undamaged KeyCards at all ticket offices.
All prices are given in euros and include 10 % VAT. Dates and prices are subject to change.
Mountain bike transportation to the Alpincenter free of charge
Transportation with the Langwiedbahn (chairlift) not possible
Mountainbike tickets valid on the Kitzsteinhorn depending on the snow situation from approx. mid June to mid September.
* Child & youth prices available only upon presentation of valid ID.
Children: born 2009–2018
Youth: born 2006–2008
Mountain bike season ticket for Kitzsteinhorn, Maiskogel & Saalbach Hinterglemm Leogang
| Adults | Youth* | children* | |
| Bike season pass | € 412,00 | € 309,00 | € 206,00 |
| Extension season pass** | € 355,00 | € 266,00 | € 177,50 |
Validity of the bike season pass
- Kitzsteinhorn Kaprun: mid-June to mid-September
- Maiskogel: 18.05.–06.10.2024
- Saalbach Hinterglemm: 24.05.–13.10.2024
- Leogang: 09.05.–03.11.2024
** The extension season pass is valid for everyone who has purchased a Ski ALPIN CARD or SuperSkiCard Premium season pass in the 2023/24 winter season.
* Child & youth prices available only upon presentation of valid ID.
Children: born 2009–2018
Youth: born 2006–2008
KeyCard deposit EUR 2.00. Return of undamaged KeyCards at all ticket offices.
All prices are given in euros and include 10 % VAT. Dates and prices are subject to change.