The Pinzgau region is a paradise for any cycle holiday-maker. Whether it is a short, leisurely cycling excursion with the family or with friends, heading up to the summit, cyclists are very well catered for in Bruck Fusch. The sun tickles your skin, you feel that invigorating tailwind, passing Lake Zell, lush pastures as far as the eye can see and smell that aroma of the mountains.
We are by your side to provide the best in cycling advice and have information about the best cycle tours, where you can hire bikes or E-Bikes, and where you can find bike shops (with a servicing option). There are of course also the loveliest inns and guesthouses where you can replenish your energy stores.
Our two cycling villages offer countless of options and a paradise for mountain bikers, road bikers and for families that cycle. You will come across numerous cycle paths and mountain bike trails here, in all difficulty levels.
In Bruck there is a superb range of mountain bike routes. Ascents on forest roads to numerous Alpine inns or summit lodges providing dreamy panoramic views to the surrounding 3000 metre mountains. Adventurers and adrenaline junkies will be inspired by the steep downhill routes, often no wider than half a metre. The Tauern Cycle Path also proceeds through Bruck. Road bike paths in the expansive Zell Basin and around Lake Zell invite families to enjoy extensive tours in the flat valley floor area.
Fusch provides the ultimate challenge for road cycling fans – a ride on the Grossglockner High Alpine Road. The Grossglockner is not only known for being the highest mountain in Austria, but also for being a racing and training route and for extensive tours in the fresh mountain air, through unspoilt natural surroundings. Along with extreme sports fans, families are very well catered for in Fusch too. Thanks to the nearby family cycle touring area of Ferleiten, there are four leisurely mountain bike route options available. While touring you get to take in breath-taking viewing points, secluded picnic areas and hidden rest points.
Sportcamp Woferlgut
Trekkingbikes - Mountainbikes
Krössenbach 40 | 5671 Bruck
Tel.: +43 6545 73030
Radverleih Woferlgut
Sporthotel Kitz
Mountainbikes - E-Bikes
Raiffeisenstraße 8 | 5671 Bruck
Tel.: +43 6545 60444
Radverleih Sporthotel Kitz
Thurners
E-Bikes
Salzburgerstraße 3 | 5671 Bruck
Tel.: +43 660 3754929
Radverleih Thurners
Intersport Scherer
Trekkingbikes - Mountainbikes - E-Bikes
Zeller Fusch 77 | 5672 Fusch
Tel.: +43 6546 2180
Hervis Sports
Waagstraße 2 | 5671 Bruck
Tel.: +43 6545 60478
RADSCHLAG
Glocknerstraße 24 | 5671 Bruck
Tel.: +43 664 4551368
Intersport Scherer
Zeller Fusch 77 | 5672 Fusch
Tel.: +43 6546 2180
This unique experience is something that probably every cyclists has marked in their tour book. After all, a 'must-do' for any ambitious rider is of course a ride on theGrossglockner High Alpine Road up to the Edelweißspitze (the highest point you can cycle to) and possibly even on to the Pasterze.
Anyone who enjoys competition and who likes to challenge themselves, ought to keep the internationally popular Glocknerkönig event, which has been taking place for over 20 years, in mind. This open cycling event (for amateurs and pros alike) is really something quite special, the Grossglockner High Alpine Road is even closed off, exclusively for the event.
On this dreamy Alpine road and the King Stage of the Tour of Austria, you not only get to vanquish your weaknesses, but also the 27 km route, 1694 metres altitude and up to 12% gradient from Bruck to the Fuschertörl. Incidentally the entire event is available in the 'Ultra'-hard and 'Light'- short route variants.
On the route between the Ferleiten cash point and Fuscher Törl you can get your own time via the automatic time measuring facility (available before 9:00 a.m. and after 15:00 p.m.).
Just pay the € 2.- at the ticket machine at the cash desk, get your bar code ticket and get riding. The time starts ticking from then! At the finish at Fuscher Törl, insert your ticket into the machine to be assessed, then get a new ticket with your own time. This ticket can be swapped at Ferleiten cash desk for a certificate. At the same time, you will be listed in the official rankings, which will then be published on the Internet.
From the village square in Bruck to Fuschertörl - the classic on the Grosslgockner High Alpine Road
Hard facts:
1.672 meters in altitude
27,3 kilometers
12% maximum gradient
Course of the route:
Bruck 756 m above sea level
Fusch 813 m above sea level
Ferleiten 1.415 m above sea level
Fuschertörl - memorial chapel 2.428 m above sea level
From the village square in Bruck to the Edelweißsspitze - up to the highest accessible point of the Grossglockne rHigh Alpine Road
Hard facts:
1.815 meters in altitude
28,9 kilometers
15% maximum gradient
7 hairpin bends with cobblestones
Course of the route:
Bruck 756 m above sea level
Fusch 813 m abvoe sea level
Ferleiten 1.145 m abvoe sea level
Turn-off to the Fuschertörl car park at 2.428 m above sea level
Edelweißsspitze 2.571 m above sea level
All the towns in the Pinzgau region want to offer cyclists even more. There are 1200 km of approved and signposted cycle paths in the Pinzgau region, of which 720 km are mountain bike routes. Outstanding quality and density – by European comparison - with Bruck-Fusch right in the middle of it all.
In Bruck und Fusch there are 9 mountain bike routes available to you. More information:
Road & mountain biking in Pinzgau
Start is near the centre of Bruck.
A single-lane, tarmac mountain road leads up 6 hairpin bends before the path below the Erlhofplatte turns into a forest track.
Past the Erlhofplatte, the route continues along a slightly winding track towards Hundstein.
Take a short break at the ice fountain where you can fill up with fresh mountain water and shortly afterwards at the Adam and Eve Lake, which is a real invitation with its wooden benches and loungers.
Pass the Moosalmhöhe at 1,843 metres and continue to the Ebnerscharte at 1,873 metres.
Then it is only about 200 metres to the Hundstein at 2,117 m.
The serviced Statzerhaus is already waiting with a cool drink and the best panoramic view.
Route:
Bruck town centre - over the Salzach bridge on the right for 1 km along the main road - then left on asphalt to Jageregg (1,150 m) - now on forest paths to Erlhofplatte (1,373 m) - fork in the road to Thumersbach - ridge path to Ebnerscharte - after fork in the road Tödlingalm summit ascent via a narrow path to Hundstein (2,117 m) with a serviced Statzerhaus! Return via Thumersbach or the long tour via Maria Alm.
Special features:
Summit tour with 360° panoramic views of the Hohe Tauern, the Steinerne Meer and Zell am See.
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Start is near the centre of Bruck.
A single-lane, tarmac mountain road leads up 6 hairpin bends before the path below the Erlhofplatte turns into a forest track.
Past the Erlhofplatte, the route continues along a slightly winding track towards Hundstein.
You can take a short break at the ice fountain where you can fill up with fresh mountain water and shortly afterwards at the Adam and Eve Lake with its wooden benches and loungers.
Shortly before the Moosalmhöhe, turn right and it's all downhill.
At an altitude of 1,531 metres, you will find the Moosalm, which is open to the public and has a fantastic view, inviting you to stop for a bite to eat.
The route then descends around 6 bends to the barrier and thus the end of the forest track and the cycle tour.
To return to the valley or back to Bruck, you can either be picked up here by car or cycle approx. 3 km downhill to Gries.
From Gries, it is approx. 4 km to the starting point of the tour.
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This short tour starts in St. Georgen an leads along a single-lane, tarmac mountain road past the Heuberg up towards Palfen.
As you return the same way, the Kirchenwirt is a good place to stop for refreshments shortly before the end- please note opening hours.
Route:
Frome Bruck to St. Georgen via the main road- up to St. Georen (770 m) and from there to Palfen (1.080 m).
Place of interest:
St. Georgen church
The start is in Gries - a single-lane, tarmac mountain road with few bends leads into the valley, naturally uphill.
At the end of the mountain road you will see a barrier and a cra park on the right-hand side.
This is where the forest track starts, which leads to the Moosalm via several hairpin bends.
Past the Mooslam you come to the Toralm and then past the Adam and Eva lakes.
Here you can take a break and look at these beautiful lakes before continuing a little furhter up to 1.843 meters to the Moosalmhöhe.
Return via the same route, whre the Moosalm with its wonderful views is the perfect place to stop for a bit to eat.
Route:
From Bruck, follow the signposted Tauern cycle path to Gries - from there turn left past the Grieserwirt int the Brandenauer Graben - at the last fork, turn left up to the Moosalm (catered).
Special features:
View of the Hohe Tauer
This rout starts in Bruck on the Tauern cycle path near Niederhof.
It heads uphill to the right towards Kösslrieß. The first few bends are tarmac before turning into a forest path through the forest.
The ascent is approx 900 meters until you reach the Erlhoflam (not managed).
route:
Tauern cycle path towards Taxenbah, after approx. 3 km trun right uphill following the signs.
13 % maximum gradient
special featurs:
Onward hike to the summits of the "Drei Brüder", vies of Lake Zell and the Großglockner.
You can start here on the Glocknerstraße between Bruck and Vorfusch.
Near the town centre of Bruck, the route climbs up the Brucker Berg via a forest path. Once at the top, the extraordinary view over the valley and Lake Zell is a reward for the first stage.
There are still around 200 meters of ascent to the highest point of this loop.
Near the Reiteralm at 1.561 meters, the route then descends to the Ponyhofalm at 1.357 meters.
This is the perfect place to stop for a bite to eat and a drink before heading back down into the valley.
The cyle path along the Glocknerstraße takes you back to the starting point.
aproch:
from the town centre of Fusch along the Glocknerstraße twoards Bruck - start on the left-hand side towards Judendorf.
requirements:
Demanding
special features:
wonderful view, catered Ponyhofalm
The start of this route is between Bruck and Fusch in Judendorf. You can get thecomfortably by bike via the Großglockner cycle path.
A forest path winds its way uphill over 4 hairpin bends at approx 1.1367 m to the serviced Ponyhofalm.
If you wish, you can vontinue uphill form here for approx. 100 highmeters via a mountain bike trail.
Otherwise, continue along the forest road to the Schnableralm - not serviced.
Once there, turn round an take the same route back.
If this was not enough, you can take trail no 12F back (ascent of another 100 metres and approx. 10 km over the Brucker Berg to Bruck).
special features:
catered Ponyhofalm
bike book for entry at the Schnableralm
This route starts in Fusch near the town cetntr on the Clocknerstraße.
The foresth paht leads over 20 hairpin bends form the Angereralm (serviced) to the Sulzbachalm (not serviced).
On the way back, the Angereralm is a good place to stop for refreshments shortly before the end.
This route starts in the centre of Fusch.
From here, the route first climbs approx. 4 km uphill to Bad Fusch. The first half of the route is tarmac, the second half gravel.
Once in Bad Fusch, a mountain bike trail winds its way over 9 hairpin bends and 500 meters of ascent to the Embach-Hochalm (not serviced).
You can take a break on the way back in Bad Fusch at the snack station.
The Kneipp facility right next to the snack statition also invites you to linger.
There ar many other things worth seeing in Bad Fusch:
Kneipp basin for revitalising treatments
a small mountain lake
short forest hiking trails
a natural maze
a children's playground
a viewing platform with a 'feel-free' hanging swing
snack station with regional specialities and refreshing drinks
varied highlights such as 'Fusch Ball', music evenings, BBQ days or yoga courses
Kneipp facility opening times: mid-May - mid-September
This beautiful cycle path starts directly at the ticket office of the Grossglockner High Alpine Road.
A barrier at the start of the path separates hikers and cyclists from cars.
Only a golf cart may cross the path.
An almost flat forest road along the Fuscher Ache leads through the idyllic Käfertal valley,
which invites you to linger with small rest areas and information boards.
After approx. 4 km, take the left lane at the fork and continue uphill for a further 2.5 km to the catered Trauneralm.
Tip: just before the fork, there is a water playground on the right-hand side.
Kneipp basins and wooden loungers are just crying out for a break.
If that's too much for you, you can turn back and stop off at the Oberstattalm just before the end.
This can be reached by crossing a small bridge over the Fuscher Ache.
The Tauernhaus Ferleiten, which is located directly at the entrance to the trail at the ticket office, is also open for refreshments.
This tour is also perfect for families with children.
Children can look forward to Lucky's stamp game at several stations along the way.
The stamp pass can be collected free of charge from the tourist information centres in Bruck and Fusch.
Once you have collected all the stamps, you will receive a small gift at both tourist information centres.
Directions:
From the centre of Fusch along the Glocknerstraße in the direction of the Großglockner - directly at the ticket office of the Großglockner Hochalpenstraße.
Free parking spaces available.
Requirements:
Very easy to challenging
Gradient:
Flat (ideal for children) up to 10.4%
Overall impression:
One of the most scenic bike trails, also suitable for inexperienced mountain bikers.
Special features:
Variety of alpine flora - orchids in Rotmoos, impressive views of 15 three-thousand metre peaks, Trauneralm hut at the end of the valley
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417 metres altitude; 15 kilometres;
approach:
From the centre of Bruck along the Glocknerstraße in the direction of Fusch - start on the right hand side after the district of Pichl.
Level:
moderately difficult
Special features:
Wonderful views, circular route to Kaprun
Fusch - Mittersill - Pass Thurn - Kitzbühel - St. Johann - Pass Strub - Lofer - Steinpass (border) - Schneizlreuth - Berchtesgaden - Bad Dürrnberg- Hallein
Return by train to Bruck (to Fusch 7 km)
Fusch (811m) to Hallein (461m) 157 km
Highest elevations: Pass Thurn 1275m, Schneizlreuth 1569m
** Continue via Pass Lueg - Bischofshofen - St. Johann - Taxenbach - Fusch
Hallein (461m) to Taxenbach (779m): 60 km + to Fusch 17 km
Der Tauernradweg führt mit knapp 300 Kilometer von Krimml nach Salzburg. Entlang der größten Flüsse des Landes ist dieser Radweg ein genuss für jeden Radsportler.
Mehr Informationen zumTauernradweg
3 Etappen dieses Radweges haben den Start- bzw. Endpunkt direkt in Bruck:
Diese Etappe des Tauernradwegs führt entlang der Salzach durch Stuhlfelden, Uttendorf, Niedernsill, Piesendorf und Kaprun in das 32 Kilometer entfernte Bruck. In Bruck angekommen gibt es gegenüber dem Sportcamp Woferlgut einen schönen Rastplatz mit Holzbänken und -liegen sowei einem Brunnentrog mit frischem Bergwasser um die Trinkflasche wieder aufzufüllen.
Ein Abstecher nach Fusch ist von hier aus möglich. Folge einfach der Beschilderung Radweg Grossglockner rund 7 km. Die Fahrtzeit beträgt hier 30 Minuten mit einem Aufstieg von 58 m.
Übrigens: In Bruck zweigt die Variante über dsa Pinzgauer Saalachtal ab.
Diese Etappe des Tauernradwegs führt von Bruck, durch Taxenbach nach Schwarzach. Entlang des Radweges hat man fabelhafte Aussicht auf die Berglandschaft.
In Schwarzach angekommen, kann man den Tauernradweg weiter Richtung Golling befahren.
Achtung: Bis Juni 2025 gibt es eine Umleitung entlang des Tauernradweges. Nähere Informationen findet ihr HIER!
Diese Eappe des Tauernradwegs führt von Lofer nach Bruck. Kurz nach Lofer erreicht man auf der siebten Etappe die Ortschaft St. Martin, von wo aus man einen Abstecher zur Wallfahrtskirche Maria Kirchental machen kann. Der Tauernradweg verläuft auch weiterhin entlang der Saalach, durchquert Weißbach und führt schließlich über Saalfelden, Maria Alm, Maishofen und Zell am See zurück nach Bruck. Mit 53,1 Kilometer ein nicht gerae kurzer Streckenabschnitt.
Übrigens: Von Zell am See kommt man mit der Pnzgauer Lokalbahn zurück nach Krimml, dem Startort deer Tauernradwegrunde.
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