Blindisalm

The Lappachalm, situated in a truly idyllic spot at the far end of the Defereggental valley, offers a short and pleasant climb as well as an epic and smooth trail descent to Maria Hilf.

Description

The route starts in Maria Hilf. From there, you cycle along the Frattenweg on a gravel path beside the Schwarzach River into the upper Defereggental valley. You then follow the Defereggental state road toward the Staller Sattel pass, before turning off just before the high plateau and taking the farm road toward the Lappachalm. At the alpine hut itself, you can enjoy some excellent panoramic views, although the building is not currently in operation.

From the hut, the route leads along the so-called Zwei-Täler-Trail toward the Blindisalm on a rather interesting singletrack. The difficulty here is a maximum of S2, before you can stop for a break at the hut located at 1,896 meters above sea level. The route then continues back to the starting point via the old alpine trail, which has a maximum difficulty of S2.

In summary, this is a short ride that is particularly suitable for the summer months, as the Defereggental valley offers pleasant temperatures due to its high altitude.

Note: The route is located on Austrian territory and leads over routes that are not approved for mountain bikers. Riding this route on a mountain bike is the responsibility of each individual, in full awareness of the legal situation.

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