Hochobir

The Hochobir offers several downhill options, with the south side over the ridge offering a varied, albeit technical variant.

Description

The tour starts near Bleiburg near Ebriach. From here, the route initially rides on asphalt with a medium to moderate gradient to the Eisenkappler Hütte. At the Eisenkappler Hütte, you switch to gravel and can cycle up to an altitude of almost 1800 meters above sea level. Here you meet the path that rides to the Hochobir summit. Pushing or carrying the bike, you pass the Rainer Schutzhaus (ruins) before reaching the summit of Hochobir (2139 meters above sea level). The view is impressive and offers a great panoramic view, as the Hochobir is one of the highest peaks in this region.

The descent from the summit takes place in the upper area on the ascent route. With a difficulty of S2 to S3, it should be possible to master the upper sections. The route then continues on the Simon Rieger Steig, which remains in the same difficulty category. After rainfall or wet weather, some sections may be impassable. The categorization of the hairpin bends varies between S2 and S3. The route alternates between dense forest and partly open sections and crosses the forest road again and again. In the upper section, there is a staircase for a short time, but this is the only work of art of this size on the trail. After reaching the Schaidasattel saddle, it is a relaxed ride back to the starting point.

In terms of feasibility with an e-bike, it should be noted that there are sections in the upper section where pedalling works relatively well. However, there are also sections where the bike has to be carried or skillfully lifted over obstacles.

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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