Kreuzbichl

The idyllic Walleralm in combination with the Kreuzbichl and the very technical trail descent to the south offer a perfect all-mountain tour near the Wilder Kaiser.

Description

The start is in Egerbach, a small district of Schwoich. From here, the route initially follows the official Eibergradweg uphill in gentle serpentines on asphalt, along the Eibergstraße road past the quarry. After the quarry, the surface changes to gravel and you follow the official cycle route to the Walleralm, which leads steadily uphill through dense beech and spruce forests until you finally reach the Walleralm.

At the Stöfflhütte or Walleralm, there are excellent places to stop for a bite to eat with regional delicacies - a welcome refreshment before the next section begins. The ascent to Kreuzbichl begins directly in front of the hut, which you tackle by pushing your bike. The summit cross is located at 1200 meters above sea level, very isolated and free of vegetation, and offers a breathtaking view over the Inn Valley - on a clear day, the view extends as far as Innsbruck and the Sellrain Valley.

The descent from the summit begins on classic limestone terrain with difficulty levels S2 to S3. A precise line choice and good skiing technique are essential here to get through without putting your foot down. Further down follows the rake trail, which winds along the southern slopes. Difficulty S3 to S4 awaits you here, and the trail should only be ridden in absolutely dry conditions. Numerous hairpin bends require a shifting technique, as well as some trial-heavy passages that demand technical skill.

After this, you reach Rechau, a small farm, and continue onto the next trail section towards the Gaisgraben waterfall. The level of difficulty remains comparable, with more hairpin bends and tricky passages. After crossing the Gaisgraben, there is a short, crisp uphill towards Köllenberg. The route then continues briefly on asphalt, taking in a few more trail sections - and thus concludes the loop.

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.

To view the detailed tour description, the topo map, the altitude profile and to download the GPX track, you need a user account on Ride-mtb.com with a subscription. Log in now or become a subscriber.