Neue Magdeburger Hütte
Description
The tour starts right in the picturesque town center of Zirl, which is framed by the mighty mountain ranges of the Northern Limestone Alps. From here, you follow the official cycle route via the Flieserwaldweg trail steadily uphill. The route rides towards the Neue Magdeburger Hütte, which lies at an altitude of 1633 meters above sea level. This section requires a solid level of fitness, as both kilometers and meters of altitude are gained continuously. The Neue Magdeburger Hütte is idyllically nestled in the mountains and offers an excellent opportunity to stop for refreshments. From here, you can enjoy an impressive view of the surrounding Alps.
The descent is via the Pletzensteig trail, which offers a varied mix of roots and gravel right at the start. The trail reaches difficulty level S2 here and rides towards Brunntalweg. Follow this section on the official cycle route to the junction at Hörbstenböden. Continue rolling downhill before turning into the Brunnsteig trail at the bottom. This section is more technically demanding than the upper section and reaches difficulty levels S2 to S3. Thanks to its southern orientation and typical vegetation, the trail offers a Mediterranean flair that contrasts pleasantly with the other parts of the route. Finally, you return to the settlement area of Zirl. With a view of the impressive Kalkkögel mountains, you can enjoy a relaxed ride back to the starting point of the tour.
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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Details of the tour
18 km
1040 m
1040 m
619 above sea level
1634 above sea level
1 day
Zirl
Zirl
3380
well suited
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About the author: Martin Depauli
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The descent from the Kirchbergalm rides along a path that is explicitly closed with a no biking sign. During the ascent, a local biker gave us an unfriendly but clear warning not to ride on the closed paths, because ignoring them - and he had a point - does bikers in Austria no favors. We complied and found alternatives into the valley. The tour should not be published here.