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Stronachkogel

Stronachkogel

The Stronachkogel, at 1,831 meters above sea level, is located above Dölsach and offers not only a breathtaking view of the Lienz Dolomites and the Drau Valley but also a varied downhill trail.

Description

The ride starts in Dölsach. From here, the route begins on paved roads through Stronach, climbing steadily uphill before switching to a gravel path and heading toward the Zwischenberger Sattel. The climb runs mostly through wooded terrain and, from the Zwischenberger Sattel, follows a classic forest road almost to the summit, with the final few meters requiring you to push your bike. The summit lies directly on the border between the provinces of Tyrol and Carinthia. Since it is only sparsely forested, it offers an excellent panoramic view from here.

The descent heads south along a classic forest trail typical of this region. Mostly on firm forest ground, the route descends steadily through pine, larch, and coniferous forests at difficulty level S2. At this pace, you wind your way down to the settlement of Stronach before subsequently taking the cross-country path toward the Iselsberg Pass and the Grossglockner Road. Follow this road to the village of Iselsberg and then take hiking trail number 14, which offers a smooth ride all the way to Iselsberg. After that, a somewhat more challenging trail section with S2 and S3 sections leads back to the starting point in Dölsach. When crossing the Grossglockner Road, it is essential to watch out for traffic.

All in all, this is a varied tour that can be tackled relatively early in the year, as the route is snow-free quite quickly due to its south-facing orientation.

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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19 km

1170 m

1170 m

722 above sea level

1805 above sea level

1 day

Dölsach

Dölsach

3741

well suited

Thomas A. Giger
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Portrait Thomas Giger

About the author: Thomas Giger

Thomas Giger has been the editor of Ride MTB since 2002 and is a regular online and print author. Over the years, he has specialized in tourism topics and is particularly well known for his blog-style columns. He is also one of Ride MTB's active tour authors.

Thomas Giger has been the editor of Ride MTB since 2002 and has had a significant influence on the tour database. His focus is on single trail tours. There are few who know the trails in Switzerland as well as he does. However, his areas of expertise also include Aosta, the French Western Alps, and the whole of South Tyrol.

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