Wetterfahne

The Wetterfahne is a panoramic mountain near Kössen and offers a coherent and sometimes challenging enduro route that is also perfect for a half day.

Description

The tour starts in Kössen/Staffen, from where you ride steadily uphill on the forest road to the Naringalm. On serpentines with varying gradients, you reach an altitude of almost 1100 meters above sea level. From the Naringalm, the bike is pushed or carried across below the summit of the Wetterfahne to the highest point of the route. From the Naringalm, there are already magnificent views, which are particularly breathtaking in the summit area considering the relatively low altitude.

The trail descent is also a highlight: from the summit, it rides mostly on gravel, with only a few root passages, at a level between S2 and S3 steadily down to the Haringalm. Two sections are particularly challenging, but can be bypassed. The section in the hairpin bends above the Haringalm, interspersed with alpine roses, is particularly idyllic. At the Haringalm, the trail joins a cart track that widens into a forest path before turning left onto the final trail section back to Kössen/Staffen. This last section is classified as difficulty levels S2 and S3 and should be avoided in wet conditions, as it can be very challenging in combination with roots, steep sections and wet ground.

Back in Staffen/Kössen, the tour comes to an end. A special refreshment tip on this tour is the Naringalm, which is perfect for a break and refreshments.

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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