Gravel bike loop around the Tote Gebirge

The gravel bike loop around the Totes Gebirge starts in Bad Aussee and heads initially towards Bad Mitterndorf. Passing the Kulm ski flying hill, the route continues to Pürgg. From there, the route leads to Liezen and along the southern side of the Totes Gebirge to the climb up to the Pyhrn Pass. After reaching the top of the pass, the route enters the Pyhrn-Priel region, continues to Lake Gleinkersee and finally climbs up into the alpine pastures of Vorderstoder.

From Vorderstoder, the next stage leads to Hinterstoder and on towards Schiederweiher. From here, there is a lovely view of the Großen Priel and Spitzmauer. The route then follows the River Steyr out of the valley. Via the Magdalenaberg, the route finally enters the Almtal valley. From here, the route leads via Grünau on to the Almsee on the northern edge of the Totes Gebirge. From the Almsee, the route follows the northern side of the mountain massif towards Offensee. A short section where you’ll need to push your bike should be factored in for this stretch. From Offensee, there is a longer descent to Ebensee on Lake Traunsee. The route then continues along the River Traun to Bad Ischl.

From Bad Ischl, the route follows the River Traun to Bad Goisern. This is where the challenging climb up to the Ewige Wand begins. The route takes you through short rock tunnels and over gravel sections, with views of Lake Hallstatt and the Dachstein. After the descent to Lake Hallstatt, the route follows the eastern shore path to the ferry crossing to Hallstatt. From Hallstatt, the route climbs again and follows the Koppentraun river through the Koppental valley back into Styria and the Ausseerland Salzkammergut. The route continues to Grundlsee and on to Gößl. From here, it’s well worth taking a detour to the nearby Toplitzsee at the foot of the Totes Gebirge. The route then leads back via Grundlsee to Bad Aussee, where the grand gravel bike loop around the Totes Gebirge comes full circle.

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Emergency Reporting Tip - Provide answers to the six W questions:

• What happened?
• How many injured?
• Where did the accident happen? (possibly GPS coordinates)
• Who is reporting? (allback number)
• When did the accident happen?
• Weather at the accident site?

A few tips for safe biking:

• Before and after each bike tour check the air pressure, spoke tension and brake pads.
• The helmet belongs to every tour.
• Consider in advance what equipment you need: warm clothing, rain and wind protection, repair kit and first aid kit belong in the backpack. Also a charged cell phone.

Book your ‘Leisurely gravel riding around the Tote Gebirge’ bike package with 4 nights’ accommodation

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