Trans Nationalpark

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The tour in numbers

Level of difficulty challenging

Route 228,0 km

Time 28:00 h

Uphill 6390 hm

Downhill 5827 hm

Highest point 1301 m

2 National Parks - 2 Federal Provinces Did you know that there are only 6 national parks in Austria? ... and TRANS NATIONALPARK connects two of them! Namely the Kalkalpen National Park in Upper Austria and the Gesäuse National Park in Styria. And you can do it by bike - no matter whether you are a beginner or advanced, by mountain bike or e-bike. In any case, the TRANS NATIONALPARK offers a unique nature experience with breathtaking views. But please note that mountain biking is only allowed in the two national parks from 15 April to 31 October. Let's allow the wild animals their winter rest!

Mountain biking through 2 national parks

The TRANS NATIONALPARK leads from Steyr to Johnsbach, from the OÖ. Enns- and Steyrtal through the National Park OÖ. Kalkalpen to the Pyhrn-Priel holiday region and on to the Gesäuse National Park in Styria; across the hilly country of the Pre-Alps. The extraordinary landscapes of the national parks and their surroundings promise unique experiences: on lonely forest roads, the MTB tour leads past bizarre rock worlds to breathtaking views and to rustic alpine huts, where regional delicacies await as a reward. Local guides, who reveal many unknowns on guided tours, are ready and waiting and know where the next cosy alpine pasture is for a break.

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Entrance possibilities at the starting points of the respective stage can be seen in their description.
Information on parking facilities at the respective stage descriptions

Stage 01 Steyr - Reichraming

A start full of contrasts: From one of Austria's most beautiful historic towns through the lonely Reichraminger Hintergebirge mountains to the tranquil village of Reichraming.

Stage 02 Reichraming - Windischgarsten

Right through the wilderness: crossing the densely wooded and lonely Kalkalpen National Park to the pretty climatic health resort of Windischgarsten.

Stage 03 Windischgarsten - St. Gallen

Between countries and mountains: over the Hengstpass between the Reichraminger Hintergebirge and Ennstaler Alps from Upper Austria to Styria

Stage 04 St. Gallen - Palfau

Village hopping: via Weißenbach and Großreifling to Palfau - and in between lonely hills, forests and alpine pastures

Stage 05 Palfau - Mooslandl

A short stage from Palfau via Gams to Mooslandl: time to relax and visit the Nothklamm gorge, which is well worth seeing.

Stage 06 Mooslandl - Johnsbach

Through Austria's Yosemite Valley: always in the face of the rugged north walls of the Gesäuse via Hochscheibenalm to the mountaineering village of Johnsbach.

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Please note that the route is only signposted in one direction from Steyr to Johnsbach!

Fair-Play- Rules for mountain bikers

Mountain biking is an exciting sport and nature experience! It can quickly happen that you forget everything around you. But be careful, you are not alone on the trails! A sensible and considerate riding style is a guarantee for a safe and accident-free mountain biking experience. A few simple rules help to avoid conflicts in the first place

Cycling and mountain biking in the National Park area is only allowed in the period from 15 April to 31 October 2 hours after sunrise to 1 hour before sunset!

Exception is the Langfirst mountain bike trail, here the biking season only starts on June 1st.

Riding is only allowed on the approved and marked paths! Driving bans and closures also apply to mountain bikers.Attention to other nature users! Approach hikers or riders slowly and use your bell if necessary.

Avoid unnecessary noise and show consideration for the animals. This also includes riding only in daylight.

Mountain bikers are guests in the forest - behave accordingly respectfully towards landowners, foresters and hunters. The approach to grazing animals should be at walking pace to avoid panic reactions of the animals. Important - After passing through, all pasture gates must be closed!

Leave nature as you would like to find it yourself - without litter, this belongs in the trash can.On all mountain bike routes the road traffic regulations (StVO) apply. Always ride responsibly and with foresight. The bike must be technically perfect and equipped accordingly (brakes, lights, bell).

A first aid kit is included in the rucksack as well as a mobile phone (Euro-emergency call 112), a repair kit, warming clothes, rain protection, light and sufficient food and drink.

Gloves and glasses protect hands and eyes.

Maps or GPS are valuable orientation aids.

Uphill and downhill always wear a helmet!

Mountain biking On forest roads

"Beware! Even if the forest roads often seem lonely, please always drive with foresight so that you can stop at any time! Work is being done on forest roads, so roadblocks must be maintained in your own interest."

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Tourismusverband Steyr und die Nationalpark Region

Stadtplatz 27, 4400 Steyr

Infobüro: Reichraming

Tel.: +43 7252 53229-40

reichramming@steyr-nationalpark.at

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Tourismusverband Gesäuse