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Giglachsee Tour | 302

Characteristics

Skill

Fitness

The tour in numbers

Level of difficulty challenging

Route 5,4 km

Time 1:15 h

Uphill 365 hm

Downhill 365 hm

Highest point 1953 m

Fascinating landscapes and technical bike enjoyment - Important: watch out for hikers!

Challenging tour with steep climbs on forest and gravel roads.
Every meter of elevation gained is rewarded with stunning mountain and water scenery.

Note: A ticket is required to use the Ursprungalm road.
It can be purchased online in our ticket shop (5,00€) and is valid for the entire season.
If you don’t buy the ticket online, a fee of € 10.00 must be paid on site to the inspector (Card payment only).

Attention: If you see a public bus, please make sure to step aside, dismount, and let it pass!

Access is permitted as soon as the toll road is open: Information on the toll road
1h after sunrise to 1h before sunset

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More information

From Salzburg:

Follow the A10 to Altenmarkt. There join the B320 and continue in the direction of Liezen. At the Schladming exit, turn right at the Jet petrol station and follow Coburgstraße to the Planai car park on the left.

From Graz:
Follow the A9 to Liezen. There join the B320 and continue in the direction of Schladming. At the Schladming exit, turn left at the Jet petrol station and follow Coburgstraße to the Planai car park on the left.

Link to Google Maps

There is plenty of parking available at the Planet Planai car park.

The following localities and waypoints serve as a guide:

Starting point parking space Ursprungalm – Ursprungalm – path up to Giglachseen – Preuneggsattel – Giglachseehütte – back to the starting point

Attention: If you see a public bus, please make sure to step aside, dismount, and let it pass!

Always wear a helmet and appropriate clothing.
Ride only on paved and signposted paths.
Watch out for traffic at crossroads and road junctions!
Be considerate and give way.
Avoid blocking the rear wheel and thus help to maintain the paths.
Control your speed downhill!
Protect the environment and don't leave rubbish, etc. in the mountains!

In case of emergency, please dial the following emergency numbers: No. 140 - Mountain rescue

No. 112 - Euro emergency call

Cycling clothes, cycling helmet, hiking clothes (for possible alpine hikes: hiking shoes, rain protection, hiking poles) and enough to drink.

For a stress-free ascent to the Ursprungalm without a lot of car traffic, we recommend an ascent before 09:30.
Plan breaks: Along the route, many huts and inns invite you to stop for a relaxing break and enjoy regional specialties.
E-mountain bike: With electric support, the tour is also suitable for less experienced bikers. There are several e-bike charging stations along the route. Their locations can be seen on the map and in the elevation profile, making it easy to plan your tour and possible charging stops.

Take the train from Radstadt or St. Michael to Schladming. From there 3 min by bike to the starting point.

Or directly to the "Planet Planai" stop, where there are rental options on site.

ÖBB timetable information

For further information, please contact us at:

Tourismusverband Schladming-Dachstein