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Planai Tour | 304

Accessible by public transport

Train (within 15 minutes walking distance from starting point)
Public bus (within 15 minutes walking distance from starting point)

Characteristics

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The tour in numbers

Level of difficulty medium

Route 34,2 km

Time 4:25 h

Uphill 1135 hm

Downhill 1135 hm

Highest point 1824 m

Planai Loop with ascent via the Uphill Flow Trail.

Through the Talbach Gorge, the route leads comfortably into the Untertal valley and continues on partly asphalt mountain roads up to the Planai middle station. Here, the highlight of the tour begins with the Uphill Flow Trail. This easy-to-ride trail climbs at a moderate gradient through mountain forests and a high moor.

The descent is either via the blue trails through the bike park or entirely via the Planaistraße back to Schladming.

Operating hours Planai gondola

Tickets and prices for bike transport and the Bikepark Schladming

Holders of the Schladming-Dachstein Card have one free ascent and descent per day included.
An extra fee applies for transporting mountain bikes with the Schladming-Dachstein Card.

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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 places and waypoints serve as orientation:

Starting point Planet Planai – Evangelical Church – Talbachschenke – Talbach Gorge – Landalm – Untertal-Dorf – Michlbauer – Gföller – Janerweg – Fastenbergweg – junction Planaistraße – Planaistraße – Kessleralm – Wieslech Alm – Planai mountain station – Planaihof – Planai toll road – Fastenberg – JET petrol station – starting point

Cycling permitted from 09:00 to 18:00

€9.50 Bikepark entrance fee

Tip: Shorten the tour by taking the gondola up to the middle station.

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 an emergency, please dial the following emergency calls: No. 140 - Mountain Rescue

No. 112 - Euro Emergency Call

The right bike: mountain bike or gravel bike with studded tyres, racing bikes are not recommended.

Breakdowns can happen - but rarely at the doorstep of one of the numerous service points: a basic kit of tools and accessories therefore never hurts! Spare inner tube and/or repair kit, universal spanner, air pump, brake and shift cable, as well as a screwdriver can never hurt.

Shorten the tour by taking the gondola up to the middle station.
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.

Bike & Hike tips

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.

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For further information, please contact us at:

Tourismusverband Schladming-Dachstein 