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Accessible by public transport

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

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The tour in numbers

Level of difficulty challenging

Route 63,7 km

Time 5:00 h

Uphill 1048 hm

Downhill 1045 hm

Highest point 1487 m

Classic alpine tour from Gröbming via the Öfen up to the Viehbergalmen with impressive mountain scenery.

This traditional MTB tour is one of the classics of the Schladming-Dachstein region and leads up through spectacular switchbacks in the so-called “Öfen” to the Viehbergalmen.
Expect impressive rock formations, wide alpine pastures, and a varied route through several valleys.

Please note: riding is permitted from May 01 to October 31, from 2 hours after sunrise until 2 hours before sunset.

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More information

From Salzburg:
Take the A10 Tauern Motorway to Altenmarkt, then continue on the B320 towards Liezen. Take the Gröbming exit and follow the road into the town center. The Sport Mandl car park is an ideal starting point. Alternatively, you may use one of the public parking areas in Gröbming – please observe local parking regulations. -> Link

From Graz:
Take the A9 to Liezen, then follow the B320 in the direction of Schladming. Exit at Gröbming and head into the town center. The Sport Mandl car park is well suited as a starting point. Public parking areas are also available in the village – please respect local parking regulations. -> Link

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You start at the main square in Gröbming and ride via the Rennbahn towards Oberwinkl. Continue via Lend towards the Öfen, where the route climbs in tight switchbacks through impressive rock formations.

Via Seeboden and Brandmoos, you reach the Viehbergalm, a great spot for a break in the alpine landscape. The route then continues via Miesboden and through the Klausgraben to Paß-Stein.

From there, continue towards the Salza reservoir and via Teichmoos and Graben to Krungl. The route then leads you via Klachau, Untergrimming, and Trautenfels further down the valley.

Via Niederstuttern and Öblarnerstraße, you reach Niederöblarn and continue to Öblarn. From there, the route takes you via Gstatt, through the Gersdorfer forest, over the Mitterberg and Zirting, and through Kaindorf back to the starting point in Gröbming.

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.

Arrival by train to "Gröbming train station" (3km from the village) or "Pruggern train station". Access to the tour is possible from both stations in a short distance.

Timetable information with the help of ÖBB Scotty

The Sport Mandl car park is ideally suited as a starting point for the tour. Alternatively, one of the public parking areas in Gröbming may be used – please respect local parking rules. -> Link

Google Maps Link

For further information, please contact us at:

Tourismusverband Schladming-Dachstein