Cycling Holidays at the Hotel Niederreiter

Mountain biking, e-biking and road biking in Maria Alm

Mountain bike riders who enjoy nothing more than twisting trails and perfect panoramas will feel right  at home here at the Hotel Niederreiter in Maria Alm at the foot of the mighty Hochkönig massif. We offer plenty of bike-friendly facilities so that you can concentrate on enjoying your holiday. From easy rides down in the valley to tough climbs in the mountains our region has plenty of options for everyone.

Road bike riders will also find plenty to keep them occupied. One of the most popular rides in the area is along the Großglockner High Alpine Road, a steep and winding mountain road which hosts the annual Glocknerkönig race. Early and late in the season there is also plenty of riding down in the valley, for example on the Tauern Cycle Path.

e-biker couple on the Hochkönig

Bike Package

Ready to ride at the Hotel Niederreiter

Here at the Hotel Niederreiter in Maria Alm we know what cyclists want and need from a holiday.  Our three-star superior hotel has specialised in welcoming riders from around the world and offers top service adapted to the specific wishes of mountain bikers and road riders. Highlights include advice on the best rides in the region, help planning your ride, guided rides and, of course, a spa to soothe tired muscles. Below you wll find a list of the extra services available for cyclists:

  • bikewash
  • lockable bike storage room
  • service area - tools, pumps and workstands
  • drying room for clothes and shoes (with lockers)
  • laundry service (available for a small fee)
  • opportunity to shower and change on day of departure
  • lots of information, from trail maps to recommended rides
  • personal advice from the manager himself on the best rides
  • bike rental from our parner Intersport – next to the hotel
  • personal bike guides available to hire
  • e-bike recharging station
  • repair and service carried out by our partner Intersport (Bike Point) in the hotel
  • GPS tracks available to download free of charge
  • Hochkönig Card - use all the cable cars in the region free of charge as much as you want (bike transport included)

Fabulous Landscape

Tours & trails in Maria Alm

In search of the ultimate two-wheeled adventure? In Maria Alm, at the foot of the Hochkönig massif, bikers will find a huge network of trails criss-crossing this idyllic mountainous region and leading as far as the gentler grassy foothillsnearby.

More than 20 fantastic rides, linking countless trails and lines, wind their way through forests, meadows, river landscapes and gravel roads. Mountain bikers of all abilities and fitness levels, from beginners to pros, will find their perfect ride here in the Hochkönig area.

Overview of all the rides in the region

 

mountain bikers in nature Salzburg

"The trails and mountainbike rides in Maria Alm are clearly signposted and easy to follow."

Electrifying!

Electric bike adventures in Maria Alm on the Hochkönig

Want to scale their heights without all that hard work in the saddle? If so, then we have the ideal solution for you: electric bikes! The Hochkönig region is the first in the world to offer recharging stations to load up the batteries used by most e-bike brands.

One of these recharging stations can be found right outside the 3* superior Hotel Niederreiter in Maria Alm.

Tip! Rent your e-bike from our partners Intersport and Sport Löb in Maria Alm.

Let the gondola take the strain – for free!

"The hotel owner will be happy to give you personal tips on some of the best rides and routes in the region."

couple at bike hotel Niederreiter

Bike Partners

Top service for your bike holiday in Maria Alm

Is your bike in urgent need of repair? If you can't sort out the problem in our own hotel workshop with tools, pumps and workstands, it may be a good idea to call on the experts from Intersport and Sport Löb. They have not only all the latest mountain bikes and e-bikes in stock, but also a lot of spare parts to get your bike up and running again. Sales, rental, spares and repairs all in one place. 

THE Bike Guide in the Region

Join local "Bike Max" to explore the region around Maria Alm

In May 2013 Maximilian Klein, a qualified mountain bike guide and former member of the Austrian national team, founded BikeMax Maria Alm.

The first bike school of its kind in the region, it aims to share insider knowledge, tips and tricks with visitors to Maria Alm. All of the school's guides are qualified mountain bike guides and look forward to showing you the best of this beautiful region!

 

Zu Bike Max.Maria Alm

guided bike tours Salzburger Land

Ride With A Pro

Let our locals show you the best of Maria Alm

The friendly and knowledgable guides from Bike Max will be happy to show you the best trails in the Hochkönig massif. Don't miss out on the chance to explore the region in the company of a local.

Tip! Guests staying at the Hotel Niederreiter get 20% off group rides with Bike Max.

  • Daily guided rides organised by the local tourism association
  • Guests are welcome to book private rides with a guide from Bike Max (individual and group rides available)
  • We will be happy to organise a guide for you

Road Bike Rides

The best rides in the region

The Bikehotel Niederreiter in Maria Alm is the ideal starting point for those wishing to explore the Hochkönig region on two wheels.

Roadbike enthusiasts will find many great rides. We have chosen two of our favourites!

  • Panorama Ride: This ride of intermediate difficulty leads from Maria Alm via the Schwarzeckbahn to Dienten, Mühlbach and the Filzensattel ridge. It has a total of 500 vertical metres of climbing. The route can also be shortened by starting in Dienten or Mühlbach.
     
  • Hochkönig Ride: This 140 kilometre ride begins in Maria Alm and leads through Dienten, Mühlbach, Bischofshofen, Golling, Grödig as far as Berchtesgaden, returning via Weißbach to the starting point in Maria Alm. Highlight of the ride is the view of the Hochkönig mountains which accompanies riders throughout the day.

Road Bike Service

Road bike hotel in Maria Alm

Besides the stunning landscape around the mighty Hochkönig mountain, the Hotel Niederreiter in Maria Alm has plenty more to offer roadbike enthusiasts. The following services are included in your stay:

  • lockable cellar for storing roadbikes
  • laundry service and drying room
  • bikewash area and repair station
  • information corner for cyclists
  • Bike Max offering many guided rides
  • bike hire from Intersport or Sport Löb
road cyclists in the Salzburger Land

Discover the region on two wheels!

Here at the Hotel Niederreiter we have all the ingredients for an unforgttable cycling holiday.

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New wellness area

  • spacious whirlpool
  • bio sauna & finnish sauna
  • steam bath
  • 2 chill-out rooms
  • tea bar
  • massage treatments