Cycling and Mountain Biking in Lienz

Endless fun on two wheels

Do you want to ride exciting trails, cycle along picturesque rivers, or can’t go a day without your bike—even in the mountains? Do you want to get out of the gym and into nature? Osttirol is the perfect place for you. Here you’ll find downhill trails, e-bike and mountain bike routes, as well as family bike tours that will make your cycling vacation perfect. Lienz offers vacationers the best conditions for spending their vacation on two wheels.

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Zwei Radfahrer auf einem schmalen Trail mit einzigartigem Bergpanorama.
Radfahren mit einzigartigem Panorama
Bikepark Lienz
Bikepark Lienz - Pumptrack

The bike park, just a few minutes from downtown Lienz , is sure to get the hearts of downhill riders racing. With 11.6 kilometers spread across four trails, you can really burn off some energy on your bike. The various difficulty levels guarantee a great experience for both beginners and more advanced riders amid the natural beauty of Osttirol. Once you reach the valley station, the pump track awaits —guaranteed fun for all ages.

The Drauradweg in Osttirol

A leisurely discovery tour for the whole family

The Drauradweg, which is 510 km long in total, begins in Dobbiaco, about 50 km from Lienz. This Italian village, where the Drau River has its source, is easily accessible by train. From there, the well-signposted bike path leads steadily downhill along the river, making it ideal for family and group outings. The Drauradweg consists of six stages in total, two of which run through our beautiful Osttirol.

 

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Mountain Bike Tours Around Lienz

Want to get out of the gym and into nature? Osttirol is the perfect place for you. Experience the mountains not just on foot, but hop on your bike and ride past mountain meadows, alpine pastures, and crystal-clear lakes— you can find routes like these in the Debant Valley, for example. The varying levels of difficulty guarantee a great experience in the heart of Osttirol’s natural beauty for both beginners and more advanced cyclists.

Brandweg MTB- 149

starting point:
Parking space Schöne Aussicht
destination point:
valley Debanttal
distance
6.8 km
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altitude meters uphill
320 hm
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altitude meters downhill
270 hm
🞽
difficulty
average

Faschingalm- Debanttal- Lienzer Hütte No. 107

starting point:
Nussdorf-Debant-Faschingalmparkplatz (1560m)
destination point:
Lienzer Hütte (1975m)
distance
37.6 km
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altitude meters uphill
1580 hm
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altitude meters downhill
1405 hm
🞽
difficulty
average

Kristeinertal No. 123

starting point:
Anras-Feuerwehrhaus Mittewald (900m)
destination point:
Linderkaser (1750m)
distance
10 km
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altitude meters uphill
820 hm
🔋
altitude meters downhill
860 hm
🞽
difficulty
difficult

Karlsbaderhütte No. 154

starting point:
Sportplatz Tristach
destination point:
Karlsbaderhütte
distance
26.2 km
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altitude meters uphill
1590 hm
🔋
altitude meters downhill
1560 hm
🞽
difficulty
difficult

E-Bike Tours

Get going and feel the freedom

It doesn't get any better than this

Do you want to ride exciting trails, cycle along picturesque rivers , or simply can’t go a day without your bike—even in the mountains ? With a total of 600 kilometers of bike trails, cycling enthusiasts are guaranteed to find what they’re looking for: Whether it’s routes along the Isel or the Drau, where you can enjoy the beautiful scenery along the rivers, or challenging uphill rides in the Dolomites, there’s something for everyone here.

4 hut tour in Osttirol

starting point:
station Lienz
destination point:
station Lienz
distance
112 km
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altitude meters uphill
5392 hm
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altitude meters downhill
5396 hm
🞽
difficulty
difficult
state: closed

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difficulty

Hochstein circuit No. 121

starting point:
Assling-Parkplatz Hochstein (680m)
destination point:
Parkplatz Hochstein (680m)
distance
31.1 km
🔋
altitude meters uphill
1390 hm
🞽
difficulty
difficult

Even outside the bike park, you’ll never get bored cycling in Osttirol: Don’t just explore the mountains on foot—hop on your bike and ride past mountain meadows, alpine pastures, and crystal-clear lakes. You can find these routes in the Debant Valley, for example. With a total of 600 kilometers of bike trails, cycling enthusiasts are guaranteed to find what they’re looking for.

Whether it’s routes along the Isel or the Drau, where you can enjoy the beautiful scenery along the rivers, or challenging uphill rides in the Dolomites, there’s something for everyone here. Osttirol also boasts a well-developed infrastructure: Not only does it make it easy to reach the various bike routes, but e-bike riders also have access to a wide range of charging stations where you can take a breather while your bike charges.

Zwei Radfahrer auf einem schmalen Weg auf der Compedalrunde im Kristeinertal. Im Vordergrund eine felsige Wand.
Tiroler MTB Spezialisten
Nahaufnahme eines Radlfahrers auf dem Alban Lakata Trail im Bikepark Lienz, mit Blick auf die Lienzer Bergbahn und die Stadt.
Verhaltensregeln beim MTB
Gebäude der Talstation Lienzer Bergbahn Hochstein im Sommer.
Biketransport
Zwei Radfahrer fahren über eine asphaltierte Brücke über der Isel in der Stadt Lienz.
Bike Wash Station

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