Your bike adventure begins on Mount Penken, high above the rooftops of the Zillertal. The versatile adventure mountain above Mayrhofen is a true paradise for mountain bikers – with varied bike routes, breathtaking views and fresh alpine air.
The journey up is already part of the experience: the modern 3S Penkenbahn takes you directly from the centre of Mayrhofen to 1,790 metres above sea level in around eight minutes – and your bike travels comfortably with you. The Kombibahn Penken takes you even higher, optionally in one of the open-air gondolas. A moment that feels like the first deep breath of freedom.
Whether you prefer a scenic panoramic tour, a sporty mountain bike trail or a challenging bike route, the Penken offers trails for every level. As the Zillertal valley stretches out beneath you, the routes lead across alpine paths, scenic heights and through impressive mountain landscapes.
Mountain biking in Mayrhofen on the Penken means arriving, taking a deep breath and setting off. A mountain experience where freedom on two wheels truly comes to life.
| More than 20 mountain bike tours in the Mayrhofen-Hippach holiday region |
| Tours with various levels of difficulty, from easy tours to demanding ascents |
| Relaxed ascent with the 3S Penkenbahn and the Kombibahn Penken |
| Numerous places to stop for food and drinks along the tours |
| 1,200 kilometers of bike routes in the Zillertal |
| Please note the general mountain bike rules! |
| Be careful with animals and plants! |
| Always wear a helmet for your own safety! |
| Always inform someone in your area about the chosen route! |
| Watch out for oncoming vehicles and pedestrians! |
| Always stay on the marked trails and paths! |
Important note: Using the Ahornbahn with a bike or cycling on or onto Mount Ahorn is legally not allowed!
Bike Tour Tips
| The tour starts at the Penkenbahn mountain station in the direction of the Penkenjoch. Shortly after the bottom station of the Kombibahn Penken, a gravel path leads down into the Horbergtal valley on the right-hand side, past the Horbergbahn to the Hochschwendberg. Once you reach the valley station of the Möslbahn, the path leads uphill to the left. Shortly after the tree line you reach the toll station of the Zillertaler Höhenstrasse. This is where the circular route Rastkogel Hut No. 420 begins, from which you reach the Rastkogel Hut via the Schaftenheualm and Sidanalm. Experienced bikers can also continue on to the Sidanjoch viewpoint. From there you return to the starting point at the toll station. Then the tour takes you down to Hippach via the Schwendbergstraße. From there you can return to Mayrhofen via the cycle path. --- Distance: 36 km / Altitude difference uphill: 1,387 m / Altitude difference downhill: 2,531 m / Level of difficulty: difficult | The tour starts at the Penkenbahn mountain station in the direction of the Penkenjoch. Shortly after the bottom station of the Kombibahn Penken, a gravel path leads down into the Horbergtal valley on the right-hand side, past the Horbergbahn to the Hochschwendberg. Once you reach the valley station of the Möslbahn, the path leads uphill to the left. After a short ride you reach the Brindlingalm turn-off, where you follow bike trail no. 421 through the forest to the Nasenalm Jausenstation snack station (1,700 m) and further on to the Brindlingalm snack station (1,823 m). Back to the Möslbahn valley station. From here the Schwendbergstrasse takes you down to Hippach. Once there you can return to Mayrhofen via the Zillertal cycle path. --- Distance: 28 km / Altitude difference uphill: 861 m / Altitude difference downhill: 2,004 m / Level of difficulty: difficult |
CYCLING ACROSS TYROL
The Tirol Bike Safari is the answer for everyone who is looking for a fun and flexible ride, since the Tyrolean mountains are the perfect playground for mountain bikers. The Safari consists of 16 stages and 15,000 of the overall 32,000 meters of elevation gain can be negotiated using 21 different gondolas. Point cards for riding the lifts are available at the Penkenbahn cash desk in Mayrhofen, which is also the finishing point of Stage 9 and the starting point of Stage 10. Check out all informations here!
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