BergeSeen 06 with the eMTB through the Ausseerland

This stage does not include any single trails. 67.4 km and 1170 m elevation require precise range planning or a charger or second battery.

The following highlights make this route, alongside the wonderful nature, an unforgettable experience:

• Panoramic view after the Sarstein forest with Loser, Sandling, and the Dachstein glacier,


• Circumnavigation of the Ödensee with a stop at the Kohlröserlhütte,


• or a detour to the Steinitzenalm,


• passing the Salzastausee to Bad Mitterndorf,


• from there along the Salza to the highest point of this stage, Klaushöfl at 1200 m,


• downhill to the Grundlsee with a small jump into the lake before continuing along the lake towards Altaussee,


• the Höhenstraße, which is also the bike path to Altaussee and offers some photo opportunities of a different kind,


• and the Altausseer See; now it becomes difficult to continue due to many options regarding culinary delights, history, and natural beauty. The Loser accompanies us until today’s final destination, the Hagan Lodge in Altaussee, which is nestled between Loser and Sandling.

The stage “BergeSeen 6” starts at the Tourist Office in Bad Aussee and leads about 900 m uphill along Ischler Straße, crosses the Salzkammergut federal road, then on Wilhelm-Kienzl Straße after another 200 m turns right onto Teichstraße directly to the Narzissenhotel. From the Narzissenhotel, we ride up to the B145 and turn left for 300 m, then turn left again into Fischgasse. We follow Fischgasse to the Sommersbergseestraße junction, where we go straight ahead. After 500 m, we leave the asphalt before it disappears into the forest, turning 90 degrees left and continue 300 m on gravel to the next junction, turn left, and after another 200 m turn left again following the S800 signs through the Sarstein forest.

The path continues straight ahead until we exit the forest and shortly thereafter pass a farmhouse on the left side (746 m elevation, km 5.5). At Stapflweg, go straight and turn right into Sarsteinstraße (706 m, km 6.1), then after about 900 m, turn left after the building (694 m, km 6.9) onto the rustic Austegweg. The Austegweg is an easy trail that soon becomes a bit wider and leads over the Koppentraun after about 1 km. Following the Koppentraun upstream, we reach Koppentalstraße and after about 1.9 km arrive at Bad Aussee train station. Continue straight over the Kainischtraun and at the first opportunity turn right (641 m, km 10.2) into Sießreithstraße, which we follow for 1 km. Before reaching B145, turn right across the Kainischtraun and after the bridge follow the bike path on Koppenalmstraße to the left. After 1.3 km, the path crosses the river in a left-right bend (681 m, km 12.5) and continues upstream towards Bad Mitterndorf.

Just after the fish ponds, which we pass on the left, our path turns right towards Ödensee (769 m, km 16.5). Here there is an option to shorten the route. We follow Ödenseestraße 2 km on asphalt to the Kohlröserlhütte and skirt the lake to the right following the signs. After about 1.6 km, continue straight onto Alte Ödenseestraße, which we leave at the first opportunity after 500 m by turning right (778 m, km 20.6). The forest road leads uphill, after 700 m we sharply turn left (848 m, km 21.3). Now we calmly ride through the forest and after about 6.8 km there is the option to turn left to the Steinitzenalm for a stop or continue straight for 3 km along Almgrabenstraße until the end of the forest (790 m, km 31.1). At the accommodation, we turn right and ride Kraglweg to the Paß-Stein-Straße L729, which takes us to Bad Mitterndorf.

In Bad Mitterndorf, follow the S800 signs which lead right into the town center. Below the church, at a sharp right curve, turn left onto Kochalmweg (803 m, km 36.1) for 4.9 km towards Kochalm, where the asphalt changes to gravel. We stay on Kochalmweg, which crosses the Salza in a sharp left curve at 1008 m after about 3.9 km. After about 1.4 km, we see the Salza meadows on our right below us. We continue pedaling to the highest point of the route at 1205 m. We have now completed 46 km and look forward to a fast descent to the Grundlsee. We follow the “S800 BergeSeen 6” signs and ride through the mountain forest below Tendlkogel for 6.2 km. Be careful of the barrier before the exit onto Gösslweg (717 m, km 52.2), where we turn right.

From now on, it’s about 7.6 km on asphalt along Grundlsee. After the Seehotel Grundlsee, we turn right up onto the bike path that takes us directly to Altaussee.

The old armories in Ausseerland are always worth a photo, and the many small bathing spots at Grundlsee or a detour to the mysterious Toplitzsee will prove rewarding.

For a successful, accident-free, and exciting day, you will find tips for planning before the route.

Please note that any MTB routes must always be completed with flawless equipment.

Here is our recommendation for route preparation and equipment.

As new players in the field of mountain and recreational sports, we eMTB riders are particularly obliged to behave appropriately.

In Graubünden, bikers and hikers share the paths. A project that should set an example. But this only works with mutual respect. Bad actors set us back years.

With common rules of conduct, we ensure that the forest continues to offer a unique recreational and living space as well as a workplace for all.

Information on cycling in the forest from the Federal Ministry of Agriculture, Regions and Tourism.