Flachau is a region in Austria's Salzburg area, characterized by its diverse alpine landscapes. The geography features expansive valley floors, lush alpine meadows, and forested mountain ridges, set against a backdrop of imposing rocky peaks. This varied terrain provides a suitable environment for several outdoor activities, including mountain biking, hiking, touring cycling, gravel biking, and more. The region is also home to the source of the Enns river, Austria's longest inland river.
Flachau offers an…
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4.8
(148)
1,151
riders
50.3km
04:56
1,400m
1,400m
Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.8
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933
riders
50.7km
04:43
1,280m
1,280m
Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.

4.8
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637
riders
32.8km
03:25
1,060m
1,060m
Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

4.8
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680
riders
36.5km
02:52
600m
600m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.7
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627
hikers
11.1km
03:50
450m
450m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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587
hikers
5.12km
01:51
230m
240m
Moderate hike. Great for any fitness level. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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661
hikers
2.41km
00:44
80m
80m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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490
hikers
16.8km
06:14
1,040m
1,040m
Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
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40
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50.6km
03:43
470m
470m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.6
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67
riders
38.2km
03:15
760m
760m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

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49
riders
46.4km
03:21
550m
550m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.7
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41
riders
45.9km
03:07
290m
290m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.6
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418
riders
25.4km
01:29
110m
110m
Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.9
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274
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52.1km
04:44
1,170m
1,170m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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228
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19.2km
01:18
260m
260m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
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181
riders
55.9km
04:05
810m
810m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.3
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187
riders
32.2km
01:42
560m
560m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

5.0
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129
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36.0km
02:03
740m
740m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

110
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24.3km
01:08
300m
300m
Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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87
riders
46.5km
02:12
560m
560m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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85
hikers
12.1km
06:15
1,070m
1,070m
Hard mountaineering route. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

5.0
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76
hikers
14.2km
06:37
1,100m
1,100m
Hard mountaineering route. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

5.0
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70
hikers
8.40km
04:24
730m
730m
Moderate mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

5.0
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29
hikers
17.3km
08:47
1,420m
1,420m
Hard mountaineering route. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
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5.0
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runners
11.6km
01:15
140m
140m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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68
runners
13.1km
01:23
60m
60m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.8
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63
runners
7.32km
00:49
100m
100m
Hard run. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
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Flachau offers a diverse range of outdoor activities including Mountain biking, Hiking, Touring cycling, Gravel biking, Jogging, Road cycling, and Mountaineering. The region features more than 340 routes for various skill levels.
Flachau's landscape features expansive valley floors, lush alpine meadows, and forested mountain ridges, set against a backdrop of rocky peaks. It is also home to the source of the Enns river.
Flachau is an "Approved Bike Area" with over 500 kilometers of marked trails catering to all skill levels, from scenic forest paths to challenging alpine ascents. More information is available in the MTB Trails around Flachau guide.
Popular hiking areas include Grießenkar, accessible via Starjet 1 and 2 lifts, and Flori's Adventure Trail, which is suitable for families. The region offers both leisurely alpine walks and demanding summit tours. For more details, see the Hiking around Flachau guide.
Flachau provides wide valley cycle paths and quiet side roads ideal for family cycling. The Enns Cycle Path is a popular scenic route. Explore options in the Cycling around Flachau guide.
Notable summits in Flachau include Grießenkareck Summit and Rossbrand Summit. Both offer panoramic views of the surrounding alpine landscape. For challenging routes, consult the Mountain Hikes around Flachau guide.
Flachau is well-equipped for e-biking, featuring e-bike charging stations throughout the region. Bike centers also offer rentals and pump track facilities.
Flachau's routes are popular on komoot, with more than 39,000 visitors exploring them. The routes have an average rating of 4.59 out of 5 stars from over 4,300 ratings.
Komoot offers several guides for Flachau, including MTB Trails around Flachau, Hiking around Flachau, and Cycling around Flachau. There are also guides for Gravel biking, Running, and Road Cycling.
The official tourism website for Flachau is www.flachau.com. The general phone number for Flachau Tourism is +43 (0) 6457 22 14.
Flachau offers several traffic-free bike rides suitable for various cycling types. These routes provide a safe and enjoyable experience away from vehicle traffic. Specific guides are available for touring, MTB easy, and road cycling.
The Stoneman Taurista is a notable mountain biking adventure located in Flachau, described as one of the greatest experiences in the Alps. It is part of the region's extensive network of trails.

