The Brixental on two wheels
A leisurely ride with the family, an e-bike trip to an alpine hut or a sporty mountain bike tour: the Brixental is an ideal cycling area. The wide valley offers flat paths along the Brixentaler Ache river, while forest roads on the slopes above lead to staffed alpine huts.
Leisurely: the Brixental cycle path
The valley cycle path runs from Westendorf via Brixen, Kirchberg and Reith to Kitzbühel – without major climbs, making it perfect for families and leisure cyclists. In the other direction, the Brixen – Wörgl valley cycle path heads towards Hopfgarten. Along the way: swimming lakes, cafés and places to stop. With the guest card you can also take the train back.
Sporty: the Gaisberg loop from Brixen
Our tip for e-bikers and mountain bikers with good fitness:
- Start: opposite the valley station of the Hochbrixen gondola (794 m)
- Length: 25.6 km, around 790 metres of ascent, about 2.5 hours of riding
- Route: via the Stöllnweg into the Brixenbachtal, up forest roads to the Wiegalm (1,513 m, hut stop), on to the Köbinger Hütte in a small alpine village with a chapel, then down to Kirchberg and back to Brixen on the valley cycle path
- Surface: about half gravel and forest roads, half asphalt
- Difficulty: intermediate, with some steep climbs
The Köbinger Hütte is unstaffed, but has a self-service fridge with drinks – and a wonderful view of the Großer Rettenstein.
Up by mountain lift
Not in the mood for climbing? The Hochbrixen gondola and the Salvenbahn in Hopfgarten take mountain bikes. At the top, panoramic paths and trails await, for example towards Hochsöll and the Hexenwasser.
For long-distance cyclists: KAT Bike
The multi-day KAT Bike route through the Kitzbühel Alps also passes through Brixen im Thale. One stage starts right in Brixen and leads to Oberndorf in Tirol.
Rental, battery & fairness
- You can rent e-bikes and mountain bikes in Brixen im Thale and the neighbouring villages – better to reserve in advance in high season.
- Charge your battery fully in the evening – alpine tours with lots of climbing need a reserve.
- Hikers and grazing cattle also use alpine paths: adjust your speed, greet people kindly, close gates.
