MTB Tour Kronreith-Runde (Tour 2)

Our tour starts at the tourist office in Maria Alm, heading towards Krallerwinkel, passing by the Natrun cable car and the three local sports shops until we reach the Griesbach bridge. We cross this bridge and then follow the road slightly uphill into the Griesbachwinkel. For 2 km, we continue on asphalt past quaint farms, always with the Steinerne Meer (Rocky Sea) in sight, heading towards Sandten, before proceeding straight at the intersection "Liebmannhof" and leaving the road onto a gravel forestry road. From here, the path steadily ascends. Passing through sparse forests, we gradually approach the steep rock walls of Breithorn and Sommerstein. Those who look closely can spot the last support of the material cable car to the Riemannhaus. By the way, a great Bike & Hike tip for experienced mountaineers (Attention: The bike route ends at the Riemannhaus parking lot!).

At the intersection "Riemannhaus Parking Lot," we turn left. The steepest section is behind us. After another 1.5 km of gentle ascent, we reconnect with Route 1 and thus reach the highest point of the tour. Snap a quick photo with the breathtaking backdrop of the Pinzgauer Grass Mountains and the High Tauern in the background, and then it's time for the descent. Passing by the Gasthof Kronreith, we head back to the starting point of the tour."

Follow the signage for "MA 02 Kronreith Loop".

From the Maria Alm tourist office, turn right towards Grießbachwinkl / Krallerwinkl. After about 500m, take a left over a bridge and follow along the Grießbach until you reach the Kronreith / Riemannshaus parking lot junction. From there, follow the path over the Güßgraben and Hochreith until you reach the Gasthof Kronreith.

To return to Maria Alm, follow the Grießbach again.

Route: Maria Alm - Grießbachwinkel - Riemannhaus Parking Lot - Hochreith - Gasthof Kronreith - Maria Alm Starting Point: Maria Alm Tourist Information (Direction: Krallerwinkel)

Coming from Salzburg: Take the A10 motorway to the Bischofshofen exit, then take the B311 towards Bischofshofen. Follow the Hochkönig Bundesstraße/B164 to Maria Alm.
Coming from Innsbruck/ Kufstein: Take the Loferer Straße/B178 in the direction of St. Johann i.T., then follow the Hochkönig Bundesstraße/B164 via Saalfelden to Maria Alm.
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