Mountain Biking in Saalbach – Pension Appartements Norika
Pension Appartements Norika in Saalbach is the ideal base for mountain bikers: 90 metres from the village centre, lockable bike garage with repair station and e-bike charging, mountainbike wash station, jersey laundry included from 3 nights – and the Joker Card free for all hotel guests in summer. Saalbach Hinterglemm Leogang Fieberbrunn is Austria’s largest bike region, with over 120 km of trails across 7 mountains and cable cars that transport bikes daily.
Mountain biking in Saalbach – the essentials
Over 120 km of lines & trails across 7 mountains, from beginner parks to the World Cup course in the Epic Bikepark Leogang. The flagship: the Hacklberg Trail, one of Austria’s most famous downhill tracks. Trail maps, routes and current info: saalbach.com/mountain-biking.
Bike events in Saalbach: The GlemmRide Bike Festival takes place every year in July. The World Games of Mountainbiking take place every year in September.
Pension Appartements Norika – accommodation for mountain bikers in Saalbach
Pension Appartements Norika is located 90 metres from the village centre of Saalbach – direct access to the bike network, no shuttle, no car needed.
| Cable car / facility | Distance from Pension Appartements Norika |
|---|---|
| Village centre Saalbach | 90 m |
| Schattberg Xpress | 250 m |
| Kohlmaisbahn + Learn to Ride park | 450 m |
| 12er Kogelbahn | 4.4 km |
How to reach the Learn to Ride Park: Bike out of the house towards the village square (Dorfplatz), then turn right past the church – after 450 metres you reach the Kohlmaisbahn and the Learn to Ride Park right next to it. Perfect for children and beginners.
What Pension Appartements Norika offers bikers
- Bike garage: lockable, with repair station and e-bike charging point
- Mountainbike wash station: on-site
- Jersey laundry: included in the room rate from 3 nights – no extra charge
- Joker Card: free for all hotel guests in summer – free bike transport twice a day on any cable car, 20% discount on bike tickets
- Breakfast buffet: daily from 07:30 for an early start
- Sauna: recovery after a long day on the trails – open in winter daily from 16:30 until 19:30
Tip: Hacklberg Loop from the front door
Schattberg Xpress (250 m) → ride the Sheepy Hollow Line → Schattbergsprinter lift → Hacklberg Trail down → 12er Kogelbahn: Connection to the Sky-Line, Learn to Ride Park 12er Kogel and the Z-line.
Pension Appartements Norika has been family-run by Brigitta Rainer since 1971.
FAQs
Touring, e-biking, gravel, downhill, freeride – plus the Learn to Ride Park for beginners and families. Full details and trail maps: saalbach.com/mountain-biking.
The GlemmRide Bike Festival is held every year in July, and the World Games of Mountainbiking in September. Current dates: saalbach.com.
The Schattberg Xpress is 250 m away. The Kohlmaisbahn (with Learn to Ride Park 12er Kogel) is 450 m away – walk towards the village square and turn right past the church.
Yes. All hotel guests at Pension Appartements Norika receive the Joker Card free of charge in summer – including free bike transport twice a day by cable car and 20% off bike tickets across Saalbach Hinterglemm, Leogang and Fieberbrunn.
From 3 nights, jersey and cycling kit laundry is included in the room rate – no surcharge, no advance booking required.
Yes – lockable, with repair station, e-bike charging point and a mountainbike wash station. Available to all hotel guests at no extra charge.
