{"id":1442,"date":"2023-01-21T15:38:59","date_gmt":"2023-01-21T14:38:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/?p=1442"},"modified":"2023-01-21T15:38:59","modified_gmt":"2023-01-21T14:38:59","slug":"gravel-in-saalbach-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/en\/verhalen\/gravel-in-saalbach","title":{"rendered":"Gravel in Saalbach"},"content":{"rendered":"

Many Alpine destinations are working hard to make them attractive not only in winter, but also in summer for (active) cyclists. This is evident in all kinds of developments, but especially in the range of gravity bike trails. One of those examples is Saalbach. In winter, it is part of the Skicircus Saalbach-Hinterglemm-Leogang, with a huge range of slopes and entertainment. But in summer, gravel in Saalbach is undergoing a development. There is plenty of entertainment to be found, and not only on single tracks. That makes gravel biking in Saalbach<\/a> a nice option in Austria<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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MTB first<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

That Saalbach (and the whole region around it) is actually a MTB destination<\/a> This is also reflected in the presence of 80km of trails, routes and multiple bikeparks, including the (newly opened) bikepark in Fieberbrun, the \u2018Bike Area Streuboden\u2019. Opened in August 2021, this bikepark features three routes, a flow trail and a real pumptrack. Also, Saalbach was a nice stop for the World Games of mountain biking in September 2021. The destination can rightly be called the \u2018largest bike region\u2019 of Austria. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Gravel on the MTB routes?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

It is often thought that MTB routes are also suitable for gravel biking. That can still be a bit of a challenge when you go downhill on singletrack. A dropper seat post is very useful in that case, and the handling of a good MTB is also recommended. In Saalbach, fortunately, they have taken that into account. Gravel biking in Saalbach is then a great option.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

On the Saalbach site<\/a> Several gravel routes have been mapped out. You are warned right away: these are not easy gravel routes that are being presented here. The region is rightly called \u2018alpine gravel\u2019, and that means above all: quickly getting a lot of altitude meters. The advantage? Beautiful views and very photogenic. Gravel in Saalbach is therefore highly recommended.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Gravel Devil \u2013 gravel route in Saalbach<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

If you want to take a tour of the area for the first time, then the \u2018Gravel Devil\u2019<\/a> The course is perfect for this kind of event. With a length of 32 kilometers and 920 meters of elevation gain, it is indeed a straight shot. This gravel route is called the Gravel Devil because the course leads to the Teufelsmeer pond. This pond is located right at the top of the first climb of this introductory round, and you can stop there for a nice photo, visit the chapel, and enjoy the view. You can drink the water (because despite being devil\u2019s water, it doesn\u2019t boil and is not toxic ;). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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