{"id":1442,"date":"2023-01-21T15:38:59","date_gmt":"2023-01-21T14:38:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/?p=1442"},"modified":"2023-01-28T15:39:08","modified_gmt":"2023-01-28T14:39:08","slug":"gravel-in-saalbach","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 be attractive for (active) cyclists not only in winter, but also in summer. You can see this in all kinds of developments, but especially in the provision of gravel cycling routes. One such example is Saalbach. In winter, it is part of Skicircus Saalbach-Hinterglemm-Leogang, with a huge range of slopes and entertainment. But in summer, gravel is evolving in Saalbach. There is plenty of entertainment to be found and not just on singletracks. That makes graveling 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> is also translated into the presence of 80km of trails, routes and several bike parks, including the (newly opened) bike park in Fieberbrun, the 'Bike Area Streuboden'. Opened in August 2021, you will find three trails, a flow trail and a real pumptrack in this bike park. Saalbach was also a great stop for the World Games of mountain biking in September 2021. The destination can rightly call itself Austria's 'biggest bike region'. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

It is often thought that MTB trails are also suitable for graveling. That can be a real disappointment when you go singletrack downhill. Then such a dropper is quite nice and also the steering ease of a good MTB is advisable. In Saalbach, fortunately, they have taken this into account. Graveling in Saalbach is then a nice option.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

On the Saalbach site<\/a> several gravel routes have been mapped out. However, you are immediately warned: these are not easy gravel routes that are presented to you here. The region is rightfully 'alpine gravel', which means above all: making a lot of altitude metres quickly. Benefit? Beautiful views and very photogenic. Graveling in Saalbach is therefore highly recommended<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

If you want to take your first introductory tour of the area, the 'Gravel Devil'<\/a> the lap par excellence. With 32 kilometres in length and 920 altitude metres, it is indeed straightforward. This gravel route is called Gravel Devil because the round leads to the Teufelsmeer. This lake is right at the top of the first climb of this introductory round and you can stop there for a nice snapshot, a visit to the chapel and enjoy the view. You can drink the water (because despite being diabolical water, it does not boil and is not toxic ;). <\/p>\n\n\n\n