Salzkammergut Mountainbike Trophy 2026

To hell and back
MTB Trophy Weekend vom 17.07.2026 - 19.07.2026

The Salzkammergut Trophy in Bad Goisern is one of the biggest and toughest mountain bike events in Austria. Every year in mid-July, the event attracts over 3,500 international participants to the Salzkammergut with various marathon distances, gravel routes, an e-MTB scavenger hunt and junior races. The region around Bad Goisern is all about mountain biking this weekend. And now more about this year's event around Lake Hallstatt...

Sporting challenge

The Trophy offers different route lengths and levels of difficulty, from shorter, technically demanding courses to the extreme route with 209 kilometres and 7,000 metres of altitude, which is considered one of the toughest MTB marathons in Europe.

The route leads through the breathtaking landscape of the Salzkammergut with its mountains, lakes and forests. The Salzkammergut Trophy is an event with a great tradition and attracts thousands of participants and spectators every year, which creates a special atmosphere.

Participating in the Trophy is a chance to test your own limits and surpass yourself. The Trophy is also a community experience where mountain bikers from all over the world can meet and exchange ideas.

The Trophy training course F in Bad Goisern offers a good opportunity to prepare for the demanding routes of the Salzkammergut Trophy according to the website.

In summary, the Salzkammergut Trophy offers a unique combination of sporting challenge, scenic beauty and community experience that makes it an unforgettable event for every mountain biker.

10 years of the Gravel Marathon at the Salzkammergut Trophy

Gravel.one route will be extended to over 90 kilometers! Bad Goisern; Back in 2017, the Trophy team was one of the first organizers in Europe to offer its own gravel marathon.

What began as a new format back then has long since become established! There are now three gravel routes to choose from, which are becoming increasingly popular. No wonder - the extensive network of gravel paths, forest roads and low-traffic, asphalted side roads makes it possible to experience the unique mountain and lake landscape of the Dachstein-Salzkammergut region in a particularly enjoyable way.

Longest gravel route grows to 93.3 kilometres For the 10th anniversary of the gravel marathon, the longest route will be significantly expanded. The start of the Gravel.one route moves from Obertraun to the imperial city of Bad Ischl. This extends the distance by around 25 kilometres and 150 metres in altitude to 93.3 kilometres with 2,141 metres of altitude. From the start in Bad Ischl, the route is initially largely flat via Bad Goisern and along Lake Hallstatt to Obertraun.

The participants can expect an impressive panorama as well as a somewhat longer roll-in phase before the first larger
ascent begins. From Obertraun, the Gravel.one is almost identical to the C-route of the MTB Marathon and leads through the Echerntal and via the Rossalm to Lake Gosau - with a view of the Dachstein glacier.

Three gravel routes to choose from The Gravel.two over 52 kilometres, which was offered for the first time last year, will once again start in Bad Ischl. The shortest route with just under 22 kilometres continues to start in Bad Goisern and is ideal for beginners as well as pleasure skiers. One women's and one men's class are scored on all gravel courses. On the longest distance, there is also an age group ranking. All times of the gravel participants also count towards the popular slow-motion classification.

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