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Spechtensee Tour | 315

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Tour description

This varied MTB tour starts at the Stainach municipal office and leads over gently rolling terrain to Maitschern, before the climb to the Spechtenseehütte begins. A short detour to the idyllic Spechtensee is well worth it, before returning to the valley through the shady Wörschach forest.

The route is ideal for active families and offers a great mix of climbing and descending.

Riding is permitted from

May 15 to August 31 from 08:00 to 18:00
September 1 to September 30 from 08:00 to 17:00

The tour

closed

easy

Starting and end point Stainach municipal Office

Tour characteristics

Fitness (2/6)

Information

Distance: 26.6 km

Duration: 3:00 h

Ascent: 520 m

Descent: 527 m

highest point: 1103 m

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Map, elevation profile & further information

You start at the municipal office in Stainach (paid parking) and first head east. The route runs gently rolling via Wörschach to the district of Maitschern. There, turn left towards Gasthof Weitgasser, which is a good spot for a short break.

From here, the climb begins: follow the Aicherlsteinweg uphill to the Spechtenseehütte. Once at the top, a short detour to the nearby Spechtensee is highly recommended – a quiet and idyllic spot in the middle of nature.

The descent then leads through the Wörschach forest. On shaded paths, mostly downhill, you ride until passing under the B145 and reaching Klachau.

From there, continue downhill towards Untergrimming. The route is flat and relaxed here before, after another crossing of the B145 via Unterburg, you return to Stainach and the starting point.

From Salzburg, take the B150 and B160 to the A10 Tauern motorway towards Graz/Villach.
At exit 63 Altenmarkt, take the B320 towards Liezen/Schladming and follow it.
At Stainach, take the exit towards Salzburger Straße and continue to the main square in Stainach-Pürgg.

From Graz, take the B67 and the A9/E57 towards Salzburg and exit onto the B320 at Selzthal.
Follow the B320 towards Liezen and continue to Stainach.
Take the Stainach exit and follow Grazerstraße to the main square in Stainach-Pürgg.

Google-LinkFree parking from the opposite of the tourist office

From Salzburg, take the REX 3 to Bischofshofen and continue with the InterRegio (IR) towards Graz to Stainach-Irdning station.
From there, it’s about a 10-minute walk via Bahnhofstraße and the main square to the center of Stainach-Pürgg.

From Graz, take the InterRegio (IR) towards Innsbruck to Stainach-Irdning station.
From there, it’s about a 10-minute walk via Bahnhofstraße and the main square to the center of Stainach-Pürgg.

Fahrplan ÖBB Scotty

Always wear a helmet and suitable clothing, and stay on the marked bike trails. Follow the permitted riding times – outside of these hours, nature is left undisturbed.

Be considerate of hikers, animals, and farming or forestry work. Ride with care, close pasture gates, and always expect work on the trails.

Protect the ground by braking in a controlled way and avoid riding on trails after rain. Always take your rubbish with you.

In case of emergency:
- 140 Mountain Rescue
- 112 European emergency number

Recommended equipment:
Helmet, sturdy shoes, suitable bike clothing, first aid kit, map, fully charged phone, and tools (spare tube/repair kit, pump, multitool).

A mountain bike or gravel bike is ideal – road bikes are not suitable.

Plan breaks: Along the route, many huts and inns invite you to stop for a relaxing break and enjoy regional specialties.
E-mountain bike: With electric support, the tour is also suitable for less experienced bikers. There are several e-bike charging stations along the route. Their locations can be seen on the map and in the elevation profile, making it easy to plan your tour and possible charging stops.

For further information, please contact us at:

Tourismusverband Schladming-Dachstein