Release from 20.04.2026

Kick-off to the 2026 Bike Summer

Austria’s largest bike region launches the new season from May 8 with new trails, tours, and an epic anniversary.

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With more than120 kilometers of lines and trails, up to 9 lifts across 7 mountains, and an almost limitless network of mountain bike and gravel routes, Austria’s largest bike region is kicking off the new summer season. Leoganger Bergbahnen will open on May 8, followed by Bergbahnen Fieberbrunn on May 14, and finally Bergbahnen Saalbach Hinterglemm on May 22, 2026. 

New trails across all three destinations expand the diverse biking range for beginners, families, and professionals alike. Beyond the trails, there is also plenty to explore and celebrate—most notably the 25th anniversary of the EPIC Bikepark Leogang. 

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With more than 120 km of lines and trails, up to nine lifts across seven mountains, and an almost unlimited network of mountain bike and gravel routes, Austria’s largest bike region will gradually open the 2026 summer season starting May 8. New attractions across all three destinations further enhance the wide-ranging biking experience for beginners, families, and professionals. 

News 2026: new trails & tours  
Highlights include the new Bearly Legal-Line on the Schattberg, as well as the new ScheeLeitn and Wildenkaramba-Lines on the Wildenkarkogel in Saalbach HinterglemmIn Fieberbrunn, the Iglmoos Trail will be extended, and a new beginner-friendly Skill Area will open. For the first time in 2026, four new tracks at the EPIC Bikepark Leogang will be available for the entire season: the flowy T-Line by GoPro, the beginner-friendly Gateway, the natural single trail Back to the Roots and the challenging black line Hangover. A special highlight is the new Tour de Champions, which connects all three destinations. With a total of nine tour stops at legendary competition venues, it allows riders to experience the sporting history of the “Home of Lässig” by mountain bike. 

Bike event highlights in summer 
The WHOOP UCI Mountain Bike World Series, taking place from June 11–14 in Saalfelden Leogang, will bring the world’s best mountain bikers to Austria’s largest bike region at the start of the season.Families and beginners looking to try biking can join the Bike Day in Fieberbrunn on June 13. From July 9–12, the GlemmRide Bike Festival will bring together international stars of the mountain bike scene in Saalbach Hinterglemm. In addition to big air shows and downhill races, visitors can enjoy numerous exhibitors and a vibrant music program. At the end of July, the EPIC Bikepark Leogang celebrates its 25th anniversary. During the (Leo)Gang Days from July 24–26, visitors can take part in group rides, workshops, and various side events. 

Season Opening Dates  
The 2026 bike season officially kicks off at the EPIC Bikepark Leogang on May 8, 2026. The bikepark will remain open until November 8, and the Leogang lifts will continue operating for hikers until the start of the winter season.  Fieberbrunn opens Timok’s Wild World and the Schweinestberg Trails on May 14. The lifts in Saalbach Hinterglemm will begin summer operations on May 22. 

For more information about the 2026 summer season, please refer to the media kit available for download or visit saalbach.com online. 

 

 

 

 

EN - Media & PR
Tourismusverband
Saalbach Hinterglemm
Glemmtaler Landesstraße 550
A-5753 Saalbach Hinterglemm
T: +43/6541/680068
presse@saalbach.com 
 
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