--- title: Before the Tour - BergeSeen eTrail url: "https://www.salzkammergut.at/en/bergeseen-etrail/tour-preparation.html" description: Important information and tips for your BergeSeen eTrail tour in Salzkammergut. Perfect for nature lovers and adventurers. image: "https://www.salzkammergut.at/fileadmin/user_upload/salzkammergut/1_Logos_Grafiken/logo_salzkammergut-BERGESEEN_eTRAIL.jpg" date: 2020-01-06 modified: 2024-11-19 --- # Before the Tour - BergeSeen eTrail Recommended Todo-List before the Tour ===================================== In order to ensure an unique experience in the nature full of joy. ------------------------------------------------------------------ **GENERAL INFORMATION** - All trails are pathes or roads which might be used by pedestrians as well as from other vehicles. - The stages are well passable with a suitable eMTB. We must advise against the use of hybrid and city bikes. - All indications for time or distance are based on an individual weight (120 kilogram - the own weight, backpack, eMTB) and calculated by 500 Wh. **PLANNING** - The weather conditions shall be checked necessarily in advance of starting the tour. - A "reverse planning" helps you to schedule the ideal time for your start: 16:00 at the aim (absolute running time + 1,5h stop+ 1h pictures & break+ 1h reserve) - Check the status of your battery before the start of the tour - Also check the brake linings and pads the night before - Before you start your adventure make sure that there are no roadblocks on your tour due to storm damages or works in the forest - If you just have only one battery, you will have to plan your charging points very carefully or take care of your way of driving. **RECOMMENDATIONS FOR BEGINNERS** - A vario-seat post implies a mulitple comfort and safety - An easy gear with a high pedal frequency increases the reach - Mangement of the batteries for couples (3 batteries, 1 battery charger) - A well lubricated chain also increases the reach - Going up a hill with more than 14 km/h reduces significantly the reach of the battery, better a smooth gear in the EMTB-Mode or Sport-Mode below 10 km/h - Trainings for driving technique increase the safety and at the same time the fun factor **TIRE PRESSURE** The ideal tire pressure represents a significant influence regarding comfort, traction and risks of accidents: As less as possible, as much as necessary. The modern high-quality tires are loosing performance at a pressure of 2 bar and onwards. Generally the range varies between 1,4 and 2 bar. Exception: Bikers with a weight of more than 90 kg. At the fronttire about 0,2 Bar less than the backtire. = Advices for the ideal equipment =============================== All of the stages are considered as long and demanding tours, where you will have to deal with a certain amount of meters in hight. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- **MUSTHAVE** - Helmet with an adjustable visor - Bike gloves - Backpack with space for an extra battery and preferable with protectors - Waterproof jacket and windbreaker also with good weather conditions - Replacement hose, bicycle pump and tire lever - First-aid kit - Snacks and sufficient water or other liquids - Enough clothes to change - Arm and leg warmes for spring/autumn - Second battery or battery charger **NICE2HAVE** - GPS-device for an easier orientation, although the tour is well signposted - Camera or mobile phone with a full battery - Bicycle bell - Spare pair of brake pads - Headlights (Attention: Note the permitted timetable driving through forest areas by evenings and early mornings) - Chain oil - Knee protectors - Platform pedals © Open copyright © BergeSeen eTrail ©Kerschbaumer Close copyright ![Zwei Mountainbiker halten im Wald und begutachten eine Karte. Sie tragen beide Helme.](https://www.salzkammergut.at/fileadmin/_processed_/f/7/csm_BergeSeen-eTrail-046-_c_-Salzkammergut---Katrin-Kerschbaumer_e68a575ade.jpg "BergeSeen eTrail ©Kerschbaumer") © Open copyright © BergeSeen eTrail ©STMG/Kerschbaumer Close copyright ![Eine Person steht neben einer Bank auf der ein Rucksack und ein Radhelm liegen. Der Rucksack ist geöffnet. Ein Verbandspäckchen befindet sich darin. Die Bank steht am Ufer eines Gewässers.](https://www.salzkammergut.at/fileadmin/_processed_/0/f/csm_BergeSeen-eTrail-045-_c_-Salzkammergut---Katrin-Kerschbaumer_89b1ee1e2d.png "BergeSeen eTrail ©STMG/Kerschbaumer") [ © Open copyright © BergeSeen eTrail Pass Close copyright ![Das Bild zeigt den BergeSeen eTrail Pass. ](https://www.salzkammergut.at/fileadmin/_processed_/0/3/csm_eTrail_Pass_ab786637cc.png "BergeSeen eTrail Pass") BergeSeen Pass ](https://www.salzkammergut.at/en/bergeseen-etrail/along-the-tour/bergeseen-pass.html) [ © Open copyright © SummitLynx Close copyright ![Eine Hand hält ein Smartphone. Auf dem Display ist die Wandernadel zum BergeSeen Trail zu sehen. ](https://www.salzkammergut.at/fileadmin/_processed_/4/5/csm_summitlynx_669b13fd56.jpg "SummitLynx") SummitLynx ](https://www.salzkammergut.at/en/bergeseen-etrail/along-the-tour/summitlynx.html) © Open copyright © Logo BergeSeen eTrail Close copyright ![Auf einem gelben Kreis befindet sich das Logo des BergeSeen eTrails.](https://www.salzkammergut.at/fileadmin/_processed_/1/8/csm_Aufkleber-WEB-auf-weiss-mittig_57d31ae74f.png "Logo BergeSeen eTrail") Difficulty levels for mountain bikes and e mountain bikes ========================================================== #### Easy – blue Rather short and not too steep routes. Good road surface; no special danger zones; family-friendly; requires basic knowledge of driving technique. #### Of medium difficulty – red Medium-length routes with some steeper sections. Road conditions require mountain bike equipment; with unclear, winding sections; requires advanced knowledge of driving technique; includes exposed, unsecured sections. #### Difficult – black Long and/or steep routes or routes with such sections. Route characteristics even more difficult and dangerous than on routes of medium difficulty; mountain bike equipment and driving technique is obligatory; anticipatory driving adapted to the situation is required. © Open copyright © Mountain biking difficulty level Close copyright ![table of the mountainbiking difficulty range, for eMTB and MTB, including lenght, altitiude and gradient](https://www.salzkammergut.at/fileadmin/_processed_/d/6/csm_eTrail_Schwierigkeitsgrade_Englisch_7a8b67270c.png "Mountain biking difficulty level") © Open copyright © Genuss Radfahren (c) Salzkammergut - K. Kerschbaumer Close copyright ![Zwei Mountainbiker fahren an einem Feld vorbei. Die tragen beide Sonnenbrillen und Helme.](https://www.salzkammergut.at/fileadmin/_processed_/7/4/csm_BergeSeen_E-Trail_022__c__Salzkammergut_-_Katrin_Kerschbaumer_2c945ac171.jpg "Genuss Radfahren (c) Salzkammergut - K. Kerschbaumer") © Open copyright © Musterschild BergeSeen eTrail Close copyright ![Musterschilder des BergeSeen eTrail.](https://www.salzkammergut.at/fileadmin/_processed_/f/7/csm_musterschild_bbce166098.png "Musterschild BergeSeen eTrail")