The Ischler Hoisnrad loop S470, 32.5 km and 800 m altitude difference mostly on forest roads, is the perfect pleasure tour for hot summer days.
The Ischler Hoisnradrunde S470 does not include any single trails and mostly runs on forest roads. Some riding technique is recommended, especially in the steep sections on gravel.
The following highlights make this tour, in addition to the wonderful nature, an unforgettable experience:
Our tour starts at the Trinkhalle in the direction of Traun. We turn left onto the Salzkammergut cycle path R2 in the direction of Ebensee and follow the Traun downstream for around 800 m. We leave the cycle path on the right (830 m) and cross the Traun on Steinfeldstraße slightly uphill, keep left and after another 800 m, after crossing the Rettenbach, turn right onto Hubhanslweg (km 1.6). Now we follow the Rettenbach upstream for 5.1 km and at km 6.7 turn right downhill following the signs, cross the Rettenbach and follow the steep forest road above the Grabenbach uphill for around 4.1 km to the next crossroads (km 10.8).
At the crossroads, continue straight ahead over the Raschberg to St. Agatha. However, we turn right and pedal another 1.9 km uphill to the Hütteneck junction. The original route now continues straight ahead, but there is the option of taking a short detour to the left to Hütteneck.
200 m later, we turn right (km 12.9) down past the Tauern into a beautiful natural landscape. The forest road meanders downhill in lovely bends for 4.4 km and then leads uphill again towards the Hoisnradalm junction. At km 17.3, we turn right to reach the aforementioned crossroads after another 300 m (km 17.6) and after around 1.3 km, past the Gschwendalm, the Hoisnradalm lies at our feet.
After a good rest with culinary delights, we return to the Hoisnradalm crossroads (km 20.1), which we cross straight ahead following the signs in the direction of Reinfalzalm. After around 1.6 km slightly uphill, we pass the Reinfalzalm (km 21.7) with the associated historic mining area on the right-hand side and after another 1.4 km turn right downhill at the crossroads (km 23.1).
We stay on the main path, pass the Steinbergstollen in a right-hand bend and continue towards the valley for around 5.7 km to the Steckerlfischwirt (km 28.8). Now we either decide to make another stop or we carefully cross the B145 and follow the cycle lane to the right in the direction of Bad Ischl above the Traun downstream for around 400 meters.
Now we turn left to follow the alluvial path along the Traun, following the Traunkai, passing the freight station about 3.4 km later and turning left to cross the Traun (km32.2) . After the bridge, we turn right for around 150 m onto the Salzkammergut cycle path in the direction of Ebensee and turn left again at the crosswalk to reach the Trinkhalle, the starting point of our tour.
The most difficult decision: which hut should I not stop at ? Hütteneck, Hoisnrad, Steckerlfisch, ...
The Ischler Hoisnradrunde is a circular tour and is signposted with the number S470. Tours with 400 numbers have a route length of up to max. 50km. The specified riding times are pure net riding times with the E-MTB without breaks such as photo stops, refreshment stops, etc..
Take special care when crossing the B145 main road at the Steckerlfischwirt in Sulzbach.
To make the day perfect, here are a few tips that are worth considering before every tour. In addition, be aware that you are in the mountains and that personal responsibility plays a major role. This applies to the choice of route, the expected weather and the odd dead zone where you won 't find a mobile phone connection.
Please note that any (e)MTB tour must always be undertaken with perfect equipment. Below you will find a few tips on preparation and equipment.
In Bad Ischl , all mountain bike tours start at the Trinkhalle on Auböckplatz. The tours are signposted and numbered. All tours are also accessible from Bad Ischl train station.
We look forward to comments, tips, constructive criticism and of course thousands of photos of your tour with the hashtag #badischl in your social media posts.
As new figures on the playing field of mountain and leisure sports enthusiasts, we e-MTB riders have a particular duty to behave appropriately.
In Graubünden, bikers and hikers share the trails. A project that should set a precedent. But this is only possible with mutual respect. Black sheep set us back years.
With common rules, we can ensure that the forest continues to offer a unique recreational and living space as well as a workplace for everyone.
Information on cycling in the forest from the Federal Ministry of Agriculture, Regions and Tourism.
Getting there
Coming from Wolfgangsee or Bad Goisern we recommend the parking lot Dumbastraße, coming from Traunsee the parking lot Salinenplatz. Coming from Bad Goisern, the parking lot in Lauffen would also be a tip as the tour leads right past here.
By train (OBB) to Bad Ischl.
Parking lot Bad Ischl Dumbastraße, PJ35+XW Bad Ischl, Kaltenbachstraße 25, 4820 Bad Ischl (subject to charge)
Parking lotBad Ischl Salinenplatz, PJ6F+6R Bad Ischl, Salinenpl. 1, 4820 Bad Ischl (subject to charge)
Lauffen parking lot, 47.673329, 13.616531, Lauffner Marktstraße (few spaces)
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Mountain biking is one of the most wonderful outdoor leisure-time activities. Whilst biking or on a mountain biking tour, mountains and lakes, meadows and cabins are re-discovered in new ways. A couple of rules for fair play in the forest help to avoid conflicts whilst mountain biking.
a.Pedestrians have the right of way: We are accommodating and friendly to pedestrians and hikers. Upon encountering these fellow travellers, we alert them by using the bicycle bell and slowly overtake them. We avoid paths with heavy pedestrian traffic altogether. Take nature into account: We do not leave refuse behind.
b.The braking distance should be half of the total distance visible: We ride at a controlled pace, are ready to brake and maintain a braking distance half as long as the total distance visible, especially in curves, because we always have to count on obstacles on the path. Damage to the path, stones, branches, wood piles, grazing livestock, cattle grids, barriers, tractor-type forestry machines and authorised vehicles pose dangers that we need to be ready for.
c.Don’t drink and drive!: Do not drink alcohol when mountain biking. Take care at stop-off points (dealing with bike racks, dirty shoes or clothing).
It is obligatory to provide first aid!
d.Marked routes, closed paths and blockades: Keep to the marked routes, observe the blockades and accept that these roads are primarily for agricultural and forestry use!
Blockades can often not be avoided and are in your own interest. Biking beyond the intended path and outside of opening times is punishable and turns us into illegal bikers.
e.We are guests in the forest and behave accordingly, including vis-à-vis forestry and hunting staff. Whilst mountain biking, mobile telephones and music players are forbidden! Biking requires your full attention.
f.Avoid unnecessary noise. Out of consideration to the animals living in the wild, we only bike during full daylight. As a principle, we always wear our helmet (even when riding uphill)! Don’t forget emergency supplies: We always have a repair set and bandages along.
g.Don’t overestimate your skills: We should not overdo it when it comes to biking technique and physical fitness. Take the level of difficulty posed by the route into consideration and make a precise estimate of your experience and skills as a biker (braking, bell, lights)!
h.Close gates: We approach grazing livestock at a walking pace and close every gate behind us. We should avoid causing escape and panic reactions in the animals. Nothing stands in the way of the fun and athletic challenge in the mountains and forests!
i.Traffic rules: The general traffic rules (StVO) apply for all the mountain biking routes and we adhere to them. Our bike therefore needs to be in perfect technical condition and equipped in line with the traffic rules, including brakes, a bell and lights. We inspect and service our mountain bikes regularly anyway.
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