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An e-bike holiday in Austria: Cycling to suit all tastes

If you’re planning an e-bike holiday in Austria, Hotel Tauferberg in Niederthai is the ideal base for bike, e-bike, and mountain bike tours in the Ötztal valley. The hotel is a member of the “Ötztaler Bike & Rad Unterkünfte” network and offers cyclists everything they need right on the premises:

  

  • Mountain bike and e-bike hire
  • Lockable bike garage for guests bringing their own bikes
  • Equipment for cleaning and minor repairs
  • Attractive bike packages for a thoroughly relaxing stay at your hotel in Niederthai

Places to stop for refreshments on MTB and e-bike tours

On the bike tours around Niederthai, there are several Alpine pastures and huts where you can stop for a bite to eat – including Gasthof Stuibenfall, Larstighof at 1,800m, and Schweinfurter hut at 2,050m. The routes follow well-maintained forest tracks and mountain trails with panoramic views of the Ötztal mountains. Below you’ll find an overview of five mountain bike tours in Tyrol, including ride times and elevation gain.

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As a certified cycling accommodation, Hotel Tauferberg meets the following quality criteria:

  

  • Sports breakfast with fruit and a muesli corner
  • Lockable storage room for bikes
  • Bike racks in front of the building
  • Bike wash area
  • Cycling information corner with details on tours, bike repair shops, cycling schools, and maps
  • Small bike repair kit with pump, repair kit including tyre levers, lubricant, etc.
  • Laundry and drying service for cycling clothing (at an additional cost)

 

 

5 mountain bike tours in Ötztal – directly from Hotel Taufenberg

You can find various suggestions for your MTB or e-bike holiday in Austria here.

Mountain bike tour in Tyrol with vantage point

Riding time including breaks: approx. 1.5 to 2 hours | Elevation gain: approx. 250 metres

 

Cycle along the road towards Lehen – Überfeld – Ennebach as far as the tourist office. Turn right there and carry on towards Larstighof as far as the chapel. Continue over the bridge towards Sennhof – Höfle – Bichl – Platte until the end of the path. Along the route you’ll find a viewpoint offering a panoramic view of the Ötztal valley. Return via Höfle and Gasthof Stuibenfall until you reach the sawmill where you turn right and take the tarmacked path back to Hotel Tauferberg.

 

 

Mountain bike tour in Tyrol Horlachtal and Larstighof

Riding time including breaks: approx. 3 hours | Elevation gain: approx. 400 metres

 

Follow the road as far as Hotel Falknerhof. Turn right there onto the path towards Grastalfeld (the first section is a bit steep) and cycle on to Larstighof (1,800 m). Return along the stream as far as Sennhof, then via Höfle to Gasthof Stuibenfall. Turn right at the sawmill and then continue until you reach Hotel Tauferberg.

Mountain bike tour in Tyrol: over the Hirschberg path

Riding time including breaks: approx. 3 hours | Elevation gain: approx. 550 metres

 

Cycle on the road as far as Gasthof Stuibenfall and then along the old road until just before Umhausen (1,050 m) where you turn off right. Continue over the Hirschberg path – the first half requires good fitness level – via Höfle and then back to Niederthai.

Mountain bike tour in Tyrol: from Grastal to the Schweinfurter Hütte

Riding time: depending on fitness level and breaks | Elevation gain: 850 metres

 

Follow the road as far as Hotel Falknerhof. Turn right there onto the path towards Grastalfeld. As soon as you’ve arrived there turn right and continue up into Grastal (1,900 m) until the end of the trail. Then cycle back to Grastalfeld, continue from there towards Larstighof and past the mountain farms to the Schweinfurter Hütte (2,050 m). Return via Larstighof – Sennhof – Gasthof Stuibenfall or alternatively on the Bergmahder trail.

Mountain bike tour in Tyrol: via Umhausen to Farst

Riding time: depending on fitness level and breaks | Elevation gain: 1,100 metres

 

Follow the tarmacked road as far as Umhausen (1,050 m). Cycle through Umhausen and over the bridge near the church. Then take the track and finally the steep trail to Farst (1,450 m). Return via Umhausen and the Hirschberg trail to Niederthai.

After a bike ride, Hotel Tauferberg’s wellness area awaits you, featuring a sauna, steam bath, and Kneipp facility, as well as gourmet half board – perfect for unwinding after tackling the climbs. You can find out more about our pampering services during your e-bike holiday in Austria here.

FAQs about e-bike and MTB holidays at Tauferberg

Can I hire an e-bike directly at the hotel?

Yes – e-bikes and mountain bikes can be hired directly at Hotel Tauferberg, without having to travel to an external hire shop.

Is there secure storage for my own mountain bike?

Yes. The hotel has a lockable bike garage as well as a bike rack in front of the building.

Which tour is suitable for e-bike beginners?

Tour 1 via the viewpoint at Lehen is the most beginner-friendly route, with an elevation gain of approx. 250 metres and a ride time of 1.5 to 2 hours – ideal for your first day in the saddle.

Is there an on-site repair service?

A repair kit containing a pump, patch kit, tyre levers, and lubricant is available to all guests. You can find information on local bike shops in our bike information corner in the hotel.