The Achensee region in cycling fever

Updated 31.05.2023

Mountain bike races, the Austrian Mountain Championship in road cycling and an e-bike camp exclusively for women.

Whether you are an enthusiastic hobby rider or an experienced professional, whether you are a young or young-at-heart bike fan: exciting routes and challenges await you at the cycling events that will take place in June, July and August 2023 at Lake Achensee - and the chance to compete with other cyclists in the midst of fantastic scenery. Three days of e-bike fun are also promised by the e-bike camp for women only.

On Friday, 02 June 2023, there will be a mountain bike race up the Kögljoch for the first time. The race will start at 5 pm at the multi-purpose hall in Achenkirch. Afterwards, the challenge is to master eight kilometres and 610 metres in altitude on the scenic tour. The entry fee is 30 euros. Online registration is open until 01 June 2023 (6 pm). More information and registration: http://www.wsv-achenkirch.at, my.raceresult.com

What should be considered when e-biking and how do you keep a bike in good shape? These and other questions will be answered at the e-bike camp from 16 to 18 June 2023, which is offered exclusively for female bike fans. The basics of e-biking will be learned and tricks for riding technique will be tested. The cycling power women are accompanied by qualified guides who not only teach them the basics of e-biking, but also lead them to the most beautiful mountain huts and breathtaking views. Further information and registration: www.achensee.com

On Friday, 28 July 2023, a highlight of the domestic road cycling calendar is on the programme at Lake Achensee: the "Austrian Cycling Mountain Championship" counts as part of the Federal Cycling League and is the fifth classification of the Federal League races. In the men's race, five Continental teams and two regional teams, and in the women's race, four regional teams will put their skills to the test. Starting in Wiesing and finishing in Pertisau (Gramaialm), the women will cover 20 kilometres and 900 metres in altitude, the men 30 kilometres and 960 metres in altitude. Further information and registration: www.radsportverband.at

This year, the "Mountain Bike Kids Race" (Saturday, 26 August 2023) with classification for the "Mountain Bike Cup Tyrol 2023" once again offers young mountain bikers and sport class riders the opportunity to compete with other biking enthusiasts. The start and finish of the race is at the "Alpen Caravan Park Achensee" in Achenkirch. The race starts at 10 am. The entry fee for the U5-U11 class is six euros, for the U13-U17 class ten euros and for the junior/sport class twelve euros. Further information: www.achensee.com

Arrive, breathe a sigh of relief and dive down - in the region around the largest lake in Tyrol, sporting activity, experiencing nature and relaxation are writ large. Nestled between the Karwendel and Rofan mountains, Lake Achensee is a destination for mountain lovers and water rats alike. With the lake shore freely accessible all around and the impressive paths into the valleys of the Karwendel Nature Park, scenic worlds of experience are offered in summer and winter. Whether on foot, by mountain bike, cross-country skis or snowshoes - Lake Achensee inspires and is full of moments that move!

Achensee Tourism is the point of contact for both guests and the media when it comes to information about the tourist activities in Tyrol's Sport & Vital Park. Media representatives can find printable photos for download on the image database www.achensee.org. After registering for the first time and confirming your registration by e-mail, you can view the files in the Achensee image database and download the selected photos.