Königstour Bike big
The ultimate Hochkönig challenge
Three intense days, long climbs and an unforgettable finale on the Hundstein: the Königstour Bike Big is the most demanding version of the Königstour.
It takes you through the entire Hochkönig region and requires endurance, experience, confident bike handling skills and careful tour planning.
166.23 kilometres
7,460 metres of elevation gain
3 stages
10 checkpoints
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The highlights
The most challenging Königstour
Covering 166.23 kilometres and 7,460 metres of elevation gain, the Big Tour is a true test of endurance.
Long and varied stages
Each day challenges you with long climbs, technical descents and a variety of surfaces.
The Hundstein as the queen stage
On the third day, the route takes you up the 2,117 metre Hundstein. At the top, an impressive panorama of the surrounding mountains awaits you.
Ten checkpoints
Ten checkpoints mark your route through Maria Alm, Mühlbach and Dienten.
Tour description
Day 1: From Maria Alm via Dienten to Mühlbach
53.50 kilometres | 1,910 metres of elevation gain | approx. 5 hours 40 minutes
The Big Tour starts in the centre of Maria Alm. Ride to the valley station of the Natrunbahn and take the gondola up to the mountain station. The first checkpoint is located there.
From the mountain station, the route leads towards Prinzensee. Then follow the Jufen Rosa Trail to the Jufenalm.
Descend via the winter toboggan run. In the lower section, first continue towards Krallerwinkel, then turn right towards Primbach. Follow the signs for route MA08.
The route climbs on asphalt and forest roads to the Primbachsattel. For a more challenging alternative, you can take the Wawi Trail. A checkpoint is located at the saddle.
A winding gravel trail then leads to Hinterthal, where another checkpoint awaits in the village centre.
From Hinterthal, follow the route towards the Aueralm. After crossing a stream and a short section where you need to push your bike, you reach the B164. Follow the road to the Filzensattel.
At the Filzensattel, turn right onto Grüneggweg. Above the Grüneggalm, follow the Bergbauernhofrunde number 6.
After crossing the L216 regional road, continue towards the Schwarzenbachtalrunde. The route leads past the Moosalm and uphill to the Sulzbühel.
At the Sulzbühel, join the connecting route to the Wastlhöhe, where the next checkpoint is located.
Then continue towards the Nani and Mariedl Trails. These natural trails are rated S2. To avoid the trails, you can switch to the parallel forest road in good time.
After the trail descent, turn right onto the B164 and follow it to the Dientner Sattel. From there, ride downhill past the Dientalm and Zapferlalm to Mühlbach.
The final checkpoint of the day awaits in the centre of Mühlbach.
Route at a glance
Maria Alm → Natrunbahn → Prinzensee → Jufenalm → Krallerwinkel → Primbach → MA08 → Primbachsattel → Hinterthal → Aueralm → B164 → Filzensattel → Grüneggweg → Bergbauernhofrunde 6 → L216 → Schwarzenbachtalrunde → Moosalm → Sulzbühel → Wastlhöhe → Nani and Mariedl Trails → B164 → Dientner Sattel → Dientalm → Zapferlalm → Mühlbach
Day 2: From Mühlbach via Bischofshofen and Hochkeil to Dienten
65.44 kilometres | 2,750 metres of elevation gain | approx. 6 hours 10 minutes
The second stage begins in the centre of Mühlbach.
First, follow the signposted Proneben Loop. The route passes the Pronebenalm before leading back towards the next section of the tour.
Then join the Moskott Arthurhaus Loop. Follow the route over the Kohlmaishöhe and descend to Bischofshofen.
In the valley, the route passes the ski jumping hills. From there, the long climb towards Hochkeil and the Arthurhaus begins.
Follow the signposted mountain bike route uphill to the Arthurhaus, where a checkpoint is located.
From the Arthurhaus, follow trail number 1 towards the Scheppal Alm. Then continue to the Tiergartenalm.
The steepest climb of the day begins near the Tiergartenalm. Follow the route uphill to the Wastlhöhe, where another checkpoint awaits.
The Bürglalm Mitzi Trail starts at the Wastlhöhe. The approximately five kilometre descent covers around 640 metres of elevation and leads directly towards Dienten.
At the end of the trail, you reach the village of Dienten and the final checkpoint of the second stage.
Route at a glance
Mühlbach → Proneben Loop → Pronebenalm → Moskott Arthurhaus Loop → Kohlmaishöhe → Bischofshofen → ski jumping hills → Hochkeil → Arthurhaus → trail number 1 → Scheppal Alm → Tiergartenalm → Wastlhöhe → Bürglalm Mitzi Trail → Dienten
Day 3: From Dienten via the Hundstein to Maria Alm
48.29 kilometres | 2,150 metres of elevation gain | approx. 5 hours 55 minutes
The final stage starts in the centre of Dienten. First, ride downhill to the Grünegg junction.
Turn right there and follow the climb past the Grüneggalm. A gravel forest road takes you to the Filzensattel.
At the Filzensattel, ride a short distance along the B164. At the first prominent left hand bend, make a sharp right turn just after the hairpin onto the old Filzenweg.
The old Filzenweg leads downhill to Hinterthal.
In Hinterthal, join the Primbach Tour MA09. Follow the signs towards Maria Alm. Depending on the route and current trail access, different trail options may be available along this section.
At the Enterwinkel junction, turn left towards the Jufenalm.
Follow the asphalt road towards Hintermoos, where the long climb up to the Hundstein begins.
The final ascent is around twelve kilometres long and covers approximately 1,250 metres of elevation gain. Follow the signposted route towards the Hundstein and the Statzerhaus throughout.
Near the summit of the 2,117 metre Hundstein, you reach the Statzerhaus and a checkpoint.
The descent follows the signposted Hundstein route back towards Maria Alm. Ride with particular care, as fatigue is likely after the long climb.
The final checkpoint of the Königstour Bike Big awaits in the centre of Maria Alm.
Route at a glance
Dienten → Grünegg junction → Grüneggalm → Filzensattel → B164 → old Filzenweg → Hinterthal → Primbach Tour MA09 → Enterwinkel → towards Jufenalm → Hintermoos → Hundstein ascent → Statzerhaus → Hundstein → descent to Maria Alm