Mountain biking in Lower Austria

In the forest and on forest roads, riding a mountain bike requires the permission of the owner. The following therefore applies: Only ride on officially authorised and signposted MTB routes - not "just anywhere".

The officially authorised mountain bike regions have set times of use (comparable to opening hours):

• March & October: 09:00-17:00
• April & September: 08:00-18:00
• May to August: 07:00-19:00

It is illegal to ride outside these times or off the marked routes. Further information can be found on the respective regional websites or at the tourist information centres.

Different seasons apply depending on the region:

• Mostviertel: 15 April to 31 October
• all other regions: 1 March to 31 October
• Bike parks and trail centres may deviate from this.

You should observe the following biker fair play rules when mountain biking:

• only ride on marked routesat fixed times
• be considerate of landowners, hunting and forestry staff and other forest users
• Control your speed ("at half speed")
• Beware of working machines, potholes, grazing livestock and farm traffic
• Observe road traffic regulations (StVO)
• Do not leave any rubbish behind
• Wear a helmet and check your equipment
• Respect closures/driving bans

The forest is a shared space - with people, animals, forestry operations and hunting. Rules, such as no riding at night and no riding off the route, are intended to avoid conflicts and make long-term coexistence possible.
 

Because a good trail offering is not "just there": coordination with local residents and landowners, planning, construction and maintenance require expertise, personnel and ongoing optimisation. User contributions help to ensure quality and maintenance .

As a solid basis, the following items should not be missing from your equipment:

• Helmet & protective equipment (e.g. goggles, gloves, knee/elbow pads depending on the tour)
• Suitable footwear & pedal system (safety/connection to the bike)
• Sports clothing and rain protection (including cold/wind protection)
• Drink and a small energy snack such as fruit or muesli bars
• Tools & spare parts (e.g. inner tube, pump, tyre lever, mini-tool, gear cable, chain lock)
• Bike lock
• Mobile phone or maps for orientation
• Small first aid kit for emergencies

A bike park is a managed area set up specifically for mountain bikers with uphill support where a wide variety of disciplines can be practised. Bike parks are often more downhill-orientated (e.g. downhill/flow trails) and often more for advanced riders - but there are also beginner-friendly options. A trail centre comprises specially designed trail and route networks for different skill levels (from beginner to pro). In addition, infrastructure and biking-related offers are often bundled there.
 

The Hohe Wand Wiese trail centre (Vienna Woods), the Semmering Bike Park (Vienna Alps) and the Annaberg (mini) Bike Park (Mostviertel) are particularly easy to reach by public transport - travelling here by train/bus is generally uncomplicated.