How can I book the KAT Bike?
The KAT Bike (all overnight stays with half board incl. luggage transport) can be booked conveniently and easily online.
How does the luggage transport work?
The luggage transport can be booked for each person. Only one piece of luggage, up to max. 15 kg, is permitted per person. Please ensure that your item of luggage is ready for the taxi company by 09:00. Your luggage will then arrive by 15:00 at the next accommodation.
Is there an option to shorten the KAT Bike stage?
During the mountainbike tour, you can decide whether you want to ride blue, red or black routes, depending on your condition. More information on branches for each stage can be found in the description.
Can I extend my KAT Bike stay individually?
Yes, you can extend your stay on request.
KAT Bike FAQs
Booking
Arrival and departure
Can I arrive by train?
The starting point for the KAT Bike stage - Angerberg or Mariastein cannot be reached directly by train. A train can be taken as far as Wörgl main train station. The starting point of Hopfgarten can easily be reached by train.
Important: If you are arriving or departing by train, you must ensure that you are also allowed to take your bicycle with you. You need to buy a ticket for your bike. The ticket can be purchased at the ticket counter, ticket machine or from the train attendant. On Intercity trains, a reservation for your bike is required. Groups, however, should always register at least 7 days in advance. You can find more information at: www.oebb.at or www.bahn.de
Where can I park my car?
In Mariastein, there is a public car park directly next to the Wallfahrtskirche Mariastein. In Angerberg, you can park your car directly at the accommodation for the duration of the journey. In Hopfgarten, you can leave your car on the free "Wasserfeld" car park or alternatively in the SkiWelt underground garage (fee required).
How do I get from Fieberbrunn back to my starting point?
Taken the train from Fieberbrunn to Hopfgarten or Wörgl and then take a taxi to your accommodation. Please tell the taxi company how many people are travelling and how many bicycles you have. The cost of regional trains is included in the Guest Card, but any taxi costs are not included!
The starting point for the KAT Bike stage - Angerberg or Mariastein cannot be reached directly by train. A train can be taken as far as Wörgl main train station. The starting point of Hopfgarten can easily be reached by train.
Important: If you are arriving or departing by train, you must ensure that you are also allowed to take your bicycle with you. You need to buy a ticket for your bike. The ticket can be purchased at the ticket counter, ticket machine or from the train attendant. On Intercity trains, a reservation for your bike is required. Groups, however, should always register at least 7 days in advance. You can find more information at: www.oebb.at or www.bahn.de
Where can I park my car?
In Mariastein, there is a public car park directly next to the Wallfahrtskirche Mariastein. In Angerberg, you can park your car directly at the accommodation for the duration of the journey. In Hopfgarten, you can leave your car on the free "Wasserfeld" car park or alternatively in the SkiWelt underground garage (fee required).
How do I get from Fieberbrunn back to my starting point?
Taken the train from Fieberbrunn to Hopfgarten or Wörgl and then take a taxi to your accommodation. Please tell the taxi company how many people are travelling and how many bicycles you have. The cost of regional trains is included in the Guest Card, but any taxi costs are not included!
Equipment
Can the KAT Bike also be travelled with an e-bike?
The mountainbike tour can also generally be completed with an electric mountainbike. Please note: On the Sport+ stage 1 on the Glantererkogel there is a short, steep section approx. 150 m and on the Sport + stage 3 no e-bikes are allowed between Gerstbergalm and Winterstelleralm.
Can the KAT Bike also be completed with a hard tail?
Yes, all of the KAT Bike can be ridden with hard tails.
Which cycle map do I need for the KAT Bike?
A special map has been produced for the KAT Bike. This can be obtained free of charge when making a booking, or can be obtained from tourist offices for a small fee.
Where can I rent a bike on site?
Below you will find a list of all bike rental stations that rent out mountain bikes or e-mountain bikes on request. Please reserve your bike in good time before arrival by telephone or by e-mail directly with the sports shop. The following rental shops are located in the immediate vicinity of the Mariastein and Hopfgarten arrival point: Bike Tirol in Wörgl, Sport Kecht in Bruckhäusl, Intersport Okay in Itter, The Bike Shop in Hopfgarten.
Tip: At the Berg & Radl rental station in Hopfgarten you can book a delivery and pick-up service to your first accommodation.
The mountainbike tour can also generally be completed with an electric mountainbike. Please note: On the Sport+ stage 1 on the Glantererkogel there is a short, steep section approx. 150 m and on the Sport + stage 3 no e-bikes are allowed between Gerstbergalm and Winterstelleralm.
Can the KAT Bike also be completed with a hard tail?
Yes, all of the KAT Bike can be ridden with hard tails.
Which cycle map do I need for the KAT Bike?
A special map has been produced for the KAT Bike. This can be obtained free of charge when making a booking, or can be obtained from tourist offices for a small fee.
Where can I rent a bike on site?
Below you will find a list of all bike rental stations that rent out mountain bikes or e-mountain bikes on request. Please reserve your bike in good time before arrival by telephone or by e-mail directly with the sports shop. The following rental shops are located in the immediate vicinity of the Mariastein and Hopfgarten arrival point: Bike Tirol in Wörgl, Sport Kecht in Bruckhäusl, Intersport Okay in Itter, The Bike Shop in Hopfgarten.
Tip: At the Berg & Radl rental station in Hopfgarten you can book a delivery and pick-up service to your first accommodation.
Hospitality
Are there opportunities for snacks along the route?
There are several alpine farms and inns throughout the four stages. Which inns and lodges can be found on which stage can be found in our detailed description of the stages. Please find out more about which days the lodges are closed by checking the Internet.
What services does the accommodation provide?
The KAT Bike all-inclusive packages include overnight accommodation, inclusive of half board or breakfast in our bike-friendly partner companies.
Where can I top up my water reserves?
You can top up your drinks bottle at any lodge or inn. The spring water in the Kitzbühel Alps is of the very best quality.
There are several alpine farms and inns throughout the four stages. Which inns and lodges can be found on which stage can be found in our detailed description of the stages. Please find out more about which days the lodges are closed by checking the Internet.
What services does the accommodation provide?
The KAT Bike all-inclusive packages include overnight accommodation, inclusive of half board or breakfast in our bike-friendly partner companies.
Where can I top up my water reserves?
You can top up your drinks bottle at any lodge or inn. The spring water in the Kitzbühel Alps is of the very best quality.
Routes
Which single trails are there on the KAT Bike Tour?
There are four single trails along the KAT Bike Tour.
3rd stage: Brixen - Oberndorf: Wiegalm trail (S2) and Fleckalm trail (S2) (only accessible on Sundays until the end of July and then close fully from August onwards) and Hahnenkamm trail (S1) - Alternative to the Fleckalm trail
4th Stage: Oberndorf - Fieberbrunn: Harschbichl trail (S2)
Do I have to take the single trails?
No. You can alternatively choose a different route.
3rd stage: Brixen - Oberndorf: Descent from the Wiegalm along Forststrasse 257. If you then want to return to the red or black route, you must head back at the end of Forststrasse 257 to Route 204 towards Aschau. At Ehrenbachhöhe, you can then switch to the easier Hahnenkamm trail and then descend from there to Kitzbühel.
4. Stage: Oberndorf - Fieberbrunn: blue route, along the Kitzbüheler Ache
Are the routes marked?
All KAT Bike routes are marked with a small sign.
What types of road will we encounter?
You will largely be cycling on gravel, forest and asphalt roads. You can optionally cycle on single trails during the final two stages.
There are four single trails along the KAT Bike Tour.
3rd stage: Brixen - Oberndorf: Wiegalm trail (S2) and Fleckalm trail (S2) (only accessible on Sundays until the end of July and then close fully from August onwards) and Hahnenkamm trail (S1) - Alternative to the Fleckalm trail
4th Stage: Oberndorf - Fieberbrunn: Harschbichl trail (S2)
Do I have to take the single trails?
No. You can alternatively choose a different route.
3rd stage: Brixen - Oberndorf: Descent from the Wiegalm along Forststrasse 257. If you then want to return to the red or black route, you must head back at the end of Forststrasse 257 to Route 204 towards Aschau. At Ehrenbachhöhe, you can then switch to the easier Hahnenkamm trail and then descend from there to Kitzbühel.
4. Stage: Oberndorf - Fieberbrunn: blue route, along the Kitzbüheler Ache
Are the routes marked?
All KAT Bike routes are marked with a small sign.
What types of road will we encounter?
You will largely be cycling on gravel, forest and asphalt roads. You can optionally cycle on single trails during the final two stages.
KAT Bike-Hotline
How to reach us
Phone: 0043 57507 8500
Mail: info@kat-bike.at
Web: www.kat-bike.at