![Cover image](https://images.tarmacs.app/cycling-routes/photos/austria/oberosterreich/324960059/mondseeberg-2.webp)
Alpine Challenge
A gravel cycling route starting from Thalgau
Conquer the alpine terrain on this challenging gravel adventure
![Map miniature of "Alpine Challenge" cycling inspiration in Salzburg, Austria. Generated by Tarmacs.app cycling route planner](https://images.tarmacs.app/cycling-routes/routemaps/600/austria/salzburg/thalgau/gravel/183910.webp)
The Alpine Challenge is an epic gravel cycling route that takes you through some of the most stunning alpine landscapes in Salzburg. With a total ascent of 2278 meters and a distance of 114 kilometers, this route offers a true challenge for experienced cyclists. The difficulty of this route is rated 5 out of 5, recommended for highly trained cyclists. The epicness score is 5 out of 5, as it includes legendary climbs, famous spots, and breathtaking scenery. Highlights include the Kolomansberg Mountain, the Burgruine Wildenegg ruin, Stockham, the Kalteis viewpoint, Vorderschlagen, Neukirchen an der Vöckla, Gampern, Ahberg, the Schloss Mondsee castle, the Mondseeberg viewpoint, and the charming town of Thalgau. This route promises an unforgettable cycling experience in the heart of the Austrian Alps.
Highlights on the route
Cycling routes nearby:
![Image of Hof bei Salzburg](https://images.tarmacs.app/cycling-routes/covers/austria/salzburg/hof-bei-salzburg-5.webp)
![Image of Fuschl am See](https://images.tarmacs.app/cycling-routes/covers/austria/salzburg/fuschl-am-see-5.webp)
![Image of Sankt Lorenz](https://images.tarmacs.app/cycling-routes/covers/austria/oberosterreich/sankt-lorenz-4.webp)
![Image of Mondsee](https://images.tarmacs.app/cycling-routes/covers/austria/oberosterreich/mondsee-5.webp)
![Image of Henndorf am Wallersee](https://images.tarmacs.app/cycling-routes/covers/austria/salzburg/henndorf-am-wallersee-4.webp)
![Image of Eugendorf](https://images.tarmacs.app/cycling-routes/covers/austria/salzburg/eugendorf-4.webp)
![Image of Seekirchen am Wallersee](https://images.tarmacs.app/cycling-routes/covers/austria/salzburg/seekirchen-am-wallersee-1.webp)
![Image of Neumarkt am Wallersee](https://images.tarmacs.app/cycling-routes/covers/austria/salzburg/neumarkt-am-wallersee-3.webp)
![Image of Elixhausen](https://images.tarmacs.app/cycling-routes/covers/austria/salzburg/elixhausen-4.webp)