Road Cycling
Difficulty: medium
Kerschbaum Saddle (502)
Beautiful, road bike tour with spectacular views perfectly suited for e-bike, road bike or mountain bike
Length
19.64 km
Duration
1:30 h
Altitude
591 hm
591 hm
From Brixlegg, cycle along the L5 to Reith im Alpbachtal. Turn right before the tunnel and cycle through the village past the Reitherkogelbahn and turn right onto the L5. Turn right again uphill towards Hygna. Bear right at the chapel and follow the road up to the Kerschbaumersattel (ridge). The route leads downhill to Bruck / Zillertal. Cycle out the valley and turn right onto the B171 and continue to Brixlegg.
Directions
From Brixlegg, cycle along the L5 to Reith im Alpbachtal - turn right before the tunnel - cycle through the village past the Reitherkogelbahn - turn right onto the L5 - turn right again uphill towards Hygna - bear right at the chapel - follow the road up to the Kerschbaum Saddle - the route leads downhill to Bruck / Zillertal - cycle out the valley - turn right onto the B171 - continue to Brixlegg.
Author
Alpbachtal Tourismus
Additional information
Bike
Safety guidelines
Bear in mind you are on public roads - observe the road traffic regulations!
Author’s recommendation
Take in the magnificent view from a small bench on the left of the road at the Kerschbaum Saddle! On the way back from Bruck to Brixlegg you will pass the beautiful Matzen Castle Park. Treat yourself to a short break here, with a walk through the park or a snack in the Gut Matzen restaurant.
Directions
From Brixlegg, cycle along the L5 to Reith im Alpbachtal - turn right before the tunnel - cycle through the village past the Reitherkogelbahn - turn right onto the L5 - turn right again uphill towards Hygna - bear right at the chapel - follow the road up to the Kerschbaum Saddle - the route leads downhill to Bruck / Zillertal - cycle out the valley - turn right onto the B171 - continue to Brixlegg.
Author
Alpbachtal Tourismus
Additional information
Bike
Safety guidelines
Bear in mind you are on public roads - observe the road traffic regulations!
Author’s recommendation
Take in the magnificent view from a small bench on the left of the road at the Kerschbaum Saddle! On the way back from Bruck to Brixlegg you will pass the beautiful Matzen Castle Park. Treat yourself to a short break here, with a walk through the park or a snack in the Gut Matzen restaurant.
Round trip
Details
Max. Altitude | 1110 |
Start | Brixlegg |
End | Brixlegg |
Public access | A12, motorway exit Kramsach/Brixlegg, towards Brixlegg, |
Public transport | |
Parking | Bikestopp Brixlegg |
Equipment | Cycling equipment incl. helmet, suitable clothing |


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