NP 16f | Bike tour Karalm in the Raurisertal

The medium difficulty mountain bike tour starts directly in the town center of Rauris into the Gaisbachtal to the cozy Karalm.
After a short ride on the asphalt road, you reach the forest road in Gaisbachtal after about 15 minutes. At the beginning still a bit steeper, it becomes slightly less demanding over time, but always gently ascending to the Karalm.  

From the town center, you start cycling towards Gaisbachtal and follow the paved road into the valley. After about 15 minutes, the forest road (gravel) begins. Right at the start awaits a steeper climb section, which challenges you noticeably in the first few minutes and quickly gains altitude.
After a few altitude meters, the route continues uphill but the incline becomes much more moderate and steady – ideal for finding a good pedal stroke and keeping the rhythm.

You ride into the original Gaisbachtal, accompanied by forest sections, the flow of the brook, and repeatedly beautiful views of the surrounding mountains.
The path continues diversely through the natural landscape until you finally reach the Karalm – a worthwhile destination for a pleasurable break before returning to the valley.

https://www.raurisertal.at/de/sommer/aktiv-im-sommer/weitere-aktivitaeten/

 
From the center of Rauris – towards Gaisbachtal the road is paved | From the Gaisbachtal parking lot onwards, the forest road begins (gravel road).

Refreshment options:

Gasthof Neuwirt (Rauris)

Gasthof Platzwirt (Rauris)

Restaurant "das Albert" (Rauris)

Restaurant Sonnblick (Rauris)

Stadl Cafe (Rauris)

Wischtl-Hittn (Rauris)

Hoamatladen Imbis (Rauris)
Burgis Cafe (Rauris)

Karalm (Gaisbachtal)

Bike & Hike possibility: You can bike up to the Karalm. From there, a medium to difficult tour leads to Grubereck 2,167 m (approx. 1 1/2 hours) or to Bernkogel 2,325 m (approx. 2 hours).

Further tip: 
This bike route is also simultaneously the flower trail with flower information boards along the route to the Karalm.