Difficulty:medium
Length:26.0 kmDuration:3:00 hElevation uphill:450 m
The highlight of our route isn't the rolling hills of the Leukental, or the idyllic mountain forests, or the charming town of Fieberbrunn. What we're most looking forward to is taking a dip in Lake Pillersee once we've already covered most of the route!
A moderately difficult stage with easy riding conditions through the picturesque scenery of the Kitzbühel Alps, from St. Johann in Tirol to Fieberbrunn in the PillerseeTal. The route follows varied bike paths and forest roads, passing the gentle grassy hills of the Leukental valley and the beautiful Pillersee lake. The finishing point of this scenic day trip is the charming town of Fieberbrunn, framed by the striking peaks of the Kitzbühel Alps and the Loferer Steinberge. Cozy places to stop for a bite to eat, serving regional cuisine, can be found in the hospitable towns and inns right along the route.
This stage connects the Leukental Valley with the PillerseeTal Valley and is one of the most enjoyable days of cycling on the tour. The route runs mostly along well-maintained bike paths and quiet side roads and features a balanced elevation profile with moderate climbs.
The ride begins in St. Johann in Tirol. The route first heads out of the valley through the Leukental, passing the turnoff into the scenic Kaiserbachtal. Passing through Schwendt and Kössen, the route continues toward Erpfendorf and Waidring, always following the Kalksteinrunde bike path. Lake Pillersee offers another picturesque stretch before you reach the center of St. Ulrich am Pillersee. With the imposing Jakobskreuz on the Buchensteinwand always in view, the stage leads past Lake Wiesensee to Hochfilzen. Here you’ll reach the highest point of the stage and then enjoy a leisurely descent with a view of the Wilder Kaiser down to Fieberbrunn, where the stage ends.
