Biking across the Alps 1.2: Winkl-Krakaudorf (03.08.1995)

© Helwig Hauser

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Trip Summary

We started day 2 of this biking tour across the alps in Winkl near Ebene Reichenau with the goal to traverse the Nockberge first. We thus started on the Nockalmstrasse along the Stangenbach, heading for our first major pass on this tour, Schiesstlscharte (2025mosl). About two hours after starting our day, we eventually arrived at the pass, truly happy in all regards (beautiful nature, great views, and arriving at the pass after a strenuous ride). The next goal was then another nice pass in the Nockberge, not far from Schiesstlscharte, but with a significant "dive" into the Loebengraben in between (500 height meters down and then up again). After another two hours, we then arrived at this other pass, Steigerhöhe, at 2030mosl. All in all, we enjoyed the Nockberge a great lot, with smooth mountains and lots of beautiful views! From Steigerhöhe, we first enjoyed a nice run down the mountain until we came to Innerkrems in the Krems-valley. From there, we approached the third pass on this day, heading mostly in eastern direction. About one hour later, we then also arrive on this saddle (at 1760mosl). From there, we then started a long descent (mostly in northern direction and through the Bundschuh-valley). This brought us into the Mur-valley, where we connected to Tamsweg shortly after. Before calling it a day, we included yet another (smaller) ascent to Prebersee, where we also took a swim (great pleasure after all that cycling!). From there, we only continued for a little stretch into eastern direction until we stopped for this day, somewhere between Krakaudorf and Schöder.

Tour Info

More details about the entire bike-trip are available via a separate web page.

Useful Resources

Route details about four longer bike rides in/near the Alps are summarized on a separate web page.
See also the related FB-page Hiking around Bergen, Norway.