Good advice for a fantastic summer or autumn vacation in Saalbach

The Austrian mountains are not only perfect for winter skiing, but also a fantastic place to spend summer and autumn holidays. For us, Austria is synonymous with lush green valleys, spectacularly beautiful mountains, rushing rivers, and fantastic opportunities for exciting outdoor experiences.

The up to 6 gondolas that operate in Saalbach during the summer provide a quick start to the day with hikes that take passionate hikers directly to the most beautiful hiking trails. Those who prefer to pedal will find over 400 km of marked bike paths and trails. Freeriders, enduro bikers, and downhillers can also use up to 9 gondolas and choose from 80 km of lines and trails in Austria’s largest cycling region. In addition, there are a number of summer attractions for families – themed hiking trails, adventure play stations, swimming fun, and plenty to do in the valley.

In our eyes, Saalbach thus provides the framework for a truly fantastic holiday, with no time for boredom. But what if we also tell you that there is the possibility of free access to gondola lifts, public transport, cool attractions, and great discounts on experiences? If that sounds like something for you, please continue reading and discover the many opportunities that Saalbach’s Joker card offers.

FREE JOKER CARD – the trump card for the perfect summer vacation

The Joker card cannot be purchased but is included in the offer from the accommodation providers we cooperate with. The card provides free use of up to 8 cable cars and access to the most popular attractions in the region. In addition, Joker cardholders can enjoy a 30% discount on bike tickets in Austria’s largest bike region with up to 9 cable cars in Saalbach Hinterglemm, in the Epic Bikepark Leogang, and in Fieberbrunn, as well as bonus partners throughout the Salzburg region.

If it’s not the best vacation hack you’ve heard of in a while, we don’t know what is – enjoy!

5 quick facts about the Joker card:

• The card is valid throughout your stay (from May 26 to October 16, 2022).
• The card provides several free services and attractive discounts.
• You will receive your personal Joker card from the landlord of the partner accommodation you are staying at when you arrive in Saalbach Hinterglemm.
• In addition to the inclusive partners for the card, which services you can use for free, several bonus partners offer attractive discounts to Joker cardholders!
• The 6 cable cars operating in the summer are: Kohlmais cable car, Schattberg X-press, and Schattberg Sprinter in Saalbach, as well as Westgipfel cable car, 12er KOGEL cable car, and Reiterkogel cable car in Hinterglemm.

All Joker card benefits:

• Unlimited free use (passenger transport) of up to 6 cable cars in Saalbach Hinterglemm
• 2 x daily free use (passenger transport) of cable cars in Leogang (optional 1 x each with Asitz and Steinberg cable cars or 2 x with Asitz OR Steinberg cable car)
• 2 x daily free bike transport* with cable cars in Saalbach Hinterglemm or Leogang Cycling without borders in Austria’s largest bike region: 30% discount on bike tickets for unlimited use including bike transport of up to 9 cable cars in Saalbach Hinterglemm, Epic Bikepark Leogang, and Fieberbrunn (reduced bike tickets are only available at the ticket offices of the cable cars in Saalbach Hinterglemm – a valid Joker card is required)
• Attractions for children: Kodok Mountain, Montelinos Adventure Path, Devil’s Water, Motor Skills Path, Fairytale Forest, Kids Hiking Challenge, top playgrounds, and much more
• Unlimited access to Käpt’n Hook outdoor adventure pool Saalbach Unlimited use of the end-of-the-valley train in Hinterglemm
• Unlimited use of the hiking bus in Saalbach Hinterglemm and the public transport system throughout the Pinzgau district
• Up to 10 guided hikes per week by the tourist board
• Unlimited use of the minigolf courses in Saalbach and Hinterglemm
• Unlimited use of the tennis facilities in Saalbach and Hinterglemm (please book in advance)
• Free admission to the Local Museum and Ski Museum In addition, you will receive attractive discounts from a wide range of bonus partners throughout the Salzburg region

*2 bike transports per day if the Joker card is valid all day, 1 bike transport per day if the Joker card is valid for half a day.

Learn more about the many benefits and opportunities with the Joker card here: https://www.saalbach.com/en/summer/joker-card

Get the most amazing MTB experience with Bike Packages

With the Joker Card, you have two daily bike tours with gondolas, but if you can’t get enough of the most amazing MTB surroundings, read on here.

The company Bike’N Soul offers lift passes so you can go up and down the mountains as many times as you want! With the Joker Card, you get a discount at Bike’N Soul for renting an MTB bike if you don’t have your own.

Not only that, Bike’N Soul offers guided tours and technique courses for individuals and groups, and also has courses for children and teenagers. There are seven different types of tours, which provide the opportunity to choose a tour that suits your level and needs:

• ALL MOUNTAIN SPORT > For all cyclists with sporting ambitions who want to conquer 1,000 vertical meters or more on their own.
• ALL MOUNTAIN SOUL > For all “soul-bikers” who want to conquer some altitude, but to get really high, also give up to the gondola.
• ENDURO, FREERIDE & DOWNHILL > For those who focus on the bike park’s routes and trails. The gondola is used as needed, and you are on the go with bikes of at least 140mm and more.
• PLEASURE CYCLING > Perfect tours for everyone where enjoyment of nature is paramount. You cycle on good trails and avoid difficult ones, so no prior knowledge of MTB is required.
• DRIVING TECHNIQUE TRAINING > Learn perfect and safe handling of your bike in a training area. (different skill levels)
• MINI & CHILDREN > Freeriding approaches slowly in the Learn to Ride Park. Perfect start for little cyclists!
• TEENS > You start with some driving technique training and then it’s time for bike park shredding.

Check out their website and see the overview of the different tours here: https://www.bike-n-soul.at/touren-kurse

So, there are plenty of opportunities to get the most amazing MTB holiday, combined with other wonderful activities in beautiful Saalbach!

Take part in a fun and challenging MTB experience in beautiful Saalbach, read more about the tour here.

Mountain biking is for those who love being close to nature and want an action-packed experience where the adrenaline level rises, but it is also for those who love nature and want to challenge themselves with unique mountain bike trails and enjoy the scenery.

In addition to Austria, we have also arranged mountain bike tours to Italy and North Macedonia:

E-mountain bike in North Macedonia

After many years in Macedonia’s beautiful mountains with skis on our feet, we have now arranged an e-mountain bike holiday in the summer season. Macedonia offers absolutely stunning scenery, which provides the perfect setting for mountain biking. We ride around Macedonia’s mountains, visit the locals, experience the fantastic gastronomy and sleep in cozy and charming hotels around the mountain and in the valley.

On our tours, we ride, among other places, in Mavrovo National Park, Galicica National Park, Jablanca Mountain, and Vodno Mountain. E-Mountain bike in Macedonia is for those who love scenic experiences and want the mountain to themselves.

Read more about the tour here.

Finale Ligure, Italy

Back in the 80s, Finale Ligure was known as a climbing Mecca. Today, according to Red Bull, it is in the top 5 of the world’s best mountain bike destinations and is one of the few places in the world where the MTB season and outdoor activities last almost all year round.

Finale Ligure has a fantastic landscape, with cliffs, hilltops, and deep valleys that are popular among local enthusiasts. There are hundreds of kilometers of mountain bike trails and countless active experiences.

We arrange both a development week with our local mountain guide Louise Paulin, who is also an Enduro World Series (EWS) racer and 2019 master world champion, but also a mountain bike holiday for the whole family.

Read more about the tour here.

Have a good trip