Bezirk Gmunden, a region in Upper Austria, is characterized by its diverse natural landscape. It features a blend of crystal-clear lakes such as Traunsee and Hallstätter See, rugged mountains including parts of the Salzkammergut, and extensive forests covering over half of its area. This varied terrain provides an ideal setting for several sports like hiking, mountain biking, gravel biking, touring cycling, and more.
In Bezirk Gmunden, outdoor enthusiasts can explore more than 4,000 routes across several sports like hiking, mountain biking, gravel biking, touring cycling, and more. The region's extensive trail network offers options ranging from flat lakeside paths ideal for leisurely cycling and easy hikes to challenging mountain ascents and technical singletracks. For those seeking to discover the area's trails, specific guides are available, such as Hiking around Bezirk Gmunden and MTB Trails around Bezirk Gmunden. Cyclists can find routes along scenic waterways and through forested areas, with options for Cycling around Bezirk Gmunden. More than 1,330,000 visitors have shared their experiences, resulting in an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars for the routes in Bezirk Gmunden.
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4.7
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118585
People visited

4.8
(838)
4,524
hikers
12.7km
03:38
280m
280m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.9
(226)
1,297
hikers
4.18km
01:49
220m
210m
Hard hike. Great for any fitness level. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

4.7
(157)
858
hikers
13.2km
05:00
870m
870m
Hard hike. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

4.8
(130)
687
hikers
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.8
(746)
3,236
riders
47.6km
03:47
820m
820m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.8
(745)
3,221
riders
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.6
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407
riders
34.9km
02:42
620m
620m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.7
(312)
1,519
riders
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.7
(29)
929
riders
80.4km
04:12
1,510m
1,510m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

4.2
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325
riders
47.6km
02:31
820m
820m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

4.4
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637
riders
105km
05:34
1,880m
1,880m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

4.8
(19)
599
riders
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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4.8
(76)
381
riders
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.8
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376
riders
47.6km
04:20
880m
880m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.8
(10)
244
riders
67.2km
06:32
1,510m
1,510m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.7
(13)
180
riders
45.9km
03:53
780m
780m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.7
(947)
5,182
riders
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.7
(454)
2,489
riders
29.8km
02:00
330m
330m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.8
(462)
2,386
riders
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.7
(407)
2,110
riders
29.5km
01:58
330m
330m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.8
(16)
1,212
runners
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

5.0
(7)
574
runners
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

3.8
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298
runners
30.8km
03:17
360m
360m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.0
(6)
296
runners
22.7km
02:25
270m
270m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.9
(47)
698
hikers
14.7km
08:13
1,290m
1,290m
Hard mountaineering route. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

5.0
(38)
570
hikers
10.7km
07:22
1,220m
1,220m
Hard mountaineering route. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

4.7
(28)
368
hikers
12.3km
06:06
1,000m
1,000m
Hard mountaineering route. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

4.5
(30)
396
hikers
10.0km
06:02
1,090m
1,090m
Hard mountaineering route. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
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Bezirk Gmunden offers a wide range of outdoor activities, including Hiking, Mountain biking, Gravel biking, Touring cycling, Road cycling, Mountaineering, and Jogging. The region features over 4,600 routes across these sports, catering to various skill levels and preferences.
The region provides diverse hiking experiences, from flat lakeside paths around Traunsee and Hallstätter See to challenging mountain ascents in the Salzkammergut mountains. The Grünberg, Gmunden's local mountain, offers a network of trails with panoramic views. For more information, consult the Hiking around Bezirk Gmunden guide.
Yes, Bezirk Gmunden features an extensive network of mountain biking trails, including multi-day tours like the "Dachsteinrunde Genießer." The terrain ranges from technical singletracks to routes suitable for e-biking. Detailed information is available in the MTB Trails around Bezirk Gmunden guide.
Bezirk Gmunden offers various cycling options, including flat lakeside paths, scenic routes along waterways, and through forested areas. Guides are available for Cycling around Bezirk Gmunden, Gravel biking around Bezirk Gmunden, and Road Cycling Routes around Bezirk Gmunden.
Yes, the Grünberg recreational area offers family-friendly options, including a barrier-free cable car, a 0.9-mile (1.4 km) summer toboggan run, and a treetop walk with an observation tower. Specific routes are highlighted in the Family-friendly hikes around Bezirk Gmunden guide.
Bezirk Gmunden provides routes suitable for beginners, particularly along the flat lakeside paths of its many lakes. These paths offer gentle terrain for leisurely hikes and cycles. The Easy hikes around Bezirk Gmunden guide provides specific recommendations.
The region is known for its crystal-clear lakes such as Traunsee, Wolfgangsee, and Attersee, as well as the Salzkammergut mountains. Notable features include the Grünberg, the impressive Traunfall Waterfall, and various gorges like the Kaltenbach Gorge.
Outdoor routes in Bezirk Gmunden are highly popular on komoot, with more than 1.3 million visitors sharing their experiences. The routes have an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from over 184,000 ratings.
Komoot offers several guides for Bezirk Gmunden, covering various sports and interests. These include guides for Hiking, Family-friendly hikes, MTB Trails, and Cycling, among others.
Komoot provides a dedicated guide for routes accessible via public transport. The Hikes from bus stations around Bezirk Gmunden guide offers specific trails that are easily reachable without a car.
The official website for the district administration of Bezirk Gmunden is www.bh-gmunden.gv.at. This site provides general information about the region.
The main phone number for the Bezirkshauptmannschaft Gmunden is +43 7612 792-0. This number can be used for official inquiries regarding the district administration.

