Faistenau is a region situated on a sunny high plateau within the Osterhorn mountain range in Austria. The landscape of Faistenau features scenic mountain ridges, lush meadows, and proximity to the Salzkammergut lakes, providing a diverse environment for outdoor pursuits. This area offers opportunities for several sports like gravel biking, hiking, mountain biking, touring cycling, and more, making Faistenau a destination for various outdoor activities.
Faistenau offers more than 100 routes across several sports like…
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4.8
(86)
819
hikers
7.55km
02:49
520m
520m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.8
(289)
1,813
hikers
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.9
(137)
980
hikers
Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

4.7
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493
hikers
11.6km
04:21
710m
710m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
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4.8
(75)
349
riders
55.4km
04:56
1,150m
1,150m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.6
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401
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63.2km
04:50
640m
630m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.6
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61
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36.4km
03:30
1,100m
1,100m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.4
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61
riders
42.6km
03:14
590m
590m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.8
(66)
328
riders
33.2km
02:58
700m
700m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.8
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188
riders
40.9km
03:45
1,050m
1,050m
Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.7
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109
riders
39.3km
04:07
1,060m
1,060m
Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.

4.4
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64
riders
30.7km
02:03
520m
520m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.7
(11)
260
riders
36.7km
02:00
630m
630m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

4.7
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92
riders
19.2km
00:57
270m
270m
Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

5.0
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87
riders
44.6km
02:26
790m
790m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

5.0
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45
riders
23.0km
01:07
320m
320m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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4.8
(42)
230
riders
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.8
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277
riders
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.7
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107
riders
44.6km
03:04
760m
760m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
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115
riders
15.1km
01:40
650m
650m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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5.0
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260
runners
5.26km
00:33
40m
40m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
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252
runners
5.30km
00:33
40m
40m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
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26
runners
4.39km
00:34
120m
120m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

18
runners
9.54km
01:43
650m
650m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
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4.5
(4)
132
hikers
8.25km
03:30
660m
660m
Moderate mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

4.0
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103
hikers
Moderate mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

5.0
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80
hikers
12.8km
04:31
650m
650m
Moderate mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

4.3
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53
hikers
Moderate mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
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Faistenau offers a variety of outdoor activities including Gravel biking, Hiking, Mountain biking, Touring cycling, Road cycling, Mountaineering, and Jogging. The region features diverse landscapes from mountain ridges to lakes, providing options for various skill levels.
Faistenau offers several gravel biking routes with a mix of asphalt and gravel roads. The 'Ebenau circular route via Faistenau' is a moderate 19.6-mile (31.6 km) tour. Another route is 26 miles (42 km) with 3,445 feet (1050 m) ascent. More details are available in the Gravel biking around Faistenau guide.
Yes, Faistenau provides family-friendly options. Hiking trails around Lake Hintersee are suitable for families, and the Strubklamm Gorge features the Faistenau rock pool, which is appealing for children. The 'Fairy-tale trail' on Faistenauer Schafberg also offers local information.
Hiking trails range from easy paths around Lake Hintersee to challenging mountain tours in the Osterhorn Mountain Range. Notable summits include Regenspitz, Hohe Zinken, and Gennerhorn. The Lidaun mountain, Faistenau's local mountain, also offers several trails. Find more information in the Hiking around Faistenau guide.
Faistenau is a starting point for mountain bike tours of all difficulty levels. The Lake Fuschl Tour is a 18.6-mile (30 km) route with views of the lake. There are also routes to Lanzenalm and Oberwiesalm, and the S532 Zwölferhorn Summit Route. For adrenaline enthusiasts, Faistenau has a bike park called 'Trailground'. More routes are in the MTB Trails around Faistenau guide.
Faistenau is situated within the Osterhorn mountain range and near the Salzkammergut lakes, including Lake Hintersee. The Strubklamm Gorge features the Faistenau rock pool. The village center also hosts a 1000-year-old lime tree.
Touring cycling routes around Faistenau traverse quiet side valleys and offer varied terrain. Examples include the challenging 72.5-mile (116.7 km) Wolfgangsee Railway Embankment Cycle Path – Lake Mondsee loop, and the 54.2-mile (87.2 km) cycle path along the Ischl – Wolfgangsee Railway Embankment. The Cycling around Faistenau guide provides more options.
Faistenau features more than 150 routes across various sports. These routes have been explored by over 90,000 visitors and hold an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars on komoot.
Komoot offers several detailed guides for Faistenau. These include Gravel biking around Faistenau, Hiking around Faistenau, and MTB Trails around Faistenau. Other guides cover touring cycling, road cycling, mountaineering, and running.
The official website for the Municipality of Faistenau is www.faistenau.gv.at. The phone number for the Municipality is +43 6228 2212 0. For tourist information, the local office in Faistenau can be reached at +43 6226 8384 41.
Yes, Faistenau offers routes suitable for beginners. Some gravel biking routes are described as pleasant with moderate difficulty. Additionally, komoot provides guides for Traffic-free bike rides around Faistenau, which are often suitable for less experienced cyclists.
Faistenau is surrounded by the Osterhorn Mountain Range, offering numerous mountain walks. Well-known summits around Hintersee suitable for more challenging hikes include Regenspitz, Hohe Zinken, and Gennerhorn. The Lidaun (1237m) is Faistenau's local mountain with several trails.

