• Radberg Hochkar
    ©Gerald Demolsky

Cycling at Hochkar

Reaching new heights on a bike

The cycling at Hochkar is one of the most challenging mountain routes in Lower Austria. You’ll be rewarded with impressive views and the feeling that you’ve really made it.

Constant gradients, hardly any flat sections and a really steep final stretch – tit demands fitness and stamina. But a real sense of achievement awaits you at the top.

Anyone who cycles up here knows why. Every meter of elevation counts – and every single one is worth it.

Radfahrer auf Hochkar Alpenstraße
©Gerald Demolsky

Facts & Route

  • Length: 11.1 km
  • Elevation gain: 1,090 m
  • Average gradient: 9.5%
  • Maximum gradient: 25%
  • Start: approx. 670 m
  • Finish: approx. 1,750 m

Route

The route leads steadily uphill from Lassing towards Hochkar. The climb begins as a consistently challenging ascent, before becoming really steep again in the upper section.

Zeitrennen aufs Hochkar
©Reinhard Eisenbauer

Time yourself, show what you’re made of and win a medal: anyone who can prove their journey time from start to finish (excluding e-bikes) will receive a gold, silver or bronze medal at one of the local restaurants or at the tourist information office.

WISBI-Strecke „Hochkaräter“
Further information

Opening hours

Use of the cycle route is permitted at the following times:

  • April & September: 08:00 – 18:00
  • May to August: 07:00 – 18:00
  • October: 09:00 – 17:00

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