Alban Berg Trail - T78

The Alban Berg Trail - T78 is a mountain bike trail for beginners directly at the Ossiacher See.

Before heading to the entrance of the Alban Berg Trail, first ride the Miki and Mini Trail as well as the Cody Trail in Ossiach. Only when these can be ridden safely, the descent on the Alban Berg Trail is really fun.

Riding on the trail is only allowed with the necessary protective equipment (helmet, goggles, gloves, protectors and suitable shoes) and a mountain bike appropriate in this area of use!

It is also recommended to bring along a mobile phone for making emergency calls and of course for taking pictures, a first aid kit, sufficient drinking water and a second person with whom you can ride the trail together.

The Alban Berg Trail - T78 starts above the village of Heiligengestade directly in the forest and ends near the cycle path R2A.

Start of the access

To reach the Alban Berg Trail - T78, it is best to start from one of the parking lots in the center of Ossiach. Starting from the parking lot in front of the municipal office, all transfer routes (feeders) to the trails are also signposted.

Description of the access road to the trail entrance:

Starting from the municipal office in Ossiach, first drive in the direction of the main road (L49). At the junction with the L49, turn right and follow the R2A cycle path for about 5km in a westerly direction. At the entrance to Camping Berghof, turn left at the sign "Transfer Alban Berg Trail" and follow first the signposted forest road and then the signposted Alban Berg Uphill Trail - T79 to the start of the trail.

Ossiach is regularly accessible by public transport

Similar to ski slopes and hiking trails, approved mountain bike trails and mountain bike single trails are also divided into difficulty levels. Essentially, the slope conditions, hazards, but also the trail condition are decisive for the classification into very easy, easy, moderately difficult and difficult trails.

It is recommended to start with the easiest difficulty level (green) and to inspect each mountain bike trail well in advance.

Riding on the trail is only allowed with the necessary protective equipment (helmet, goggles, gloves, protectors and suitable shoes) and a mountain bike appropriate in this area of use!

Definition of the difficulty of the trail:

The marking color blue stands for easy!

For whom is this trail suitable and what riding technique is required?

For trail beginners and advanced! Advanced mountain bike riding technique required: good balance, weight shifting to overcome obstacles, step riding, safe cornering and braking technique,possibly jumping technique and trail experience is required.

Hazards:

Fall from greater heights into relatively natural terrain possible

Trail conditions:

Uneven surface, grippy ground with occasional roots or larger rocks.

Obstacles:

Small ledges and jumps.

Slope:

Shallow. Average under 12%. Steepest section around 30%.

Curves:

Narrow, but easy to roll through with longer flat out curves. Some artificial steep turns on flow trails.

Trail width:

Narrow. At least, however, 0.6m.

Jumps:

Rollable, safe main line. Variants possible for experienced riders.