Panoramic Mountainbike Ride on Blaser Mountain – Discover Innsbruck’s Flower Paradise

This panoramic mountainbike ride is one of Innsbruck’s best MTB day-tours. Cycle through a flower paradise on a mountain and relax with a view on a hut – but note the 1150 vertical meters uphill struggle. All infos, map and how to get there in this blog.

For mountain bike trips, thorough planning is important to reduce the number of unwanted surprises. Some small surprises, though, are welcome, like the one with an inconspicuous grassy hill on a “modest” altitude of 2200m. Between the mountain giants of the Stubai and Zillertal Alps, it gets really lost. In itself, it would not have any special geographical features, but its location is the basis for many small revelations that will add to the experience. Learn more about this MTB route here on Mountain Moments, and join the fun.

The special features on the Blaser are found in a variety of flora and fauna. Located just south of Innsbruck in the Wipptal (Wipp Valley), the Blaser was rounded by Stone Age glaciers. It was also so close to the disputed border lines for a long time during the world wars that no one wanted to stay here voluntarily. Thanks to traditional alpine farming methods and only limited cow husbandry, the Blaser is today the flower paradise of the Northern Alps. 

Not too difficult, the route leads from Steinach along the Gschnitzbach stream to Trins and from there in a moderate gradient to the timberline. From there a good, but now somewhat steeper gravel path leads to the Blaserhütte (Blaser hut). 

Directions ! This is how your mountain bike route to Blaser mountain looks like on a map

From the train station Steinach am Brenner (1049m) take the main road in southern direction and at the traffic circle take the third exit in direction Trins/Gschnitztal. Now follow the road to Trins. In the village center of Trins (1230m), directly after the school, take the road to the right in the direction of the Blaser hikers’ parking lot and pedal very steeply uphill. The mountain bike route starts at the hikers’ parking lot, always leads along the forest road and is well signposted. The trail is almost continuously medium-steep up to the timberline. Above the forest line follows another longer uphill until you finally reach the small plateau and is also already directly at the Blaserhütte (2180m). Descent is the same as ascent.

There’s one alternative start: directly at the hikers’ parking lot just above Trins

Photo tips that will make your Instagram pop – the view of Stubai and Zillertal Alps

The Blaser is rich in views and offers a variety of vistas in the midst of the impressive Stubai and Zillertal Alps. Special attention can be paid to the variety of flowers along the way. Many an unknown little flower is waiting here to be discovered. Likewise, the traditional hay barns above the tree line are worth a souvenir photo.

Mountain Moments Photo Workshops provide Photo Tours for everybody, Alpine Experience for beginners and intermediate-level photographers with 3 to 6-hour routes, as well as Summit Experience for more advanced photographers and hikers. We have private workshops and group classes.

More information  about your MTB journey in Wipp Valley

How to get there by car: Via the Brenner freeway to Steinach am Brenner, at the entrance to the village turn right to Trins. There are a few parking spaces in Trins.

How to get there by public transport: From Innsbruck main station take the train in the direction of Brenner to Steinach a. Brenner.

Difficulty level: medium

Duration/distance: 4h, 26,5km   

Ascent/descent: 1135m/ 1135m   

Highest/lowest point: 2180m/1046m  

Refreshment stop: Trins, Blaserhütte, Steinach a. Brenner

Start/finish: Steinach a. Brenner train station (coordinates: geogr. 47.089147,11.469458)  

Best time: April-October

Tips: Allow a little more time to explore the flora and fauna. On the Blaser it is also often very windy, better not plan the tour in south foehn weather.

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