Spring · Summer · Autumn in the Austrian Alps
Ride through Alpine meadows, climb the Maiskogel, cycle around Lake Zell or spend a day on the fairways beneath the mountains — then come home to Chalet an der Piste in Kaprun.
Spring, summer and autumn transform Zell am See–Kaprun into a playground for mountain bikers, e-bikers, golfers and families who simply love being outside.
From Chalet an der Piste you can combine sporting days with exactly the kind of holiday you feel like having. Head into the mountains with your bike, take an easier cycling route through the valley, enjoy a round of golf with Alpine views, walk through flowering meadows or cool down beside Lake Zell. The beauty of this region is that different interests can fit naturally into the same holiday.
For guests travelling together, that matters. One part of the group can choose a demanding mountain-bike tour while others enjoy an e-bike ride, golf, hiking or a relaxed day around Zell am See and Kaprun. In the evening, everyone meets again at the chalet.
Kaprun has a long mountain-biking tradition. The Maiskogel and the wider Zell am See–Kaprun region offer routes ranging from gentle cycling and introductory E-MTB tours to demanding mountain-bike climbs and technical terrain.
The old Mountainbike page of Chalet an der Piste already highlighted this range: easy rides around the valley and lake, routes towards the Maiskogel and more challenging World Cup-style terrain. That variety remains one of the reasons the area works so well for mixed groups.
With an e-bike, the mountains become accessible in a completely different way. Longer climbs and higher viewpoints become realistic without turning every day into an endurance test. You still feel the altitude, the changing air and the landscape — but you have more freedom to decide how far you want to go.
Route names and accessibility can change over time, so always check the current status before setting off. These examples preserve useful route information from the long-standing Chalet an der Piste mountain-bike page.
A more ambitious mountain-bike option associated with the Maiskogel above Kaprun. The historical route description is particularly relevant because it passes the area around Chalet an der Piste.
View route on OutdooractiveA gentler introduction for riders who want to try mountain biking or E-MTB without immediately choosing the toughest terrain.
View beginner routeA scenic alternative for riders looking for a mountain experience without making technical difficulty the main objective.
View Maiskogel route
You do not need to be a competitive mountain biker to enjoy the region. Some of the most memorable days are the simple ones: leaving after breakfast, climbing steadily into the hills, stopping when the view becomes too good to ride past and having lunch somewhere in the mountains.
There are also scenic cycling possibilities around the valley and Lake Zell. The historic Chalet an der Piste page mentioned the Romantic Route as an easier alternative. That contrast — easy valley rides and serious mountain routes in the same destination — gives families and groups much more freedom.
Not everyone in a group wants to spend every day on a mountain bike. Golf gives the holiday a completely different rhythm — and in Zell am See–Kaprun it comes with a remarkable Alpine backdrop.
The Golfclub Zell am See–Kaprun has two 18-hole courses, Kitzsteinhorn and Schmittenhöhe, together forming a 36-hole Leading Golf Course. The fairways sit in the valley below the surrounding mountains, creating the unusual experience of playing on green parkland while looking towards high Alpine peaks.
That makes golf a natural companion to biking and hiking. One guest can spend the morning on the course while another climbs the Maiskogel by e-bike; later you can meet for lunch, visit Lake Zell or return to the chalet for a relaxed evening together.
The same landscape changes character throughout the year. For many guests, that seasonal contrast is one of the most beautiful reasons to come back.
In May, spring is already well established in Kaprun and Zell am See. The valley turns green, trees blossom and cycling becomes inviting again while snow can still lie on the higher mountains. That contrast gives spring days a special atmosphere.
Long daylight hours create time for bigger tours, golf, hiking, swimming in Lake Zell and mountain excursions. You can plan ambitious days or simply let the weather and mood decide.
Autumn brings cooler air, quieter routes and deep colours in the valley. As the season advances, the highest peaks can turn white again — an impressive backdrop for one more mountain-bike or golf escape before winter.
A good activity holiday is not only about what you do outside. It is also about having enough space and comfort when everybody comes home.
Mountain biking, e-biking, golf and the freedom of Zell am See–Kaprun — with Chalet an der Piste as your home in the mountains.