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Salzkammergut Trophy 2028

Salzkammergut Trophy 2028

Dates taking place: Expected July 2028 (Dates TBA)

Location: Bad Goisern, Upper Austria, Austria

Some events require peak fitness level to attain personal best records, while others require self-delusion of being an athlete. Regardless of which camp you fall into, Salzkammergut Trophy 2028 will offer you tremendous hospitality to help you gain the courage to face the challenging start line. This competition will take you through the picturesque hills of the UNESCO World Heritage park of Hallstatt-Dachstein in Upper Austria to give you an eye feast. This will the best place on earth to help you re-evaluate your life decisions.

A Race That Has Been Breaking Cyclists Since 1998

Legendary since its inception in 1998, this breathtaking event draws participants to one of Austria's beautiful alpine villages, Bad Goisern. With over 5 000 riders from 40+ countries, the people’s choice is a distance of 22 km; the extreme route is a challenge of > 210 km and more than 7000 m of climbing, Yes, seven THOUSAND metres of climbing. For most people, that number is a cue to put their feet up, relax, and grab a biscuit. Just after the extreme distance route, at 5 am, the commitment of these riders is awe inspiring, I'm all for the suffering but in the dark is a little crazy.

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Unbridled Fun (Even Your Friends Who Hate Exercise)

One of the most amazing aspects of this event is that you don’t need to be a pro cyclist with massive calves to participate. There are seven different distance options for different levels of riders from beginner to die hard to even unicyclists. They'll even have Junior categories for the next generation of riders who will undoubtedly be outcycling their parents. The Salzkammergut Trophy is an event that is truly designed for unicyclists, which is rare, and wonderful, considering the sport’s overly serious nature.

Get Ready to Book Again Before the Race is Even Over

Competing in a mountain bike marathon is incredible. Competing in one in the middle of Europe's most beautiful lake districts is even better. But the best part is finishing with thousands of people like yourself who are all exhausted and muddy from the grind. The energy and the spirit of the Bad Goisern Race weekend are breath-taking. There is a Bike EXPO with more than 150 brands, helicopter sight-seeing flights, an epic post-race wild party, and the truly hilarious SlowMo Race, in which the "slowest" team wins prizes! Salzkammergut Trophy race weekend officially makes finishing last a win.

The Excitement for This will Never End

The beauty of the Salzkammergut region is nothing short of astounding. With 76 lakes, towering limestone mountains, and the crisp alpine air, your photos will look like they were taken by a pro. This will change your perspective on cycling and Austria for good. Excitement for the Salzkammergut Trophy 2028 is over the top. This will change your perception of cycling. You will experience sports like never before, meet fans that will encourage you on the availability of the mountains, and gain unforgettable community experiences and breathtaking views. Start your leg training today!

For Travel Agents, DMCs and Corporate Incentive Planners

The Salzkammergut Trophy 2028 is a completely unforgettable experience that is set in a UNESCO World Heritage region. This region features great transport links, excellent accommodation options, and most importantly, the event will plan out the group itinerary for you. This is especially true if you're planning a corporate trip that includes a reward for the employees, that extends beyond the boring conference and panel discussions with a mediocre buffet, or if you're planning a top-tier group cycling experience that will give you and your clients everything you need if they want to talk about the trip for the next 5 years. You’ll have a good answer for your clients when they ask for great views, a bucket-list activity, and a recovery spa in the beautiful Austrian lakes. The best part is that the ride and landscape will give you everything you want. Your clients will feel like you’re a genius. Many good packages come with everything pre-planned, and in this case, you’ll know the truth. Make sure to sign your groups up quickly because there is limited availability.

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Published
21 April 2026

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