Bayrischzell (neu ab 30.10.2026)
Oberbayerische Postkartenidylle • Outdoor-Paradies Sudelfeld • Spitzingsee • Wahrzeichen Wendelstein • Tatzelwurm-Wasserfälle
Oberbayerische Postkartenidylle • Outdoor-Paradies Sudelfeld • Spitzingsee • Wahrzeichen Wendelstein • Tatzelwurm-Wasserfälle
Neuschwanstein
An der Alpspitzbahn in Nesselwang mit Sommerrodeln & Alpspitzkick • nur 20 min zu den Königsschlössern • Pisten, Skischule, Kinderskiland & täglich Nachtskifahren direkt am Hotel
An der Alpspitzbahn in Nesselwang mit Sommerrodeln & Alpspitzkick • nur 20 min zu den Königsschlössern • Pisten, Skischule, Kinderskiland & täglich Nachtskifahren direkt am Hotel
Stubaital
Skifahren auf über 3.000 m • größter Gletscher Österreichs • 4 Skigebiete • Almen und Bergseen • Stubaier Höhenweg • Bikepark Schlick 2000
Skifahren auf über 3.000 m • größter Gletscher Österreichs • 4 Skigebiete • Almen und Bergseen • Stubaier Höhenweg • Bikepark Schlick 2000
Montafon
Piz Buin, Silvretta-Montafon mit 300 km Skipiste • Silvretta Hochalpenstraße • direkt am Mountain Beach, 270 km Bikestrecke
Piz Buin, Silvretta-Montafon mit 300 km Skipiste • Silvretta Hochalpenstraße • direkt am Mountain Beach, 270 km Bikestrecke
Kitzbühel
An Bikepark & Bergbahn St. Johann • nur 20 min bis Kitzbühel • Wandern und Klettern am Wilden Kaiser • Skipass SuperSki Card mit 2.750 Pistenkilometern
An Bikepark & Bergbahn St. Johann • nur 20 min bis Kitzbühel • Wandern und Klettern am Wilden Kaiser • Skipass SuperSki Card mit 2.750 Pistenkilometern
Ötztal
AREA 47 • 1.600 km Wanderwege • 870 km MTB-Routen • WIDIVERSUM • Ötzi Dorf • Greifvogelpark Umhausen • Stuibenfall
AREA 47 • 1.600 km Wanderwege • 870 km MTB-Routen • WIDIVERSUM • Ötzi Dorf • Greifvogelpark Umhausen • Stuibenfall
Zillertal / Tirol
1.300 km Biketouren • Top-Bike Destination der Alpen • Wandern & Klettern • 179 Lifte / 508 Pistenkilometer • nur 600 m zum Skigebiet Hochzillertal • 10 min zur Zillertal Arena
1.300 km Biketouren • Top-Bike Destination der Alpen • Wandern & Klettern • 179 Lifte / 508 Pistenkilometer • nur 600 m zum Skigebiet Hochzillertal • 10 min zur Zillertal Arena
Bad Kleinkirchheim / Kärnten
im Ort: zwei Thermen • in 15 mins bei den schönsten Badeseen Kärntens • inkl. Sonnenscheincard • inklusive Kärnten Card mit gratis Bergbahn & mehr (14.05. - 01.11.2026)
im Ort: zwei Thermen • in 15 mins bei den schönsten Badeseen Kärntens • inkl. Sonnenscheincard • inklusive Kärnten Card mit gratis Bergbahn & mehr (14.05. - 01.11.2026)
Garmisch
tolle Lage im Natur- & Erholungspark Kuhflucht mit Blick auf Zugspitze & Alpspitze • 5km nach Garmisch-Partenkirchen • Eibsee • Partnachklamm • beim Hotel: Warmfreibad,Sportzentrum
tolle Lage im Natur- & Erholungspark Kuhflucht mit Blick auf Zugspitze & Alpspitze • 5km nach Garmisch-Partenkirchen • Eibsee • Partnachklamm • beim Hotel: Warmfreibad,Sportzentrum
Hinterstoder
ideale Lage an der Talstation der Bergbahn Hinterstoder • nur wenige Schritte zum Dorfzentrum • Aktiv-Card inklusive: täglich 40 Gratis- und 20 Bonusleistungen
ideale Lage an der Talstation der Bergbahn Hinterstoder • nur wenige Schritte zum Dorfzentrum • Aktiv-Card inklusive: täglich 40 Gratis- und 20 Bonusleistungen
Oberstdorf
südlichster Ferienort Deutschlands • perfekter Ausgangspunkt für Bergwanderungen & Biketouren • 200 km Wanderwege auf allen Höhenlagen • größtes und höchstes Skigebiet Deutschlands
südlichster Ferienort Deutschlands • perfekter Ausgangspunkt für Bergwanderungen & Biketouren • 200 km Wanderwege auf allen Höhenlagen • größtes und höchstes Skigebiet Deutschlands
Berchtesgaden
Wenige Minuten vom berühmten Königssee • Nationalpark Berchtesgaden • Watzmann • Kehlsteinhaus • Salzbergwerk Berchtesgaden • Freibad nur 200 m entfernt • Bergbahn am Jenner
Wenige Minuten vom berühmten Königssee • Nationalpark Berchtesgaden • Watzmann • Kehlsteinhaus • Salzbergwerk Berchtesgaden • Freibad nur 200 m entfernt • Bergbahn am Jenner
This is how you start the biking season well prepared
Whether you're already hitting the trails or just starting the biking season – the right approach makes all the difference. For more flow, performance, and riding fun, we asked the pros from the Mountainbike Racing Team for their best tips.
The Mountain Bike Racing Team
For years, we've been a proud partner of the Mountainbike Racing Team – Dan Noyola, Marion Fromberger, Simon Gegenheimer, Titouan Perrin-Ganier & Edvin Lindh – and what this team achieves is truly top-notch! Congratulations to Titouan on his World Championship title in April 2026! 💪🌍
Their successes in the UCI World Cup and World Championships are no accident. The foundation for it? Focus, perseverance, and countless hours of training with us at Explorer Hotels.
We asked Marion and Simon for their best tips, and they answered.
By the way: They are our guides at the Explorer Hotels Bike Camps.
Mixed Bike Camp ⛰️ May 22-24
Kids Bike Camp ⛰️ July 31-August 2
Tips for starting the biking season
Getting back into the swing of things - just start.
If I haven't done much all winter: What should I start with now?
Simon: Honestly: just get out there and ride. No pressure, no power output, just plenty of fresh air. Your body remembers faster than you think. For me, it's important to get a feel for the bike and nature again.
Marion: I'd say: start small, but consciously. With lots of small steps, you can even complete the longest marathon. Three easy, short rides are better than one too-hard one. Routine beats motivation, especially at the beginning.
Get fit again quickly
Your best hack for getting back in shape quickly?
Simon: Variety. I combine easy rides with short, intense bursts of speed. Whether it's a classic town sign sprint or a battle with my buddy for the last 50 meters of elevation gain to the summit. And: a good coffee afterward is essential for me. The best boost for recovery, but also for my mood.
Marion: Structure. Even as a returning cyclist. If you just start training without a plan, you're wasting potential. Make a plan: when do I have time, who can I meet up with for a ride? As soon as you write down a goal, it's much easier to stick to it.
What will benefit me more as a returning cyclist in the first 4 weeks: endurance or strength – and why?
Simon: To be clear: endurance is the foundation. Without it, strength won't do you much good on the bike.
Marion: I see it similarly, but I'd add stability to that. Core training is almost as important to me as endurance training. Otherwise, after the first hour, not only your legs but also your back will hurt, and that can lead to postural problems.
How do I build my endurance without having to ride for hours straight?
Simon: Play with the terrain. Small climbs, varying intensities—that's much more effective than monotonous riding.
Marion: Interval training. 45 to 60 minutes can be extremely effective if you use them correctly. Even as a professional, I often do short sessions of just 75 minutes.
Basics that anyone can implement
Are there 3 exercises that every biker should do – and how often per week?
Simon: Planks, squats, and back extensions. Simple, but effective for your health, as Marion already mentioned. 10-15 minutes twice a week is a good guideline. Many bikers forget that you should also keep your body fit off the bike.
Marion: Core, legs, and mobility. Consistency is key. 10 minutes of core training two to three times a week is perfectly sufficient. Mobility and stretching exercises are also important, especially when getting back into it after winter; otherwise, you'll quickly develop stiffness.
What's the one exercise or workout you NEVER skip?
Simon: A short mobility routine, whether in the woods, at the workbench, or the hotel bar.
Marion: Core training. You can do it anywhere, but I recommend checking out the gym at the Explorer Hotels.
Pro-level to go
What do you do differently than amateur cyclists – but which would actually be super easy to adopt?
Simon: We listen to our bodies more. Not every day is a full-throttle day. Sure, the tough "pull-out" sessions are necessary too, but the extra sessions make the difference. Anyone can push themselves hard and briefly reach their limit. The difference is listening to your body, accepting your limits temporarily, and thus gradually and sustainably pushing them further. Professional sports aren't a sprint, but a marathon that demands endurance.
Marion: We plan recovery just as consciously as training. That's a huge difference and actually easy to implement. Also, schedule in 15 minutes of rest after showering. It's not only beneficial, but also incredibly nice to lie down for a bit.
Aha moment: Why less is often more
Why doesn't it do me any good to just go full throttle every day?
Simon: Because progress happens during rest periods. Training only provides the stimulus, which is necessary. But you actually improve afterward; that's when the building process takes place.
Marion: Positive mood. If your body is to improve, it needs time, and positive time at that. Be in a good mood, put yourself in a good mood, whether with music, your favorite shower gel, or a book. Positive hormones help your body process the building processes.
Why is taking a break not a step backward, but rather the moment when I get better?
Simon: During regeneration, the body processes the stress and becomes stronger.
Marion: Adaptation takes place precisely during this phase. Without rest, there is no progress. But of course: The stress and the stimulus beforehand are essential. You won't get faster just by going on vacation.
Regeneration made concrete
What should I do right after a bike ride to recover faster?
Simon: Eat, drink, and take a short break. I like to sit outside in my cycling jersey for a bit after training and clear my head. While enjoying a Almdudler (a popular Austrian soft drink), I reflect on what went well in the training session, where I have untapped potential, and what the best moments of my ride were.
Marion: Refuel immediately. I always prepare my snack or shake before training. That way, it's ready when I need it afterward. And #sleep-score—sleep is the biggest factor for me.
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What role do your stays in hotels play in this?
Marion and Simon love these trails
Want personal tips from the pros? Join our camps!
Kids Bike Camp
✔ July 31 - August 2, 2026
✔ Kids aged 6-16
✔ with the MTB Racing Team
✔ Camp can only be booked as an add-on
Mountain Bike Ladies Days Montafon
✔ June 26-28, 2026
✔ Beginners and intermediate players
✔ Organizer: Ladies Days
✔ Book directly with Ladies Days
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