Skifahren auf über 3.000 m • größter Gletscher Österreichs • 4 Skigebiete • Almen und Bergseen • Stubaier Höhenweg • Bikepark Schlick 2000
AREA 47 • 1.600 km Wanderwege • 870 km MTB-Routen • WIDIVERSUM • Ötzi Dorf • Greifvogelpark Umhausen • Stuibenfall
tolle Lage im Natur- & Erholungspark Kuhflucht mit Blick auf Zugspitze & Alpspitze • 5km nach Garmisch-Partenkirchen • Eibsee • Partnachklamm • beim Hotel: Warmfreibad,Sportzentrum
Oberbayerische Postkartenidylle • Outdoor-Paradies Sudelfeld • Spitzingsee • Wahrzeichen Wendelstein • Tatzelwurm-Wasserfälle
An der Alpspitzbahn in Nesselwang mit Sommerrodeln & Alpspitzkick • nur 20 min zu den Königsschlössern • Pisten, Skischule, Kinderskiland & täglich Nachtskifahren direkt am Hotel
Piz Buin, Silvretta-Montafon mit 300 km Skipiste • Silvretta Hochalpenstraße • direkt am Mountain Beach, 270 km Bikestrecke
An Bikepark & Bergbahn St. Johann • nur 20 min bis Kitzbühel • Wandern und Klettern am Wilden Kaiser • Skipass SuperSki Card mit 2.750 Pistenkilometern
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
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)
ideale Lage an der Talstation der Bergbahn Hinterstoder • nur wenige Schritte zum Dorfzentrum • Aktiv-Card inklusive: täglich 40 Gratis- und 20 Bonusleistungen
südlichster Ferienort Deutschlands • perfekter Ausgangspunkt für Bergwanderungen & Biketouren • 200 km Wanderwege auf allen Höhenlagen • größtes und höchstes Skigebiet Deutschlands
Wenige Minuten vom berühmten Königssee • Nationalpark Berchtesgaden • Watzmann • Kehlsteinhaus • Salzbergwerk Berchtesgaden • Freibad nur 200 m entfernt • Bergbahn am Jenner
Explorer Hotels: What type of race would you recommend for getting started in the world of cycling?
Steffen Thum: You won't win the world championship title in your first race. So, the basic principle is: Don't overexert yourself. Even the longest marathon is conquered meter by meter, and that also counts when choosing a race. Work towards the bigger challenges step by step. A 50 or 60 km marathon event with 1,000-2,000 meters of elevation gain isn't a bad idea to start with. The technical demands are usually manageable, and you'll enjoy improving and daring to take on more challenges the next time you register.
Explorer Hotels: At what point in the cycling season would you recommend the race? More at the beginning of the season or towards the end?
Nils Riecker: June is a perfect month, as it gives you some preparation time in the spring, but still leaves enough time to perhaps take on the next challenge towards the end of summer.
Explorer Hotels: Is there an optimal training volume I should achieve per week?
Simon Gegenheimer: No, that depends entirely on the size of the goal. A short marathon can be completed with little training; doing 2 hours of endurance training twice a week is enough. However, if you venture into the high mountains for races like the TransAlp or TransPyr, you'll need more training. 15 hours per week should be the goal in the final preparation for the last two months.
Explorer Hotels: Would you include group rides in your training? Or rather, how important is it for me to be able to ride in groups?
Marion Fromberger: Not absolutely necessary, but of course it's much cooler if you ride with your friends. I think, as is often the case, a good mix is best. If you do your training alone, you can easily control and stick to your training zones, and it's also good for your mind to be alone for 2-3 hours. When you then hit the trail with your crew, it's wild, sometimes even a little internal race, and it's just so much fun to compete.
Explorer Hotels: How do I properly approach a route check? Is there anything special to keep in mind?
Dan Noyola:
The route check is meant to allay fears of the unexpected. So, it's not just important to ride and look at the route, but also to prepare solutions for the tough moments. Which mountain will I struggle on, and how can I counteract this in advance? For example, by actually using the aid station beforehand, and by riding into the climb with a full water bottle and a bar in my jersey pocket.
Explorer Hotels: What is the best way to eat during the race? And what do I eat beforehand?
Marion Fromberger:
Don't try anything new on race day, otherwise it usually goes wrong. If the farmer doesn't know it, he won't eat it, and certainly not under racing stress. Otherwise, the rule of thumb when it comes to nutrition is:
Start with full reserves, carbohydrates and also proteins are recharged in the last 48 hours before the start.
During the race itself, you can get quick energy from the sugar in energy gels and a protein bar.
And of course, you need to put something in your water bottle, optionally something with nutrients and electrolytes.
Tip: If you don't have anything on hand, then an apple spritzer with a pinch of salt is not a bad tip from your grandmother.
Explorer Hotels: Do I need special equipment?
Simon Gegenheimer:
You don't need it. 20 years ago, there were no disc brakes, no suspension, and no electric gears. Nevertheless, cycling is simply more fun with good, new equipment. In my opinion, one thing you should always have with you is a spare tube and an air pump, because even the best tire can go flat.
Explorer Hotels: What should I definitely check on my equipment before a race?
Titouan Perrin-Ganier:
Safety-relevant parts. Do my tires have a slight sag on the side? Is there enough brake pad left? And has my chain seen enough oil recently? Those are the basics.
I've done about 1,000 races in my life, and I haven't started any of them with a dirty bike. So maybe use the garden hose for a quick rinse the day before.
Steffen Thum:
During a competition, your inner demon will definitely peek out from a bush at the side of the track. Don't be alarmed, he literally barks louder than he bites. Just send him back into the bush and keep fighting. The feeling when you cross the finish line will be worth all the effort.
The camp can only be booked as an add-on to a family overnight stay. Childcare is only available during the specified times. A group ride on Sunday is requested.
