Stoneman Taurista
Looking for a unique challenge? Then head to Flachau and the Stoneman Taurista! Here, in the heart of the Salzburg mountains, is the ultimate mountain bike adventure: a distance of 123 kilometres and a massive total ascent of 4500 metres through idyllic alpine valleys, past shimmering mountain lakes and magnificent views. Soak in the stunning 360° panorama of the Alps.The Stoneman Taurista is Austria's highlight tour for MTB enthusiasts.
123 km of mountain bike passion
The route
The exclusive Austrian edition of the Stoneman is designed in three stages, running from Flachau to Wagrain-Kleinarl via Hochgründeck and the Aigenberg. Via Altenmarkt-Zauchensee, the route goes up to the 1768 m high Rossbrand near Radstadt. At the top is a magnificent 360° panoramic view of 150 striking Alpine peaks such as Dachstein, Bischofsmütze and the Hohe Tauern range with the Großglockner. Winding south at 1860 m, the Stoneman Taurista passes through picturesque alpine landscape around Oberhüttensee lake, nestled between the rugged mountains of the Schladminger and Radstädter Tauern ranges. The Stoneman Taurista mountain bike challenge also passes through the winter sports paradise of Obertauern up the 2110 m Königsanstieg ("King's Ascent") and back to Flachau.
Detour on the Stoneman Taurista
Change for the 2022 seasons: same total ascent, but a slightly different experience. Due to roadworks between Flachau and Wagrain, the route will not include the Grießenkar or Edelweiß-Alm checkpoints or Wagrain mountain biking park for these two seasons. Instead, there will be a new checkpoint: the detour runs over Ginausattel north of Wagrain up to the picturesque Hochgründeck at an altitude of 1800 metres. It then goes through Eben im Pongau and rejoins the original route.
Feel the Stoneman spirit
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Gold, silver oder bronze?
You can complete the Stoneman Taurista challenge in one, two or three days. Here is a suggestion for dividing the route into stages:
If you opt for silver or bronze, the Ennsradweg cycle route is a good connecting route. It runs from Flachau to Mandling (c. 20 km) and is fully signposted. The Ennsradweg cycle route is marked on the official route map that is included in every starter pack.
Enjoying the journey
Every route has its own history and everyone who travels it makes their own unique memories.
For me, the Stoneman Taurista was a real test of endurance – but the memories of the striking countryside and the pride I still feel today remain, because I know that I really managed to complete the silver Stoneman Taurista.
Starter packs
CARD starter pack
Ideal für Finischer/Wiederholer und Gruppenfahrer
The most important tools for your adventure:
- Stoneman Taurista starter card and lanyard
- Stoneman Taurista wristband
- all up-to-date information for starters by e-mail
- current GPS track by e-mail
- entry on the finisher list
- 10.00 euros voucher for Stoneman Taurista jerseys
- upgrade to trophy and stone possible at any time
from 19.00 euros
CLASSIC starter pack
Chosen by over 80% of riders
The perfect preparation for your Stoneman Taurista adventure:
- all benefits from the Card starter pack, plus
- Stoneman Taurista starter bag
- StoneMag.23 Taurista
- latest Stoneman Taurista folding map 2023
- Stoneman multi-functional bandana Taurista
- Stoneman Taurista bottle by Bike24
- AlpenPower energy bar - regional, sustainable, organic
- Squirtlube dry chainlube
- Riviera muscle & joint gel, emergency repair kit
- Stoneman Taurista sticker
- Environmentally friendly organic trash bag
- Upgrade to trophy and stone possible at any time
from 33.00 euros
Collect your prize!
Most finishers are so happy about their ride that they of course take home the trophy designed by Stoneman founder Roland Stauder himself.
Those who have already mastered the Stoneman and have a trophy to prove it can add (another) unique Taurista stone.
Here is a list of all starter pack options:
- CARD: 19.00 euros
- CARD + STONE: 39.00 euros
- CARD + TROPHY: 61.00 euros
- CLASSIC: 33.00 euros
- CLASSIC + STONE: 53.00 euros
- CLASSIC + TROPHY: 75.00 euros
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Stoneman Taurista accommodation partners
The Stoneman Taurista accommodation partners are perfect for mountain bikers:
Flachau Stoneman Taurista hosts
Where can you get your Stoneman Taurista starter package
You can get all information about the Stoneman Taurista at the Sport- und Aktivzentrum in Flachau. You can also pick up the starter package here during the Stoneman season, unless you have already booked it in a Stoneman partner hotel. Outside of the opening times, please call in advance.
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