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My visions of mountain biking through the alpine forests of Austria involved sitting down on the bike and maybe navigating a few tree roots, with a twist or turn here or there, but very little adrenalin fun.
The minute I was passed the full face protection helmet dirt bike riders, wearing a pair of knee and elbow pads, I knew I was totally out of touch with what mountain biking in Austria meant.
The Bike Republic Sölden is a downhill mountain bike park in Ötztal Valley of the Austrian Alps.
It has several natural trails of varying level of difficulty, which have been designed by some of the world’s leading mountain bike trail designers (yes, that’s someone’s job) and is all about the thrill.
In this guide, we share everything you need to know about this park, and our experience.
About Bike Republic Solden
Bike Republic opened in 2015 and has some of the best mountain bike routes in the Alps.
It has 30 trails in total, spanning 30 km – 18 natural paths and 12 well-maintained lined, which cater to all levels of experience from beginner through to expert.
Trails have steep curves, wallrides, scooters and also spirals – the more difficult trails even have jumps!
Labelled like ski runs, the trails range from blue to black, the blue being the easy “family” trail, and the black being for expert riders.
That’s Austrian family, not Australian family.
It also connects to 13 Enduro tracks spanning 213 km, and 14 MTB routes spanning 241 km.
Also within the park are 30 alpine huts that offer a place to stop for a rest, bite to eat, and amazing views.
There are also bike washing stations at three locations, two pump tracks with a skill center, a bike shop, six bike schools, five chair lifts, and five mountain rescuers.
Opening Hours & Entrance Fees
Bike Republic Solden is open in the summer through to Autumn from 6th June, 2025 – 5th October, 2025.
Mountain bikers have a variety of ticket options to choose from, from half a day tickets to multi-day tickets. You can also book guided tours and classes.
There are also special weekend rates and season tickets available. If you decide to purchase the Ötztal Inside Summer Card, there are discounts on MTB tickets and bike…
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