One of the reasons that the city is so popular among mountain bikers is Bikepark Tirol. Situated in the vicinity of Innsbruck, Bikepark Tirol is a huge facility with many different types and trails for mountain biking. One of the most challenging tours in the region, being also the most rewarding one due to the beautiful mountain panorama, is in Trins (MTB Signage: Tour No. 577). This 9 km /5.1 mi long tour is characterized by the length and the steeper climbs.
For those who dare to challenge their limits, their effort is rewarded with a ride through blooming mountain meadows and marmots up close. The beginning of the route is at the town center near the church Trins which is at an altitude of 1220 m /4002 ft. The route leads through a forest path to the Padasterjochhaus at an altitude of 2232 m /7322 ft high.
It will be a 2 ½ hours hard driveway with an altitude difference of 1020 m /3346 ft. It is a very hard trail that you should definitely try! You should be in a perfect physical condition. If you get tired with riding, you can try a traditional snack at Padasterjochhaus. So grab your mountain bike and just ride!!
Kulani is a mountain located South of Hilo district, Hawaii. The nearest places to Kulani forest are Na Lua Mahoe, Pu'ulala'au natural area reserve and Upper Ola'a Forest reserve.
Sonora Pass is located near Pinecrest, Tuolumne County, California, USA. It is off of Highway about 60 mi/96.5 km east of Sonora.
Mojacar is a municipality, located at 90 km/56 mi away from the center, in the southwest of Almeria province. This village lies between Carboneras and Garrucha, bordering the Sierra Cabrena mountains and the Mediterranean sea. The village has been inhabited by Phoenicians, Greeks and Romans throughout the ancient times, leaving as a legacy behind their architecture style. The whole village is build on the top of the hill with white traditional buildings surrounded by a big labyrinth of small narrow streets.
Houghton is in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula and the largest city of Copper County. It is also in the list of the “100 Best Small Towns in America”. Houghton is surrounded on the east by Portage Township and Pilgrim, on the south by Hurontown and Isle Royale Location and on the west by Dakota Heights. The area is ideal for varied winter as well as summer sports, such as ice hockey, snowmobiling, hiking, sea kayaking, sailing, mountain biking etc.
Dornbirn is situated in western Voralberg in Austria, at 437 m/1433 ft above sea level, right on the Rhine Valley. The city lies on the foot of Karren Mountain which is part of Bregenz Forest Mountain chain just on the edge of the eastern Alps. It is near the borders with Switzerland, Germany and Lichtenstein. The city is the administrative center for the Dornbirn district that includes the market town Lustenau and the town of Hohenems.
Sintra is located near Lisbon, the capital city of Portugal. It has become a major tourist center, visited by people from all around the world, especially from those who need a romantic getaway. Sintra is a UNESCO World Heritage Site due to its 19th-century romantic architecture and landscapes.
It's time for the 5th QParks Tour Stop of the 2016/17 season and for the ones gathering at the Snowpark Turracher Höhe on the 11th of February, only means one thing : It's Time to Nock'n'Rock!
Innsbruck is situated in the western Austria, on the broad valley right among high mountains (Hafelekar in the north, Patscherkofel and Serles in the south) and half way between Munich (Germany) and Verona (Italy). It is the capital city of the federal state of Tyrol in the Inn Valley on the joint with the Wipptal (Sill River) that provides admission to Brenner Pass, at approximately 30 km / 18.6 mi in the south of Innsbruck.
Serfaus is a small town, situated at 97 km/60 mi in the west of Innsbruck, on a plateau in Tyrol, Austria. It is well known for its connection to the Ski-Area "Serfaus-Fiss-Ladis" and its tiny subway system, the Dorfbahn Serfaus. This beautiful village is a winter sports paradise with a great atmosphere and first class skiing conditions.
The Roof is on Fire - Finals alert: After a very successful season in snow parks across Austria, Germany, Italy and Switzerland, its time for the Q Parks Snowboard and Freeski tour to return to were it started from with Pleasure Jam tour stop - at SuperparkDachstein on April 30, Oakley Roof Battle is on the move!
Fieberbrunn is a small mountain town, located at 113 km/70 mi in the east of Innsbruck and 74 km/46 mi in the southwest of Salzburg, in the Kitzbühel Alps, Tyrol, Austria. The town of Fieberbrunn is a winter sports destination, known for the international snowboarding and ski events that take place on the spot every year. Kitzbühel Alps constitute part of the Central Eastern Apls, with green slopes and numerous alpine meadows.
Innsbruck is situated in the western Austria, on the broad valley right among high mountains (Hafelekar in the north, Patscherkofel and Serles in the south) and half way between Munich (Germany) and Verona (Italy). It is the capital city of the federal state of Tyrol in the Inn Valley on the joint with the Wipptal (Sill River) that provides admission to Brenner Pass, at approximately 30 km / 18.6 mi in the south of Innsbruck.
It’s time for the 3rd Qparks Tour Stop, this time at the Snowpark Schöneben, around Reschenpass region in Italy. The Tour Stop is scheduled for the 16th of January 2016 and as previous events of the Tour it enjoys the sponsorship of major brands, like Anon, Neff, Amplifi and Qparks.
QParks Tour is stopping once again at the Golden Roofpark Axamer Lizum in Austria for another sweet round of Gold & Glory on February 10th. This tour stop brings another freestyle highlight right into the Closest Ride from Innsbruck were all riders will shred for goodies, prize cash and worthy points for various rankings.
