Austria's first bike park opened in 2001. The Leoganger Bergbahnen opened four lines in Pinzgau. The operators counted 16,700 mountain rides in the first season. A quarter of a century later, the EPIC Bikepark Leogang records 270,000 rides per bike summer. The number of routes has grown to 21 lines and trails. With the Riders Playground completed in 2013, there are now even 30 different descents available.
Five milestones in Leogang
Can you remember these moments?
2006 - White Style
Slopestyle on snow - is that possible? The people of Leogang make it possible. The White Style celebrated its premiere in 2006 and caused a furore in the scene with impressive photos. It was the first international mountain bike slopestyle event to be held entirely on snow - the White Style in Leogang.
2006 - First double flip
Premiere: Miracle flipper Greg Watts from the USA jumps the first double backflip during a competition. Scene of the crime: Leogang 2006 - 20 years ago. The stunt even made it into the mainstream media, including STERN VIEW.
2014 - Gwin crosses the finish line on rims
Flat tyre during the World Cup run. No reason for Gwin to slam on the brakes. He rolls on - and impressively fast. And the rim held up.
2015 - Gwin Chainless in Leogang
No way: Gwin again. Shortly after the start of his World Cup run, Aaron Gwin looks at his bottom bracket ... bang! The chain has come off. But Gwin leaves the brakes open and the live commentators can hardly get over it when they see that he is not losing speed. On the contrary: "It's green!", they shout - alluding to the split times. Gwin takes one of the most sensational World Cup victories of all time in Leogang.
2020 - The Rain World Cup
It hasn't been this wet during a World Championships for a long time. In 2020, the rain turned the downhill in Leogang into a mud slide. These training runs show just how extreme the conditions actually were. Take a look for yourself.
World Cups and World Championships since 2010
The first UCI Mountain Bike World Cup in Saalfelden Leogang took place in 2010. The first Mountain Bike World Championships followed in 2012 and the region hosted a second World Championships in 2020. The third World Championships are scheduled for 2028. The World Cup will be held in Leogang until at least 2030. Warner Bros. Discovery Sports, organiser of the WHOOP UCI Mountain Bike World Series, concluded an agreement with the region until 2030.
From 2006 to 2017, the best slopestyle riders in the world competed at the foot of the Asitzbahn at the 26TRIX. Andreu Lacondeguy, Brandon Semenuk, Sam Pilgrim and Thomas Genon celebrated their international breakthrough on the Leogang slopestyle courses. White Style brought a slopestyle event to the slopes from 2006 to 2018. The event was aimed at mountain bikers who also wanted to ride in winter.
24 to 26 July in Leogang
The anniversary weekend will be the highlight of the 2026 season, and the bike community can already mark the date in their diaries. The organisers will announce details of the celebrations at a later date. The anniversary season starts on 8 May and ends on 8 November. The trails in the bike park are open daily.
The WHOOP UCI Mountain Bike World Series is back. From 11 to 14 June, the best mountain bikers in the world will be competing in three disciplines. Downhill, Cross-Country Olympic and Short Track as well as Enduro are on the programme.
The BIKE Festival Saalfelden Leogang is entering its seventh round with a new date. The event invites visitors from 2 to 4 October.
- Event: 25 years of EPIC Bikepark Leogang
- Anniversary weekend: 24 to 26 July 2026
- WHOOP UCI Mountain Bike World Series: 11 to 14 June 2026
- BIKE Festival Saalfelden Leogang: 2 to 4 October 2026
- Season start: 8 May 2026
- End of season: 8 November 2026
- Route network: 120 kilometres of lines and trails in the bike region
- Bike park trails: 45 kilometres in the EPIC Bikepark Leogang
- Mountain railways: 9 lifts on 7 mountains
Laurin Lehner
Editor
