Discover the countryside around St. Anton by e-bike. Here at Intersport Arlberg, we’ll show you the range of tours you can enjoy on an e-bike.
In and around St. Anton, you can enjoy wonderful cycle rides set against the backdrop of the stunning mountain scenery. However, for casual cyclists, the mountainous landscape and the elevation gain can quickly become a challenge. With an e-bike, though, even beginners can discover a whole new world of possibilities. Here at Intersport Arlberg, we’ll show you how e-bikes can help you explore St. Anton and the surrounding area. With our e-bike hire service covering St. Anton, Lech, Alpe Rauz and St. Christoph, we also offer you the chance to find the perfect e-bike for your next ride.
St. Anton – these tours are waiting for you
In St. Anton and the surrounding area, there are plenty of beautiful and fascinating cycle tours waiting to be explored by you, covering all levels of difficulty and route lengths. If you’re a beginner, the route from St. Anton to Landeck is a great place to start. Over a distance of just under 30 kilometres, you can enjoy the mountain scenery along the River Inn. The route is mostly gently downhill, and as well as plenty of places to stop for refreshments, culture lovers will be drawn to the various churches along the way.
Is this route too easy for you? No problem, as you can easily set off on more challenging tours from St. Anton. A mountain bike tour from St. Anton to the Darmstädter Hütte is the perfect option for this. Over a distance of around 26 kilometres, you’ll climb more than 1,100 metres in altitude. About two-thirds of the way along the route, you’ll reach the picturesque Kartell Reservoir, before the final climb to the hut really gets going. On the terrace, you’ll then be rewarded with a magnificent view of the surrounding mountains.
How e-bikes help you tackle even advanced tours
Especially if you don’t cycle regularly and your stamina isn’t quite up to scratch yet, e-bikes offer a great way to still tackle longer rides. You’ll be able to keep up with more experienced cycling companions and enjoy the fresh air together.
E-bikes help you tackle even difficult routes thanks to the following factors:
- Elevation gains can be tackled with electric assistance
- The electric motor reduces resistance whilst cycling
- Differences in stamina are evened out
This means even a long ride will be enjoyable, whilst still giving your muscles and joints a good workout. Generally speaking, cyclists find the more consistent level of exertion on an e-bike much more comfortable. This is because inclines can be tackled comfortably with electric assistance, so you don’t have to overexert yourself unnecessarily on these sections.
What’s more, an e-bike is also a great way to get started with cycling. By gradually reducing the electric assistance, your stamina will increase slowly but steadily. Give it a go and discover the freedom an e-bike offers you as you explore St. Anton and the surrounding area.