Gravity Card MTB: Why a Season Lift Pass Sets Your Riding Free
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A story about €680, a campervan, and the pleasant feeling of no longer watching the clock — when an entire summer on wheels turns out to be the best plan you ever had.
The plan was simple enough: spend a bigger chunk of the summer in the Alps, move from bike park to bike park, use the van as a base, and skip the expensive hotels and rigid itineraries. Ride in the morning, sleep somewhere in the evening, figure out tomorrow then — or stay if it's worth it.
What pushed me toward buying the Gravity Card was a straightforward calculation: I was going to hit several parks anyway. At around 12 to 13 days across different parks, the card pays for itself. By mid-June 2026 I'd already logged 16 riding days — if I'd bought day tickets instead, that would have been over €900. The card had already paid off, and the high season was just getting started.
But that's not actually the most interesting thing about the card.
Gravity Card at a Glance
| Info | Details |
|---|---|
| Price 2026 | €680 (Adults) · €510 (Youth) · €340 (Kids) |
| Validity | April 4 – November 8, 2026 |
| Locations | 32 bike parks and trail networks in DE, AT, CH, IT, CZ, SI, PL |
| Break-even | Around 12–13 days depending on parks |
| Website | gravity-card.com |
All 32 locations are described in detail further down this article. Current opening times: gravity-card.com
What the Card Actually Changes
Anyone who's ever bought a day ticket at a major Alpine bike park knows the feeling: you paid €55 or €65, so you have to get your money's worth. That means arriving early, cramming in as many runs as possible until your legs are spent — because you paid for it.
That's not necessarily a bad motivator. But sometimes it's also the motivation for one run too many, for decisions that tired legs really shouldn't be making.
With the Gravity Card, that pressure disappears. I roll in on a morning, do four runs, feel done — and move on. I pull up somewhere in the afternoon and jump on the bike for a couple hours before cooking dinner. I sleep in, start slow, and if my body says not today, the bike stays in the back. No guilt, no wasted €60, no internal debate.
That's the real freedom of the card: not the cost savings themselves, but the ability to ride each day the way it feels — not the way it needs to pay off.
Three situations where this works especially well:
Longer stays in one area — if you're at a bike park for three or four days, you can easily take a rest day. With a week pass, the clock is running. With the Gravity Card, you look out in the morning and see how you feel. You don't have to ride yourself into the ground three days in a row just because you booked three days.
Mixed groups — this summer I was out several times with people who ride less intensively or not at all. When a partner or friend wants to do other things, you go up for half a day on your own. No hassle, no cost, no discussion about whether it's still worth it. Eat together afterward.
Van life and flexible routes — whether you stay a second day or move on depends on the weather, your legs, your mood. Not on a pre-bought ticket expiring.
Break Even: My Day Ticket Math
For reference, here are all actual riding days up to late June 2026 with the respective day ticket prices for each park:
| Date | Bike Park | Day Ticket |
|---|---|---|
| May 29 | Bikepark Brandnertal | €58.00 |
| May 31 | Bike Kingdom Lenzerheide | €61.00 |
| Jun 1 | 3 Länder Enduro Trails | €50.50 |
| Jun 2 | 3 Länder Enduro Trails | €50.50 |
| Jun 3 | 3 Länder Enduro Trails | €50.50 |
| Jun 5 | Bikepark Brandnertal | €58.00 |
| Jun 6 | Bike Kingdom Lenzerheide | €61.00 |
| Jun 7 | Bikepark Brandnertal | €58.00 |
| Jun 8 | Biketrails Flims Laax | €65.00 |
| Jun 11 | Bike Republic Sölden | €61.50 |
| Jun 13 | Bike Republic Sölden | €61.50 |
| Jun 14 | Bike Republic Sölden | €61.50 |
| Jun 15 | Bikepark Lermoos-Biberwier | €42.00 |
| Jun 16 | Saalbach Hinterglemm | €66.00 |
| Jun 17 | Saalbach Hinterglemm | €66.00 |
| Jun 18 | Saalbach Hinterglemm | €66.00 |
| Total through June 18, 2026: | €937.00 |
The summer's still going. Leogang is still to come, and more parks are on the list.
The Knaus BoxLife 630: Bike in the Back, Ready to Ride in the Morning
This summer I'm traveling in a Knaus BoxLife 630 — a campervan conversion on a Fiat Ducato platform, built exactly for this kind of trip. The key feature: the rear section is built out as a garage. My bike — a full-suspension e-MTB with 170 mm of travel — fits in the back completely assembled, secured, without disassembly. Hatch open, bike out, helmet on, go.
That sounds like a small thing. It isn't. Standing at a pitch somewhere in Vorarlberg or Graubünden and being ready to ride in five minutes — no hunting for gear, no screwing on wheels, no repacking bags — changes the travel dynamic completely. You also go for an evening hour because it happens, because the light is good, because your legs still want to. You don't do that when the bike has to be mounted on a rack first.
The sleeping setup is well thought out, the kitchen covers what you need. You quickly learn which supermarkets open early in which towns and which bakeries are worth it. These are things you know by heart after a few weeks on the road.
Parks I've Ridden This Summer
Through mid-June 2026, here are the Gravity Card parks I've visited:
| Park | Region | Season |
|---|---|---|
| Bikepark Brandnertal | Vorarlberg, Austria | 2026 |
| Bike Kingdom Lenzerheide | Graubünden, Switzerland | 2026 |
| Biketrails Flims Laax | Graubünden, Switzerland | 2026 |
| 3 Länder Enduro Trails / Reschenpass | Tyrol/South Tyrol | 2026 |
| Bike Republic Sölden | Tyrol, Austria | 2026 |
| Bikepark Lermoos-Biberwier | Tyrol, Austria | 2026 |
| Saalbach Hinterglemm | Salzburg, Austria | 2026 |
| Epic Bikepark Leogang | Salzburg, Austria | 2026 |
| Paganella Bike Park | Trentino, Italy | 2025 |
| Trail Park Klínovec | Ore Mountains, Czech Republic | 2025 |
| MTB Zone Bikepark Willingen | Sauerland, Germany | 2025 |
That's not all parks in the network — but a solid chunk. All 32 are described below.
All 32 Gravity Card Parks 2026
🇦🇹 Austria (17 Parks)
Epic Bikepark Leogang
Leogang is Austria's largest bike resort — and you feel it. The Riders Playground alone covers 60,000 m², with another 15,000 m² practice area alongside it. If you've ever ridden the World Cup track or the Hangover line, you understand why the world's best show up here every year. Tracks like Caipro, Hot Shots, Speedster, 1-Lines, and Roots Gateway aren't marketing copy — they're actually there. The Gravity Card covers all lifts in the Leogang bike region including Saalbach Hinterglemm Fieberbrunn, which makes it even bigger.
Last visited: June 2026
Saalbach Hinterglemm
120 km of trail network, 9 lifts across 7 mountains — Saalbach isn't a bike park in the traditional sense, it's an entire bike universe. Beginners get learn-to-ride sessions and a pump track; everyone else gets a trail network that takes more than a week to ride in full. The Gravity Card includes Leogang — the two areas have grown together and combine well.
Last visited: June 2026
Bikepark Brandnertal
Back in business after a rebuild — and noticeably better than before. The new Bike-Cabs make the uplift much more comfortable, and the completely rebuilt hire bikes are interesting for anyone without their own e-bike. Two main tracks: Flow and Airtime. The new blue Unchained line has been added to the mix. Small but very good. For full details on trails, pitches, and the best pizza restaurant in Brand, see the trail guide.
🌐 bikepark-brandnertal.at · Trail Guide →
Last visited: June 2026 (first visit: May 2026)
Bikepark Lermoos-Biberwier
Right in the Zugspitz Arena valley with crystal-clear mountain lakes as a backdrop. 1,000 vertical metres of downhill, 2 chairlifts and 2 gondolas. Smaller than Sölden or Leogang, but it lives by its location — the atmosphere makes up for the more compact offering. Good for a half day or a full day.
Last visited: June 2026
Silvretta Bike Arena Ischgl/Samnaun & Silva Trails Galtür
100 km of trails at up to 2,800 m altitude — the air gets noticeably thinner on the longer climbs. The legendary Smuggler's Trail connects Austria and Switzerland in the most natural way. Plus pump tracks and jump lines for anyone who wants more than cruising. One of the few parks in the network that genuinely operates at serious altitude.
Bike Republic Sölden
Sölden is far more than a bike park. 70 km of singletrack, over 70 km of downhill/enduro/MTB routes — enough for at least three full days. NEW in June 2026: The District Fans Jump Line. For full details on trails, getting there, and campervan spots in the Ötztal, see the trail guide.
🌐 bikerepublic.soelden.com · Trail Guide →
Last visited: June 2026
360° Flow Trails Kitzbühel Kirchberg
New flow trails at one of the Alps' most famous ski destinations — significantly expanded since June 2026 with new lift infrastructure. From genuine beginner trails to a full 360° flow feeling for advanced riders. The panorama over the Kitzbühel Alps comes as standard.
Bikepark Serfaus-Fiss-Ladis
Trail paradise on multiple levels: fast modern gondolas get downhillers back up quickly. Pump track, drops, jumps, kids area, and a landing bag for learning new tricks. The offering is broad — families with children find an easy entry point, and more experienced riders find the lines to push progression.
Bikepark Innsbruck
9 trails above the Tyrolean capital. Known for spectacular AirTIME sessions and an airbag for new tricks — jumps are the central theme here. The world-class downhill events at the Glamwork gatherings have put this park on the international map and draw top riders regularly.
Bikepark Lienz
Lienz is in the south of Austria — and the weather reflects that. 2,000 hours of sunshine a year isn't a marketing claim; it's actually realistic for the region. That means on days when the rest of the Alps is sitting under grey soup, Lienz can be a serious option. Trails run from beginner to expert, with flow trails freshly prepped every morning.
Bikeland Schladming-Dachstein
63 km of bike trails from easy flow lines to black singles. Schladming has something for every level — the 21 km Feierabend-Enduro is particularly appreciated, navigable even for visitors who don't know the area. The highlight is the Jump Trail, which adds a genuine jump-focused dimension to the park.
🌐 bike.schladming-dachstein.at
Bikepark Semmering
18 km of trails in the Alps between Lower Austria and Styria. No high-speed flow runs — instead natural terrain: hand-built lines, roots, rocks, Alpine views. The kind of riding that actually makes you better. Good for a day in the area.
Wexl Trails ★ New 2026
An hour from Vienna and you're standing in front of one of Lower Austria's surprisingly good trail networks. Singletracks, massive flow sections, jumps, technical passages — for a region that's not normally on the radar, there's a remarkable amount here. 30 km of trails in the park, plus over 100 km of panoramic trails around it. Two EasyLoop systems, kids area, e-bike friendly: well designed.
Bad Kleinkirchheimer Flow Country Trail
400 km of trail network sounds like a lot — and the centerpiece is the 15 km Flow Country Trail, which winds through forest and meadow with a maximum 8% gradient. This isn't a hardcore bike park; it's an extensive flow trail system for anyone who wants to rack up easy kilometres. Good for mixed groups or active recovery days.
MTB Zone Bikepark Petzen
Petzen has been a real bike park for over 10 years — not a recent arrival to the trend. Since 2025 there's an EasyLoop system at the Quellenlift, which is particularly good for beginners and families. The Nature Trail is considered one of the longest flow country trails in Europe. Worth the detour to Carinthia for that alone.
Trailarea Turracher Höhe
The Kornock flow trail with panoramic views over the Nock Mountains lake is the headline attraction. Designed for all age groups — this area leans toward relaxed riding in beautiful surroundings rather than extreme lines. An ideal add-on stop on a route through Carinthia or Styria.
3 Länder Enduro Trails / Reschenpass
Technically not a bike park — this is a network of enduro singletrack trails around Nauders and the Reschenpass, one of the densest trail networks in the tri-border area of Austria, Switzerland, and Italy. No lifts, pure enduro character. If you're into gravel paths and technical sections and don't need downhill uplift, this is exactly right. The trail guide goes deep into the details.
Last visited: June 2026
🇨🇭 Switzerland (2 Parks)
Bike Kingdom Park Lenzerheide
Lenzerheide has an excellent reputation — well deserved. The Bike Kingdom Park offers 5 well-matched trails for all levels — more compact than Flims, but more than enough for a full day. World Cup races have put this area on the international map. The trail guide with full details on trails and camp spots is online.
🌐 bikekingdom.ch · Trail Guide →
Last visited: June 2026
Biketrails Flims Laax
From the glacier to the Rhine Gorge across 330 km of trails — that's not an empty promise. Freeride paths, natural singletrack, pump track, enduro trails, and freeride terrain: Flims-Laax covers everything. The resort is enormous; you can spend multiple days without riding the same line twice.
Last visited: June 2026
🇩🇪 Germany (3 Parks)
The Mother – Bikepark Winterberg
"The Mother" isn't a random name. Winterberg is one of Germany's best-known bike parks — Jump Trail, Freeride Parcours, Flow Lines, Family Area at the Knippe. For the size of the park, the offering is impressively broad. See you in Winterberg, as people who've been there tend to say.
MTB Zone Bikepark Willingen
Willingen in the Sauerland — different terrain from the Alps. Less altitude, but solid flow sections and good infrastructure. Good for a visit on a cross-country trip, or when autumn has you wanting one more day on the bike without the distance to the mountains.
🌐 mtbzone-bikepark.com/willingen
Last visited: September 2025
MTB Zone Bikepark Geißkopf
Bavarian Forest, quieter atmosphere. Geißkopf is Willingen's counterpart in the network — some Alpine foothills character, pairs well with a detour into the Bavarian lake district. Not a high-speed bike park, but a solid option for the north-south transit route.
🌐 mtbzone-bikepark.com/geiszskopf
🇮🇹 Italy (6 Parks)
Paganella Bike Park
Paganella is in Trentino, just north of Lake Garda. The park is compact by Trentino standards but well structured, and delivers on atmosphere and trail quality. If you're based down by the lake, you're up top quickly in the morning — good base for day trips across the whole region.
Last visited: August 2025
Val di Sole Bikepark ★ New 2026
New to the network in 2026. Val di Sole is known from the UCI Mountain Bike World Cup circuit — which means the trails aren't messing around. Enduro tracks and downhill lines in one of Europe's most celebrated bike valleys. A clear upgrade for the network.
Bikepark Kronplatz
35 km of trails, 18 routes on the Plan de Corones — one of South Tyrol's most beautiful mountains. The combination of UNESCO Dolomite backdrop and technically demanding trails makes Kronplatz stand out. Not for beginners: steep, jumps, roots, raw natural terrain.
Bike District Val di Fassa
One of the leading enduro destinations in the Dolomites, and the area keeps growing — new trail projects in 2026 via new lift infrastructure. UNESCO Dolomite scenery, technical singletrack across all difficulty levels. International enduro races have already confirmed the trail quality here.
Bike Beats Alta Badia
The Piz Soraga trail runs from the Cir gondola station across the Alta Badia — a mix of energy, adrenaline, Northshore elements, and natural terrain. The trail starts at Pralongià and heads toward Campolongo Pass and Corvara. Rawer and wilder than the managed flow lines of the bigger Alpine parks — definitely worth it.
Mottolino Bikepark (Livigno)
Livigno sits at almost 1,900 m — you notice it on the bike. Mottolino offers flow lines and trails at one of the highest-elevation bike destinations in the network. Duty-free zone status means cheaper prices on site, handy if you need any gear.
🇨🇿 Czech Republic (2 Parks)
Trail Park Klínovec
Right on the German border in the Ore Mountains. One of the longest flow trails in Central Europe — 3 km of continuous flow across multiple difficulty levels. Great for families and beginners, but also for anyone who just wants good flow without having to earn every metre of descent. A clear value argument for the Gravity Card.
Last visited: August 2025
Bikepark Špičák
Bohemian Forest, Czech Republic — one of the country's oldest bike parks with a long history. Expert riders find demanding downhill tracks; beginners and enthusiasts get a shared fun experience. Natural character, less manicured than the Alpine parks, with some legendary downhill lines.
🇸🇮 Slovenia (1 Park)
Bike Park Pohorje Maribor
15 trails, 2 zones (Learn & Enduro), a new jump line from 2026. With EasyLoop for beginners and 50+ trails in total, it's an impressive offering for a small country. Maribor is also a relaxed city — staying in town is no hardship.
🇵🇱 Poland (1 Park)
Szczyrk Bike Park by Trek
Poland's largest bike park, 16 km of freeride in the Beskid Mountains. Natural forest trails, block-technical lines, colour-coded routes — blue, red, black. Trek runs the bike centre on site — good address for rental and guiding.
What These Guides Cover — and What They Don't
An honest note: these aren't comprehensive travel guides. I'm not the first person to write about Saalbach or Flims, and that was never the intention.
What I provide is a personal account from the perspective of a rider who travels by campervan and uses the Gravity Card. Concretely:
Trails and bike park infrastructure: What I've ridden, how it was, what you should know before you go. Not a complete trail database — what stuck with me after spending several days in each place.
Pitches and campervan logistics: Where I stayed, what it cost, whether it worked. Not every option within 20 km — the pitch I actually used that was good.
Food and supplies: Restaurants I went back to. Bakeries that were worth the detour. Supermarkets worth knowing. Not a dining directory — honest recommendations from what I actually did.
If you're looking for comprehensive travel guides with hotel rankings and sightseeing programs, you're better served elsewhere. If you want to know whether there's a decent pitch with showers close enough to the bike park to catch the first gondola — you're in the right place.
High Summer Is Still Ahead
Many of the higher-elevation parks in the network have their best weeks still to come. The short high-summer window at altitude — when the snow is gone, the trails are dry and grippy, and autumn is still far away — is often the best time for Alpine mountain biking. That's when the upper sections that are still closed in spring open up, and the terrain is in the condition it was built for.
There are still several parks on my list that I haven't reached yet. The guides will follow once I've been.
Available Trail Guides
| Park | Guide |
|---|---|
| Bikepark Brandnertal | Trail Guide → |
| Bike Kingdom Lenzerheide | Trail Guide → |
| Drei Länder Enduro Trails / Reschenpass | Trail Guide → |
| Bike Republic Sölden | Trail Guide → |
| Paganella Bike Park | Trail Guide → |
Further guides on Flims, Saalbach/Leogang, Lermoos, and Klínovec coming later this summer.
Conclusion: It's Worth It — But Not Only Financially
The maths works if you ride a lot and keep things flexible. But the real quality of the Gravity Card isn't measured in euros: it's the feeling of waking up on a given morning and knowing you can ride today — as long or as briefly as you want, at whichever park you happen to be near.
That's the perfect combination with a campervan and a summer in the Alps. I'd buy the card again next year. Without hesitation.
Visited: Ongoing — seasons 2025 and 2026. Part of the Gravity Card Parks Discovery Tour.