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Schladming

Worldcup Downhill

Worldcup Downhill root section

Tour description

Starting at the Planai mid-station, the most legendary trail in Bikepark Schladming begins – the World Cup Downhill.

The track has long stood for the highest level of challenge: root sections, high-speed passages, and technically demanding turns require full control and precise riding skills. This black trail is clearly aimed at experienced riders – it’s all about true downhill performance.

Riding this line means following in the tracks of the world’s elite: until 2009, it was a permanent fixture on the UCI Downhill World Cup circuit and was awarded the title #BESTTRACKEVER.

Highlights include the step-up jump below the Planai gondola after crossing the main road, as well as the demanding root section in the lower part of the trail.

The tour

open
difficult
Starting point Middle Station Planai
Destination Bottom Station Planai
Tour characteristics
Distance: 2.55 km
Fitness (5/6)
Skills (6/6)
Information
Distance: 2.6 km
Duration: 7 min
Descent: 596 m
highest point: 1340 m
Best season
Jan
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Map, elevation profile & further information

Die Worldcup Downhill schlängelt sich durch Gaps, Wurzeln und Anliegern von der Mittelstation der Planaibahn bis ins Tal.

Take the Schladming-Ost exit off the B320 Ennstal Federal Highway. At the roundabout (Spar/Salewa Mountain-Sho), take the third exit toward the city center; at the next roundabout, take the third exit again to the Planai Cable Car valley station at the Planai Stadium. From there, take the Planai Cable Car gondola up to the Planai.

There is plenty of parking available at the Planai valley station.

The Schladming Bike Park is located along the international Salzburg-Graz railway line. The Planai Stadium is a 5-minute bike ride or about a 20-minute walk from the Schladming train station.


Bus stop right at the starting point: Planet Planai

Here you'll find the Terms of Use at the Schladming Bike Park

Downhill bike, full-face helmet, plenty of protective gear!

This video really gets you into a bikepark mood: Deathgrip - Schladming #besttrackever

Click here for the trail map!

Wheather predicition

today
08.08.2026
Mountain 19 °C
Valley 27 °C
Precipitation
Probability
50 %
Amount
2.1 l/m²
Wind speed
Süd
5 km / h
Sun
Sun hours
7.1 h
Sunrise
05:52 o clock
Sunset
20:29 o clock

Little sunshine and thunderstorms, especially in the second half of the day.

tomorrow
09.08.2026
Mountain 23 °C
Valley 30 °C
Precipitation
Probability
15 %
Amount
0.2 l/m²
Wind speed
West
5 km / h
Sun
Sun hours
10.6 h
Sunrise
05:54 o clock
Sunset
20:27 o clock

Dry and bright with plenty of sunshine, clouds will be rare

day after tomorrow
10.08.2026
Mountain 22 °C
Valley 28 °C
Precipitation
Probability
60 %
Amount
4.3 l/m²
Wind speed
West
5 km / h
Sun
Sun hours
9.8 h
Sunrise
05:55 o clock
Sunset
20:25 o clock

Possibly sunny spells in the early morning, later heavy clouds with frequent thunderstorms.

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