Recommendations for regional and technical concepts for nationwide, sustainable integrative mountain bike concepts

The project is dedicated to the leisure and recreational use of mountain biking, taking into account the different interests of use, which are developing around the theme of "mountain biking in nature". In order to examine the different aspects and levels of mountain biking in Austria, case studies will be carried out at regional level (Pinzgau and Wienerwald regions) and at provincial level (Upper Austria and Tyrol). Fact-finding missions and guideline-based interviews with representatives from the fields of MTB, land ownership/forestry/agriculture, hunting, tourism, region (municipality, relevant authorities, nature conservation, etc.) enable the analysis of similarities and differences in the respective case studies, as well as the gathering of experience on participation processes. The central objective of the project is to develop an expert proposal for recommendations for action based on the results and experiences of the participative case studies and the interdisciplinary working group accompanying the project. This catalogue of facts on the subject of mountain biking is intended to identify potential conflicts and interests and to provide recommendations for action and solutions for all those involved in the development of mountain biking concepts.