Day 1: Salzburg – Individual arrival

Individual arrival and bike handover (if you have booked our bikes). Use the extra time for a stroll through the picturesque old part of this cultural and fascinating town.

Day 2: Salzburg – Lake Mattsee – 55 km / 33 miles

The bike tour begins along the river Salzach down to Oberndorf, the origin of the famous Christmas carol “Silent Night”. Onwards to the Augustinian convent in Michaelbeuern and into the lakes region Trumer-Seenland (Obertrumersee, Mattsee, Grabensee). Here we spend the night in a unique and interesting place.

Day 3: Lake Mattsee – Lake Mondsee – 50 km / 31 miles

Today you travel across the European Nature Reserve “Wenger Moor” to Neumarkt and on to Irrsee, in the Salzkammergut you continue onto Mondsee with its castle and  Benedictine monastery, where you can treat your taste buds.

Day 4: Lake Mondsee – Lake Traunsee – 50 km / 31 miles

Continuing along Lake Mondsee; in Unterach am Attersee and then catch the boat to Weyregg. From Weyregg you cycle through the valley Aurachtal and onto Gmunden with its unique ceramic Glockenspiel and accommodation.

Day 5: Lake Traunsee – Bad Aussee/Hallstatt – 30 km / 18 miles

Today we cycle a short distance to the railway station and catch the train to Obertraun/Bad Aussee am Hallstättersee with its mighty Dachstein glacier and its charming ice caves. Cycling along the lake shore to the world heritage site of Hallstatt. Here you have the opportunity of visiting the charnel house and a salt mine.

Day 6: Hallstatt – Lake Wolfgangsee – 50 km / 31 miles

We begin the day with a boat trip across Lake Hallstättersee and continue on to Bad Goisern and the imperial health resort Bad Ischl. Bad Ischl offers many intriguing historical places of interest such as the Empress Sissi’s tea house, the imperial villa, the imperial park and the Lehar villa. From here we continue along the Ischler- Ache to Wolfgangsee.

Day 7: Wolfgangsee – Salzburg – 60 km / 37 miles

On this stage you cycle on the Ischlertrasse (between 1891 and 1957 the historical railway route between Salzburg and Bad Ischl). The route takes you along the lake shore to St. Gilgen, the birthplace of Mozart’s sister Nannerl. After a thrilling downhill ride to Scharfling you continue along Mondsee through Thalgau and Eugendorf and then on the second part of the Ischlertrasse back to Salzburg and the first hotel you stayed in.

Day 8: Salzburg – End of bike trip or extension

Individual departure or extend your stay in Salzburg. Experience this great city!

Day 1: Passau – individual arrival

Individual arrival. Use the remaining time for a city tour or get to know the “City of Three Rivers” by a walk through the picturesque old part of town. Until 4 pm bike hand over – for late arrivals on the next morning.

Day 2: Passau – Schlögener Loop – 41 km / 26 miles

You start your first cycling route through the Upper Danube Valley to Schlögen. In Engelhartszell, you can visit the one and only “Trappist“ monastery in Austria and can even sample some delicious liqueurs straight from the convent. Continue the journey to the impressive “Schlögener Loop”, where the river makes a complete 180% degree bend.

Day 3: Schlögener Loop – Linz – 55 km / 34 miles

Between the banks of the Danube there are small passenger ferries waiting for you to take. Enjoy! Next, you cycle through the slowly widening fertile basin of Eferdinger and on into Linz, the capital of Upper Austria and European Culture Capital of 2009. Enjoy the magical summer evening doing some shopping around the lovely main square of the city.

Day 4: Linz – Strudengau – 60 km / 38 miles

An excursion to Enns, the oldest town in Austria is highly recommended and worthwhile in any case. This leg guides you through beautiful meadows and tranquil hinterland while passing the Celtic village Mitterkirchen, rolling by the majestic church in Baumgartenberg and on to the romantic castle of Clam.

Day 5: Strudengau – Nibelungengau – 50 km / 31 miles

Today’s tour is enjoyed by cycling through the fascinating landscape of tall and densely wooded rock formations on both sides of the Danube. High above the Danube is the Pilgrimage Church of Maria Taferl. From there, you are greeted from afar by the marvellous Benedictine Monastery of Melk.

Day 6: Nibelungengau – Krems/Surroundings – 50 km / 31 miles

Another highlight of this tour is the chance to cycle through the magnificent Wachau. A landscape where you will find terraced vineyards, apricot groves interspersed with castles, palaces and monasteries. There is also the possibility to take a break off your bike and relax on a short boat excursion. On your way to Krems you cycle through the winery villages of Spitz, Weißkirchen and Durnstein. Through these charming villages you will see quaint alluring taverns, which are just waiting to present Austrian hospitality at its best. Something you have to experience first-hand.

Day 7: Krems/surroundings – Vienna – 40 km / 25 miles

+ Train Ride Krems – Tulln

By train you will depart from this UNESCO World Cultural Heritage region. After arriving in Tulln, you will ride your bike for the last time on this tour directly through the Vienna Woods (Wiener Wald) and pass through “The Gates of Vienna”. Along the way don’t forget to stop in and visit the impressive monastery in Klosterneuburg and then continue on to “The City of Music”: Vienna.

Day 8: Vienna – End of bike trip or extension

Extension in Vienna or train ride back to Passau included. Comfortable also to return to Passau by bus or cruise ship not included with surcharge.

Hotel category A
Well-chosen, modern 4-star hotels with all conceivable comfort, for the most part also with wellness facilities, for example swimming pool and/or sauna and jacuzzi. In case all 4 star hotels are fully booked we arrange the best possible 3-star hotel.

Hotel category B
Predominantly well-chosen 4-star hotels with comfort, in rural regions also very comfortable 3-star inns/hotels with a private and family atmosphere and the quite personal care. Here you can enjoy the worldwide known Austrian guest friendliness.

Hotel category C
Well-chosen, comfortable inns and pensions of 3 star categories which distinguish themselves by their quite special personal mark. They are comfortable, often in a design typical for the region and provide a very authentic holiday experience. Your host is sometimes also the owner, who wants that you feel like at home.

Bicycle tour itinerary from Innsbruck to Salzburg

Day 1: Innsbruck – individual arrival

Tour briefing and distribution of the bikes. Tourists come to Innsbruck to see the world famous Bergisel Ski Jump and the Golden Roof.

Day 2: Innsbruck – Strass/Zillertal – 50 km / 31 miles

You head to Wattens with the steeply towering North Chain of the Karwendel mountains at your side. You will pass through the saline town of Hall with its historical Mint tower. Here you can visit the enchanting Swarovski Crystal Worlds. You then cycle along the Inn cycle path past Schwaz, where there is a silver mine until you get to the cycling village of Strass.

Day 3: Strass/Zillertal – Krimmel – 45 km / 27 miles + transfer

You cycle along the easy-going Zillertal bike path until you get to Zell or even a bit further along to the well-known Mayrhofen. Whilst doing so, you have an amazing mountain view of the Zillertal main ridge with its huge peaks over 3000m high. A bus will provide you with a transfer in the early afternoon over the Gerlospass to Krimml. Already during this journey, you will be able to admire Europe’s biggest waterfall, which you can then also view by foot on a high path later on.

Day 4: Krimml – Kaprun/Zell am See – 60 km / 38 miles

Today’s stage runs through the Hohe Tauern national park and Upper Pinzgau. Whilst doing so, you will have snow topped mountains in sight. With the view alternating between lush green meadows and small villages, today’s cycle offers you truly magical scenery. In Kaprun you can visit the Kaprun high mountain reservoirs.

Day 5: Kaprun/Zell am See – Lofer – 50 km / 31 miles

It is highly recommended for you to take a refreshing swim in Lake Zell, which is also an opportunity for any sporty cyclists among you to go for an extra spin. You quickly arrive in Saalfelden via Maria Alm where there is a famous pilgrimage church. This is a great place for you to enjoy lunch. Further highlights on your way to Lofer include the Seisenbergklamm (gorge) and the Lamprechtshöhle (caves) near Weißbach.

6: Lofer – Salzburg – 50 km / 31 miles

On your last day’s cycle you cycle through the tranquil Saalach valley. Bad Reichenhall will captivate you with its bavarian flair. You only have a little bit further to go before arriving in the Mozart City of Salzburg. The cultural here is sure to impress. You should have enough time for a stroll around the old town and to visit Mozart’s birth house.

7: Salzburg – End of the bike tour or extension

Individual departure or extension of trip.