A Cycling Tour Through the Salzkammergut
Explore the landscapes of the Salzkammergut on a self-guided cycling round trip from Salzburg, connecting Wolfgangsee, Traunsee, Attersee, Mondsee and the Trumer Lakes. Along the way, discover lakeside villages, historic Bad Ischl and the cultural heritage of Salzburg, with mountains, forests and meadows shaping the scenery throughout the journey.
Cycle Austria at Your Own Pace
Enjoy the freedom of an individual bike tour, choosing when to stop and how much time to spend exploring along the way. Choose between Standard, Comfort and Premium accommodation to match your preferred level of comfort, while daily luggage transport, digital route information and GPS data make it easy to focus on the landscapes, lakes and towns as you cycle from one stage to the next.
ROUTE
The round trip begins in Salzburg and heads through the Salzkammergut towards Wolfgangsee, continuing via Bad Ischl and Traunsee to Attersee and Mondsee. From there, the route reaches the Trumer Seenland before returning to Salzburg, combining lakeside landscapes with historic towns and cultural highlights such as Gmunden, St. Wolfgang and Bad Ischl. The seven lakes featured on the tour are Wolfgangsee, Traunsee, Attersee, Mondsee, Obertrumer See, Mattsee and Grabensee.
There may be small variations in the itinerary depending on the accommodation category selected. The route follows country roads, cycling paths and field paths through gently rolling to hilly terrain, with some longer uphill sections. Classified as moderate, the tour is suited to leisure cyclists with a reasonable level of fitness who want to experience the lakes and landscapes of the Salzkammergut without a consistently demanding profile.
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival in Salzburg
Arrive in Salzburg and take the opportunity to explore its picturesque historic centre. The city’s cultural heritage provides a fitting introduction to a journey through the landscapes of the Salzkammergut.
Day 2: Salzburg – Lake Wolfgangsee
50 km / 31 mi
Begin your cycling journey from Salzburg, heading north towards the old railway tracks of the Salzkammergut railway. Continue through Eugendorf and St. Gilgen until you reach the southern shores of Lake Wolfgangsee.
Premium & Comfort: The stage includes a boat trip on Lake Wolfgangsee, with the bicycle on board.
Standard: The boat trip takes place on the following stage.
Day 3: Lake Wolfgangsee – Lake Traunsee
40 km / 25 mi
Standard: Begin the day with a relaxing boat trip on Lake Wolfgangsee before exploring St. Wolfgang. Continue by bike to Bad Ischl, the former imperial summer residence, and then follow the Traun River towards Traunkirchen on Lake Traunsee.
Premium & Comfort: Continue by bike from Lake Wolfgangsee towards St. Wolfgang, Bad Ischl and Traunkirchen on Lake Traunsee.
Day 4: Lake Traunsee – Lake Attersee
40 km / 25 mi
Cycle along Lake Traunsee and stop in Gmunden, a scenic lakeside town with a long connection to the region’s salt history and renowned for its traditional ceramics. From here, continue towards the beautiful shores of Lake Attersee.
Day 5: Lake Attersee – Lake Mondsee
35 km / 22 mi
Enjoy the ride along Lake Attersee, a landscape that has inspired artists including Gustav Mahler and Gustav Klimt. Continue towards Mondsee and discover the village and its famous church, known as one of the locations associated with The Sound of Music.
Day 6: Lake Mondsee – Trumer Seenland
45 km / 28 mi
Follow the former tracks of the Ischler railway as the route continues towards the Trumer Lake District. Cycle between Obertrumer See, Mattsee and Grabensee, discovering a quieter side of the lake region before continuing through the surrounding countryside.
Day 7: Trumer Seenland – Salzburg
45 km / 28 mi
Enjoy one final stage through the natural landscapes of the Trumer Seenland before cycling back towards Salzburg. The return to the city completes a journey through the lakes, villages and landscapes of the Salzkammergut.
Day 8: Departure from Salzburg
Your cycling journey ends in Salzburg. Depart individually or extend your stay to enjoy more time in the city and its cultural sights.
Extend Your Stay
Additional nights can be organized on request.
Getting to Salzburg (Departure Point)
By Plane: Fly to Salzburg Airport (SZG). From the airport, you can reach the city centre by taxi or transfer.
By Train: Travel to Salzburg main station, which is well connected to the major cities in Austria.
By Car: Parking is available at the Linzergasse parking garage in Salzburg, at approximately €28 per day. Parking is payable locally and cannot be reserved.
How to book this tour
We require a deposit of 25% of the tour price per person upon reservation, final payment 6 weeks before tour departure.
Included
- 7 nights in accommodation in the booked category, with shower/WC
- Daily breakfast
- Daily luggage transport, 1 piece per person, max. 23 kg
- Boat trip on Lake Wolfgangsee, including the bicycle
- Ferry St. Wolfgang–Abersee, including the bicycle
- Handlebar bag
- Digital route book and information material per room, also available as a GPX file
- Service hotline, including weekends
NOT Included
- Individual travel/flights
- Bicycle or E-bike rental
- City taxes and local tourist visitor fees
- Lunches, dinners, drinks and personal expenses
- Travel insurance
- Anything not listed as included is not included
Choose the option that best fits your schedule and start planning your cycling journey.
Check available options
Departures & Prices
Prices are per person in a double room 2027.
Daily arrivals are available from 24 April to 16 October.
Accommodation Standard
Season 1
09 Oct–16 Oct
From
809€
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+320€ Single Room
Season 2
25 Sep–08 Oct
From
959€
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+320€ Single Room
Season 3
24 Apr–24 Sep
From
1179€
Options & Supplements
✓
+320€ Single Room
Accommodation Comfort
Season 1
09 Oct–16 Oct
From
929€
Options & Supplements
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+420€ Single Room
Season 2
25 Sep–08 Oct
From
1169€
Options & Supplements
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+420€ Single Room
Season 3
24 Apr–24 Sep
From
1399€
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+420€ Single Room
Accommodation Premium
Season 1
09 Oct–16 Oct
From
1439€
Options & Supplements
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+630€ Single Room
Season 2
25 Sep–08 Oct
From
1689€
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+630€ Single Room
Season 3
24 Apr–24 Sep
From
1929€
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+630€ Single Room
Accommodation
Carefully selected to ensure comfort, quality, and a relaxing and unforgettable journey.
In Salzburg, the Wolfgangsee region, the Traunsee region, the Attersee region, the Mondsee region and the Trumer Seenland.
Choose Your Accommodation
Standard
Selected guesthouses and inns offering a more budget-friendly accommodation option.
Comfort
Selected 3- and 4-star hotels offering a higher level of comfort.
Premium
Selected upscale 4-star hotels for travellers looking for a higher accommodation standard.
Additional nights Salzburg with breakfast
Prices per person, including breakfast
Standard
Double Room 122€
Single room 172€
Comfort
Double Room 139€
Single room 199€
Premium
Double Room 153€
Single room 269€
Additional nights Lake Wolfgangsee with breakfast
Prices per person, including breakfast
Standard
Double Room 99€
Single room 129€
Comfort
Double Room 99€
Single room 129€
Premium
Double Room 115€
Single room 135€
BIKES
Below you’ll find the essential information for rent options.
Trekking Bike
99€
eBike
239€
Insurance bike
25€
Insurance ebike
55€
The image shown is for illustration purposes only and represents the type of bicycle offered for the tour.
The exact bicycle provided is subject to availability.