From Salzburg to the Austrian Lake District
Starting in Salzburg, this cycling holiday takes you through the lakes and gentle hills of the Salzkammergut before joining the Danube towards Vienna. The journey combines lakeside cycling, historic towns, castles and monasteries, vineyards and Austria’s distinctive cultural heritage.
From the Lakes to the Danube
Highlights along the route include Lake Attersee, Lake Traunsee, Linz, the historic towns of Enns and Grein, and the UNESCO-listed Wachau region. As a self-guided tour, you can set your own pace and decide when to stop and explore, while daily luggage transfers and prepared route information make the journey easy to follow.
ROUTE
The route takes you from Salzburg through the lakes of the Salzkammergut to Lake Attersee and Lake Traunsee, before continuing through Linz and along the Danube. Historic towns such as Enns and Grein lead into the Wachau, with its vineyards, villages and Benedictine monasteries, before the journey reaches Vienna.
As a self-guided tour, you can travel at your own pace and explore the region independently. Prepared route information and daily luggage transfers make the journey easy to follow, while included boat and train connections add variety to the cycling experience.
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival in Salzburg
Individual arrival in Salzburg. Take some time to explore the picturesque old town of this fascinating cultural city before the cycling tour begins.
Day 2: Salzburg to Lake Attersee
60 km / 37 mi
Follow the historic Ischler railway line from Salzburg towards Lake Mondsee before reaching the gently rolling hills of the Attergau region. Continue to Lake Attersee, a popular recreational area surrounded by the landscapes of the Salzkammergut.
Day 3: Lake Attersee to Lake Traunsee
50 km / 31 mi + boat on Lake Traunsee
Cycle through the romantic Weißenbachtal Valley towards the shores of Lake Traunsee. Continue to Ebensee, where a boat awaits to take you across the lake, offering a beautiful perspective of the surrounding landscape.
Day 4: Lake Traunsee to Linz
30 km / 19 mi + train Lambach → Linz
Leave Lake Traunsee behind and cycle through the villages of Laakirchen and Steyrermühl towards Lambach. From here, take the train to Linz, the capital of Upper Austria and former European Capital of Culture.
Day 5: Linz to Strudengau
65 km / 40 mi
Follow the Danube along the popular Danube Cycle Path, cycling alongside the UNESCO-protected Danube Limes, which once formed the northern border of the Roman Empire. Along the way, you reach Enns, Austria’s oldest city, and the charming Danube town of Grein, known for its historic town centre and Austria’s oldest theatre.
Day 6: Strudengau to Wachau
50 km / 31 mi
Continue through the wild and romantic Strudengau region towards the UNESCO World Heritage region of Wachau. The varied landscape, historic sites and impressive views accompany you along the Danube to Melk Abbey, the Wachau’s most famous landmark. In the evening, enjoy the traditional atmosphere of a Heuriger, where you can sample local Wachau wine and regional specialities.
Day 7: Wachau to Vienna
65 km / 40 mi + train Tulln → Vienna
Ride through the picturesque villages of Weißenkirchen and Dürnstein before reaching the medieval town of Krems. Continue to the impressive Benedictine monastery of Göttweig, then travel by train from Tulln to Vienna, the final destination of the tour.
Day 8: Departure from Vienna
Individual departure from Vienna or extend your stay and take time to experience the Austrian capital.
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 options are available in the city, with prices depending on the accommodation and parking facility.
Return from Vienna to Salzburg
The return train journey from Vienna to Salzburg is included in the tour price. Transportation of your own bicycle is not included in the return train ticket.
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 selected hotels
- Daily breakfast
- Daily luggage transfer.
- Train journey from Tulln to Vienna, including the rental bicycle
- Train journey from Lambach to Linz
- Train Tulln–Vienna including bicycle.
- Return train journey from Vienna to Salzburg
- Maps and information material per room
- 7-day service hotline
NOT Included
- Individual travel/flights
- Bicycle or E-bike rental
- Transportation of your own bicycle on the return train from Vienna to Salzburg
- 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 22 May to 9 October
Season 1
04 Oct–09 Oct
From
969€
Options & Supplements
✓
+420€ Single Room
Season 2
25 Sep–03 Oct
From
1169€
Options & Supplements
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+420€ Single Room
Season 3
22 May–24 Sep
From
1339
Options & Supplements
✓
+420€ Single Room
Accommodation
Carefully selected to ensure comfort, quality, and a relaxing and unforgettable journey.
Stay in selected 3- and 4-star hotels and inns in Salzburg, the Lake Attersee and Lake Traunsee regions, Linz, Strudengau, the Wachau and Vienna, with daily breakfast and luggage transfer included.
The accommodation consists of selected 3- and 4-star hotels and inns along the route from Salzburg to Vienna, with accommodation in a double room.
Additional night
Prices per person, including breakfast
Salzburg 4★
Double Room 139€
Single room 199€
Vienna 4★
Double Room 96€
Single room 139€
BIKES
Below you’ll find the essential information for rent options.
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.