Touring Bike (EB)
£91 for 7 days
From Salzburg to the shimmering lakes of the Austrian foothills
Experience Austria at its most picturesque as you cycle through the rolling foothills of the Alps, between tranquil lakes, charming villages, and scenes straight out of The Sound of Music. This scenic route takes you from Salzburg through the stunning Salzkammergut and Trumer lake districts, visiting ten beautiful lakes along the way, from the famous Wolfgangsee to serene Lake Mondsee and Hallstatt’s UNESCO-listed shores.
With postcard-perfect alpine landscapes, well-marked paths, and fascinating cultural highlights – from royal summer residences to the origins of Silent Night – this is a relaxing, varied ride for those who want to explore the beauty and tradition of Austria on two wheels.
Highlights
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Your tour begins in Salzburg – famous for its baroque old town and musical heritage – or in the peaceful Trumer lake region nearby. You'll receive your welcome briefing and have your bikes fitted, with time for a relaxing evening stroll or lakeside dinner.
Cycle north along the Salzach River to Oberndorf, the birthplace of Silent Night. Visit the nearby museum in Arnsdorf and the beautiful abbey at Michaelbeuern before reaching the tranquil Trumer Lakes – Obertrum, Mattsee and Grabensee – or nearby Lake Wallersee. A shorter, direct route is also possible.
31-37 miles, depending on end destination
Ride through the peaceful Egelseen Nature Reserve and the small village of Schleedorf before arriving at the sparkling waters of Lake Irrsee. Your day ends in Mondsee, home to a famous basilica and picturesque lakeside promenade.
Cycle along the shore of Lake Mondsee and continue toward Attersee, Austria’s largest lake. In July and August, a boat trip is possible across the lake. Then continue through the Aurachtal Valley to Lake Traunsee, with its dramatic alpine setting. Highlights include Gmunden’s famous castle, Traunkirchen’s Fishermen’s Pulpit, and Altmünster’s cycling museum.
31-50 miles depending on route
Begin the day with a scenic train ride to Obertraun on Lake Hallstatt, with the option to visit the Dachstein Ice Caves. Then cycle to Hallstatt, often called the most beautiful lakeside village in the world, and explore its ancient salt mine. Continue along the lake to Bad Goisern or a neighbouring village.
12-22 miles depe,nding on the route you choose
Visit Bad Ischl, once the imperial summer residence of the Habsburgs, then follow the river Ischler Ache to Lake Wolfgangsee. Pass through St. Wolfgang, home to the famous White Horse Inn and Schafberg cogwheel railway, as well as Strobl, Abersee, and St. Gilgen – Mozart’s family village.
Cycle via St. Gilgen to the blue waters of Lake Fuschl, then continue past Lake Hintersee and the Strubklamm Gorge into the Wiestal Valley. Ride along quiet forested paths toward Salzburg, stopping to visit Hellbrunn Palace, with its playful fountains and beautiful gardens. Your journey ends in Austria’s music capital.
31-43 miles depending on the route you choose
After breakfast, depart at your leisure or stay longer to explore Salzburg’s UNESCO-listed old town, fortress, and festive atmosphere.
We recommend flying to Salzburg and returning from Salzburg.
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Salzburg, Austria • Salzkammergut, Austria
Getting to Salzburg (start and end of tour)
By plane: Salzburg Airport (SZG) has direct flights from UK airports including London Heathrow and Gatwick with British Airways and Lufthansa, and from several regional UK airports with easyJet and Ryanair. The airport is around 3km from the city centre, with trolleybus connections taking around 25 minutes to the main station.
By train: Flying is the most practical option from the UK. Munich Airport (MUC) is a popular alternative hub, with fast train connections from Munich Hauptbahnhof to Salzburg taking around 1.5 to 2 hours. Munich has excellent direct flight connections from across the UK.
By car: Salzburg is around 1,100km from Calais, taking approximately 10 to 11 hours via the A26 through France, A8 through Germany and the Autobahn into Austria. The city has good motorway connections to Munich (around 1.5 hours) and Vienna (around 3 hours).
Bikes are not included. You are welcome to bring your own bike or hire one. Please see our bike hire section for details.
Flights are not included. Please refer to the what's included section for full details.
We will confirm your booking within 48 hours of receiving your enquiry. Please wait for confirmation before booking flights or making other travel arrangements.
Most itineraries include cycling on most days, with some rest or shorter days built in. Please check the itinerary for day-by-day details.
The latest you can book is 9 days before departure. This gives us enough time to confirm arrangements and accommodation.
You will receive full travel details, including accommodation, meeting points and local contacts, 3 to 5 weeks before departure.
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