Touring Bike (EB)
£64 for 4 days
This shorter version of the Salzkammergut lake tour is ideal if you're short on time but still want to experience Austria’s most iconic alpine scenery. Beginning and ending in Salzburg, the route takes you through a magical world of glittering lakes, charming villages, and forested hills, with highlights including Bad Ischl and the famous Schafberg cogwheel railway. It’s the perfect balance of active travel, natural beauty, and cultural discovery.
Highlights
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Welcome to Salzburg – the city of Mozart, baroque architecture, and lively street cafés. Wander the old town’s cobbled alleys, explore the fortress, or sample local delicacies in a traditional Gasthaus.
Cycle out of Salzburg along the Salzach River, joining the former Ischler railway line past Eugendorf and Thalgau. Soon, the dramatic Drachenwand, a sheer rock face, rises beside you as you arrive at Lake Mondsee, a peaceful lakeside town with a grand castle and local smokehouse.
Today’s ride takes you past the sparkling shores of Lake Attersee, then through the lush Weißenbachtal Valley and onwards into the Trauntal Valley. Stop in Bad Ischl, once beloved by Emperor Franz Joseph, before following the gentle Ischler Ache River to Lake Wolfgangsee. Enjoy a walk through St. Wolfgang, visit the famed Weißes Rössl, or ride the Schafberg cog railway for stunning panoramic views.
Cycle via St. Gilgen and past Lake Fuschl, framed by forested hills and clear mountain air. Continue through the scenic Strubklamm Gorge, ride into the Wiestal Valley, and return to Salzburg via quiet rural paths. Consider stopping at Hellbrunn Palace before finishing your ride in the heart of the city.
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. Munich is around 1.5 hours to the west, making a combination road trip an attractive option.
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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