Cycling in Austria - what could be more enjoyable than biking on designated bike paths around picturesque lakes and unspoiled countryside while refreshing your soul? A tour through the Salzkammergut lakes region of Austria takes you to the Emperor City of Bad Ischl interspersed with quaint villages. Ready to sing "The Hills are Alive With Music" from that classic movie, Sound of Music? On this tour you'll see the church in Mondsee where Marie and the Captain got married. You'll feel as if you are in the movie as you enjoy the breathtaking scenery in this area.
Tour Details: You'll be enjoying designated bike paths for the majority of this tour. On some occasions, you'll follow lightly-traveled side roads through small towns. The path follows a few uphill grades, but they don't last long. Plus you get amazing views at the top! We recommend you be in average or above average shape to take this tour.
Daily arrival from Apil to October.
Arrival to Lake Wolfgangsee which is about 35 km away from the city of Salzburg. There are busses running each 30 minutes!
What's included:
- 5 nights in 3 star hotel - 5 x breakfast - luggage transfer - tour book in english - gps fils for the daily tours - train ticket Salzburg - Oberhofen Extras: Local city tax You will find prices for additional services (like a single room, rental bike, .) under "Additional services". We do recommend to book travel insurance and please check if you need a visa or anything else. Please also look into our General Travel Conditions! Day 1: Arrival Lake Wolfgangsee Your tour starts at Lake Wolfgangsee, one of the largest lakes in the Salzkammergut region. Overnight in Abersee, St. Gilgen, Strobl or St. Wolfgang. Day 2: Lake Wolfgangsee - Salzburg, 49 km Today's ride follows the bike trail along the lake to the Mozart village of St. Gilgen and then on to Lake Mondsee. A section of the path follows the former railway tracks to Salzburg. Your ride ends with a fun 10 km long descent into Salzburg .Don't forget to enjoy the view as you glide downhill! Enjoy your cozy hotel in Salzburg that evening. . Overnight Salzburg Day 3: Train to Oberhofen - Lake Mondsee - Lake Attersee - Attergau, 49 km Your day starts by catching a train in Salzburg. Your bike tour begins in Oberhofen by the romantic lake of Irrsee. When you reach Mondsee, it might look familiar since this is the area where the Captain and Maria got married in the Sound of Music. From here, continue following the bike path along Lake Mondsee to Lake Attersee. The Attergau region lets you see authentic Austrian culture. Tonight you can rest your head in the charming town of St. Georgen. . Overnight St. Georgen Day 4: Lake Attersee - Lake Taunsee, 45 km Today's route takes you on the lakeside road along Lake Attersee and next to beautiful Lake Traunsee. Enjoy the picturesque lakeside city of Gmunden by walking the 120 meter wooden bridge out to a castle set on its own small island. Continue your ride along Traunsee Lake, passing the historic village of Traunkirchen to Ebensee. . Overnight Traunkirchen or Ebensee. Day 5: Lake Traunsee - Lake Wolfgangsee, 30 to 40 km This morning the route follows the Traun River upwards to the Emperor City of Bad Ischl. Be sure to visit the Emperor Villa and the famous pastry shop of Zauner. In the afternoon, you'll follow the cycle path back to Lake Wolfgangsee. . Overnight Lake Wolfgangsee. Day 6: Departure
Cycling in Austria - what could be more enjoyable than biking on designated bike paths around picturesque lakes and unspoiled countryside while refreshing your soul? A tour through the Salzkammergut lakes region of Austria takes you to the Emperor City of Bad Ischl interspersed with quaint villages. Ready to sing "The Hills are Alive With Music" from that classic movie, Sound of Music? On this tour you'll see the church in Mondsee where Marie and the Captain got married. You'll feel as if you are in the movie as you enjoy the breathtaking scenery in this area.
Tour Details: You'll be enjoying designated bike paths for the majority of this tour. On some occasions, you'll follow lightly-traveled side roads through small towns. The path follows a few uphill grades, but they don't last long. Plus you get amazing views at the top! We recommend you be in average or above average shape to take this tour. |