Salzburg to the fullest / 5 days

Cycling in the footsteps of Austria’s imperial past

Itinerary

Route

Tour profile / Level 2

Country roads, cycling paths, field paths, terrain is hilly with some larger uphill stretches. Please be informed that there will be more traffic on country roads during the summer holidays.

Day 1: Salzburg

Individual arrival in Salzburg. Check-In at your hotel and hand over of your travel documents. Explore Salzburg on your own.

Day 2: Salzburg – Bad Goisern, approx. 65 km + boatride Wolfgangsee

You leave Salzburg and cycle towards the Salzkammergut. The impressive Dragonwall shows you the way to Lake Mondsee. As soon as you have crossed the Scharfling and passed the picturesque Lake Krottensee, a breathtaking view of Lake Wolfgang opens up. From the Mozart village of St. Gilgen, you take the boat to St. Wolfgang. It is then only a short distance to the historic imperial town of Bad Ischl. On the last stage of the day to Bad Goisern, you follow the picturesque course of the Traun river.

Day 3: Bad Goisern – Lake Hallstatt – Lake Traunsee, approx. 65 km

The day tour first takes you to the Dachstein-Salzkammergut UNESCO World Heritage Site, where the region reveals its wild beauty. You cross Bad Goisern and reach Lake Hallstatt, which is surrounded by mighty rock faces and has a history stretching back over 7,000 years. From the eastern shore, you have a breathtaking view of Hallstatt, which is considered the "most beautiful lakeside town in the world". You then follow the course of the Traun River to Lake Traunsee, your destination for the day.

Day 4: Lake Traunsee – Lake Mondsee, approx. 65 km

Lake Traunsee stretches like a fjord between the Traunstein and Höllengebirge mountains. Cycle along the shores of the lake towards the ceramics town of Gmunden. Through the Aurachtal valley you reach the turquoise-colored Attersee and continue your ride to Mondsee, your destination today.

Day 5: Lake Mondsee – Salzburger Seenland – Salzburg, approx. 60 km

Starting from Mondsee, you cycle across the Irrsee into the „Salzburger Land“. Past the Mattsee, Grabensee and Obertrumer See lakes, the route takes you on a leisurely ride back to Salzburg. Here you have one last view of the magnificent mountains of the Salzkammergut. Your luggage will be taken to the partner hotel in Salzburg by 18:00 at the latest. You then depart on your own. You are also welcome to extend your stay in Salzburg.

Services

  • 4 nights in room with private facilities

  • Breakfast

  • Daily luggage transport (1 piece p.p / max 23 kg)

  • Ship ride on Lake Wolfgang incl. bike

  • Service-hotline (also accessible on weekends)

  • Handlebar bag with digital route book and information material per room (also available as GPX file)

Dates & Prices

Dates

Merkmale

    Season / Period
    Type
    S2   26.04. - 23.05.25
    S3   24.05. - 19.09.25
    S2   20.09. - 03.10.25
    S1   04.10. - 11.10.25

    Extras

    Bikes and equipment
    7/21-speed 109
    E-bike 229
    Helmet sale 44
    Child equipment on request
    Rental bike disclaimer trekking/e-bike 22/49
       
    Zusatznächte
    Salzburg (dbl/sgl) 99/189

    Best - Price - Guarantee

    If you would verifiably receive better conditions and/or prices from another tour operator at the time of booking we guarantee at least the same conditions PLUS 1 handlebar bag for FREE!
    All prices per person in EUR

    Accommodation

    Hotel samples

    You will spend the night in selected hotels, inns and guesthouses in the 3-4* category. Here you can enjoy the world-famous Austrian hospitality, which is characterized by friendliness and high service.

    Salzburg: Amedia Hotel Salzburg
    Bad Goisern: Hotel Agathawirt
    Lake Traunsee: Hotel Post
    Lake Mondsee: Hotel Prielbauer


    NotePlease be informed that these are hotel samples and therefore subject to alteration! Find Your final hotel bookings at Your hotel list after/at booking.

    Bicycle

    Bicycles inclusive panniers

    Trekking bikes

    • Ladies/Mens trekking bike 21-speed, freewheel, 28 inch tyres
    • E-Bikes: KTM Macina Fun, unisex or mens frame, 8 or 9 speed
    • Child E-Bike (from 130cm)
    • Trailer, Child seats, Child bikes

    E-bikes | electrical bikes | pedelecs

    E-Bikes are a great opportunity for people with different fitness level to take on a bike holiday together. With e-bikes every tour is a delight!

    Please note: E-Bikes are very popular. As tghere is limited availybility please reserve your bikes early!


    Bicycle breakdowns

    It can happen even with new wheels and by best servicing. With the rental bikes you will receive repair vouchers which you can present in our authorised workshops along the way. Should a repair not be possible, please contact our service number! In a few hotels/guest houses we have some bikes on stock if you need to change them during the trip.


    Private bicycles

    You are welcome to bring your own bicycle. It is adapted especially to your needs. Do not forget to bring a repair kit with all necessary tools such as: keys, reserve tube and lock. Please check your own bicycle for operability upon arrival.

    Valid for danube cycle path: For the return journey to Passau we recommend the reservation of the bus transfer or the train ride - some trains offer bicycle-parking possibilities, however those are limited and a reservation is necessary.


    Rental bike disclaimer

    If a traveller rents a  bike, he is basically liable for damages and theft. When booking our rental bike disclaimer, we assume liability so that in case of loss or damage to the rental bike (when properly used and secured) no financial responsibility must be paid. Excluded from this are only lost keys, batteries and chargers of e-bikes, as well as damage due to intent or gross negligence.

    Useful

    Arrival - Parking - Departure

    Arrival by plane

    Airport: Salzburg (SZG), Vienna (VIE)

    Airport Salzburg - Cat A
    With the busline 2 to the station "Salzburg Saint-Julien-Straße" (approx. 20min) Ticket at the ticketautomat at the airport - Ticketprice approx. € 5,00 / Taxi for approx. € 18,00 (15min)
    Airport Vienna - Cat A
    With the Rail Jet to "Wien Meidling" and with the FlixTrain to Salzburg - 3h15min

    Airport Salzburg - Cat B
    With the busline 10 to the station "Salzburg Ferdinand-Hanusch-Platz" and then with the bus 21 to the station "Salzburg Grüner Wald". Ticket on the airport for approx. € 10,00 (45min) / Taxi for approx. € 18,- (15min)
    Airport Vienna - Cat B
    With the CAT to Wien Mitte and then with the Westbahn to "Salzburg HBF". Here you take the bus 23 to the station "Maxtraße" (3h 20min)


    Arrival by car

    Parking: parking garage Linzergasse approx. € 28,-/day (payable on spot, no reservation possible)


    Arrival by train

    Train station: Salzburg
    Train station - Cat A: by foot 10 min
    Train station - Cat B: With the bus 23 to the station "Maxstraße" (15min)


    Additional information

    Helmets: are mandatory in Austria for children up to 12 years! Please bring your own.

    Taxes: payble locally, not included in tourprice.

    Rental bike disclaimer
    If a traveller rents a  bike, he is basically liable for damages and theft. When booking our rental bike disclaimer, we assume liability so that in case of loss or damage to the rental bike (when properly used and secured) no financial responsibility must be paid. Excluded from this are only lost keys, batteries and chargers of e-bikes, as well as damage due to intent or gross negligence.

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