Tauern Bike Path: Salzburg - Salzburg

Trip along the Saalach and Salzach Rivers

Tourmap

Route

Tour profile / Level 2

Flat to slightly hilly terrain. The bike route leads on low-traffic roads through the flat valley of the Saalach and Salzach rivers, where only occasional minor climbs have to be overcome. The continuous signposting guarantees a carefree cycling pleasure

Day 1: Salzburg

Individual arrival. Here, not only Mirabell Palace, Hohensalzburg Fortress, Mozart’s birthplace and Salzburg Cathedral attract visitors, but also sweet delights such as Mozartkugeln and Salzburger Nockerl.

Day 2: Salzburg – Bischofshofen/St. Johann, approx. 50-60 km

Along the Salzach River you cycle to Hallein, where the Salzwelten show mine is worth a visit. Then you cycle to Golling, where you can visit the waterfalls of the same name. Continue to Werfen, where Hohenwerfen Castle towers high above the Salzach River. In Bischofshofen you can visit the ski jump, which is an annual stop of the Four Hills Tournament.

Day 3: Bischofshofen/St. Johann – Zell am See/Kaprun, approx. 40-55 km

Travelling via Bruck at the foot of the Großglockner, you continue cycling to Zell am See. Here you can enjoy a pleasant swim in the Zeller Lake. Overnight stay in Piesendorf, Zell am See or Kaprun.

Day 4: Visit of Krimml Waterfalls, approx. 60-70 km + train or bus ride

This cycling day begins with a train or bus ride (incl.) to Krimml. From there it is only 3 km to the largest waterfall in Europe, the famous Krimmler Waterfalls (Admission included). The return trip by bike leads you through the Pinzgau from town to town and the snow-covered three thousanders tower in the background: Großvenediger, Großglockner and Kitzsteinhorn.

Day 5: Zell am See/Kaprun – Lofer, approx. 50 km

Travelling via Maria Alm with the known pilgrimage church, you cycle via Saalfelden in the direction of Lofer. It is worthwhile to take a side-trip to the Seisenbergklamm (gorge) and the Lamprechtshöhle (cave)

Day 6: Lofer – Salzburg, approx. 50 km

The last stage leads through the tranquil Saalach valley. The health resort Bad Reichenhall in the „small German corner“ is enchanting with Bavarian flair. You then continue through the wide plain of the Salzburger Basin to your departure point of your round trip.

Day 7: Salzburg

Individual departure or extension.

Services

  • 6 nights DU/WC in booked category

  • Daily breakfast

  • Luggage transport

  • Train or bus ride to Krimml incl. bike (day 4)

  • Admission to Hellbrunn Palace near Salzburg (only for category A)

  • Admission to the Krimml Waterfalls

  • Restaurant guide with recommendations

  • GPS data on request

  • Maps and information material/room

Dates & Prices

Dates

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    Season / Period
    Type
    S2   18.05. - 14.06.25
    Category A
    S3   15.06. - 03.09.25
    Category A
    S2   04.09. - 20.09.25
    Category A
    S1   21.09. - 05.10.25
    Category A

    Extras

    Discounts extra bed with 2 full paying adults, max. 2 children
    0-4,99 years -100%
    5-13,99 years -25%
    14-99 years -10%
       
    Bicycle & equipment
    27-speed (Nuvinci gear) 99
    E-bike 229
       
    Additional night Salzburg
    3* (dbl/sgl) Season 1 85/125
    3* (dbl/sgl) Season 2 101/154
    4* (dbl/sgl) Season 1 98/159
    4* (dbl/sgl) Season 2 122/203


    Season 1: May 01 - July 09 and September 01 - October 13
    Season 2: July 10 - August 31


    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

    Category A
    3-4* inns and hotels

    Salzburg: Hotel Fourside
    Bischofshofen: Hotel harry´s home
    Zell am See/Kaprun: Hotel Zum Hirschen
    Lofer/Wildmoos: Gasthof Bad Hochmoos


    Category B
    pensions, inns and hotels in 3* category

    Salzburg: Hotel Ganslhof
    Bischofshofen: Hotel harry´s home
    Zell am See/Kaprun: Hotel Martini
    Lofer/Wildmoos: Hotel St. Hubertus


    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

    Following bikes are available:

    • Unisex bike with Nuvinci transmission
    • E-Bikes

    The NuVinci CVT special gear system (correspond to a 27 speed bike) uses a set of rotating balls and also tilting balls in a transmission. Tilting the balls changes their contact diameters and varies the speed ratio. As a result, the NuVinci CVT system offers seamless and continuous transition to any ratio within its range.

    The offered bikes are touring bikes with an aluminium frame and kitted with responsive brakes and gears. Plus: comfort gel saddles, flat-palmed grips, Schwalbe Marathon anti-puncture tyres. All bikes are equipped with a pannier (saddle bag) and a handlebar bag/per room.


    E-bikes | Electrical bikes | Pedelecs

    With an electro bike every bike tour is a breeze! If you had few opportunities to cycle over the last weeks or if you are not sure concerning your fitness, but also with physical disabilities, every bike ride is a treat! The shiftable, low noise electric drive of our modern E-bike relieves you of some of the work and increases the pedal force up to 3 times ... So you can now book a bike tour together with cyclists who have different fitness level. Acclivity can be handled easily.

    Useful

    Arrival - Parking - Departure

    Arrival by plane

    Airport: Salzburg (SZG)

    Public buses run at regular intervals between Salzburg Airport, the main train station in Salzburg and the city centre, as well as to Zell am See, Maishofen, Saalfelden, Weißbach, St. Martin, Unken, Bad Reichenhall and Wals

    • The No. 2  bus runs daily every 10/20 minutes between Salzburg Main Station and the airport. Sundays and public holidays every 20 min. Journey time approx. 23 min.
    • The No. 10  bus (Mon-Sat) departs every 10 minutes from the airport to the city centre. Journey time approx. 15 min.

    Tickets  (single ticket  €2.50, children €1.30 up to 15 years) available in the airport terminal, at the bus stop (machine) or directly from the bus driver.


    Arrival by car

    Parking: Parking during your stay at the arrival hotels is partly free of charge or for a fee (approx. € 8-17 per day) and subject to availability. At some hotels, you can also park your car for the duration of the entire trip (for a fee).


    Arrival by train

    Train station: Salzburg
    Current timetable information and price information can be found very conveniently here


    Additional information

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

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