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Salzkammergut Mountains Cycle Tour

Witness Austria’s Beauty on the Salzkammergut Mountains Cycle Tour

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About this tour:

8 days

Apr-Oct

Standard Biking

Self-Guided, Private

Hotels and Guesthouses

Moderate (3/5)

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Don't worry about meals. 7 breakfasts are included.

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Route Resources

Route notes, maps, and/or a trail app make navigation on this tour a breeze.

Park Entrance Fees

Included where possible! Check the 'What's Included' tab for more info on park entrance fees during your tour.

Luggage transfers

Take a load off, with optional or included luggage transfers. Check inclusions for further details.

Accommodation for Salzkammergut Mountains Cycle Tour

This tour is based in hotels and guesthouses. Accommodations on this trip are of a 3-star standard, and offer modern conveniences that can make this trip more pleasant. Rooms may have fireplaces or access to amenities such as hot tubs, steam rooms, or private decks to lounge on.

There is an option to upgrade the level of accommodations on this tour for an additional fee.

In some cases, the accommodation listed below may need to be substituted for other comparable accommodations.

Single Rooms and Solo Travellers
Rooms are double occupancy. You can pay a supplemental fee to have a private room in a hotel where possible. Solo travellers may be required to pay a supplement.

Hotels on Standard Tour

Night 1

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Hotel Aberseehof in Lake Wolfgangsee

The hotel offers a sun terrace, newspaper, and sun umbrellas, to make your visit even more pleasant. The property also features a restaurant. Guests arriving by vehicle have access to free parking.

Night 2

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Landhaus Meingast at Lake Mondsee

This charming guesthouse offers modern amenities and makes for a comfortable stay near Mondsee.

Night 3

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Hotel Hocheck

Modern amenities and beautifully scenic mountain views make this guesthouse an excellent choice for an overnight stay.

Night 4-5

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Hotel Jufa Bad Aussee

Surrounded by beautiful mountain scenery, this hotel is great for hikers, skiers, or anyone looking to explore the Bad Aussee area.

Night 6

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Sandwirt Hotel

This charming hotel in Bad Ischl is centrally located and has nice amenities, such as a sun terrace and restaurant, that make for a comfortable stay.

Night 7

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Hotel Aberseehof in Lake Wolfgangsee

The hotel offers a sun terrace, newspaper, and sun umbrellas, to make your visit even more pleasant. The property also features a restaurant. Guests arriving by vehicle have access to free parking.

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Salzkammergut Mountains Cycle Tour Details

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Itinerary

Salzkammergut Mountains Cycle Tour Itinerary

Day 1

Day 1: Arrival at the Wolfgangsee

Overnight Location - Hotel in Abersee | Distance - None | Meals - None

After arriving at the Wolfgangsee, you will meet up for a welcome briefing and bike fitting, before enjoying personal time for the rest of the evening. We recommend that you take a stroll along the lake to take in the beautiful views!

Day 2

Day 2: Cycle from the Wolfgangsee to Mondsee

Overnight Location - Hotel in Mondsee | Distance - 30 km | Meals - Breakfast

In the morning there will be plenty of time to explore the area around the Wolfgangsee before heading out on your cycling adventure. Today’s short tour leads you at first along the lovely lake Wolfgang to St. Gilgen. You will then cycle via the 'Scharfling’ and past the romantic Lake Krottensee to Lake Mondsee. The towering sheer rock face 'Drachenwand’ (dragon’s wall) will be your constant companion until you get to the well-known lake resort with its palace and abbey church.

Day 3

Day 3: Pass through the Aurach Valley on the Way to Lake Traunsee

Overnight Location - Hotel in Altmunster | Distance - 60-80 km | Meals - Breakfast

Today the cycle path will take you along the banks of Lake Mondsee to the dark-green Lake Attersee. You will continue onwards to the north shore and then through the Aurach Valley to Lake Traunsee. Gmunden, famous for its pottery, and Ort Palace have often been used as a movie backdrop. Overnight you will stay in the charming town of Altmünster.

Day 4

Day 4: Train Ride to Bad Aussee

Overnight Location - Hotel in Bad Aussee | Distance - 30 km + train ride | Meals - Breakfast

Day 4 of the tour will see you follow the cycle path from Ebensee along the river Traun to the famous Bad Ischl. From here you will take a train ride and delve into the deepest part of Salzkammergut, Bad Aussee, where you have the option of doing a short bike tour to Lake Altaussee. There is also a marvelous circular path around the lake amidst the surrounding mountains.

Day 5

Day 5: Explore the Ausseer Lakes

Overnight Location - Hotel in Bad Aussee | Distance - 30 km | Meals - Breakfast

Today’s cycle tour is all about the Ausseer Lakes. Lake Grundlsee and Lake Toplitz are world-famous due to their crystal-clear water and the glorious mountain setting that they can be found in. You will cycle past Lake Altaussee one more time before you return to the spa resort in Bad Aussee.

Day 6

Day 6: Cycle to Hallstatt and Bad Ischl

Overnight Location - Hotel in Bad Ischl | Distance - 40 km | Meals - Breakfast

Today you will head from one imperial spa resort to the next, stopping off at Hallstatt – one of the world’s most stunning lake resorts – along the way. With an entire epoche named after it, naturally there is a lot to see and visit! The world’s oldest salt mine and the bone house are only a few examples as to how this charming little place has attracted countless visitors from all over the globe. In Bad Ischl the emperor Franz Josef and his wife Sissi were regulars during the summer and loved spending time in the well-known Cafè Zauner and enjoying a slice of the incredibly delicious bundt cake 'Guglhupf’.

Day 7

Day 7: Return Journey to Wolfgangsee

Overnight Location - Hotel in Abersee | Distance - 40 km | Meals - Breakfast

Today you head along the Ischler Ache over to Lake Wolfgangsee. Today you have plenty of time again, which allows you to explore St. Wolfgang and to visit the hotel 'Weißes Rössl’ and the pilgrimage church. We recommend a final boat trip on the lake or even a ride on the cog railway to the top of the Schafberg mountain with an altitude of 1782m!

Day 8

Day 8: Departure Day

Overnight Location - None | Distance - None | Meals - Breakfast

After breakfast, you will pack your things and say goodbye to the serene shores of the Wolfgangsee for an individual departure.

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FAQ for Salzkammergut Mountains Cycle Tour

How hard is the Salzkammergut Mountains Cycle Tour?

We rate this tour as a 3 / 5. Cyclists will need to be able to cover between 40 and 70 kilometres per day, and there is one longer ascent throughout the tour.

Do I need a visa to travel to Austria?

Check with your local country about visa requirements. You could also try this website, though you should verify with your government.

Are meals included on the Salzkammergut Mountains Cycle Tour?

7 breakfasts are included.

Do I need insurance?

Yes, it is mandatory to have health and medical insurance to join this trip, and your insurance should cover cycling. Get your travel insurance.

How do I get to the Wolfgangsee to start this tour?

Fly into Salzburg Airport (SZG) and transfer to Salzburg Central Train Station, where you will then take a bus to Wolfgangsee.

Is the Salzkammergut Mountains Cycle Tour in English?

Yes, the travel documents and resources for this trip are in English.

Where does the Salzkammergut Mountains Cycle Tour end?

The Salzkammergut Mountains Cycle Tour ends where it began, along the shores of the Wolfgangsee. From there, you can take the public bus to Salzburg train station and catch the train to the Salzburg Airport (SZG) for your departure.

Can I rent a bike?

Yes, you can rent a bike during the booking process. Rental bikes come in 7-gear and 21/24-gear varieties. You can also rent an e-bike.

Can I bring my own bike?

Yes. If you bring your own bike, it should be a road bike suitable for the demands of the tour.

Do I need special vaccines to travel to Austria?

Check with your family doctor.

Are there any travel restrictions for Austria?

Please check with your local government about travel restrictions before you book your tour. This map from the US Department of State provides an overview of the current status in countries around the globe. The UK‘s Foreign Office and Government of Canada also provide advice on foreign travel. Note that the travel advice may change depending on your nationality.

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