Trans Austria 2027 World Heritage Cycle Tour 2027 - Salzburg-Vienna
From Salzburg to Vienna, this delightful cycling tour combines the Salzkammergut Cycle Route and the Danube Cycle Route with some of Austria’s most beautiful UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Discover Salzburg’s historic old town, the Hallstatt-Dachstein Alpine cultural landscape in the Salzkammergut, and the famous vineyards of the Wachau. Thanks to the luggage transport service, you can cycle carefree through stunning lake landscapes, along the Danube and all the way to Vienna, the city of the waltz. Along the way, regional specialities such as Salzburger Nockerln, Linzer Torte and Wachau wine invite you to enjoy a leisurely break. A varied cycling tour full of culture, nature and the Austrian way of life.
After your inquiry you will immediately receive an e-mail message. If not, we kindly ask you to call us (0043 (0)732 / 72 77 - 218).
- 7 nights in 4- and 3-star hotels
- daily rich breakfast buffet
- luggage transfer from hotel to hotel to Vienna (1 piece of luggage per person, max. 23 kg)
- ferry crossing from Abersee to St. Wolfgang, including bike
- boat trip on Lake Hallstatt from the railway station to the town centre, including bike
- admission to the World Heritage Museum in Hallstatt
- train journey from Lambach to Linz, including bicycle
- train journey from Krems to Vienna, including bicycle
- admission to Schönbrunn Palace in Vienna (Palace Ticket)
- return train journey Vienna–Salzburg (transfer of your own bikes not included)
- your personal cycle route in an individualised cycling book, as a digital application for computers and mobile phones, GPX data for your navigation device
- high-quality handlebar bag for optimal transport of travel documents per room
- service telephone also on weekends
- e-bike charging facilities free of charge in all hotels
- Additional costs:
- Rates include all taxes. Not included: tourism fee (approx. € 1,00 – 4,00 per person/night) to be paid on site.
Day 1 - Individual arrival in Salzburg
Your cycling tour begins in Salzburg's Old Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1996: baroque alleyways, Hohensalzburg Fortress and a touch of Mozart's charm included. To get you in the mood, enjoy the famous Salzburger Nockerl in a traditional Salzburg café – sweet, light and typically Austrian. In the afternoon, you'll check into your room and receive your travel documents.
Example of hotel: Hotel Plaza Premium in SalzburgDay 2 - From Salzburg to Bad Ischl, approx. 65 km
If you have booked a rental bike, it will be handed over to you today before the tour begins. The second stage takes you to the Salzkammergut, past lakes and green hills. At Mondsee, you'll discover the prehistoric pile dwellings around the Alps, also a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The route continues to Lake Wolfgang, which you'll cross by ferry to St Wolfgang. In the imperial town of Bad Ischl, a visit to the traditional confectioner Zauner is a must – the famous Zaunerstollen is a must-try for connoisseurs.
Example of hotel: Grand Hotel Elisabeth in Bad IschlDay 3 - Cycling trip to the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Hallstatt, approx. 45 km
The scenic highlight of the trip: you'll cycle along the River Traun to Lake Hallstatt, with constant views of the Dachstein massif. You'll reach the world-famous town of Hallstatt by boat – the heart of the Hallstatt-Dachstein/Salzkammergut UNESCO World Heritage region. After visiting the World Heritage Museum, enjoy freshly caught fish right on the lakeshore – a picture-perfect Austrian idyll.
Example of hotel: Grand Hotel in Elisabeth in Bad IschlDay 4 - From Bad Ischl to Linz, approx. 60 km + train ride
Cycle through the Traun Valley via Gmunden to Lambach, then travel comfortably by train to Linz. This modern cultural city on the Danube is part of the UNESCO network as a UNESCO City of Media Arts. Be sure to try a slice of Linzer Torte in a traditional coffee house – a classic with a rich history.
Example of hotel: Hotel Schillerpark in LinzDay 5 - From Linz to Grein/surroundings, approx. 65 km
From Linz, follow the Danube Cycle Path along the UNESCO-protected Danube Limes, once the northern border of the Roman Empire. In Enns, you'll encounter Austria's Roman past before reaching the charming town of Grein – a place steeped in history and Danube romance.
Example of hotel: Hotel Aumühle in GreinDay 6 - From Grein/surroundings to the Melk, approx. 50 km
Cycle through the wild and romantic Strudengau valley into the Wachau. The destination for this stage is the Baroque Melk Abbey, the landmark of the Wachau UNESCO World Heritage region. In the evening, a cosy Heuriger beckons: enjoy a glass of Wachau wine and regional specialities in an authentic atmosphere.
Example of hotel: Hotel Post in MelkDay 7 - From Melk to Vienna, approx. 45 km + train ride
Cycle through the picturesque Wachau valley, passing wine-growing villages such as Weißenkirchen and Dürnstein, to Krems, from where the train takes you to Vienna. In the Austrian capital, two UNESCO World Heritage Sites await you: the historic centre of Vienna and Schönbrunn Palace. A culinary highlight to round off the trip: a classic Wiener Schnitzel in a traditional inn.
Example of hotel: Hotel Roomz Vienna PraterDay 8 - Individual deparature or extra nights
You can travel comfortably by train from Vienna back to Salzburg – or extend your stay in Vienna and enjoy a little more of the imperial way of life.
Hotel note:We make every effort to book the hotels mentioned by name. However, if one is not available, we will switch to an equivalent company.
Note for people with limited mobility
The cycle tour is not suitable for people with limited mobility. However, in specific cases it is possible to accommodate individual customer requests (e.g. barrier-free room).
Passport and visa requirements
To check in to your hotel you will need a valid passport or ID card.
For citizens of countries outside the Schengen area other regulations may apply. You are responsible for obtaining any visa you may require in good time.
Terms and Conditions of Payment:
The deposit of 10% of the tour price is due at the latest 14 days after receipt of the booking confirmation. The balance must be paid 14 days before arrival.
Cancellation Policy:
According to our General Terms and Conditions, the customer may withdraw from the contract at any time in writing. In the event of cancellation or non-commencement of travel, the following cancellation fees will become payable:
20% of the tour price up to the 28th day before departure
30% of the tour price from 27th to 14th day before departure
50% of the tour price from the 13th to the 8th day before departure
70% of the tour price from 7th to 4th day before departure
90% of the tour price from the 3rd day before departure until the day of arrival
If the customer makes changes of the date of travel up to 28 days before departure, we will charge a processing fee of € 50,00 per booking. After this date, the cancellation policy will apply. Such changes to a booking may only be made in individual cases and if possible; the customer has no right to any changes.
Our detailed Terms and Conditions of Business can be viewed on our website at https://www.radurlaub.com/en/home.html; upon request, will also send them to you by e-mail.
In case of a booking your announced data will be only used from OÖ Touristik GmbH for the process of bookings and related transactions and will be passed on only in the context of the contractual relationship to third parties. (for example, tourist service providers, sights, passenger transport, processors). The detailed Privacy Notice you will find on www.radurlaub.com/en/privacynotice.html.
Standard information
The combination of travel services offered to you is a package within the meaning of Directive (EU) 2015/2302.
This ensures that you will benefit from all EU rights applicable to packages. OÖ Touristik GmbH will be fully responsible for the proper performance of the package.
As per law in the event of insolvency of OÖ Touristik GmbH the company refunds payments already made and additionally takes care of return transport, if originally included.
More information on key rights under Directive (EU) 2015/2302 https://www.radurlaub.com/en/reisebedingungen.html.
Financial cover for customers
The tour operator OÖ Touristik GmbH, Freistädter Str. 119, 4041 Linz has completed a bankruptcy insurance with Raiffeisen Landesbank Oberösterreich AG, Europaplatz 1a, 4020 Linz. The liquidator is the Redion SA - Niederlassung Österreich, Dr.-Adolf-Schärf-Platz 10, 1220 Wien. Mail: prv.at@redion.com , 24-hour emergency number: +43 1 3172500.
Travelers have to contact the liquidator within 8 weeks if they are denied claims due to the insolvency of OÖ Touristik GmbH. Details on the business license of OÖ Touristik GmbH can be found on the website https://www.gisa.gv.at/abfrage under the GISA number 14930096.
Parking possibilities:
We recommend parking your car at the Linzer Gasse Garage (access Glockengasse, approx. a 4 minutes’ walk to the centre) rates approx.
The cost of a weekly ticket is approximately € 90,00 (arrival must be on a working day).
Each additional day is approximately € 30,00.
For any further information please call: Tel: +43-(0)662-878444.
Arrival: 24.04.2027 - 16.10.2027
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Arrival: 24.04.2027 - 16.10.2027
Saving tips
valid on the basic price
- child up to 6 years -100 % (additional bed)
- child 07-11 years -50 % (additional bed)
- child 12-14 years -25 % (additional bed)
- adult from 15 years -10 % (additional bed)
- child up to 6 years -100 % (additional bed)
- child 07-11 years -50 % (additional bed)
- child 12-14 years -25 % (additional bed)
- adult from 15 years -10 % (additional bed)
- child 00-06 years -100 %
- child 07-11 years -50 %
- child 12-14 years -25 %
- adult from 15 years -10 % (additional bed)
- -10 %
Unisex-E-Bike
- Model: KTM Macina Fun
- Frame: Aluminum unisex
- Motor: Bosch Performance
- Battery: 500 Wh
- Gearshift: 9-speed derailleur Shimano Altus
- Brakes: 2 disc brakes, Shimano
- Wheel/tire: 28 inch hollow rim/rugged tires, Schwalbe Marathon
- Saddle: high-quality gel saddle, Selle Royal
€ 239,00 per person and stay
Men's e-bike
- Model: KTM Macina Fun 9 P5
- Frame: Aluminium men's frame
- Engine: Bosch Performance
- Battery: 500 Wh
- Saddle: high-quality gel saddle
- only bookable from a height of 175 cm
€ 239,00 per person and stay
Ladies trekking bike 21-speed
- Model: KTM touring bike
- Frame: Aluminium ladies' frame
- Gear change: 21-speed derailleur with freewheel, Shimano Altus
- Brakes: 2 rim brakes, Shimano V-Brakes
- wheel/tyre: 28 inch hollow chamber rim/robust tyres, Schwalbe Marathon
- Saddle: high-quality gel saddle, Selle Royal
€ 99,00 per person and stay
Men's trekking bike 21-speed
- Model: KTM touring bike
- Frame: Aluminium men's frame
- Gear change: 21-speed derailleur with freewheel, Shimano Altus
- Brakes: 2 rim brakes, Shimano V-Brakes
- wheel/tyre: 28 inch hollow chamber rim/robust tyres, Schwalbe Marathon
- Saddle: high-quality gel saddle, Selle Royal
€ 99,00 per person and stay
Please note
Bicycle helmets are not included in the bike rental. Please bring your own helmet.
Saddlebags
- 1 bag
- included in the rental bike price
- double-sided
- 10 litres each