from/to Salzburg Salzkammergut Cycle Path 2027 – Salzburg–Hallstatt Tour
Discover the most beautiful highlights of the Salzkammergut on this unforgettable self-guided cycling holiday. Starting in Salzburg, this scenic round tour takes you to the crystal-clear lakes of Wolfgangsee, Hallstätter See, Traunsee, Attersee and Mondsee. Enjoy breathtaking Alpine scenery, charming lakeside villages, UNESCO World Heritage sites and comfortable hotels while cycling through one of Austria's most beautiful regions.
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 - 223).
- 7 nights in hotels at 4- and 3- star level
- Daily rich breakfast buffet
- Luggage transfer from hotel to hotel (1 piece of luggage per person, max. 23 kg)
- Ferry ride Abersee - St. Wolfgang incl. bike
- Boat trip on Lake Hallstatt from the train station to the town centre incl. bike
- Your personalised cycling itinerary, including a customised route book, a mobile app for your smartphone, an online version for your computer, and GPX files for your GPS device.
- High-quality handlebar bag for optimal transport of travel documents per room
- Service telephone also on weekends
- E-bike charging options in all hotels
Additional charges: Prices include taxes and duties. Not included in the price: The tourist tax (approx. EUR 1,00 - 4,00 per person/night) must be paid at the respective hotel.
Day 1 - Individual arrival in Salzburg
Welcome to the world-famous city of Mozart. After your individual arrival, check in to your comfortable hotel and receive your travel documents. Spend the rest of the day exploring Salzburg's historic Old Town or visit the impressive Hohensalzburg Fortress with its panoramic views over the city.
Example of hotel: PLAZA Premium Salzburg in SalzburgDay 2 - From Salzburg to Lake Wolfgangsee, approx. 50 km
Your first cycling stage leads through the gently rolling countryside of the Salzburg region into the beautiful Salzkammergut. Passing Lake Mondsee and the impressive Drachenwand mountain, you reach the Scharfling Pass with magnificent views over Lake Wolfgangsee. Continue downhill to St. Gilgen before taking the ferry across the lake to the historic pilgrimage town of St. Wolfgang.
Example of hotel: Hotel Weißer Hirsch in St. WolfgangDay 3 - Lake Wolfgang to Bad Goisern, approx. 30 km
Follow the shores of Lake Wolfgangsee to the imperial spa town of Bad Ischl, where Emperor Franz Joseph spent his summer holidays. Continue along the Traun River through the picturesque Inner Salzkammergut to Bad Goisern, a traditional market town at the foot of the Dachstein Mountains.
Example of hotel: Landhotel Agathawirt in Bad GoisernDay 4 - Lake Hallstatt Tour – UNESCO World Heritage Site up close, approx. 30 km
Today's tour is one of the highlights of your cycling holiday. Follow the scenic eastern shore of Lake Hallstatt before taking a boat to the world-famous village of Hallstatt. Explore its charming historic streets, enjoy spectacular mountain and lake views, and experience one of Austria's most iconic UNESCO World Heritage Sites before cycling back to Bad Goisern via Obertraun.
Example of hotel: Landhotel Agathawirt in Bad GoisernDay 5 - From Bad Goisern to Lake Traunsee, approx. 40 km
Cycle once again along the Traun River, passing through Bad Ischl before reaching beautiful Lake Traunsee. Continue via Ebensee and the picturesque village of Traunkirchen to Gmunden, famous for the iconic Seeschloss Ort and its attractive lakeside promenade.
Example of hotel: Landhotel Grünberg am See in GmundenDay 6 - From Lake Traunsee to Lake Mondsee, approx. 60 km
Today's route links several of the Salzkammergut's most beautiful lakes. Ride through the peaceful Aurach Valley to the turquoise waters of Lake Attersee and follow its shoreline to Unterach. Continue along the idyllic Seeache stream to the charming town of Mondsee, renowned for its impressive basilica and historic town centre.
Example of hotel: Hotel Krone in MondseeDay 7 - From Mondsee to Salzburg, approx. 60 km
Your final cycling stage leads through the rolling countryside of the Mondsee region and past the tranquil Lake Irrsee into the Salzburg Lake District. Quiet cycle paths guide you back to Salzburg, where you can enjoy a relaxing final evening in the city of Mozart.
Example of hotel: PLAZA Premium Salzburg in SalzburgDay 8 - Individual departure or extra nights
After breakfast, your cycling holiday comes to an end. If you wish, extend your stay in Salzburg and discover more of the city's cultural attractions, museums and excellent Austrian cuisine.
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 28 days before arrival date
30% of the tour price from 27th to 14th day before arrival date
50% of the tour price from 13th to 8th day before arrival date
70% of the tour price from 7th to 4th day before arrival date
90% of the tour price from 3rd day before arrival date to 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 detailled 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. Company OÖ Touristik GmbH will be fully responsible for the proper performance of the package as a whole.
Additionally, as required by law, the company OÖ Touristik GmbH has protection in place to refund your payments and, where transport is included in the package, to ensure your repatriation in the event that it becomes insolvent.
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 Europäische Reiseversicherung AG, Kratochwjlestraße 4, 1220 Wien, Email: info@europaeische.at, 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 the Linzer Gasse parking garage (Glockengasse entrance, approx. 4 minutes walk to the centre).
The cost of a weekly ticket is approx. € 90,00 (arrival must be one working day). Each additional day is approx. € 30,00. For more information, please contact the garage directly, Tel. +43 662 878444.
Travelling by train
For the sake of the environment, we recommend travelling by train.
Travelling py plane
If you are planning your journey by plane, we recommend planning via skycanner.at
Important information on flight and train ticket bookings
When booking train or flight tickets via the links above, you CANNOT make use of the rights applicable to package holidays under Directive (EU) 2015/2302. OÖ. Touristik GmbH is therefore not responsible for the proper provision of these travel services. In the event of problems, please contact the respective service provider. However, if a train or flight ticket is booked within 24 hours of confirmation of the cycle tour, these travel services become part of the associated travel services. In this case, OÖ. Touristik GmbH has the security required by EU law for the reimbursement of your payments to OÖ. Touristik GmbH for services that were not provided due to the insolvency of OÖ. Touristik GmbH's insolvency. Please note that this will not result in a refund in the event of insolvency of the service provider concerned. Further information on insolvency protection www.justiz.gv.at/pauschalreisegesetz.
Arrival: 24.04.2027 - 16.10.2027
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Arrival: 24.04.2027 - 16.10.2027
Saving tips
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
Saddlebags
- 1 bag per room
- included in the rental bike price
- double-sided
- 10 litres each