Krimml-Passau Tauern Cycle Path 2026 – The Classic Tour
The Tauern Cycle Path in Austria takes you on gently rolling, well-paved cycling routes from the heart of the Hohe Tauern National Park all the way to the world-famous city of Mozart, Salzburg. This scenic cycling holiday in the SalzburgerLand continues along the Saalach and Inn rivers, leading you through Austria and Bavaria to the picturesque “City of Three Rivers” – Passau
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 - 224).
- 7 nights in 4-and 3-star hotels along the Tauern cycle path
- daily buffet breakfast
- luggage transfer from hotel to hotel as far as from Krimml to Passau (1 piece per person, max. 23 kg)
- Your personal cycle route in an individualised cycle book, as a digital application for computer and mobile phone, GPX data for your navigation device
- 1 high quality handlebar bag per room for a perfect transport of your travel documents and as a gift
- service hotline also at the weekend
- recharge the electrically powered bike in every booked hotel
Additional fees: Prices are inclusive of taxes and duties. Not included in the price: The city tax (approx. &euro 1.00 – 4.00 per person/night) is to be paid at the respective hotel.
Day 1 - Individual arrival in Krimml (Optional transfer from Passau to Krimml)
You receive your travel documents for the Tauern cycle path and check in your hotel in Krimml. We recommend the arrival to Krimml if you bring your own bikes. If you book rental bikes, the arrival in Passau is necessary. The rental station is situated in Passau and the booking of the bus transfer from our Service-Center in Passau to Krimml (for a fee) is obligatory.
Example of hotel: Nationalparkhotel Klockerhaus in KrimmlDay 2 - From Krimml to Zell am See/Kaprun, approx. 65 km
At the foot of the spectacular Krimml Waterfalls, the highest in Europe, your cycling adventure begins. Snow-covered peaks of the Hohe Tauern accompany you through green meadows and picturesque villages. End the day with a refreshing swim in Lake Zell, framed by the Kitzsteinhorn and Großglockner.
Example of hotel: Hotel-Gasthof Schütthof in Zell am SeeDay 3 - From Zell am See/Kaprun to Lofer, approx. 40 km
Continue through the Saalach Valley to Lofer. Don't miss a side trip to the impressive Vorderkaser Gorge or the mysterious Lamprecht's Cave.
Example of hotel: Hotel Dankl in LoferDay 4 - From Lofer to Salzburg, approx. 45 km
Cycle along the Saalach into Bavaria's Bad Reichenhall before reaching Salzburg, Mozart's birthplace. Highlights include the Hohensalzburg Fortress, Mirabell Palace, and the historic old town.
Example of hotel: Hotel Amedia in SalzburgDay 5 - From Salzburg to Burghausen, approx. 55 km
The route follows the Salzach River, passing the Silent Night Chapel in Oberndorf, before reaching Burghausen, home to Europe's longest fortress.
Example of hotel: Hotel Bayerischer Hof in BurghausenDay 6 - From Burghausen to Bad Füssing, approx. 55 km
Cycle along the Inn River through a natural paradise of wetlands and bird colonies. Your destination is the famous spa town Bad Füssing, perfect for relaxation.
Example of hotel: Vitalhotel Vier Jahreszeiten in Bad FüssingDay 7 - From Bad Füssing to Passau approx. 40 km
A leisurely ride brings you to the “City of Three Rivers” Passau, where the Danube, Inn, and Ilz meet.
Example of hotel: Hotel Passauer Wolf in PassauDay 8 - Individual departure or extra nights
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.
Parking possibilities:
In Passau, the car can be parked in a parking garage for the duration of the cycle tour.
Locked and covered parking garage: EUR 13,- per day
Parking garage with E-connection: EUR 13,- per day plus EUR 32,- charging fee
Fenced and uncovered parking: EUR 9,- per day
(Parking garage or parking space must be reserved and paid for in advance when booking the bike tour)
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.
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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.
Arrival: 25.04.2026 - 10.10.2026
Season A: every saturday
Season B: every friday, saturday and sunday
Season C: daily
Arrival: 25.04.2026 - 10.10.2026
Discounts
Saving tips
- 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)
- early booking discount -10 %
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
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
€ 229,00 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
€ 229,00 per person and stay
Saddlebags
- 1 bag per room
- included in the rental bike price
- double-sided
- 10 litres each