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View over flower meadows to the Wolfgangsee with mountain panorama in the background

The Lakes Tour with Charm

The Salzkammergut with charming Hotels

8 Days / 7 Nights
Challenging
View over flower meadows to the Wolfgangsee with mountain panorama in the background

You, your bike and in front of you a glittering blue lake. How does that sound? Too good to be true? Not with the Eurobike team! Over eight days you will explore five lakes in the beautiful Salzkammergut. From Salzburg, the birthplace of Mozart, you will travel on to the Mondsee, Attersee and Traunsee and then to Lake Wolfgang and Lake Hallstatt. The rolling hills of the Salzburg Alpine foothills will enchant. In the imperial town of Bad Ischl, a world full of royal history awaits you including the imperial villa, where Sisi and Franz (beloved Austrian Empress and Emperor in the 1800s) celebrated their engagement. A living coffee house culture and a host of boutiques selling traditional clothing, or ‘Tracht’ await you. Enjoy active relaxation alongside astounding natural beauty!

The Salzkammergut: the pearl of Upper Austria and a patchwork of lakes. An ideal place to unwind as you cycle through the rolling hills, through meadows and moorland. Your constant companion is of course the bike – and countless lakes. In fact, there are five in total. For example, the deep green Lake Attersee, ideal for a long swim, or the clear Wolfgangsee, home to the world famous ‘Weißen Rössl’ (White Horse Inn). And best of all, during the whole bike trip you spend the night in extraordinary hotels, exuding charm. Read more about cycle tours with charm.

  • Boat trip on the Attersee: A fascinating landscape of many colours, impressive summer villas and regional snacks are waiting for you! Full speed ahead!
  • For sport lovers: When cycling alone does not satisfy you, you can take the cable car to the Feuerkogel in Ebensee then hike the circuit around the sunny mountain plateau.
  • Hallstatt UNESCO World Heritage Site: Celtic grave artefacts, the world’s oldest salt mine and a prehistoric museum can all be found in Hallstatt. Get your very own snap of the picture postcard town nestled between the Alps and Lake Hallstatt.

A unique landscape awaits you on this eight-day lakes tour in the Salzkammergut. Are you an ambitious holiday cyclist, love charming hotels and a cycle route that is challenging in parts? Then you will love this cycling trip! On the banks of the Salzach the route is completely flat, but hilly as you navigate away from the river. This means: From time to time you have to pedal properly. But you will be rewarded with spectacular views! 

Ever wanted to go to the lakes in the Salzkammergut? With this cycle tour you have five at once! Do not hesitate and book the lakes tour in Upper Austria!

On our ‘Cycle Tours with Charm’ you can enjoy the full service of our individual active holidays while staying in very special accommodation with that extra something in the best location. That means you can look forward to luxury furnishings and decor in the local style, as well as cuisine at the highest level. Many of our hotels with charm also offer large pools and a wellness area where you can relax after a lovely day of cycling.

Itinerary at a glance

Welcome briefing and bike fitting. Take a stroll through the famous Getreidegasse and across the impressive Residenzplatz.

 

Today you will cycle along the Salzach and then along the disused Ischler railway route until you get to Eugendorf. You will then cycle across lush meadows on the cycle path to Thalgau and the foot of the Drachenwand, an impressive rock massif that stretches all the way to lake Mondsee. The lake side cycle path will then lead you into the centre of the same named town, which is well-known - and not only because of the Sound of Music! 

Next you will cycle along lake Mondsee’s shore until you get to Lake Attersee. This is the largest lake in Salzkammergut and is not only well-known due to its deep-green colour. Many celebrities from near and far live by this lake in magnificent estates. Either by boat (only if you arrive from 01.07. till 31.08.) to Attersee or by bike along the lakeside, you will head to Nussodrf and Seewlachen and then through Aurachtal past Lake Traunsee to Gmunden with its famous palace and the ceramic bells in the town hall tower. You only have a few more kilometres until you get to Traunkirchen, where you will be staying overnight.

 

The bike path takes you along the edge of Lake Traunsee until you get to the saline town of Ebensee. From here you will cycle along the river Traun until you get to Bad Ischl with its Imperial past. Once you have crossed the health resort of Bad Goisern, you will finally get to Lake Hallstatt. Impressed by the amazing scenery, you will cycle along the lake to the “loveliest lakeside town in the world” – Hallstatt. You will stay overnight in the centre of the village. 

Today you head back along the river Traun until you get to Bad Ischl. You should definitely go to the famous Café Zauner where you can try the sweet specialities (included in the price). Emperor Franz Josef and Sissi both will have enjoyed a Gugelhupf cake here. Fuelled up, you will continue cycling along Lake Wolfgang and you will enjoy the atmosphere around your famous hotel, the “weißen Rössl”.

 

You have a wide array of possible activities for an active day by Austria’s most famous lake. We recommend the journey with the cog railway up to the top of mount Schafberg (1782m). This is to be organised by yourself. From the top you get a beautiful view of the surrounding area. Another option is a boat ride (also organised by yourself). A day swimming in the crystal clear water of Lake Wolfgangsee is an alternative way to have an active day.

 

Today you cycle along the bike path to St. Gilgen and on to the deep blue Fuschlsee. From there lakeyoucycle to Lake Hintersee and through the Strubklamm gorge into the Wiestal valley. The ride through the Glasenbachklamm gorge is impressive and will bring you to the Salzachtal valley. Just before Salzburg, a diversion to Schloss Hellbrunn is well worth it. Your destination is the festival and Mozart town of Salzburg with its many tourist attractions.

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Departure or extension

Itinerary at a glance

From Salzburg's Getreidegasse, you cycle with us to the Salzkammergut lakes. Whether it's a boat trip on the turquoise-green Attersee, the Schafberg cogwheel railroad, culture and culinary delights in Hallstatt, nature full of gorges and valleys - pure cycling pleasure awaits!

Welcome briefing and bike fitting. Take a stroll through the famous Getreidegasse and across the impressive Residenzplatz.

Today you will cycle along the Salzach and then along the disused Ischler railway route until you get to Eugendorf. You will then cycle across lush meadows on the cycle path to Thalgau and the foot of the Drachenwand, an impressive rock massif that stretches all the way to lake Mondsee. The lake side cycle path will then lead you into the centre of the same named town, which is well-known - and not only because of the Sound of Music! 

Next you will cycle along lake Mondsee’s shore until you get to Lake Attersee. This is the largest lake in Salzkammergut and is not only well-known due to its deep-green colour. Many celebrities from near and far live by this lake in magnificent estates. Either by boat (only if you arrive from 01.07. till 31.08.) to Attersee or by bike along the lakeside, you will head to Nussodrf and Seewlachen and then through Aurachtal past Lake Traunsee to Gmunden with its famous palace and the ceramic bells in the town hall tower. You only have a few more kilometres until you get to Traunkirchen, where you will be staying overnight.

The bike path takes you along the edge of Lake Traunsee until you get to the saline town of Ebensee. From here you will cycle along the river Traun until you get to Bad Ischl with its Imperial past. Once you have crossed the health resort of Bad Goisern, you will finally get to Lake Hallstatt. Impressed by the amazing scenery, you will cycle along the lake to the “loveliest lakeside town in the world” – Hallstatt. You will stay overnight in the centre of the village. 

Today you head back along the river Traun until you get to Bad Ischl. You should definitely go to the famous Café Zauner where you can try the sweet specialities (included in the price). Emperor Franz Josef and Sissi both will have enjoyed a Gugelhupf cake here. Fuelled up, you will continue cycling along Lake Wolfgang and you will enjoy the atmosphere around your famous hotel, the “weißen Rössl”.

You have a wide array of possible activities for an active day by Austria’s most famous lake. We recommend the journey with the cog railway up to the top of mount Schafberg (1782m). This is to be organised by yourself. From the top you get a beautiful view of the surrounding area. Another option is a boat ride (also organised by yourself). A day swimming in the crystal clear water of Lake Wolfgangsee is an alternative way to have an active day.

Today you cycle along the bike path to St. Gilgen and on to the deep blue Fuschlsee. From there lakeyoucycle to Lake Hintersee and through the Strubklamm gorge into the Wiestal valley. The ride through the Glasenbachklamm gorge is impressive and will bring you to the Salzachtal valley. Just before Salzburg, a diversion to Schloss Hellbrunn is well worth it. Your destination is the festival and Mozart town of Salzburg with its many tourist attractions.

Day
08
Departure or extension

Route information

Challenging

The terrain along the banks of the lakes is completely flat. In-between the lakes is mainly hilly. Most of the tour is on cycle paths and on roads with little to no traffic from lake to lake. Only for a few short sections, cycling on busier roads is unfortunately unavoidable.

Prices & Dates

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Prices per person in EUR

Our rental bikes

Men's bike 21-speed
Dereilleur gears with freewheel

High-quality men's touring bike with classic diamond frame

Body size approx. 165 cm - 205 cm

56-51 "sloping" cm |
60 cm |
64 cm
Unisex bike 21/24-speed
Dereilleur gears with freewheel

High-quality unisex touring bike with comfortable low entry

Body size approx. 148 cm - 190 cm

43 cm |
46 cm |
51 cm |
56 cm
Unisex bike 7-speed
Hub gears with coaster brake

High-quality unisex touring bike with coaster brake on the rear wheel

Body size approx. 155 cm - 190 cm

46 cm |
51 cm |
56 cm
Unisex Electro bike 8-speed
Hub gears with freewheel

High-quality unisex electric bike with comfortable low entry

Body size approx. 148 cm - 195 cm

46 cm "xs" |
46 cm |
51 cm |
56 cm
Rental Bike PLUS 20/27-speed
Dereilleur gears with freewheel

Sportier, lighter and more precise premium rental bike with diamond frame

Body size approx. 155 cm - 205 cm

46 cm |
51 cm |
60 cm |
63 cm

Services & Information

Further details about this tour

Included

  • Accommodation as already mentioned
  • Breakfast
  • Welcome briefing (German, English)
  • Luggage transfer
  • Detailed travel documents 1x per room (German, English)
  • 1 Boat ride on Lake Attersee for arrivals between July and August
  • 1 Zaunerstollen and a coffee per person in the famous Cafe Zauner
  • Navigation-App and GPS-data is available
  • Service hotline

Optional extras

  • Bike rental, including rental bike insurance

Arrival / Parking/ Departure

  • Salzburg central station
  • Salzburg airport
  • Public multi-storey car park costs approx. EUR 95 per week, to be paid at the time, no reservation possible/necessary

Things to note

  • Tourist tax, if due, is not included in the price!
  • Further important information according to the package travel law can be found here!

Join us in achieving greater sustainability by choosing our digital route book, rather than the printed version. As a small thank you we will give you a discount of €20 per room.

Services & Information

Further details about this tour

Included

  • Accommodation as already mentioned
  • Breakfast
  • Welcome briefing (German, English)
  • Luggage transfer
  • EUROBIKE developed tour
  • Detailed travel documents 1x per room (German, English, French)
  • 1 Boat ride on Lake Attersee for arrivals between July and August
  • 1 Zaunerstollen and a coffee per person in the famous Cafe Zauner
  • Navigation-App and GPS-data
  • Service hotline

Optional extras

  • Bike rental, including rental bike insurance

Arrival / Parking/ Departure

  • Salzburg central station
  • Salzburg airport
  • Public multi-storey car park costs approx. EUR 95 per week, to be paid at the time, no reservation possible/necessary

Things to note

  • Tourist tax, if due, is not included in the price!
  • Further important information according to the package travel law can be found here!

Join us in achieving greater sustainability by choosing our digital route book, rather than the printed version. As a small thank you we will give you a discount of €20 per room.

Our hotels

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