Tauern Cycle Path, Krimml – Passau

Take a walk today to see Europe’s highest waterfalls.

Hotel (example):

Cat. A.: Hotel Burgeck
Cat. B.: Klockerhaus

From the Krimml Waterfalls you go down to the Salzach River. From the bike path you marvel at the snow-covered mountains. The valley gets wider and wider and so you roll comfortably over green meadows to Mittersill. Since you are in the middle of the national park, you can also visit the museum Nationalparkwelten here.

Hotel (example):

Cat. A.: Bräurup 
Cat. B.: Flatscher

From Oberpinzgau we continue towards Mittelpinzgau. The area here knows how to convince with particularly lush flora and fauna. Authentic cuisine and unspoiled customs make this region particularly endearing. Once in Kaprun, a visit to the high mountain reservoirs is a special experience.

Hotel (example):

Cat. A.: Hotel zum Hirschen Zell am See
Cat. B.: Martini

The glacier of the Kitzsteinhorn is reflected in the Zeller See. But the crystal-clear water also invites you to swim. Austria's highest mountain, the Großglockner is also not far and can be reached by public transport. Or you can take the cable car to the Schmittenhöhe and enjoy the view far into the valley.

Hotel (example):

Cat. A.: Hotel zum Hirschen Zell am See
Cat. B.: Martini

Take the opportunity for a refreshing dip in Lake Zell. You will soon arrive in Saalfelden having cycled via the castle village of Maishofen and Maria Alm with its well-known pilgrimage church. Maria Alm is a great place to take a lunch break. Other highlights along the way to Lofer include the Seisenberg gorge and Lamprechtshöhle (Europe’s deepest cave) near Weißbach.

Hotel (example):

Cat. A.: Hotel Dankl
Cat. B.: Bad Hochmoos

On today’s bike ride, you will be cycling along the tranquil Saalach valley. Bad Reichenhall tucked away in a little corner of Germany is bound to enchant you. Just a little bit further left to go before you will arrive in Salzburg, the city of Mozart. The vast amount of culture there will enthral you for sure. Make sure to leave enough time for a wander around the historic city and to visit Mozart’s birthplace.

Cat. A.: Hotel zum Hirschen Salzburg
Cat. B.: Ganslhof

In Oberndorf you can visit the ”Silent Night Chapel". Obendorf’s extensive alluvial forests will then lead you to Tittmoning. From there you then follow the ”Naturerlebnisweg Unterer Inn“ (Lower Inn nature discovery trail) to Burghausen. A magnificent old town and the largest castle complex in Central Europe are the two most noteworthy features of the town.

Hotel (example):

Cat. A.: Hotel Glöcklhofer Burghausen
Cat. B.: Bayerischer Hof Burghausen

You will leisurely cycle along the Inn cycle path to the gothic town of Braunau. Along the way you will see many bird colonies nesting close to the riverbanks. You continuously follow the German-Austrian border until you get to Obernberg where you will be staying tonight. Check out its well-known marketplace and its baroque architecture or to the spa town of Bad Füssing

Hotel (example):

Cat. A.: Bellevue Bad Füssing
Cat. B.: Hotel Gasthof Post Obernberg am Inn

You continue along the Inn river, which the famous Reichersberg abbey lies next to. In Schärding make sure to take a break at baroque market square before reaching Passau, today’s destination. In Passau a three rivers cruise would most certainly be a fitting end to your cycle tour.

Hotel (example):

Cat. A.: Passauer Wolf 
Cat. B.: Hotel Spitzberg