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View across the Danube River to Passau with historic buildings and churches along the waterfront, hills with buildings in background, blue sky.

Tauern Cycle Path, Krimml – Passau

From Krimml via Salzburg to Passau

Summer tour
8 Days / 7 Nights
Medium
212  kg
CO₂-Emissions are offset
212  kg
CO₂-Emissions are offset
View across the Danube River to Passau with historic buildings and churches along the waterfront, hills with buildings in background, blue sky.

The essentials at a glance

Cycle the Tauern Path from Krimml to Passau through Austria and Germany. The well-signposted route follows quiet, mostly asphalted paths with flat to gently hilly terrain. Highlights include Europe's highest waterfalls in Krimml, Hohe Tauern National Park, Mozart's Salzburg, Burghausen's largest castle complex in Central Europe, and the baroque town of Schärding. Daily distances average 50-60 km over 7 cycling days.

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The Hohe Tauern National Park gives its name to this beautiful cycle path. The views of the snow-capped peaks will delight you right from the very start. The Salzach, Saalach and Inn river valleys will guide you past a wide range of flora and fauna, authentic cultural and culinary delights as well as past truly genuine customs. This impressive diversity offered up by the Tauern Cycle Trail ensures that all your senses are truly awakened.

Upper Krimml Waterfalls cascading down rocky slopes surrounded by green meadows and dense forest under blue sky with white clouds.
Cyclist with yellow panniers on paved path in Saalfelden with green meadows, wooden barn, and Breithorn mountain peak under blue sky.
Green meadow with mountain valley view near Zell am See. Alpine peaks and villages visible in distance under blue sky with white clouds.
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A visit to the largest waterfalls in Europe should definitely be on your itinerary – admission to the Krimml Falls is included in the travel price. You'll cycle through the Hohe Tauern National Park to your first stage destination near Kaprun. Your cycling journey continues through Saalfelden and Lofer, leading you to the Mozart city of Salzburg.

Make sure to stop by the "Silent Night Chapel" in Oberndorf before continuing your cycling journey to Burghausen, home to the largest castle complex in Central Europe. As you travel through Upper Austria, trace the Inn River route, passing through Braunau, Obernberg, and Schärding. Take a leisurely stroll along the vibrant Silberzeile in the Baroque town and indulge in some ice cream or enjoy coffee and cake at the numerous cafes. You're now just a few kilometers away from the charming three-river city of Passau.

  • The Hohe Tauern National Park: The largest national park in the Alps spans over 1,800 square kilometers, featuring the highest mountains in Austria, a fascinating flora and fauna, and spectacular panoramas. The National Park Worlds Museum near Mittersill provides interesting insights into the formation and history of the protected area. Above all, savor the magnificent views and fantastic mountain landscapes!
  • The Festival City of Salzburg: Immerse yourself in the magic of Mozart's birthplace! Walking through the Mirabell Gardens will transport you to bygone eras, and savoring one of Salzburg's signature pastries will add sweetness to the moment. The Old Town, featuring the charming Getreidegasse, the Cathedral, and numerous other attractions, is truly a visual delight!
  • The Three-River City of Passau: The green Inn and the black Ilz converge into the blue Danube – a spectacle best experienced from above, perhaps at the Veste Oberhaus in Passau. The cathedral houses the world's largest Catholic church organ, and the narrow streets of the Old Town exude a southern European flair. The city owes this charm to Italian architects who reconstructed Passau after a devastating fire in the 17th century.

Six cycling stages span 50 to 60 kilometers each, guiding you from Krimml to Passau and completing the entire Tauern Cycle Path, covering approximately 300 kilometers. Each day, you'll kick off from your accommodation with a hearty breakfast, ensuring you approach the day's athletic endeavors with abundant energy. Our local partners will take care of the daily transportation of your luggage.

A wealth of information and intriguing facts can be found on our information page dedicated to cycling tours along the Tauern Cycle Path. In Passau, you also have the option to commence your journey along the Danube Cycle Path, which is among the most popular cycling routes in Europe. Additionally, this cycling tour is also available as a charm tour variation.

Upper Krimml Waterfalls cascading down rocky slopes surrounded by green meadows and dense forest under blue sky with white clouds.
Cyclist with yellow panniers on paved path in Saalfelden with green meadows, wooden barn, and Breithorn mountain peak under blue sky.
Green meadow with mountain valley view near Zell am See. Alpine peaks and villages visible in distance under blue sky with white clouds.

Itinerary at a glance

Fantastic views of the snow-covered mountains accompany you along the Tauern Cycle Path. Take a stroll through Salzburg’s old town and visit Schärding, a baroque town. In Burghausen, you will visit the largest castle complex in Central Europe.

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

Hotel (example):

Cat. A.: Panoramahotel Burgeck
Cat. B.: Klockerhaus

Today’s stage takes you through the Hohe Tauern National Park and the Upper Pinzgau region. Stunning views of snow-covered, three-thousand-metre peaks will accompany you the whole way. Your immediate surroundings will alternate between lush green meadows and cute little villages, which offer you a fairytale backdrop. In Kaprun you can also take a trip to see the high mountain reservoirs.

Hotel (example):

Cat. A.: Latini Zell am See
Cat. B.: Martini Kaprun

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.

Hotel (example):

Cat. A.: Hotel zum Hirschen Salzburg
Cat. B.: Hotel 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.: Glöcklhofer
Cat. B.: Bayerischer Hof

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.: Hotel Bellevue Bad Füssing
Cat. B.: Gasthof Post

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

Day
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Departure or extension

Other variants of this tour

Cyclist with yellow panniers riding on a paved path through green meadows near Reit on the Tauern Radweg, with traditional buildings and trees.
Tauern Cycle Path, Krimml – Salzburg
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Tauern Cycle Path sporty, Krimml – Passau
6 Days
Three cyclists riding on a path through green meadows with Hohensalzburg Fortress on a wooded hill in the background under blue sky.
Tauern Cycle path with charm
8 Days
Three cyclists with helmets and panniers riding through a sunny meadow on the Tauern Radweg near Salzburg, with dense forest in the background.
Tauern Cycle Path, Krimml – Passau
10 Days
Cyclist with touring bike and panniers at directional signpost showing Salzburg and Werfenbach, with green mountains under blue sky.
Bicycle with map holder in front of the historic Alte Saline building in Bad Reichenhall, with mountains in the background.
Female cyclist on gravel path passing traditional Austrian farmhouse with white walls. Green meadows, fruit trees, and mountains under blue sky.
Three cyclists with yellow panniers riding on a path through green meadows with Hohensalzburg Fortress on a wooded hill under blue sky.
Panoramic view of Burghausen with its historic castle complex on the hilltop, colorful town buildings, church tower, and river in foreground.
Female cyclist in pink jersey with red bike and yellow Eurobike bag standing by Inn river in Passau, with historic town and church visible across water.

Difficulty level

Medium

The Tauern Cycle Path is continuously signposted and mainly on quiet, asphalted cycle paths and country roads. The route is mainly flat or slightly hilly with some short ascents.

Prices & Dates

Prices per person in EUR

Our Rental Bikes

Eurobike unisex rental bike with 21/24 gears
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
Eurobike Men's Rental Bike with 21 gears
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
Eurobike Rental Bike PLUS
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 |
50 cm |
51 cm |
55 cm |
60 cm |
63 cm
Eurobike Gravelbike
Gravel Bike 20-speed
Dereilleur gears with freewheel

Very sporty, roadworthy premium rental bike with diamond frame

Body size approx. 155 cm - 195 cm

49 cm |
55 cm |
57 cm |
59 cm
Eurobike e-bike rental from KTM
Unisex Electric 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

Services & Information

Further details about this tour

Included

  • Accommodation in category A in 3***- and 4****-hotels and in category B in 3***-hotels, inns and guesthouses
  • Breakfast
  • Luggage transfer
  • EUROBIKE developed route
  • Detailed travel documents 1x per room (German, English, French)
  • App for Navigation and GPS-data
  • Service hotline

Optional extras

  • Bike rental, including rental bike insurance
  • Return transfer by minibus to Krimml, every day in the afternoon, costs EUR 99 per person from Passau/Schärding/Salzburg, EUR 39 extra for your own bike, reservation necessary, to be paid for in advance

Arrival / Parking / Departure

  • Krimml train station
  • Salzburg, Innsbruck or München airport
  • Parking in Krimml: free public parking spaces
  • Parking in Schärding: free private parking lot on the Eurobike permises 
  • Parking in Passau: public parking garage, costs approx. EUR 5 per day 

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 in category A in 3***- and 4****-hotels and in category B in 3***-hotels, inns and guesthouses

  • Breakfast

  • Luggage transfer

  • Digital travel documents incl. navigation app, GPS-data, route book

  • Service hotline

Optional extras

  • Printed route book, per room EUR 20

  • Bike rental, including rental bike insurance

  • Return transfer from Passau or Schärding to Krimml, every day in the afternoon, costs EUR 109 per person from Passau/Schärding/Salzburg, EUR 45 extra for your own bike, reservation necessary, to be paid for in advance

Arrival / Parking / Departure

  • Arrival by train to Zell am See and take the Pinzgauer Lokalbahn railway or the bus to Krimml (www.salzburg-verkehr.at, www.oebb.at)
  • Salzburg airport and by bus to Zell am See, duration approx. 2 hours (www.salzburg-verkehr.at)
  • Innsbruck airport and by train to Zell am See, duration approx. 2,5 hours (www.oebb.at)
  • Munich airport and by train to Zell am See, duration approx. 3,5 hours (www.bahn.de)
  • Parking: hotel parking spaces, costs approx. EUR 10 per week, hotel garage, costs approx. EUR 6 per day, free public parking space
  • Departure by train from Passau to Krimml, duration approx. 7 hours with 3 changes in Wels, Salzburg and Zell am See (www.bahn.de, www.oebb.at)

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!

Travel stories for this tour

Personally on site for you

Salzburg cityscape with historic buildings, baroque church domes, and Hohensalzburg Fortress on a hilltop. Green trees frame the view under blue sky.
Cycling in and around Salzburg
Whether you prefer a leisurely ride along glistening lakes, a sporty challenge through alpine landscapes, or a cultural exploration of historic streets: the city and region of Salzburg provide the perfect stage for active relaxation. Gear up and join us for an experience that balances baroque architecture, mountain panoramas, and the famous Salzburger Nockerl soufflé. At Eurobike, we are excited to show you our premier cycling tours in and around Salzburg.
Cyclists on the riverbank on the way from Lofer to Salzburg
Team on Tour
Travel Story: Tauern Cycle Path, Krimml to Salzburg
As a child, I first visited the Krimml Waterfalls with my parents, and from that moment, I knew I had to return someday. When I began preparing our travel documents for the Tauern Cycle Path, it quickly became clear: this year, the route from Krimml to Salzburg would be my “Team Member on Tour” travel. My friends, who join me every year, were easy to convince—and now, the day has finally arrived. Off we go to Krimml…
Nicole Maderegger

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Our contribution to climate protection

212 kg
CO₂-Emissions are offset
With a cycling holiday, you are opting for an extremely climate-friendly form of travel. We are aware that even this generates a certain amount of CO2 emissions, even if this is low compared to other forms of travel. The emissions caused are calculated per travel and person using the internationally recognised ‘Carmacal’ CO2 calculator and offset by supporting carefully selected climate protection projects. A detailed overview of emissions in the areas of transport, accommodation, activities and on-site catering can be found here.
Accommodation (61%)
Meals (15%)
Transport (24%)
212 kg
CO₂-Emissions are offset
With a cycling holiday, you are opting for an extremely climate-friendly form of travel. We are aware that even this generates a certain amount of CO2 emissions, even if this is low compared to other forms of travel. The emissions caused are calculated per travel and person using the internationally recognised ‘Carmacal’ CO2 calculator and offset by supporting carefully selected climate protection projects. A detailed overview of emissions in the areas of transport, accommodation, activities and on-site catering can be found here.
Accommodation (61%)
Meals (15%)
Transport (24%)

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