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Cyclists at the Wolfgangsee

Ten Lakes & Sound of Music

Enjoy the shining world of lakes in the Salzkammergut

5 Days / 4 Nights
Challenging
Cyclists at the Wolfgangsee

From lake to lake by bike to explore the Salzkammergut. – sounds fantastic, doesn’t it? It is! Dip your toes in the crystal-clear water or jump right in, cooling off is guaranteed. This tour has a lot more to offer, in addition to the beauty of the region, it is also possible to immerse yourself in the history. Come with us on a journey to the origins of Mozart, Empress Sissi and the ‘Weißen Rössel’.

It starts in the UNESCO World Heritage city of Salzburg, where you can, for example, dare to climb from the cathedral to the Hohensalzburg Fortress. Enjoy a plate of the famous Salzburger Nockerl before heading off to Mondsee on day to and the Wolfgangsee on day 3.

The final stage is peppered with highlights. First you cycle along the south bank of the Attersee. Walk in the footsteps of Empress Sissi in the imperial town of Bad Ischl. Tip: For those with a sweet tooth, a visit to Hofzuckerbäckerei Zauner for a mélange and pastries is recommended. Finally, you need some strength for the last stage destinationa long the Wolfgangsee.

  • Getreidegasse in Salzburg: Let yourself be captivated by the magic of Salzburg’s old town. Visit the lively Getreidegasse with its numerous chic boutiques and, of course, the birthplace of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. Take a very good look at the magnificent architecture of the houses.
  • The turquoise green Attersee: Did you know? The largest lake located entirely in Austria, reaches 169 metres down to the bottom at its deepest point. That makes it a paradise for divers. Due to the beautiful location it casts its spell over those looking for relaxation – will you be one of them?
  • The World Heritage Site of Hallstatt is definitely worth a visit. Due to the idyllic location on the lake of the same name and the special architecture, Hallstatt has become world famous. The small village has a long to offer – from the oldest salt mine in the world to the ossuary.
  • The panorama from the Schafberg over the Wolfgangsee: Whether on foot or with the steepest cogwheel railway in Austria – the view from the 1,783-metre-high Schafberg is worth the trip. Once at the top, the ‘Himmelspforte’ invites you to rest.

Flat cycle paths along the lakes and rivers alternate here with hilly routes that require a bit of stamina. The stages are between 40 and 50 kilometres per day, which are mainly to be completed on quiet side streets and cycle paths.

Itinerary at a glance

Day
01
Arrival in Salzburg

Today, you will cycle along the Salzach, then on the old Ischler rail trail until Eugendorf and further on to Thalgau. You cycle pass the Drachenwand which is a massive rock edge next to Lake Mondsee. Overnight stay in Mondsee (castle, smokehouse).

Hotel (example) category A: Krone

Hotel (example) catgeory B: Meingast

 

 

You cycle along the south bank of Lake Attersee through the romantic Weißenbachtal Valley into the Trauntal Valley and the Emporer’s city of Bad Ischl. Along the Ischler Ache you reach Lake Wolfgangsee. You will cycle through places such as St. Wolfgang (White Horse Inn, parish church, cog railway on to the Schafberg), Strobl, Lake Abersee (Zinkenbachklamm gorge) and St. Gilgen - the Mozart village on Lake Wolfgangsee.

Hotel (example) category A: Seehotel Huber

Hotel (example) categroy B: Aberseehof

 

On the seventh day, you will follow the cycle route to St. Gilgen ("Mozart Village"), the short hiking trail into the Tiefbrunnau and on to the deep blue Fuschlsee - From there, past the Hintersee lake, and the Strubklamm gorge into the Wiestal valley (dam); You will come through the Glasenbachklamm into the Salzachtal valley. Shortly before reaching Salzburg, it is worth visiting the castle Schloss Hellbrunn (park, zoo, water games). Your destination is the festival and Mozart city of Salzburg with its numerous attractions (fortress, old town).

Hotel (example) categorie A: ARCOTEL Castellani

Hotel (example) category B: Ganslhof

 

 

Day
05
Departure or extension

Itinerary at a glance

In the Salzkammergut, beautiful nature meets customs and tradition. In Bad Ischl, you can stroll in Sissi's footsteps and, in St. Wolfgang, you can take the cogwheel train up the Schafberg or see the famous Weiße Rössl.

Hotel (example)

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

Today, you will cycle along the Salzach, then on the old Ischler rail trail until Eugendorf and further on to Thalgau. You cycle pass the Drachenwand which is a massive rock edge next to Lake Mondsee. Overnight stay in Mondsee (castle, smokehouse).

Hotel (example):

Cat. A.: Krone
Cat. B.: Meingast

 

 

You cycle along the south bank of Lake Attersee through the romantic Weißenbachtal Valley into the Trauntal Valley and the Emporer’s city of Bad Ischl. Along the Ischler Ache you reach Lake Wolfgangsee. You will cycle through places such as St. Wolfgang (White Horse Inn, parish church, cog railway on to the Schafberg), Strobl, Lake Abersee (Zinkenbachklamm gorge) and St. Gilgen - the Mozart village on Lake Wolfgangsee.

Hotel (example):

Cat. A.: Seehotel Huber
Cat. B.: Aberseehof

On the seventh day, you will follow the cycle route to St. Gilgen ("Mozart Village"), the short hiking trail into the Tiefbrunnau and on to the deep blue Fuschlsee - From there, past the Hintersee lake, and the Strubklamm gorge into the Wiestal valley (dam); You will come through the Glasenbachklamm into the Salzachtal valley. Shortly before reaching Salzburg, it is worth visiting the castle Schloss Hellbrunn (park, zoo, water games). Your destination is the festival and Mozart city of Salzburg with its numerous attractions (fortress, old town).

Hotel (example):
Cat. A.: zum Hirschen
Cat. B.: Ganslhof

Day
05
Departure or extension

Route information

Challenging

 

On the banks of the lakes and at the river Salzach, the routes are completely flat. In between, the terrain is mainly hilly. Depending on the option chosen, approximately one third of the route is on cycle paths and almost all the rest is through fields and on forest paths, farm roads, and quiet side roads. There are only a few short sections on roads with more traffic.

Prices & Dates

Category A: 3***- and 4****-hotels

Category B: 3***-hotels, inns, and guest houses

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 in your selected category
  • Breakfast buffet
  • Welcome briefing (German, English)
  • Luggage transfer between hotels
  • Detailed travel documents 1x per room (German, English)
  • navigation App and GPS-data is available
  • Service hotline

Optional extras

  • Bike rental, including rental bike insurance

Arrival / Parking / Departure

  • Salzburg central train station
  • Salzburg airport
  • Salzburg car park approx. EUR 10 - 15 per day, to be paid for at the time, no reservation possible/necessary
  • Public multi-storey car park approx. € 70,- per week
    Lakes Trumer Seen: free parking at the hotel, no reservation possible/necessary

Things to note

  • Tourist tax, if due, is not included in the price!
  • Necessary expenses not included in the price of the trip. When possible all costs will be included in the quote, otherwise only the nature of the costs will be describe
  • 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 your selected category
  • Breakfast buffet
  • Welcome briefing (German, English)
  • Luggage transfer between hotels
  • 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

Arrival / Parking / Departure

  • Salzburg central train station
  • Salzburg airport
  • Salzburg: Hotel car park about EUR 10-20 / day, to be paid for at the time, no reservation possible/necessary!
    Public park garage about EUR 95/week
  • Lake Trumer Seen: Hotel car park about EUR 10 / day, 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.

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