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Hellbrunner Allee cycling Group

Ten Lakes & Sound of Music

Enjoy the shining world of lakes in the Salzkammergut

5 Days / 4 Nights
Challenging
90  kg
CO₂-Emissions are offset
90  kg
CO₂-Emissions are offset
Hellbrunner Allee cycling Group

The essentials at a glance

Challenging 5-day cycling loop through Austria's Salzkammergut region, exploring ten lakes including Mondsee, Attersee, and Wolfgangsee. Starting and ending in Salzburg, the route covers approximately 40-70 km daily on mostly flat lakeside paths and hilly terrain between lakes. Highlights include Bad Ischl, St. Wolfgang with its cogwheel railway to Schafberg, St. Gilgen, and Salzburg's historic old town. Accommodation in 3*** and 4**** hotels with breakfast and luggage transfer included.

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What is lovelier than being out and about, cycling along the banks of lakes, and just letting your spirit soar in a marvellous natural landscape? The cycle tour through the Salzkammergut is wonderfully suited for this. Only a few kilometres beyond Salzburg, you will be greeted by the luxury of a unique natural panorama. The gentle, hilly landscape of Salzburg’s alpine foothills has a charm all of its own. You will cycle along Lake Mondsee and through the Weißenbachtal-valley into the old imperial town of Bad Ischl. In a way, you will be travelling through a whole world of clichés transformed into realities. The ten lakes round tour is active recreation, experiencing nature and enjoying many attractions, such as the Schafberg mountain and Salzburg.

Salzburg view on the Festung Hohensalzburg
St. Wolfgang
Cyclists at Lake Wolfgang
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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.

Salzburg view on the Festung Hohensalzburg
St. Wolfgang
Cyclists at Lake Wolfgang

Itinerary at a glance

Stroll through the Getreidegasse in Salzburg and treat yourself to a portion of Kaiserschmarrn (pancakes with apple sauce). The majestic atmosphere in Bad Ischl and a ride on the cogwheel train up the Schafberg complement the beauty of the lakes.

Information on the tour and bike fitting.

Hotel (example):

Cat. A: Zum Hirschen
Cat. B: Harrys Home

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: Hotel 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 river, there is a leisurely and short route to Lake Wolfgangsee. St. Wolfgang impresses with the Weißes Rössl, the parish church and the cog railroad up the Schafberg, Strobl, Abersee and the Zinkenbach gorge.

Hotel (example):

Cat. A: Kirchenwirt Strobl
Cat. B: Aberseehof

You will follow the cycle route to St. Gilgen ("Mozart Village"),  and on to the deep blue Fuschlsee- From therepast 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: Harrys Home

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Other Variants of this tour

Cyclists with panoramaview on the Lakes Disctrict
Ten Lakes & Sound of Music
7 Days
Cyclists on the Markartsteg in Salzburg
10 Lakes & Sound of Music, 7 days, Arrival Salzburg, sporty
7 Days
Cyclists at the Wenger Moor
Ten Lakes & Sound of Music
8 Days
View over flower meadows to the Wolfgangsee with mountain panorama in the background
The Lakes Tour with Charm
8 Days
Cycle break apple strudel
Mondsee city centre
Cycle path with a view of the Untersberg
Cycling break at the lake
Wolfgangsee Falkenstein
Cycling group in Salzburg on the Giselakai

Difficulty level

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

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 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 category B in 3***-hotels, inns and guesthouses
  • Breakfast 
  • 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
  • Servicehotline

Optional extras

  • Bike rental, including rental bike insurance

Arrival / Parking / Departure

  • Salzburg central train station
  • Salzburg airport
  • Parking in Salzburg: hotel parking spaces, costs approx. EUR 12 to EUR 25 per day,
    public parking garage, costs approx. EUR 80 to EUR 115 per week

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 EUR 20 per room.

Services & Information

Further details about this tour

Included

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

  • Breakfast

  • Welcome briefing

  • 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

Arrival / Parking / Departure

  • Arrival by train to Salzburg (www.oebb.at)
  • Salzburg airport and by bus to the city center (www.salzburg-verkehr.at)
  • Munich airport and by train to Salzburg (www.bahn.de)
  • Parking: limited number of hotel parking spaces, costs approx. EUR 15 per day, public garage, costs approx. EUR 80 to EUR 115 per week.

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

Cyclist looks at Ort Castle on Lake Traunsee
Team on Tour
Travel story: Ten Lakes Loop Tour
Finally, the moment has arrived – my first Eurobike “Team Member on Tour” travel is about to begin! I’ve been looking forward to this moment for a long time. From the very start, I knew exactly what I wanted: a tour through the stunning Salzkammergut region. As a Travel Specialist, I’m responsible for this area, so I naturally chose the Ten Lakes Loop Tour. I’ve always been fascinated by the sparkling lakes of the Salzkammergut. Of course, I already know the area quite well since it’s not far from my hometown. All the more excited am I to experience this dreamy region from a new perspective – from the saddle of a bike. Over the next few days, that’s exactly what I’ll be doing together with my parents and my boyfriend. Join me on this self-guided cycling adventure!
Boat at Lake Mondsee
Team on Tour
Travel story - Ten Lakes & Sound of Music
Since I did not grow up in this area - unlike most of my collegues - but only moved to the outskirts of Salzburg one and a half years ago, I decided to get to know our ‚house-tour‘ a little bit better. Although my girlfriend and me have always explored this amazing holiday region not only by bike but also on foot as part of hiking tours, I was very excited to discover together with her a few new facets of this diverse and multifarious region by bike.
Tamara Pötzelsberger

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Our contribution to climate protection

90 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.
90 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.

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