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Cyclists on the Markartsteg in Salzburg

Ten Lakes & Sound of Music sporty

The shining world of the Salzkammergut

7 Days / 6 Nights
Athletic
182  kg
CO₂-Emissions get compensated
Cyclists on the Markartsteg in Salzburg

The numerous specialties and attractions of the Salzkammergut await you on this sporty cycle tour! In seven days you will discover spectacular lakes, culinary delights and cultural delicacies. Explore the oldest salt mine in the world between the sporty cycling stages, immerse yourself in the festival city of Salzburg and enjoy the flair in the Imperial town of Bad Ischl. Escaping from daily life can be so easy with the wonderful panoramas of the Salzkammergut.

It starts in Salzburg! The fourth largest city in Austria hosts the world-famous festival, which has a year-round influence on the city’s cultural diversity. Incidentally, the baroque old town is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site!

The first stage of the tour is already sensational! Over the tranquil Holzöstersee you go to the Trumer Lake District including Obertrumer See, Mattsee and Grabensee. Mondsee, Attersee and/or Traunsee? You will be spoiled for choice as to where you want to cool off. The charming towns on the tour include Gmunden, Hallstatt, Bad Ischl and St. Wolfgang. Soak up the nature along the route when you cycle past the Zinkenbachklamm, the Aurach Valley or the lakesides.

  • The Getreidegasse in Salzburg is not only the birthplace of one of the most famous Austrians – Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. It is also a wonderful place to marvel, stroll and people watch. The artistic guild shop signs whisk you away into the history of the place, its shops and craftsmen. The pretty inner courtyards and through houses show the special architecture of this place, where traditional shops alternate with international boutiques.
  • The turquoise green Attersee is the largest lake in the Austrian Alps and is often referred to as the ‘Caribbean of the Salzkammergut’. Whether it’s a swim in the waves, a dive or a boat trip, pure relaxation awaits!
  • The Hallstatt World Heritage Site: Small but mighty! With 746 inhabitants, Hallstatt is small, but the village has a lot to offer. A beautiful lake, picturesque town centre, historic ossuary and impressive ‘Skywalk’ are just a few examples.
  • The panorama from the Schafberg on Lake Wolfgang is probably one of the best in the entire Salzkammergut.You can also taste a culinary delicacy in the ‘Himmelspforte’. That’s the refuge on the summit of the mountain.

The start and end of the cycle tour are in beautiful Salzburg. The daily stages are designed for sporty cyclists and are between 60 and 85km long. Flat cycle paths and side roads lead along lakes and alternate with hilly areas.

Itinerary at a glance

A boat trip on Lake Mondsee, a rest on the promenade in Gmunden on Lake Traunsee and a swim in Lake Attersee - a tour under the sign of beautiful waters. In Salzburg, you will experience rich culture, whether in the Getreidegasse or at the Domplatz.

Hotel (example): 

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

Today, you will cycle along the Salzach to Oberndorf (birthplace of the Christmas carol "Silent Night") and through extensive floodplain forests on to Tittmoning. From here on the "Naturerlebnisweg (Nature discovery trail) Unterer Inn" to Burghausen. A magnificent old town and the largest castle complex in Central Europe are the most outstanding features of this town. Then continue to the Lake Holzöster.

Hotel (example):

Cat. A + B: Seewirt

Over gentle hills to Michaelbeuern (Abbey) and further into the Trumer Seenland. Then the tour will lead you along the banks of Lake Obertrum to Seekirchen. Cycle easily over deep-green meadows to Thalgau and further on to Lake Mondsee.

Hotel (example):

Cat. A: Krone
Cat. B: Meingast

 

 

Gorgeous cycle paths lead you along Lake Mondsee and Lake Attersee Afterwards, you will cycle through the Aurachtal valley to Lake Traunsee with Gmunden (castle Orth, ceramics factory), Altmünster (bicycle museum), and Traunkirchen ("Fishermen’s Pulpit").

Hotel (example):

Cat. A.: Post Ebensee
Cat. B.: Hocheck

Cycle along the river Traun via Bad Ischl to Lake Hallstätter See. Later, you will continue along the lake to Hallstatt ("the loveliest lakeside location in the world", the oldest salt mine). Again you will pass Bad Ischl (Emperor’s Park, Emperor’s Villa, Empress Sissi’s Teahouse) on your way to 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 (exmple):

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

On the seventh day, you will follow the cycle route to St. Gilgen ("Mozart Village"),  and on to the deep blue Fuschlsee and Tiefbrunnau. From there past the Hintersee lake, and the Strubklamm gorge into the Wiestal valley (dam). From Hallein on the Tauern cycle path to Salzburg. 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
07
Departure or extension

Itinerary at a glance

A boat trip on Lake Mondsee, a rest on the promenade in Gmunden on Lake Traunsee and a swim in Lake Attersee - a tour under the sign of beautiful waters. In Salzburg, you will experience rich culture, whether in the Getreidegasse or at the Domplatz.

Information on the tour and bike fitting.

Hotel (example): 

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

Today, you will cycle along the Salzach to Oberndorf (birthplace of the Christmas carol "Silent Night") and through extensive floodplain forests on to Tittmoning. From here on the "Naturerlebnisweg (Nature discovery trail) Unterer Inn" to Burghausen. A magnificent old town and the largest castle complex in Central Europe are the most outstanding features of this town. Then continue to the Lake Holzöster.

Hotel (example):

Cat. A + B: Seewirt

Over gentle hills to Michaelbeuern visit the Abbey before continuing into the Trumer Seenland. Then the tour will lead you along the banks of Lake Obertrum to Seekirchen. Cycle easily over deep-green meadows to Thalgau and further on to Lake Mondsee where you have the opportunity to visit the castle and the Rauchhaus.

Hotel (example):

Cat. A: Krone
Cat. B: Meingast

Gorgeous cycle paths lead you along Lake Mondsee and Lake Attersee Afterwards, you will cycle through the Aurachtal valley to Lake Traunsee with Gmunden (castle Orth, ceramics factory), Altmünster (bicycle museum), and Traunkirchen ("Fishermen’s Pulpit").

Hotel (example):

Cat. A.: Post Ebensee
Cat. B.: Hocheck

Cycle along the Traun via Bad Ischl to Lake Hallstatt. After a tour around the lake, you should visit the world-famous Hallstatt, the "most beautiful lakeside town in the world", which also has the oldest salt mine in the world. Again you will pass Bad Ischl with Emperor’s Park, the Emperor’s Villa, and Empress Sissi’s Teahouse on your way to 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 (exmple):

Cat. A.: Kirchenwirt Strobl
Cat. B.: Aberseehof

On the seventh day, you will follow the cycle route to St. Gilgen and on to the deep blue Fuschlsee and Tiefbrunnau. From there past the Hintersee lake, and the Strubklamm gorge into the Wiestal valley (dam). From Hallein on the Tauern cycle path to Salzburg. 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

Day
07
Departure or extension

Difficulty level

Athletic

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

Sustainably on the go

Offsetting your carbon footprint

182 kg
CO₂-Emissions get compensated
The total value of all emissions per travel and per person is carefully tracked using the CO2 calculator 'Carmacal,' which was specifically developed for tour operators. The individual components that make up this value are shown in the diagram. The overall impact is contributed to by accommodations, luggage transport, on-site catering, and activities, and it is fully offset through our climate protection projects.
Accommodation (64%)
Meals (15%)
Transport (21%)
100%

Our rental bikes

Eurobike e-bike rental from KTM
Unisex Electro bike 8-speed
Hub gears

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
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

Our rental bikes

Eurobike e-bike rental from KTM
Unisex Electro bike 8-speed
Hub gears

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
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

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
  • Welcome briefing (German, English)
  • 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

Arrival / Parking / Departure

  • Salzburg central train station
  • Salzburg airport
  • Salzburg car park approx. EUR 10-20 per day, to be paid for at the time, no reservation possible/necessary
  • Public multi-storey car park approx. EUR 95,- 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 €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
  • Welcome briefing (German, English)
  • 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

Arrival / Parking / Departure

  • Salzburg train station
  • Salzburg airport
  • 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.

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