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Yellow flowering meadow in Salzkammergut with view of a lake, village, and snow-capped mountains under blue sky with white clouds.

Bike tour through Salzkammergut

Glittering lakes and a lot of history

8 Days / 7 Nights
Challenging
Yellow flowering meadow in Salzkammergut with view of a lake, village, and snow-capped mountains under blue sky with white clouds.

On this cycling holiday through Salzkammergut, you get to know one of Austria‘s most beautiful regions. Fran Josef I of Austria and his wife Sissi spent the hot summer months in the cooler resort of Salzkammergut. The lakes, Lake Wolfgang, Attersee and Mondsee, are just some of the many waterways you‘ll discover on your cycling holiday. Each lake is more beautiful than the next, and all of them share a wonderful mountain backdrop - you decide which spot is the best for a break and a refreshing swim. But it‘s not just the lakes, but also the picturesque villages and towns, full of history, that are great to visit too. Wander through the Mozart village of St. Gilgen. Enjoy the flair of the Imperial resort of Bad Ischl and be amazed at the internationally famous Weiße Rössl (the White Horse) at Wolfgangsee Lake. What would a bike tour through Salzkammergut be without culinary delicacies? Refuel after your day in the saddle with some local Saibling (fish) or delicious Guglhupf cake.

Lake Wolfgang – Hallstatt – Lake Wolfgang

  • Imperial resort of Bad Ischl
  • Castle Ort on Lake Traunsee
  • UNESCO World Heritage Site Hallstatt

Facts & Map

  • Booking code
    AT-SKRSK-08A/B
  • Accommodation level
    Category B: 2* / 3* level (AT-SKRSK-08B)
    Category A: 3* / 4* level (AT-SKRSK-08A)
  • Duration
    8 days / 7 nights
  • Arrival days
    Daily
  • Travel documents languages
    German, English, French
  • Note
    In Austria, helmets are compulsory for children up to the age of 12.
  • Parking information
    Public parking lot approx. 5 – 10 € / day. No reservation possible through Radweg-Reisen.
Map showing cycling route around Wolfgangsee, Mondsee, and Attersee lakes in Austria. Route connects St. Wolfgang, Bad Ischl, and Bad Aussee.

Map - Bike tour through Salzkammergut

Itinerary

Day 1

Individual arrival at the Lake Wolfgang

If you still have some time after your arrival at Lake Wolfgang, it is worth taking a walk along the lakeshore. Enjoy the idyllic landscape, the clear water reflecting the mountains and the beautiful view of snow-capped peaks. Look forward to your bike tour through Salzkammergut and round off the first evening in the hotel in comfort.

 

Day 2

Wolfgangsee – Mondsee

approx. 15 – 35 km

You cycle the first few kilometers of your Bike tour through Salzkammergut to the Mozart village of St. Gilgen, which is closely associated with the family of the famous composer. However, the artist himself was never here. Leave Lake Wolfgang, past the romantic Lake Krotten, until you reach the southern shore of Lake Mondsee. In the village of the same name, you have the opportunity to visit the collegiate church and the castle.

Day 3

Mondsee – Attersee – Traunsee

approx. 65 – 75 km

Always along the shores of Lake Mondsee, your bike tour through the Salzkammergut takes you to Lake Attersee. How about a break and a dip in the clear waters of Austria's largest lake? Refreshed, you cycle to the northern shore and on through the wooded Aurachtal valley to Lake Traunsee. Schloss Ort in Gmunden is famous as a film set from the TV series Schlosshotel Orth and is certainly worth a visit. Enjoy the "summer retreat" as the Romans did.

Day 4

Traunsee – Bad Aussee

approx. 20 – 30 km + train ride

From lake Ebensee, you cycle on flat paths along the River Traun to Bad Ischl. After a short tour of the historic town, you take the train to the "inner" Salzkammergut to Bad Aussee. Here you can decide whether you want to take a short cycle tour to Lake Altaussee or hike around the lake amidst the impressive mountain scenery.

Day 5

Excursion to the Ausseer Land

approx. 35 km

On your bike tour through Salzkammergut today, you will cycle to lake Grundlsee, which the locals affectionately call the "Styrian Sea" and then to lake Toplitzsee. Both lakes have one thing in common: the fantastic mountain scenery and crystal-clear water. Take a round trip on a romantic boat before cycling back to Bad Aussee and spending another night there.

Day 6

Bad Aussee – Hallstätter See – Bad Ischl

approx. 40 km

Let's go to the most beautiful lakeside town in the world, as Hallstatt was called by Alexander von Humboldt. Hallstatt is not only a UNESCO World Heritage Site, but also a popular vacation destination for guests from all over the world. If you are not afraid of heights, it is worth making your way up to the 360-metre-high viewing platform to experience the breathtaking view from above. In Bad Ischl, you should not miss out on a guided tour of the imperial villa. Afterwards, treat yourself to an excellent Guglhupf at Café Zauner, just like Emperor Franz Joseph I and his Sissi did.

 

Day 7

Bad Ischl – Wolfgangsee

approx. 15 – 25 km

You cycle back to Lake Wolfgang along the Ischler Ache. Make the most of the remaining time and take the steepest steam cog railway in Austria up the 1783-metre-high Schafberg. On a clear day, you will have an incomparable panoramic view of the glistening lakes of the Salzkammergut and can retrace your bike tour through the Salzkammergut from above.

Day 8

Individual departure

Unfortunately, your impressive bike tour through Salzkammergut is already over today. We would be happy to book you an extra night at Lake Wolfgang.

Aerial view of Wolfgangsee surrounded by green meadows and mountains. Small villages line the shores, with Alpine peaks in the background.

View of Lake Wolfgang

Wooden footbridge leading to Schloss Orth, a white castle with tower on a small island in Lake Traunsee near Gmunden, Austria.

Ort Castle in Gmunden

Wooden jetty leading to a platform on Toplitzsee lake, surrounded by dense forest and mountains under clear blue sky in Austria.

Jetty on Lake Toplitz

St. Wolfgang village with white church tower on green lake shore, traditional Alpine buildings, forested mountains with mist in background.

St. Wolfang

Aerial view of St. Gilgen village with green meadows beside Lake Wolfgangsee, surrounded by mountains under blue sky with white clouds.

View of St. Gilgen

Prices and dates

Prices per person in EUR

Services & Information

  • 7 nights with breakfast, national 2* / 3* level,
    Category B (AT-SKRSK-08B)
  • 7 nights with breakfast, national 3* / 4* level,
    Category A (AT-SKRSK-08A)
  • Luggage transport from hotel to hotel, no limit on the number of pieces, max. 20 kg / piece
  • Train ride Bad Ischl - Bad Aussee incl. bike
  • Digital travel documents and route navigation via app
  • Service hotline (7 days, 08.00 a.m. – 08.00 p.m.)

Not included is the city or visitor's tax (if payable).

Child discount on the basic tour price
  • 12 - 14 years = 25%
  • 15 - 17 years = 10%


Applies for accommodation in rooms with 2 full-paying guests.

Due to the more demanding stages, we recommend this trip only for young people with good stamina.

  • Start / Destination
    Wolfgangsee
  • Length
    approx. 210 - 220 km
    Daily routes between 30 and 80 km, Ø 40 km
     
  • Tour operated by
    Local cooperation partner
  • Mobility note
    The tour is only suitable to a limited extent for people with limited mobility. Just contact us regarding your individual needs.

Rental bikes

Types of rental bikes

  • 21-gear unisex bike, derailleur gears with freewheel (men's bike from 1.80 m)
  • E-bike / pedelec
 

Fittings

Pannier, handlebar bag, milometer, bike lock, pump, repair kit (1 x per room)

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