Salzburg Lake & Mountains - Road Cycling Holidays in the Salzkammergut District. Salzburg was home to the World Road Bike Championship in 2006, which means the city is filled with first-rate bike paths. However, when leaving the Salzburg area, you'll cross over mountain passes. Some have gradual ascents while others require a strong level of physical fitness. On this tour, the route goes through the medium sized mountains of Salzburg, Upper Austria, Styria and Bavaria.

You'll enjoy an overnight stay in the UNESCO World Heritage site of Hallstatt, passing crystal clear lakes and scenic alpine pastures dotted with chalets. Time is available to visit additional sights along the way. Be sure to visit the former emperor city of Bad Ischl with its historic castle and the famous Zauner pastry shop. A highlight of this tour is enjoying the countryside similar to what you see watching the famous movie, "The Sound of Music".

Trip Details: On each day you will have at least two options. An average to above average level of fitness is recommended. If you like, you can shorten the tour by using a train or boat on a lake. This route follows small side roads, bike paths and occasional riding on larger roads. Summer weekends find heavier travel than usual. This route has many hills and some steep ascents that last from 2km to 5km. (HM = Difference of altitude)

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Daily arrival from April to October

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Arrival/Departure from Salzburg.

- From airport you take the city bus to the city centre (maybe you have to change the bus to get to your hotel) or you take a taxi. The airport is only 3 km away from the city centre.
- From the train station you also may take the city bus or a taxi to your hotel.
- If you arrive with the car please take care that you have a "Vignette" for the motorway around Salzburg otherwise is can be very expensive if you get caught. You will get the Vignette e.g. at the border petrol stations. There will be no fee parking at the partner hotels but there are garage close by. Prices are around 53,- Euros per week.

. 6 nights in 3 star hotel with breakfast
. Luggage transfer from hotel to hotel
. Tour book per room
. Hotline
. Gps files
Extra: City Tax

You will find prices for additional services (like single room, rental bike, .) on the bottom of the first product page under "Additional services".

We do recommend to book a travel insurance and please check if you need a visa or anything else.

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Day 1: Arrival Salzburg
You will get your tour information booklet in your starting hotel in Salzburg. If you booked a welcome meeting we'll welcome you and answer any questions you may have. If you booked a rental bike, it will be at the hotel on the arrival day.

Day 2: From Salzburg to the World Heritage Site of Hallstatt/Bad Goisern
Today's route starts on the bike trail along the Salzach River. Right afterwards you will have two choices to get to Hallstatt. The more demanding one leads you up to a high road with awe inspiring views. The alternate route follows the river valley to Golling. From there, bike into the Lammer Valley where you'll cross the first mountain pass into Upper Austria. Here you will see the picturesque mountain lake of Gosau. On clear days the glacier on Mount Dachstein is visible. End your tour by biking to Lake Hallstatt and visiting the picture-postcard village of Hallstatt. Your hotel can be in Hallstatt or Bad Goisern this evening.
. 85 to 105 Km, difference in altitude + 750 to +1.250 meters and - 620 to - 1.100 meters

Day 3: Round trip tour into the Ausseerland
This morning you'll start with a scenic train ride to the area known as Ausseerland in Styria. You'll have the option of riding up mountain roads to lush alpine pastures or taking it easy by staying in the valley. Whatever you choose, you'll be surrounded by typical alpine huts with geranium filled window baskets and an abundance of shops and restaurants. The alpine pastures provide great views to the Mount Dachstein glacier and lakes in the valleys. Return to Hallstatt in the evening.
. 80 to 107 Km, difference in altitude + 705 to + 1.050 meters and - 550 to - 1.010 meters

Day 4: From lake Hallstatt to lake Attersee
Enjoy an easy ride today to visit the famous emperor city of Bad Ischl. Follow the road along the lake and then get on the Brine Pipeline Road to Bad Ischl. The trail leads you to Lake Wolfgangsee and the the Mozart village of St. Gilgen and on to Lake Mondsee. There you'll see the view shown at the beginning of Sound of Music. Your hotel this evening is in St. Georgen, only a few minutes away from Lake Attersee.
. 70 to 90 Km, difference in altitude + 550 to + 750 meters and - 420 to - 560 meters

Day 5: Round trip tour to Lake Traunsee
Today's route offers a change in scenery. You will bike in the slightly hilly area to the beautiful city of Gmunden. Enjoy the view with coffee and pastries at the lake promenade. The old town is also worth seeing. Afterwards the route leads uphill to the "Devil Mountains" mountain range. You'll be rewarded with a spectacular view from where you just came. The trail then heads downhill around Lake Attersee to your hotel in St. Georgen. If you like, simply take the boat across the lake to the hotel.
. 85 Km, difference in altitude + 790 meters and - 650 meters

Day 6: From lake Attersee to the festival city of Salzburg
Leave your hotel this morning and head to the festival city of Salzburg. Enjoy lush meadows and little hamlets as you make your way to Lake Mondsee. Be sure to visit the church where Maria and the Captain got married in The Sound of Music. The landscape will change as you ride through gentle, rolling hills next to shimmering lakes. Leaving Mondsee, you'll pass Lake Irrsee. Then comes the only real climb of today which is up to "Summer Wood" where you'll find a little church and an impressive view backwards to the lake and mountain district. The route continues on the rolling hills through woods, fields and hamlets. The last 12 km takes you on the former railway path Salzburg - Bad Ischl. The route is downhill until you reach the Salzach River. Turn left and you will be in the bustling center of Salzburg, where you'll spend the night.
. 75 km, difference in altitude + 570 meters and - 690 meters

Day 7: Departure from Salzburg

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