Cycling Tours
The 'Salzkammergut' is known as the Capital of The Sound of Music and belongs to one of the most charming regions in all of Austria with blue lakes, imposing mountains, green meadows and forests truly create a fairytale landscape. The pristine lakes Mondsee, Attersee, Traunsee and Wolfgangsee are the most well known bodies of water in the region. Other highlights on this cycling tour include a former and highly regarded Austrian Emperor’s Summer Residence, Bad Ischl, and the Music and Festival City of Salzburg. Tour Profile Level 2: Country roads, cycling paths, field paths, terrain is hilly with some larger uphill stretches. PLEASE NOTE: There will be more traffic on country roads during the summer holidays.
Individual arrival and the remainder of the day is free at leisure to maybe take a stroll through the picturesque old part of this cultural and fascinating town.
Today, bike hand over (if you have booked a bike) at the Hotel. You begin the tour exploring the birthplace of the world famous Classical Composer W.A. Mozart before heading north to the old Train tracks of the Salzkammergut Railway. After cycling through Eugendorf and St. Gilgen, you will reach the Southern banks of the blissful Lake 'Wolfgangsee', where you enjoy a nice boat ride. Meals: Breakfast
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The day begins with a relaxing ship ride on Lake Wolfgang (Cat. C). You will explore St. Wolfgang before you cycle to the old Imperial Village of Bad Ischl, where you find traces and follow the footprints of Emperor Franz Josef and his Empress Sissi all over the area. A 'must do' is a stop at the famous Pastry Shop 'Zauner'. Be careful, don’t eat too much! Along the River Traun, you will cycle until you reach Traunkirchen. Meals: Breakfast
One of the many highlights on this tour is the stop off in Gmunden. Gmunden is a scenic village on the Northern bank of the Traunsee and former Imperial Salt Capital. Nowadays, it is well known for its touristic importance and beautiful handmade ceramics. Afterwards, you will move along further to the gorgeous area of Lake Attersee. Meals: Breakfast
Today, take in and enjoy the ride along the Attersee, which is one of the most favourite lakes for locals and visitors alike in the Salzkammergut Region. This lake has already inspired famous artists like Composer Gustav Mahler and Painters Gustav Klimt and Christian Ludwig Attersee. Your path continues to Mondsee before heading to the Village of Mondsee. Here, visit the Church, which was used as a romantic backdrop for the wedding in the musical 'The Sound of Music'. Meals: Breakfast
Along the old tracks of the 'Ischler' Railway that once brought guests into the Salzkammergut, you will cycle further to the Trumer Lake District, Obertrumer See, Mattsee and Grabensee. Fans of Beer can visit the Trumer Brewery! Meals: Breakfast
Today, there is still plenty of time to enjoy nature’s beauty and pristine before you cycle back to Salzburg. Meals: Breakfast
Today, individual departure for your onward journey or extend your stay in Salzburg to discover more of this great city! Meals: Breakfast
Tour Prices are per person twin share in Australian Dollars. Conditions apply and group tours are subject to change and availability. Prices are subject to currency fluctuations. (rr)
