

Bike tour through Salzkammergut
Glittering lakes and a lot of history
- Imperial resort of Bad Ischl, Schloss Ort in Lake Traunsee, UNESCO World Heritage Site Hallstatt
- Daily routes ●●●○○, altitude profile ●●●○○
Days
8
Ø km per day
40
On this bike tour through Salzkammergut, you get to know one of Austria‘s most beautiful regions. Franz Joseph I of Austria and his wife Sissi spent the hot summer months in the cooler resort of Salzkammergut. The Lakes 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 Horses) at Lake Wolfgang. 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.
Itinerary
- Booking code
OE-SZWW7 - Start / Destination
Lake Wolfgang - Duration
8 days / 7 nights - Length
approx. 225 – 245 km
Daily routes ●●●○○
between 30 and 80 km, Ø 40 km
Altitude profile ●●●○○

Day 1: Individual arrival at Lake Wolfgang
If you still have some time after your arrival in St. Wolfgang, we recommend wandering along the lakeside. Enjoy this idyllic countryside, the clear water and reflections of the mountains and the wonderful views of the snow-topped peaks. Looking forward to your cycling holiday through Salzkammergut, allow your first evening to come to a pleasant close in the hotel.
Day 2: Lake Wolfgang – Mondsee, approx. 30 km
The first few kilometres to the Mozart village of St. Gilgen are taken at a leisurely pace. The town's nickname derives from its close connections with the family of the famous composer. However, Mozart never actually spent time here! Leave Lake Wolfgang, passing the romantic Lake Krottensee, to finally arrive at the southern banks of Lake Mondsee. In the village of the same name, you can visit the collegiate church and castle.
Day 3: Mondsee - Lake Attersee - Lake Traunsee, approx. 60 - 80 km
Always following the banks of Lake Mondsee, your cycling holiday through Salzkammergut takes you to Lake Attersee. How about a break and a swim in the clear water of Austria's biggest lake? Refreshed, you now cycle along the northern bank and then on through the woods and forest in Aurachtal Valley to Lake Traunsee. Schloss Ort, in Gmunden, is well known as it has been used as a backdrop in films. It is worth a visit. Enjoy the summer air as even the Romans did here.
Day 4: Lake Traunsee - Bad Aussee, approx. 30 km + train ride
From Lake Ebensee, you cycle along level paths alongside Lake Traunsee to Bad Ischl. After a short tour of this historic town, take the train to the inner Salzkammergut region, to Bad Aussee. Here, you can decide if you want to do a short cycle ride to Lake Altausee, or if you prefer to walk round the lake, set amidst this lovely mountain landscape.
Day 5: Excursion to Ausseer Land, approx. 30 km
On your bike tour through Salzkammergut, today, you pedal to Lake Grundlsee (known by locals as the Styrian Sea) and then on to Lake Toplitzsee. Both lakes have something in common: beautiful mountain backdrops and crystal clear water. Go on a tour on one of the romantic boats before you cycle back to Bad Aussee to spend another night there.
Day 6: Bad Aussee - Lake Hallstatt - Bad Ischl, approx. 40 km
You set off from one of the world's most beautiful lakeside towns, as Hallstadt was titled by Alexander von Humboldt. Hallstatt is not only a UNESCO World Heritage Site, but also a popular holiday destination for guests from all over the world. If you're not afraid of heights, the route up to the 360 metre high viewing platform is perfect for breath-taking views from the top. In Bad Ischl, you should make sure you do a guided tour of the Kaiservilla. Next, treat yourself to a slice of Guglhupf in Café Zauner, as Franz Joseph I of Austrian and Sissi used to do, too.
Day 7: Bad Ischl – Lake Wolfgang, approx. 35 km
Following the Ischl Ache you pedal back to Lake Wolfgang. Use the remaining time to go on the steepest steam rack and pinion railway in Austria up the 1,783 metre high Schafberg Mountain. In clear weather, you have unforgettable panoramic views of the glittering lakes and can even trace back your cycle route through Salzkammergut.
Dates / Prices / Services
Category B
Category A
Services
- 7 nights incl. breakfast, national 2* / 3* level,
Category B (OE-SZWW7b) - 7 nights incl. breakfast, national 3* / 4* level,
Category A (OE-SZWW7a) - 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
- Travel documents with maps (1 x per room)
- Service hotline (7 days, 8 a.m. – 8 p.m.)
Additional services
Additional bookable services
Category B
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Category A
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Additional fee single room |
219 € |
299 € |
Additional nights
Room
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Breakfast
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Category B
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Category A
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Lake Wolfgang (Season A)
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DBL |
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69 € |
75 € |
SGL |
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99 € |
105 € |
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Lake Wolfgang (Season B +C)
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DBL |
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69 € |
85 € |
SGL |
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99 € |
115 € |
Rental bikes
Rental Bikes


7- / 21-gear rental bike |
99 € |
E-bike / pedelec |
259 € |
Brief info
- Booking code
OE-SZWW7 - Start / Destination
Lake Wolfgang - Duration
8 days / 7 nights - Length
approx. 225 – 245 km
Daily routes ●●●○○
between 30 and 80 km, Ø 40 km
Altitude profile ●●●○○ - Note
In Austria, helmets are compulsory for children up to 12 years. - Parking information
Public parking, cost approx. 7 € / day
No reservation possible through Radweg-Reisen - Tour operated by
Local cooperation partner - Mobility note
The trip is only conditionally suitable for people with limited mobility.
Please do not hesitate to contact us regarding your individual needs. - Print version PDF