Salzburg to Vienna, Lakes Option
7 nights from €1065
4.39Cycle the rolling countryside of the Lakes district between the City of Mozart and the City of Waltz
Everybody knows them: the melodies of the "Serenade No. 13" and "The Blue Danube Waltz!" On this tour, you will start in Salzburg where Mozart was born, cycling straight through the beautiful hilly lake district of the Salzkammergut.
Once you reach Linz, you move away from the lake district as you approach the Danube River that will accompany you for the rest of the tour.
In the Danube Valley, you will cycle past romantic castles, cozy villages and vineyards, all on a well-maintained, paved bike path. An unforgettable end of the tour is the Austrian capital, Vienna, with its countless sights and cultural and culinary highlights!
Great ride.
“Austria is beautiful with a lot of historic sites. We were late in season so a bit cooler, rained for 2 days but we were prepared. Very impressed with hotels and the mix of modern…” Full Review
“Austria is beautiful with a lot of historic sites. We were late in season so a bit cooler, rained for 2 days but we were prepared. Very impressed with hotels and the mix of modern and historic settings, professionally organized. Only complaint was that on first part of trip, bike trail was not marked well and descriptions were hard to follow eg. go for a short ways and turn right at first farmyard turn left at the country road - keep at the block to the right? To a stranger to the area lot of this didn't make sense. We ended up getting most of our directions from local people who were very helpful. The portion on the Danube bike trail was very easy to follow.
Overall we were pleased with the tour.” Less
—Norm
Azure blue lakes
“The Lakes option of the Danube River path was amazing. Lake Mondsee, Attersee and Traunsee were crystal clear and the most beautiful shade of azure blue. Most of the riding was along dedicated bike paths and lesser travelled roads. People friendly and helpful.”
—Fishchico
Wonderful trip with my daughter!
“We did a self-guided tour and had a wonderful time. We used electric bikes and I was very happy with that choice. It was still a lot of work and we got a ton of exercise, but it…” Full Review
“We did a self-guided tour and had a wonderful time. We used electric bikes and I was very happy with that choice. It was still a lot of work and we got a ton of exercise, but it made it so we were able to enjoy the beautiful scenery. The paths were very good and we were on roads only about 10% of the time. The hotels were very nice-small and quaint with lovely breakfasts. The tour director in Austria was very quick to reply when the electric stopped working on my bike on the 4th day. She found someone to fix the bike early the next day. The only challenge was reading the maps but that was part of the adventure. We definitely made more than a few wrong turns and had to backtrack, but having the electric bikes made it okay.” Less
—allisong
Daily Program
Day 1: Salzburg
Individual arrival in Salzburg, check-in at the hotel. Receive your travel documents and bikes. Enjoy a stroll through the lovely old town of Salzburg or an evening concert at Hohensalzburg Fortress.
Overnight in Salzburg.
Day 2: Salzburg – Bad Ischl (40 miles/65 km)
Today you leave Salzburg and cycle through the picturesque Salzkammergut region, passing beautiful lakes and green hills. Along Lake Mondsee, you will discover the UNESCO-listed prehistoric pile dwellings before continuing to Lake Wolfgang, where you take a ferry to St. Wolfgang. From there, you cycle to the imperial town of Bad Ischl, famous for its traditional Zauner confectionery.
Overnight in Bad Ischl.
Day 3: Bad Ischl – Hallstatt – Bad Ischl (28 miles/45 km)
Today you follow the scenic River Traun towards the sparkling waters of Lake Hallstatt, with the impressive Dachstein mountains rising in the background. A boat ride takes you to the charming village of Hallstatt, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, where you can explore the World Heritage Museum or enjoy freshly caught fish by the lakeside.
Overnight in Bad Ischl.
Day 4: Bad Ischl – Lambach – Linz (37 miles/60 km + train ride)
Today you cycle through the picturesque Traun Valley, passing through Gmunden and following the River Traun to Lambach. From here, you take the train to Linz, a UNESCO City of Media Arts, where you should not miss the opportunity to taste the famous Linzer Torte in a traditional coffee house.
Overnight in Linz.
Day 5: Linz – Grein (40 miles/65 km)
Today you follow the Danube Cycle Path along the historic Danube Limes, a UNESCO World Heritage Site that once marked the northern border of the Roman Empire. Passing through Enns, with its rich Roman heritage, you continue along the picturesque Danube to the charming town of Grein.
Overnight in Grein.
Day 6: Grein – Melk (31 miles/50 km)
Today you cycle through the picturesque Strudengau Valley towards the beautiful Wachau region. Along the way, enjoy scenic views of the Danube before reaching Melk, home to the magnificent Baroque Melk Abbey, part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site. In the evening, enjoy a glass of local wine and regional specialties at a traditional Heuriger wine tavern.
Overnight in Melk.
Day 7: Melk – Vienna (28 miles/45 km + train ride)
Today you cycle through the picturesque Wachau Valley, surrounded by vineyards and charming villages such as Weißenkirchen and Dürnstein. Upon reaching Krems, you take the train to Vienna, Austria's capital, where you can explore the historic city center and the magnificent Schönbrunn Palace, both UNESCO World Heritage Sites. End your day with a traditional Wiener Schnitzel at a local inn.
Overnight in Vienna.
Day 8: Departure
Departure by train to Salzburg(included) or we would be happy to help you book extra nights.
Hotels
These are sample hotels and may vary based on availability.
Salzburg: Hotel Amedia
Bad Ischl: Grand Hotel Elisabeth
Linz: Austria Trend Hotel Schillerpark
Grein: Hotel Aumühle
Melk: Hotel Post
Vienna: Hotel roomz Prater
Please note tourist taxes are not included in the tour costs (approx. €1–3 per person/night) and are to be paid on site.
Interested in visiting other areas before or after your tour? Visit our hotels page to learn more about lodging options.
Bikes
Standard bike
- Model: KTM touring bike
- Frame: aluminum women's and men's frame
- Gearshift: 21-speed derailleur with freewheel, Shimano Altus
- Brakes: 2 rim brakes, Shimano V-brakes
- Wheel/Tire: 28 inch hollow chamber rim/robust tires, Schwalbe Marathon
- Saddle: high-quality gel saddle, Selle Royal
Unisex electric bike
- Model: KTM Macina Fun
- Frame: aluminum unisex
- Engine: Bosch Performance
- Battery: 500 Wh
- Gears: 9-speed Shimano Altus derailleur
- Brakes: 2 disc brakes, Shimano
- Wheel/Tire: 28 inch hollow chamber rim/robust tires, Schwalbe Marathon
- Saddle: high-quality gel saddle, Selle Royal
Men's electric bike
- Model: KTM Macina Fun 9 P5
- Frame: aluminum men's frame
- Engine: Bosch Performance
- Battery: 500 Wh
- Saddle: high-quality gel saddle
- only bookable from a height of 175 cm
Accessories
All above bike rentals will be equipped with the following at no additional charge:
- Saddlebags, double-sided (1 per room) - 10 liters each
- Repair kit
Bike Protection:
Bike protection can be purchased at the time of booking. You can read more about that HERE.
Pedals:
The bikes will have flat pedals. Pedals may not be changed on the bikes.
Helmets:
Helmet rental is not available on this tour. For safety and hygiene purposes, we recommend that you bring your own helmet or plan to purchase one upon arrival.
Surface and terrain
The route is mostly flat, especially in the Danube valley, with some hilly stretches in the Salzkammergut.
How to get there
Tour Start
Nearest airport and train station: Salzburg, Austria
Tour End
Nearest airport and train station: Vienna, Austria*
*At the tour's end, you will transfer by train back to Salzburg, Austria, which is included in the tour price. It's recommended to arrange your flights into and out of Salzburg, Austria.
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