Austria - Ten Lakes Family Cycling Tour 2021 Individual Self- Guided 8 days / 7 nights OR 7 days / 6 nights
What is more amazing than cycling as a family through marvelous scenery and unspoiled nature? Very simple: to cool off afterwards in a crystal clear lake. There is lots of fun on offer in the Lake District around Salzburg, because not only one but ten lakes await you and want to be explored by you. Large lidos with excellent leisure activities, little adventures along the way like the high rope course in Seeham, and to top it off with the quietness of nature. But first you can contemplate the secrets of the famous city of Mozart Salzburg whilst enjoying some ice cream or a piece of Sachertorte. Cycling and swimming fun - you have a lot to look forward to in the Lake District around Salzburg!
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Itinerary Day to Day
Day 1: Arrival in Salzburg Arrival in the culturally rich City of Mozart. Regardless whether you stroll along the river Salzach with ice cream in hand, glance over the roofs of Salzburg high up from the hill ‘Kapuzinerberg’ or start with a shopping spree in the ‘Getreidegasse’: you can feel the wonderful flair, Salzburg simply oozes culture everywhere. No matter what age you are, Salzburg will enchant you! Welcome meeting and rental bike distribution.
Day 2: Salzburg – Holzöster/Dorfibm 30/45 km + train journey After a short ride by regional railway, you autonomously start your family tour full of beans in Oberndorf (enthusiastic cyclists can ride to Oberndorf), birthplace of the most famous Christmas carol ever: ’Silent Night’. Then onwards along the lovely babbling river Salzach into the diverse nature of Austria’s largest moor area: here the warm lakes Höllerersee and Holzöstersee with lido for families await. Just like a little Garden of Eden.
Day 3: Holzöster – Adventure Day or Circular tour to Burghausen 40 km After a swim in the wonderful warm moorland lake, come and join the funny “Wanderbauerngolf”- a special kind of miniature golf along funny walking paths, played with wooden bats. Alternatively you can also go for another cycling tour along the river Salzach to Burghausen, a beautiful city with its very charming old town.
Day 4: Holzöster– Trumer Lakes 35 km Here in the nature reserve, time seems to stand still. You cycle past the animal paradise to Michaelbeuern and from there into the Trumer-Lake district with its three crystal clear lakes, Lake Obertrumer See, Lake Mattsee and Lake Grabensee. This is the best place to cool off, have fun and relax in the glistening water after your cycling tour.
Day 5: Trumer Lakes, Adventure Day and Day of Rest A cool jump into the water? Not just one but three massive lidos (entrance fee included) await you. Try the slide or the raft, this place has a lot to offer. However this is not all yet: you can experience the aerial adventure in the high rope course and swing as high as 35 meters (not open daily). Or you can do a short cycle tour along the Obertrumer See – swimming stop inclusive)
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Day 6: Trumer Seen – Salzburg 35 km You cycle along the awesome lake “Wallersee” with its beautiful lidos to Seekirchen and further to Eugendorf. From there you bike along the old Ischler Bahntrasse, a shutdown train path, to the city of Mozart: Salzburg. Now is the time to visit all the lovely attractions of one of the most beautiful cities in Europe.
Day 7: Departure or extra days Today options for departure are all yours. Alternatively, how about you add an extra day and discover all of Salzburg’s secrets?
8 day / 7 night option:
Day 1 – 5 as in itinerary above
Day 6: Trumer Lakes – Lake Mondsee 45 km You cycle through the nature reserve of the pretty Egelseen-lakes to Schleedorf, from there you continue along the sparkling Lake Irrsee all the way to Lake Mondsee. At the tranquil Lake Mondsee you will not miss out on swimming and fun, that’s a guarantee! During your cycling tour you get to taste typically Austrian cuisine, dishes such as Schnitzel and apple strudel, in one of the many inns.
Day 7: Lake Mondsee – Salzburg 40 km The route leads you past lush meadows along the cycle path to Thalgau and onwards to Eugendorf. From here you continue on the tracks of the disused Ischler railway all the way to the river Salzach and then along the Tauern cycle path into the center of Salzburg. As a reward you can treat yourselves to a delicious ice cream or try the original Salzburg chocolates called ‘Mozartkugeln’ at the place of their creation. Be advised to take enough time for this city. There is so much to see: a visit to Mozart’s birth place, cathedral, Mirabell palace or the castle ‘Hohensalzburg’. The water fountains in Hellbrunn palace are a lot of fun too. The Hellbrunn Zoo is a must for all animal lovers.
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Day 8: Departure or extra days
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Route
Technical Characteristics:
Tour Profile: No minimum age. Requirements: basic fitness level and cycling skills. The route is ideal for families. You cycle along the river Salzach and through numerous nature reserves, past countless lakes with options for a swim. There are few longer ascents between the Trumer Lakes and Salzburg or Lake Mondsee. You cycle always on well-maintained cycle paths.
Distance: 150 – 190 km
Travel Season: Departures daily between April 3 and October 9, 2020 Season 1: April 3 – April 23 and October 2 – October 9 Season 2: April 24 – June 11 and September 4 – October 1 Season 3: June 12 – September 3
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Price per person: 7 day / 6 night 8 day / 7 night Double occupancy Season 1 € 599.00 € 669.00 Double occupancy Season 2 € 649.00 € 729.00 Double occupancy Season 3 € 699.00 € 759.00 Child 12 – 14 years old * € 469.00 € 529.00 Child 6 – 11 years old * € 349.00 € 379.00 Surcharge for Single Room € 199.00 € 229.00 Surcharge Half Board 6x or 7x € 169.00 € 189.00 Surcharge Half Board children aged 6-14 6x or 7x € 119.00 € 139.00 Rental Bike (21 or 7 gear) € 79.00 Children’s bike/tag along/ child transporter € 65.00 Follow-Me with Child Bike € 95.00 Electric bike € 189.00 Extra Nights Salzburg Double Occupancy Season 1 + 2 € 69.00 Extra Nights Salzburg Child 12 – 14 years old* € 49.00 Extra Nights Salzburg Child 6 – 11 years old* € 35.00 Extra Nights Salzburg Single Room Surcharge € 39.00 Extra Nights Salzburg Double Occupancy Season 3 € 89.00 Extra Nights Salzburg Child 12 – 14 years old € 65.00 Extra Nights Salzburg Child 6 – 11 years old € 45.00 Extra Nights Salzburg Surcharge Single Room € 59.00 * Children’s rates valid in room with two paying adults. Rates for children aged 6 or younger are payable on site.
Accommodation: 3*and 4* hotels and nice guesthouses
Included: 6x or 7x overnight stays, breakfast included Welcome meeting Luggage transfer between hotels “Wanderbauerngolf” in Franking Entrance fee to the lidos on the Trumer Lakes ‘Salzburger Seeland’ card with numerous inclusive services Carefully elaborated route description Detailed travel information 1 per room with route maps or overview maps, route descriptions, tourist attractions, important telephone numbers etc. GPS data is available Service hotline
Not Included: Visitor’s taxes - if applicable – payable on site. Regional railway journey on Day 2 approx. € 6, per person, with bike, payable on site Entrance fee for the high rope course Seeham approximately 28 Euros per adult and 16 Euros per child, minimum height for access to aerial climbing park is 110 cm OK Cycle & Adventure Tours Inc. - 666 Kirkwood Ave - Suite B102 – Ottawa, Ontario Canada K1Z 5X9 www.okcycletours.com Toll Free 1-888-621-6818 Local 613-702-5350
Bikes
Hybrid Bike
Unisex frame 21-gears with free wheel sizes: 56 / 51 / 46 / 43 cm Unisex 7-gears-bikes with back pedaling brake sizes: 56 / 51 / 46 cm Men’s speed bikes 21-gears with free wheel and crossbar sizes: 64 / 60 / 56 "slopping" cm (note: a reservation is necessary!) Also includes Saddle bag (water-repellent), handlebar bag (water- repellent), service-Set with tools and extra bicycle tube, pump and combination lock
Electric Bike
A Pedelec is an electro bike which assists with electric support only when pedaling. Composed on basis of KTM-bikes, adequate for our missions. The bike is easy to handle as you have a good weight distribution and a low balance point. Overall weight amounts to approx. 23 kg. An illuminated LCD display, a computer and a wattage display add to the comfort.
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THIS IS A PARTNER TOUR FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT OK Cycle & Adventure Tours Inc. 666 Kirkwood Ave - Suite B102 – Ottawa, Ontario Canada K1Z 5X9 Toll Free 1-888-621-6818 Local 613-702-5350 TICO Ontario Registration No: 50022848