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Active Journeys Austria
SelfSelf----GuidedGuided Austria Bike tour
Salzburg Vienna Cycling tour
Ride your bike at a leisurely pace on well marked trails through the majes c and unspoiled countryside. You will enjoy the scenery of the classic Sound of Music movie. Picture your- self in the quaint and charming villages. The landscape of the Salzburger Voralpenland has a charm of its own, rolling green hills and sparkling waters of the lakes in this region. Travel to a new des na on each day taking with you only what you need for the day. Your luggage is transported for you and arrives at your hotel by every a ernoon. Daily distances are moderate, allowing you to cycle at your own pace and enjoy the countryside. During this tour you experience highlights of Austria's culture and nature between Salzburg and Vienna. Star ng in Mozart's town of Salzburg and the Salzkammergut, you explore one of Austria's most scenic landscapes. The Danube valley with its natural and cultural high- lights accompanies you on your way to Vienna. At the end of your journey, explore Vienna with numerous sights as the final highlight. Take in the castles, churches, museums but don’t forget the wonderful cafes with the fa- mous Linzer Torte—a well-earned luxury!
Tour Details Dates: Daily from April to mid-October Cost: $1595 per person Single Room Supplement: $495 Length: 8 days/7 nights Fast Facts Bike Rental: $175 • Enjoy one week of cycling though EEE-E---BikeBike Info: a beautiful scenic countryside with For those who need a boost, we an excellent bike trail system Grade: Moderate with some hills have a small inventory of E-Bikes Starts: Salzburg • Daily luggage transfers included for your trip. • Route notes and maps, and 7 day Ends: Vienna • E-bike rental: $350 service hotline available • Limited supplies, so reservations recom- mended
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ITINERARY Day 1 Arrival in Salzburg Check in to the hotel, and ask the front desk where to pick up your bikes.
Day 2 Salzburg - Burghausen 55 km Today you start your cycle along the Salzach river, the path lead- ing you to Oberndorf. Oberndorf is famous worldwide as the birthplace of the Christmas carol Silent Night. Con nue onwards to Burghausen home of the longest castle in the world.
Day 3 Burghausen - Schärding 68 km Past the Inn-Salzach-lookout point you ride to Braunau and fur- ther along the Inn river to the 1000 year old city of Obernberg. Via Reichersberg Monastery you reach Schärding, a historic trad- ing town of old portals, Baroque gables, quiet corners and nar- row lanes.
Day 4 Schärding - Schlögen 58 km Today the route takes you first to "the city of three rivers" Pas- sau, then further along the Danube and all the way to the famous Danube loop of Schlögen (“Schlögener Schlinge”).
Day 5 Schlögen - Linz 51 km Cycle to the colourful Danube market town of Aschach, con nu- ing on to stop by for a vist to the Wilhering Monastery, to admire its Rococo style. Ride through O ensheim on the way to the vibrant city of Linz, your des na on for today.
Day 6 Linz - Ardagger/Grein 65 km Via Mauthausen or Enns, the oldest town of Austria, you arrive via Wallsee to Ardagger/Grein, which marks the beginning of the Strudengau, named for the stretch of the Danube where once the riverbed was embedded with rocks that produced dreaded whirlpools.
Day 7 Ardagger/Grein - Melk/Emmersdorf 54 km The pilgrimage church of Maria Taferl greets you from high above in the hills and shows you the way to Melk/Emmersdorf. Melk sits on the River Danube, west of Vienna. It’s known for the 11th-century Melk Abbey, a vast monastery built high above the town.
Day 8 Krems – Vienna 40 km + train ride Today you cycle through the gorgeous Wachau region. The goal of your journey by bike is Krems. A er handing over your bike in our partner hotel you hop on the train to Vienna (elimina ng the unscenic route through the suburbs), arriving to the city of the Riesenrad, the Imperial palaces and the Vienna waltz.
Day 9 Vienna Transfer back to Salzburg on your own or extend your stay in Vienna.
What to Expect
What will the weather be like? Ge ng There The day me temperature will be warm and sunny. You can expect high 80’s or Arrive on your own to Salzburg. 70’s (high 20’s C) depending on the season and cooler evenings. Sunscreen is a must during the day, as is a sweater for the cooler nights. Tradi onally it does not Fly into Vienna and take the rain, but it is recommended to bring some rain gear in case. train. Then take a taxi to the first hotel. How many hours of cycling a day? Be prepared to ride between 4 to 6 hours daily, much of it on rolling and fla er terrain. However, some sec ons can be s ll hilly so you must be strong enough to ride up and down.
How fit do I need to be? The fi er the be er, and some cycling experience is recommended but not re- quired. All the towns are designed to be close, so you can take a day off and use the bus or train to the next town.
What are the accommoda ons like? We use wonderful hotels with twin-bedded rooms, all with private facili es. All will have a breakfast room, many with a restaurant for dinner. Some will have spa facili es or swimming pools.
How to book your holiday About Independent Holidays Our detailed route notes and up-to-date maps • Contact our office to make sure there is space available. combined with the official marker posts ensure you One of our travel planners will walk you through the en- enjoy your tour without the worry of finding your tire booking process. way. Your luggage arrives at your hotel by every a ernoon. • Download the reservation form from our website and send in completed form by fax or email. Once this is done, your space is confirmed and a pre-departure packet will be sent immediately.
• A deposit is required immediately, and final payment is due 60 days prior to departure. Terms & conditions are outlined on the back of our Reservation Form. Extra services • Take in a Viennese waltz and opere a concert • Plan your air travel as soon as possible. in the Imperial Palace (Ho urg) or Palais Auer- sperg - residence of emperors and kings. • We encourage you to purchase travel insurance, either Prices start at 60€ (back area), 80€ (front area) through us or directly a travel insurance provider. • Hal oard op on (6 dinners): $225 per person • Local hotel tax (approx. € 1 - 2.5 per per- • Ensure that you are in proper health for the trip chosen. son/night) Contact us for more information on vaccinations, inocula-