Salzburg – Vienna
From the “Salzkammergut” to the
Danube cycle path
Experience Austria at its best: Nature and Culture! Starting your cycling tour in Mozart’s hometown of Salzburg, you will cycle through the famous Salzkammergut with its pristine blue lakes and enchanting nature. Continuing your tour, you will reach the Danube Valley with romantic castles, cosy villages, lush vineyards and a well maintained cycling path along the majestic Danube. The remarkable ending of your tour includes the Austrian capital of Vienna with its countless attractions.
Highlights
Salzburg, Gmunden, Lake Attersee, Lake Mondsee, Bad Ischl, Wachau, Abbey of Melk, Krems, and Vienna
Tour profile
Level 2; mostly flat with some hilly stretches in the Salzkammergut, completely flat in the Danube valley
Accommodation
3-4 star hotels and inns
Itinerary
Day 1: Salzburg
Individual arrival: Use the extra time to take a stroll through the picturesque old part of this cultural and fascinating city.
Day 2: Salzburg - Attersee, approx. 60 km
Along the old railway-line Ischler, you will cycle to the Mondsee and soon reach the slightly rolling hills of the Attergau and the Attersee, a popular recreation area that is favoured by most locals and guests alike.
Day 3: Attersee – Traunsee, approx. 55 km + Train or ship Ebensee - Gmunden
Today you will pass through the romantic valley “Weißenbachtal” and reach the banks of Lake Traunsee. You continue to Ebensee, where the ship awaits you. Enjoy the beautiful panorama.
Day 4: Traunsee – Linz, approx. 31 km + Train Lambach - Linz
This cycling stretch leads you through the villages of Laakirchen and Steyrermühl on to Lambach. In Lambach take train to the state capital of Upper Austria and Culture Capital of Europe 2009, Linz.
Day 5: Linz – Strudengau, approx. 60 km
Enjoy the day with a visit to the monastery in St. Florian and stop by the oldest towns in Austria, the welcoming village of Enns. Your final destination today is the romantic Baroque village of Grein complete with the oldest existing theatre in Austria.
Day 6: Strudengau - Wachau, approx. 63 km
Passing the through regions of Strudengau and Nibelungengau, you reach the famous Wachau, recently nominated as an UNESCO World Culture Heritage Area. Visit the unique Benedictine monastery of Melk or sample the local wine at one of the "Heurigen“ (typical Austrian wine taverns).
Day 7: Wachau – Vienna, approx. 65 km + Train Tulln - Vienna
Enjoy the ride through a few impressive villages. Travelling via Weißenkirchen and Dürnstein and then on to the medieval town of Krems, you stop by the impressive Benedictine monastery of Gottweig. In Tulln you transfer by train to the “City of Music”, Vienna.
Day 8: Vienna
Individual departure or extend your stay in Vienna. Experience this great city!
Travel dates 2015
Daily arrivals
Season 1: October 03 – October 17, 2015
Season 2: March 28 – April 24 + September 05 – October 02, 2015
Season 3: April 25 – September 04, 2015
General information
All bike tours are unescorted. The mileages and approximations are distances of the recommended routes. Please be prepared by packing all necessary items, for example, proper rain gear (jacket and pants), sun hat, sunscreen and proper sport shoes. The arrival journey to Salzburg is not included in the tour price and has to be arranged on your own - Main train stations: Salzburg & Vienna - Recommended airports: Salzburg & München In Austria it is mandatory for children under 12 yrs to wear a helmet when on a bike.
Included services
7 nights in rooms with private facilities Breakfast or 6 x dinner option (in Vienna breakfast only) Daily luggage transport (1 suitcase per Person/ max. 20 kg) 1 x ship on the lake Traun or train from Ebensee, incl. bike 1 x train Lambach – Linz incl. bike 1 x train Tulln – Vienna incl. bike Train ride Vienna – Salzburg (transfer own bikes not incl.) 1 bottle of wine per room from the Wachau Service-hotline (also accessible on weekends) Handlebar bag with travel book, maps and informational material per room
Rental bikes & equipment (Reservation in advance, chargeable)
7-speed-touring bikes with back pedal brake or 21-speed bikes, (ladies/gents) Electric bikes, children’s bikes and other specialized equipment for children upon request. All rental bikes are equipped with a pannier (saddle bag) and an odometer (except Electro bike).
< Parking
Parking garage Linzer Gasse (entrance Glockengassse): approx. € 72 per week
Prices 2015
Tour Bike Rental Extra Night Price per Dbl Single person Salzburg 4* Dinner (€) Dbl Single 7/21 Electro (March 28 – April 74 109 Option 24 + Sept. 05 – Oct. 17)
Salzburg 4* Season 1 559 749 (April 25 – Sept. 78 113 04) 122 66 139 Season 2 675 865 Vienna 3* 63 91 Season 3 709 899
Additional charge* Price p.p. (€) Helmet purchase – payable locally 25 Reduction for “no ticket Vienna-Salzburg” 25 * Must be reserved at time of booking
Reduction
Reduction with 2 full paying adults in double (additional bed):
0-6,99 years -100%
7-11,99 years -50%
12-14,99 years -25%
15-99 years -10%