The lakes tour with Charm The Salzkammergut with charming hotels. Self-guided tour 8 days / 7 nights approx. 230 – 250 km The Getreidegasse in Salzburg The turquoise-green Lake Attersee World Cultural Heritage site Hallstatt The panoramic view from mount Schafberg over Lake Wolfgang Eurofun Touristik GmbH Mühlstraße 20 • Obertrum 5162 Austria • Tel: +43 (0)6219 7444 • Fax: +43 (0)6219 8272 • [email protected] • www.eurobike.at UID: ATU 71008456 • HRB FN 452199z • Place of jurisdiction: Salzburg The lakes tour with Charm The Salzkammergut with charming hotels. What is lovelier than being out and about, cycling along the banks of lakes and just letting your spirit soar in a marvellous natural landscape? The cycle tour through the Salzkammergut and the Trumer Seen lake area is wonderfully suited for this. Only a few kilometres beyond Salzburg, you will be greeted by the luxury of a unique natural panorama. The gentle, hilly landscape of Salzburg’s alpine foothills has a charm all of its own. You will cycle through meadows and moorlands to Oberndorf – the place associated with the Christmas carol "Silent Night" - and also to the old imperial town of Bad Ischl. In a way, you will be travelling through a whole world of clichés transformed into realities. The ten lakes round tour is active recreation, experiencing nature and enjoying many attractions, such as the Schafberg mountain and the Orth castle. Characteristics of the route Challenging The terrain along the banks of the lakes is completely flat. In-between the lakes is mainly hilly. Most of the tour is on cycle paths and on roads with little to no traffic from lake to lake. Only for a few short sections, cycling on busier roads is unfortunately unavoidable. Arrival / Parking/ Departure Salzburg central station Salzburg airport Public multi-storey car park costs approx. EUR 65 per week, to be paid at the time, no reservation possible/necessary Eurobike Original Tour: The lakes tour with Charm | 2021 season | Version/date: 05.05.2020 2/6 Itinerary Day 1: Arrival in Salzburg Welcome briefing and bike fitting. Take a stroll through the famous Getreidegasse and across the impressive Residenzplatz. Day 2: Salzburg – Lake Mondsee approx. 40 km Today you will cycle along the Salzach and then along the disused Ischler railway route until you get to Eugendorf. You will then cycle across lush meadows on the cycle path to Thalgau and the foot of the Drachenwand, an impressive rock massif that stretches all the way to lake Mondsee. The lake side cycle path will then lead you into the centre of the same named town, which is well-known - and not only because of the Sound of Music! Day 3: Lake Mondsee – Lake Attersee – Lake Traunsee approx. 50/70 km Next you will cycle along lake Mondsee’s shore until you get to Lake Attersee. This is the largest lake in Salzkammergut and is not only well-known due to its deep-green colour. Many celebrities from near and far live by this lake in magnificent estates. Either by boat (only if you arrive from 01.07. till 31.08.) or by bike along the lakeside, you will head to Weyregg and then through Aurachtal past Lake Traunsee to Gmunden with its famous palace and the ceramic bells in the town hall tower. You only have a few more kilometres until you get to Traunkirchen, where you will be staying overnight. Day 4: Lake Traunsee – Lake Hallstatt approx. 45 km The bike path takes you along the edge of Lake Traunsee until you get to the saline town of Ebensee. From here you will cycle along the river Traun until you get to Bad Ischl with its Imperial past. Once you have crossed the health resort of Bad Goisern, you will finally get to Lake Hallstatt. Impressed by the amazing scenery, you will cycle along the lake to the “loveliest lakeside town in the world” – Hallstatt. You will stay overnight in the centre of the village. Day 5: Lake Hallstatt– Lake Wolfgangsee approx. 40 km Today you head back along the river Traun until you get to Bad Ischl. You should definitely go to the famous Café Zauner where you can try the sweet specialities (included in the price). Emperor Franz Josef and Sissi both will have enjoyed a Gugelhupf cake here. Fuelled up, you will continue cycling along Lake Wolfgang and you will enjoy the atmosphere around your famous hotel, the “weißen Rössl”. Day 6: Rest day by Lake Wolfgangsee You have a wide array of possible activities for an active day by Austria’s most famous lake. We recommend the journey with the cog railway up to the top of mount Schafberg (1782m). This is to be organised by yourself. From the top you get a beautiful view of the surrounding area. Another option is a boat ride (also organised by yourself). A day swimming in the crystal clear water of Lake Wolfgangsee is an alternative way to have an active day… Eurobike Original Tour: The lakes tour with Charm | 2021 season | Version/date: 05.05.2020 3/6 Day 7: Lake Wolfgangsee – Salzburg approx. 50 km Today you cycle along the bike path to St. Gilgen and on to the deep blue Fuschlsee. From there lakeyoucycle to Lake Hintersee and through the Strubklamm gorge into the Wiestal valley. The ride through the Glasenbachklamm gorge is impressive and will bring you to the Salzachtal valley. Just before Salzburg, a diversion to Schloss Hellbrunn is well worth it. Your destination is the festival and Mozart town of Salzburg with its many tourist attractions. Day 8: Departure or extension 2021 arrival dates Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays from 03.04. – 09.10. Season 1: 03.04. – 22.04. | 01.10. – 09.10. Season 2: 23.04. – 10.06. | 03.09. – 30.09. Season 3: 11.06. – 02.09. Special dates on request! 2021 prices (All prices given in Euros per person in double room) 8 days / 7 nights Booking code arrival Salzburg AT-SKRZS-08D Season 1 1059 Season 2 1159 Season 3 1259 Surcharge single room 429 Rental bike 79 Rental bike PLUS 129 Electric bike 189 Category charm: see hotel description Extra nights You can book an extra night for any day of your tour. Prices upon request! p.p. dbl/bb surcharge sgl/bb Salzburg season 1 + 2 129 89 Salzburg season 3 149 89 Eurobike Original Tour: The lakes tour with Charm | 2021 season | Version/date: 05.05.2020 4/6 Services Included Accommodation as already mentioned Breakfast buffet Welcome briefing (German, English) Luggage transfer between the hotels EUROBIKE developed route Detailed travel documents 1x per room (German, English, French with route maps, route description, local attractions, important telephone numbers) 1 Boat ride on Lake Attersee for arrivals between 01.07. and 31.08. 1 Zaunerstollen and a coffee per person in the famous Cafe Zauner EUROBIKE signposting GPS-data is available Service hotline Optional extras Bike rental, including rental bike insurance Things to note Tourist tax, if due, is not included in the price! Eurobike Original Tour: The lakes tour with Charm | 2021 season | Version/date: 05.05.2020 5/6 Cycling with Charm Salzburg: Hotel & Villa Auersperg 4**** A hideaway in the middle of the city. The noticeable love to detail and the personal service mark the charm in this privately run boutique hotel. In Hotel Auersperg, the guest can be in the middle of the city and relax remarkably well both at the same time. www.auersperg.at Mondsee: Hotel Leitnerbäu 4**** Centrally located in the centre of Mondsee, Hotel Leitnerbräu is a secret tip. Enjoy the pleasant and friendly atmosphere, which gives you a breather from your everyday life. www.leitnerbraeu.at Traunkirchen: Symposions Hotel Post 4**** A friendly atmosphere, located directly on the peninsula Traunkircenand a culinary rich offer allow you to have as much recovery and relaxation as possible! www.hotel-post-traunkirchen.at Hallstatt: Heritage.Hotel 4**** Between the mountains and the lake, amidst the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Hallstatt is the right place for something special – a hotel, which lets you sense the unique Hallstatt feeling and that spoils you with luxury and comfort. The heritage hotel joins together three town houses that are steeped in history into one special hotel. www.hotel-hallstatt.com St. Wolfgang: Hotel Weißes Rössl 4****S This hotel next to Lake Wolfgang became internationally known through Ralph Benatzky’s opera. Indeed, the laurels of the past are no support for the traditional hotel where you can rest. Quite the contrary: the family run hotel is a legend, which doesn’t get tired redefining itself. www.weissesroessl.at Other important information For a stress-free start to your travel, arriving at the start point by early evening the day before is recommended. The individual return journey takes place on the last day of travel. For any costs incurred locally (children, local taxes, dogs etc.), as well as excluded transport and services, please refer to the itinerary or the section “Services/Things to note”. If a minimum number of participants is necessary for the trip to take place, this is defined under “Arrival dates”. If the minimum number of participants is not reached, we reserve the right to cancel the tour by the time specified under the heading “Arrival dates” before the planned travel date. We recommend organising your arrival and departure only after this deadline has passed. The distance travelled is approximate and may differ from the actual distance. The language in which the listed services are provided, as far as this is relevant for the provision of services, can be found under the heading “Services”.