11-18 September
8 days / 7 nights
In Salzburg - Austria
Easy, flat or downhill with some undulation
Daily 7 - 45 km / 4 - 28 miles
Total 171 km / 106 miles appr
Fully guided and supported
Your lovely design hotel in Salzburg is just a short walk from the centre and sights of Salzburg. Enjoy the peaceful ambience and your welcome dinner with us here.
Biking to Zell am See, a popular holiday resort at a beautiful lake, we ride into a 12th century Medieval Castle in the Hohe Tauern National Park, where you can enjoy the fantastic Gothic atmosphere, your exclusive room, and the panoramic view of the Alps for 2 nights. (cycling appr 45km/28m)
We take a walking tour and admire the highest Waterfalls of Europe (380m), a breathtaking nature spectacle with sensational views, and the impressive power of the roaring water. Then we cycle along the River Salzach back to our Castle Hotel, and relax in its lovely courtyard or pool. (hiking appr 5-10km/3-6m, biking 36km/22m)
Cycling to Kaprun, we lift up to 3029m, to see the amazing panorama of the Alps and the snowy Grossglockner, highest peak in Austria. Then you can enjoy the lovely ambience of an old Mansion, and the magnificent view of the Dachstein Alps from its patio or swimming pool for 2 nights. (cycling appr 30km/19m)
Walking around the picturesque lakes of Gosau, you can admire the breathtaking scenery of the Dachstein Alps around you, and reflected in the lakes. Then an easy bike ride to our hotel, to enjoy the friendly hospitality of the owners, and their home-made food. (walking appr. 13km/8m, cycling 7km/4m)
A nice walk in town Hallstatt, a breathtaking view of the Dachstein Glaciers and Lake Hallstatt from the top of a 400m high cliff, cycling along magnificent scenery at Lake Hallstatt to the charming village St Wolfgang, and 2 nights there in a lovely Family Hotel with a fascinating view of Lake Wolfgang. (cycling appr 13km/8m)
We take the steepest cog-wheel railway of Europe to enjoy the panoramic view of all the Lakes of Salzkammergut. We bike around the picturesque Wolfgangsee to another charming village St Gilgen, and cycle back to St Wolfgang. (cycling appr 40km/25m)
After enjoying some relaxation in St Wolfgang, or visiting some sights in Salzburg, we hope you leave this “magnificent part of the world” as Edward VIII Duke of Windsor said, with wonderful memories for your lifetime.
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“Marietta and Peter, Thank you for your incredible input to make this such a beautiful holiday with great itinerary and fabulously well organised. You both went to so much trouble to ensure that all the details were perfect and we really look forward to another trip soon! Hugs and kisses”
To take the first step to this bike tour, please send us this form. We will email you in a few days about availabilities and all the next steps to confirm your booking.
