Salzburg to Vienna, Lakes Option
7 nights from €1003
4.41Cycle the rolling countryside of the Lakes district between the City of Mozart and the City of Waltz
Everybody knows them: the melodies of the "Serenade No. 13" and "The Blue Danube Waltz!" On this tour, you will start in Salzburg where Mozart was born, cycling straight through the beautiful hilly lake district of the Salzkammergut.
Once you reach Linz, you move away from the lake district as you approach the Danube River that will accompany you for the rest of the tour.
In the Danube Valley, you will cycle past romantic castles, cozy villages and vineyards, all on a well-maintained, paved bike path. An unforgettable end of the tour is the Austrian capital, Vienna, with its countless sights and cultural and culinary highlights!
Great ride.
“Austria is beautiful with a lot of historic sites. We were late in season so a bit cooler, rained for 2 days but we were prepared. Very impressed with hotels and the mix of modern…” Full Review
“Austria is beautiful with a lot of historic sites. We were late in season so a bit cooler, rained for 2 days but we were prepared. Very impressed with hotels and the mix of modern and historic settings, professionally organized. Only complaint was that on first part of trip, bike trail was not marked well and descriptions were hard to follow eg. go for a short ways and turn right at first farmyard turn left at the country road - keep at the block to the right? To a stranger to the area lot of this didn't make sense. We ended up getting most of our directions from local people who were very helpful. The portion on the Danube bike trail was very easy to follow.
Overall we were pleased with the tour.” Less
—Norm
Azure blue lakes
“The Lakes option of the Danube River path was amazing. Lake Mondsee, Attersee and Traunsee were crystal clear and the most beautiful shade of azure blue. Most of the riding was along dedicated bike paths and lesser travelled roads. People friendly and helpful.”
—Fishchico
Wonderful trip with my daughter!
“We did a self-guided tour and had a wonderful time. We used electric bikes and I was very happy with that choice. It was still a lot of work and we got a ton of exercise, but it…” Full Review
“We did a self-guided tour and had a wonderful time. We used electric bikes and I was very happy with that choice. It was still a lot of work and we got a ton of exercise, but it made it so we were able to enjoy the beautiful scenery. The paths were very good and we were on roads only about 10% of the time. The hotels were very nice-small and quaint with lovely breakfasts. The tour director in Austria was very quick to reply when the electric stopped working on my bike on the 4th day. She found someone to fix the bike early the next day. The only challenge was reading the maps but that was part of the adventure. We definitely made more than a few wrong turns and had to backtrack, but having the electric bikes made it okay.” Less
—allisong
Daily Program
Day 1: Salzburg
Individual arrival in Salzburg, check-in at the hotel. Receive your travel documents and bikes. Enjoy a stroll through the lovely old town of Salzburg or an evening concert at Hohensalzburg Fortress.
Overnight in Salzburg.
Day 2: Salzburg – Lake Attersee
36 miles/60 km
Today you leave Salzburg in direction of Lake Wallersee. You continue along the picturesque waterside of Lake Mondsee before you reach Austria's largest fresh waters, Lake Attersee. The Attersee, impressive with its deep blue-green colors, is one of the most popular bathing lakes in the Salzkammergut.
Overnight in Lake Attersee.
Day 3: Lake Attersee – Lake Traunsee
31 miles/50 km | Boat transfer on Lake Traunsee, including bikes
A short climb up to Weissenbach Valley is rewarded with a speedy descent to the waterside of River Traun before arriving in Ebensee.
Overnight in Lake Traunsee.
Day 4: Lake Traunsee – Lambach – Linz
19 miles/30 km + train ride
Take a stroll through Gmunden, historically a popular place for Europe's High Society in the beginning of the 20th Century. Continue your bike tour along River Traun until you reach Lambach. Here you take the train to Linz (ticket included in tour cost), where you should not miss an opportunity to taste the delicious pastry, the original "Linzer Torte."
Overnight in Linz.
Day 5: Linz – Grein/surroundings
37 miles/60 km
After breakfast, stroll through the picturesque old town of Linz before you continue your tour in the direction of Vienna. Via the small town of Mauthausen, you follow the Danube cycle path past the beautiful landscape of the Danube meadow, where you can see rare animals and plants.
Overnight in Grein/Ardagger.
Day 6: Grein/surroundings – Wachau Valley
40 miles/65 km
Today you have the possibility to visit the maritime museum at the Greinburg Castle and the oldest theatre in Austria. Get to know the impressing landscapes and forested rock formations of the Strudengau region.
Overnight in Mitterarnsdorf.
Day 7: Wachau Valley – Tulln - Vienna
40 miles/65 km by bike + train ride
The River Danube is surrounded by vineyards, as you cycle through one of Austria's most popular wine regions, Wachau, to Tulln. There you take the train to Vienna (ticket included in tour cost), Austrian's capital, where you have enough time to visit all impressive sights this beautiful city offers including Schönbrunn Palace, Fun Park- Prater, St. Stephen's Cathedral and Belvedere.
Overnight in Vienna.
Day 8: Departure
Departure by train to Salzburg(included) or we would be happy to help you book extra nights.
Hotels
These are sample hotels and may vary based on availability.
Salzburg: Hotel Amedia
Attersee: Seehotel Post
Altmünster am Traunsee: Panoramahotel Traunstein
Linz: Austria Trend Hotel Schillerpark
Grein: Hotel Aumühle
Mitterarnsdorf: Gasthof Zur Wachau
Vienna: Hotel roomz Prater
Please note tourist taxes are not included in the tour costs (approx. €1–3 per person/night) and are to be paid on site.
Interested in visiting other areas before or after your tour? Visit our hotels page to learn more about lodging options.
Bikes
Standard bike
- Model: KTM touring bike
- Frame: aluminum women's and men's frame
- Gearshift: 21-speed derailleur with freewheel, Shimano Altus
- Brakes: 2 rim brakes, Shimano V-brakes
- Wheel/Tire: 28 inch hollow chamber rim/robust tires, Schwalbe Marathon
- Saddle: high-quality gel saddle, Selle Royal
Unisex electric bike
- Model: KTM Macina Fun
- Frame: aluminum unisex
- Engine: Bosch Performance
- Battery: 500 Wh
- Gears: 9-speed Shimano Altus derailleur
- Brakes: 2 disc brakes, Shimano
- Wheel/Tire: 28 inch hollow chamber rim/robust tires, Schwalbe Marathon
- Saddle: high-quality gel saddle, Selle Royal
Men's electric bike
- Model: KTM Macina Fun 9 P5
- Frame: aluminum men's frame
- Engine: Bosch Performance
- Battery: 500 Wh
- Saddle: high-quality gel saddle
- only bookable from a height of 175 cm
*More about electrically-assisted bikes >
All above bike rentals will be equipped with the following at no additional charge:
- Saddlebags, double-sided (1 per room) - 10 liters each
- Repair kit
Bike Protection:
Bike protection can be purchased at the time of booking. You can read more about that HERE.
Pedals:
The bikes will have flat pedals. Pedals may not be changed on the bikes.
Helmets:
Helmet rental is not available on this tour. For safety and hygiene purposes, we recommend that you bring your own helmet or plan to purchase one upon arrival.
Surface and terrain
The route is mostly flat, especially in the Danube valley, with some hilly stretches in the Salzkammergut.
How to get there
Tour Start
Nearest airport and train station: Salzburg, Austria
Tour End
Nearest airport and train station: Vienna, Austria*
*At the tour's end, you will transfer by train back to Salzburg, Austria, which is included in the tour price. It's recommended to arrange your flights into and out of Salzburg, Austria.
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