Salzburg along the river. Photo courtesy of Austrian National Tourist Office A view of the castle of Salzburg. Photo courtesy of Austrian National Tourist Office

Mozart Bike Path

Austria, Germany Bike Tour

Salzburg is the famous birthplace of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, and you'll see many reminders of him throughout the city.  The route leads you across the Chiemsee, to the Inn Valley, Northern Tyrol, and the so called small German corner, back to Mozart's birthplace.

Beginning (and ending) in Salzburg is not a bad start! This city is known for it's incredible Baroque architecture, the Alpine setting, and of course for being the birth place of the famous composer, Mozart. Cycling on, you can enjoy the beautiful Chiemsee, a fresh water lake sometimes also called the Bavarian Sea. Cycle on to Wasserburg, where the historic center is on a peninsula formed by the Inn River which you will bike along. In Kufstein, you can't miss the lit-up Kufstein Fortress at night, which dates back to the 13th century. You will also visit the spa town of Bad Reichenhall where you can get a panoramic view of the Alps. On your last day you bike back to Salzburg for a second chance to enjoy this special city. You may depart from Salzburg that day or enjoy an additional night in the city by booking an extra night.

Skill Level

Easy to Moderate - Self-guided hotel tour

Route is considered easy to moderate self-guided tour. There are 7 days of cycling with distances ranging anywhere from 15 to 42 miles (23 - 67 km). Biking is partly on flat grounds but there are also hilly sections. Between the Inn Valley and Salzburg, you will have to master a few gradients, but the view will be worth it. Most of the riding is on bike paths and country roads with little traffic. Only very short distances will be covered on roads with moderate traffic. It is recommended that you are in good physical condition and have experience in cycling for this tour.

Where You’ll Stay

In very nice & comfortable 3 to 4-star hotels & B&B’s. All rooms have private facilities.

What’s Included

  • 7 nights hotel accommodations
  • Breakfasts (partly buffets)
  • Luggage transportation
  • Route descriptions & maps
  • Service hotline
  • 21 speed hybrid bicycle

What’s Not Included

  • Individual arrival to Salzburg
  • Remaining meals

Mozart Bike Path Map

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TourBike
TypeSelf Guided
SkillEasy–Moderate
Length8 days
From€684
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Tour Dates

  • Daily from May 1 to September 30, 2012.

Day-To-Day Itinerary

Mozart Bike Path Map
  1. Arrival in Salzburg.
  2. Salzburg - Chiemsee/surroundings, 40 mi. (64 km)
  3. Chiemsee - Wasserburg, 40 mi. (64 km)
  4. Wasserburg - Kufstein, 42 mi. (67 km)
  5. Kufstein - Kirchdorf/St. Johann, 28 mi. (45 km)
  6. Kirchdorf/St. Johann - Bad Reichenhall/Bayerisch Gmain, 30 mi. (48 km)
  7. Bad Reichenhall/Bayerisch Gmain - Berchtesgaden, 15 mi. (23 km)
  8. Berchtesgaden - Salzburg, 18 mi. (28 km)

All distances are approximate.

DAY 1: Arrival in Salzburg
Individual arrival to Mozart's birth place. Enjoy this city’s famous architecture and a visit to the Old Town is a must.

DAY 2: Salzburg - Chiemsee/surroundings, 40 mi. (64 km)
The first stage starts on the Tauern bike path along the Salzach River to Oberndorf where you can see the famous Silent Night Chapel. After crossing the Salzach River (and the border into Germany), you pass the worthwhile Bavarian town Laufen. Then you arrive at the warmest lake of Upper Bavaria, the Waginger See. Via Nussdorf you reach the destination of the day, the Chiemsee (lake) which lies next to the Alps. Overnight will be in the surroundings of Chieming or Traunstein.

DAY 3: Chiemsee - Wasserburg, 40 mi. (64 km)
Today's biking begins from Chieming via Seebruck to the monastery of Seeon, which W. A. Mozart visited several times. He also made compositions there. From Seeon we come back to the Chiemsee and on to Breitbrunn and via Amerang to Wasserburg, where the famous artist liked to rest when he was on a journey.

DAY 4: Wasserburg - Kufstein, 42 mi. (67 km)
We should not leave without a stroll through the enchanting old town, which is built on a peninsula, completely surrounded by the Inn River. The Inn will accompany you all day, which means that you won't have to exert yourself too much. Via Rosenheim we reach Kufstein, the "pearl of Tyrol".

DAY 5: Kufstein - Kirchdorf/St. Johann, 28 mi. (45 km)
This morning the Inn accompanies you once more for the first miles until Ebbs where you ride into the slightly hilly "Kaiserwinkl" of Tyrol. You pass the village Walchsee and cycle via Waidach and Kössen through the imposing mountain landscape of Tyrol to Kirchdorf or St. Johann. Both towns will relax you with their panoramic views of the Alps.

DAY 6: Kirchdorf/St. Johann - Bad Reichenhall/Bayerisch Gmain, 30 mi. (48 km)
Today you bike to Waidring and Lofer, two villages where Mozart stopped on his journeys to the south. From Lofer you ride along the Saalach River on a wild romantic trail via Unken and Schneizlreuth to Bad Reichenhall. Mozart made a trip to this well-known spa town during his last stay in Salzburg in 1780. Overnight in Bad Reichenhall or Bayerisch Gmain.

DAY 7: Bad Reichenhall/Bayerisch Gmain - Berchtesgaden, 15 mi. (23 km)
The cycling stage of the day is very short, because you should have the change to spend enough time in the world-famous spa town of Berchtesgaden, overlooked by the "Watzmann" (mountain). You can relax in the thermal bath. Those who want to cycle more in this impressing landscape will be expected by the Königssee lake with its fascinating wings. The steep rocks surrounding the lake will impress you during your journey.

DAY 8: Berchtesgaden - Salzburg, 18 mi. (28 km)
After a short cycling trip, you will arrive at the final destination of the tour - Salzburg. You should have enough time to make an enlarged individual sightseeing tour in the Mozart town. We should see Mozart`s birth place, the reopened place of his residence, the fortress, Hellbrunn palace, Mirabell palace and so on. You will be able to pick up your luggage at 6 p.m. at the latest. After collecting your luggage, individual departure or additional nights in Salzburg (recommended).

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