Schloss Ort on Traunsee, Salzkammergut, Salzburg, Austria. Flickr:Hannes Schneider

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Salzburg & the 7 Lakes

Name: Salzburg & the 7 Lakes
Brand: Tripsite
SKU: ts118o1315
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Austria Bike Tours

A bike tour in Austria through a sparkling lake world

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Self Guided
Skill Level

Easy–Moderate
Length

8 days
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Overview
Your bike tour in Austria will be in the region of Salzkammergut (Lake District) situated snugly at the foothills of the Northern Alps. It is a masterpiece of majestic mountains and mystic blue lakes that stretch across the provinces of Styria, Salzburg, and Upper Austria.
The name of the region stems from the medieval chamber estate Kammergut, which produced considerable wealth for the Hapsburgs in Vienna with their prosperous salt mining.
The area's unparalleled beauty is so great that it attracted many ambitious artists (including Romantic), whose works were noteworthy enough to draw in poets and composers as well; and thus the region soon established itself as a haven for tranquility and artistic inspiration.
Highlights
- Mozart's beloved musical city of Salzburg
- The most famous of Salzkammergut's lakes, Mondsee, Attersee, Traunsee and Wolfgangsee
- Imposing Alpine backdrop of white peaks and hidden caves
- Wolfgangsee with its imposing Schafberg
- Gmunden
- Imperial summer residence Bad Ischl
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Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Salzburg
Day 2: Salzburg - Lake Wolfgangsee, 31 mi. (50 km)
Day 3: Wolfgangsee - Traunsee, 31 mi. (50 km) + ship ride on Lake Wolfgang
Day 4: Traunsee - Attersee, 22 mi. (35 km)
Day 5: Attersee - Mondsee, 20 mi. (33 km)
Day 6: Mondsee - Trumer Seenland, 29 mi. (46 km)
Day 7: Trumer Seenland - Salzburg, 29 mi. (46 km)
Day 8: Departure from Salzburg
*All distances are approximate.
Day 1: Arrival in Salzburg
Individual arrival and handover of the rental bikes. You can use the rest of the day to explore and stroll through the picturesque old part of this cultural and fascinating town.
Sample hotels:
Cat. A: 4-star Hotel Amedia
Cat. B: 3-star Hotel Ibis Nord
Day 2: Salzburg - Lake Wolfgangsee, 31 mi. (50 km)
Begin the day exploring the birthplace of the world-famous classical composer, W.A. Mozart. Cycling along the breathtaking Drachenwand, you reach the beautiful Mondsee. From here, it is downhill to St.Gilgen where you will end the day with a boat ride on the “Wolfgangsee”.
Sample hotels:
Cat. A: 4-star Weißer Bär
Cat. B: 3-star Hotel-Pension Carossa
Day 3: Lake Wolfgangsee - Lake Traunsee, 31 mi. (50 km) + ship ride on Lake Wolfgang
After a relaxing ship ride on Lake Wolfgang (Category B), you cycle to the old imperial village of Bad Ischl, where you find traces and follow the footprints of Emperor Franz Josef and his Empress Sissi all over the area. A stop at the famous pastry shop “Zauner” is a must! Cycle along the river Traun until you reach Traunkirchen.
Sample hotels:
Cat. A: 4-star Symposionhotel Post
Cat. B: 3-star Panoramahotel Traunstein
Day 4: Traunsee - Attersee, 22 mi. (35 km)
One of the many highlights on this tour is the stop in Gmunden, a scenic village on the northern bank of the Traunsee. Today it is well known for its touristic importance and beautiful handmade ceramics. You will also explore the gorgeous area of lake Attersee.
Sample hotels:
Cat. A & B: 3-star Hotel Spitzerwirt
Day 5: Attersee - Mondsee, 22 mi. (35 km)
Follow the gorgeous blue waters of the Attersee until Unterach. After cycling about 2 km in the narrow valley, you discover the legendary Mondsee. Cycle along the northern bank until you reach the picturesque city of this lake. The Salzkammergut area is gorgeous and offers so much to explore. This lake has already inspired famous artists like composer Gustav Mahler and painters Gustav Klimt and Christian Ludwig Attersee. Your path continues to Mondsee and then onto the village of Mondsee. Visit the church, which was used as a romantic backdrop for the wedding in the musical "The Sound of Music".
Sample hotels:
Cat. A: 4-star Hotel Krone
Cat. B: 3-star Hotel Prielbauer
Day 6: Mondsee - Trumer Seenland, 29 mi. (46 km)
You will cycle the land of Mondsee, passing the natural Irrsee until you reach the Trumer Seen. If you enjoy a good beer, you should visit the Trumer brewery!
Sample hotels:
Cat. A/B: 3-star Gasthof Neumayr
Day 7: Trumer Seenland - Salzburg, 29 mi. (46 km)
On the day before departure, if weather permits, you should take a swim and enjoy the fresh water. You will cycle to Salzburg for the last night of your tour.
Sample hotels:
Cat. A: 4-star Hotel Amedia
Cat. B: 3-star Hotel Ibis Nord
Day 8: Departure from Salzburg
Individual departure or extend your stay in Salzburg.
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Hotels & Bikes
You have a choice between two categories. Category A consists of mostly 4-star or high end, 3-star hotels. Category B consists of quaint inns and 3-star hotels and pensions. In each day’s detailed itinerary you will find the name of the preferred hotel(s). If the hotel listed is not available, a hotel of equal standard will be offered.
Bicycles
Men’s and women’s bicycles

Men's and women's standard bicycles

Upright handlebar
7 or 21-speed KTM touring bike
Flat pedals
Step-through or men's frame (horizontal bar)
Shimano components
Accessories include one to two pannier bags, odometer, pump, and repair kit
Helmet purchase possible
Electric bicycle

Electrically assisted bikes can be provided for those who love to cycle but who find it increasingly difficult to either master the terrain or the distance. E-bikes are not motorized, but have a battery which enables you to pedal with ease. It has been described as similar to having a constant tailwind at your back.
Inclusions
What’s Included
- Hotel accommodations for 7 nights
- Breakfasts
- 7-speed bikes with back pedal brake or 21-speed standard bicycle (please specify at time of booking)
- Bicycle accessories including pannier bag, handlebar bag (1 per room), and odometer
- Route descriptions and maps
- Luggage transfer from hotel to hotel (1 piece p.p./ max. 23 kg)
- 7-day service hotline
- Boat ride on Lake Wolfgang
- Ferry ride St. Wolfgang - Abersee incl. bike
- Sweet break “Zauner Jause” in Bad Ischl (coffee and cake)
What’s Not Included
- Lunches and dinners (5 dinners can be included with a supplement)
- Local tax payable on spot (approx. €1-2.50/person/night)
- Bike Protection
- Travel Insurance

Dates & Pricing

Dates

Not available in 2023

Please Note

Rates are per person, based on double occupancy
Tour prices are based on the fuel costs at time prices are set, often months or years in advance. In rare cases, additional fees may apply for fuel cost increases.
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† Currency exchange rate set 90 days before travel
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Pricing

2023

	Category A	Category B
Season 1	$ 1386 £ 734 $ 1,337 € 833 Ft 334443 kr 121669 ₪ 3020 ¥ 155657 Mex$ 17393 NZ$ 1681 kr 9356 zł 3633 S$ 1250 kr 9159 CHF 772 $ 974	$ 1146 £ 607 $ 1,106 € 689 Ft 276628 kr 100636 ₪ 2498 ¥ 128749 Mex$ 14387 NZ$ 1390 kr 7739 zł 3005 S$ 1034 kr 7576 CHF 639 $ 806
Single room	$ 1851 £ 981 $ 1,787 € 1113 Ft 446861 kr 162566 ₪ 4035 ¥ 207979 Mex$ 23240 NZ$ 2246 kr 12501 zł 4854 S$ 1670 kr 12238 CHF 1032 $ 1,301	$ 1485 £ 787 $ 1,434 € 893 Ft 358533 kr 130433 ₪ 3237 ¥ 166869 Mex$ 18646 NZ$ 1802 kr 10030 zł 3895 S$ 1340 kr 9819 CHF 828 $ 1,044
Season 2	$ 1602 £ 849 $ 1,546 € 963 Ft 386637 kr 140657 ₪ 3491 ¥ 179949 Mex$ 20108 NZ$ 1943 kr 10816 zł 4200 S$ 1445 kr 10589 CHF 893 $ 1,126	$ 1379 £ 731 $ 1,331 € 829 Ft 332837 kr 121085 ₪ 3005 ¥ 154910 Mex$ 17310 NZ$ 1673 kr 9311 zł 3616 S$ 1244 kr 9115 CHF 768 $ 969
Single room	$ 2068 £ 1096 $ 1,996 € 1243 Ft 499055 kr 181554 ₪ 4506 ¥ 232271 Mex$ 25954 NZ$ 2508 kr 13961 zł 5421 S$ 1865 kr 13668 CHF 1152 $ 1,453	$ 1718 £ 911 $ 1,659 € 1033 Ft 414742 kr 150881 ₪ 3745 ¥ 193030 Mex$ 21569 NZ$ 2084 kr 11602 zł 4506 S$ 1550 kr 11359 CHF 957 $ 1,208
Season 3	$ 1951 £ 1034 $ 1,883 € 1173 Ft 470951 kr 171330 ₪ 4252 ¥ 219191 Mex$ 24493 NZ$ 2367 kr 13175 zł 5116 S$ 1760 kr 12898 CHF 1087 $ 1,372	$ 1612 £ 854 $ 1,556 € 969 Ft 389046 kr 141533 ₪ 3513 ¥ 181071 Mex$ 20233 NZ$ 1955 kr 10884 zł 4226 S$ 1454 kr 10655 CHF 898 $ 1,133
Single room	$ 2417 £ 1281 $ 2,333 € 1453 Ft 583369 kr 212227 ₪ 5267 ¥ 271512 Mex$ 30339 NZ$ 2932 kr 16320 zł 6337 S$ 2180 kr 15977 CHF 1347 $ 1,699	$ 1951 £ 1034 $ 1,883 € 1173 Ft 470951 kr 171330 ₪ 4252 ¥ 219191 Mex$ 24493 NZ$ 2367 kr 13175 zł 5116 S$ 1760 kr 12898 CHF 1087 $ 1,372

Extra Options

Extra nights, Category A	Twin/Double	Single
Salzburg	$ 165 £ 87 $ 159 € 99 Ft 39748 kr 14460 ₪ 359 ¥ 18499 Mex$ 2067 NZ$ 200 kr 1112 zł 432 S$ 149 kr 1089 CHF 92 $ 116	$ 248 £ 131 $ 239 € 149 Ft 59822 kr 21763 ₪ 540 ¥ 27843 Mex$ 3111 NZ$ 301 kr 1674 zł 650 S$ 224 kr 1638 CHF 138 $ 174

Extra nights, Category B	Twin/Double	Single
Salzburg	$ 130 £ 69 $ 125 € 78 Ft 31316 kr 11393 ₪ 283 ¥ 14575 Mex$ 1629 NZ$ 157 kr 876 zł 340 S$ 117 kr 858 CHF 72 $ 91	$ 198 £ 105 $ 191 € 119 Ft 47778 kr 17381 ₪ 431 ¥ 22237 Mex$ 2485 NZ$ 240 kr 1337 zł 519 S$ 179 kr 1308 CHF 110 $ 139

Extra nights in other cities possible. Please ask about prices.

Dinners included*
Category A	$ 309 £ 164 $ 299 € 186 Ft 74678 kr 27167 ₪ 674 ¥ 34757 Mex$ 3884 NZ$ 375 kr 2089 zł 811 S$ 279 kr 2045 CHF 172 $ 217
Category B	$ 264 £ 140 $ 255 € 159 Ft 63837 kr 23224 ₪ 576 ¥ 29711 Mex$ 3320 NZ$ 321 kr 1786 zł 693 S$ 239 kr 1748 CHF 147 $ 186

Additional options (must be reserved at the time of booking)
Electric bike	$ 166 £ 88 $ 161 € 100 Ft 40149 kr 14606 ₪ 363 ¥ 18686 Mex$ 2088 NZ$ 202 kr 1123 zł 436 S$ 150 kr 1100 CHF 93 $ 117
Helmet purchase	$ 65 £ 34 $ 63 € 39 Ft 15658 kr 5696 ₪ 141 ¥ 7288 Mex$ 814 NZ$ 79 kr 438 zł 170 S$ 59 kr 429 CHF 36 $ 46

Child discounts available. Must accompany two full paying people.
Children’s bikes and other specialized equipment for children on request.

Please note that extra nights can only be requested at time of booking.

Extra Info

Skill Level — Easy–Moderate
This is an easy to moderate self-guided hotel tour on country roads, cycling paths, and field paths. The terrain is hilly with some longer uphill stretches. Please note that there will be more traffic on country roads during the summer holiday. Daily distances range from 20 to 30 miles (33 to 48 km).
Airport Info
It is recommended that you fly into Salzburg International Airport (SZG), which is located just 4 miles (7 km) from the city center. Another option is to fly to Munich International Airport (MUC).
Local Travel
From the Salzburg Airport, city bus line 2 departs regularly and will take you to Salzburg Hbf (main train station). From the main train station, it is recommended that you take a taxi to your first hotel. You can also take a taxi from the airport which will cost between €18 and €25.
From the Munich Airport, you can take a train to Salzburg Hbf. The ride takes approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes and costs around €35.
Climate
Please check local conditions before your arrival. The climate of the Salzkammergut region during the Spring and Summer months is relatively mild.
Recommended
We recommend booking extra nights which are possible in Salzburg, Wolfgangsee, Traunsee, and Attersee!
Important to know
Documents
It is each traveler's responsibility to ensure that you are in compliance with the country or countries you plan to visit.  This includes and is not limited to passport validity, visa requirements and acquisition, blank passport pages required for your destination (s), etc.

US citizens:  A good website to research the requirements of the Schengen Agreement and entry into other countries is travel.state.gov .
Non-EU and EU residents: Please research the requirements of your country of residence for international travel and your destination country or countries.

*Important note: Please check on the  European Travel Information and Authorization System (ETIAS) status as once implemented, this will be required to visit any of the 26 Schengen-member countries for tourism, business, medical, or transit. This is an additional check on security rather than a visa.
Extra Stay
Extra nights in Salzburg is highly recommended
Tour Operator

Tour Operator

This tour is run by Rad und Reisen.
We value the strong relationship we have with our local partners and the services we provide.
We are not a broker.
We do not inflate tour prices.
We are simply travelers helping travelers.
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Sheila Riggs
October 8, 2022
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This started very badly with our reservation having gone missing. Our start day was on a weekend, making it even more challenging. Stress level was through the roof!
Local hotel staff was excellent at the Wyndham in Salzburg, ensuring that we got our room and also printed off the package that was supposed to have been left for us (vouchers). The next day we went to pick up our bikes…’sorry, your tour starts tomorrow’ , oh, today IS the 25th. Fortunately, bikes were found for us.
Off we trundled with minimal guidance from the mapping app…thank goodness one of our group had a European SIM card, so Google maps was a bit more helpful. It would be nice if the maps & book (that WE didn’t get) told us which bike path to follow clearly. We figured out we were basically following the R2…until we weren’t…
The hotels were generally great, if a bit off the beaten path. So, no wandering about in the towns after we had our showers and got ourselves changed.
Meals, both dinners and breakfasts, were tasty and ample. Most of the hotels could use some decent pillows; they were either flat or lumpy.
Sorry, while I enjoyed the trek, I think Pack-n-Pedal let us down on this trip. I don’t believe I will use them again. Some minor offer of compensation for the stress they caused us would have been welcome.
Neil Blanks
October 5, 2016
Verified Reviewer

Just came back from an exceptional Salzburg Lakes holiday.
I'll start with the good - fantastic scenery (so green), friendly well-appointed hotels, not too difficult route (a few hills from time to time but appropriate for the "easy to moderate" level, well sign-posted. Even the continuous rain on the first day didn't dampen our spirits.
This was my second time with "Tripsite" (went to Provence, France two years ago) and I feel compelled to add a few negative comments by comparison. Most of the maps and brochures were in German and not English. The quality of the bikes was less than expected. Far worse was the comedy of errors on the bike handover - no saddle bags, no repair kit, no pump, no apology. We only got the missing equipment at the end of the first day of riding. My thanks to the Tripsite Team, who did their best to intervene on our behalf.
In conclusion - don't let the negative comments stop you from booking this trip. I would however recommend to Tripsite to have a serious word with their local agents to prevent such mistakes in the future. And, yes, I'm already planning the next trip !!

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James Umpherson
September 29, 2012
Verified Reviewer

The Austrian people are friendly, helpful, and accommodating. We enjoyed the food, the scenery, the various communities, and the cycling. An awesome time.
If you do the trip, make sure to upgrade to the 4-star hotels. They are excellent, especially, the Holiday Inn in Salzburg,and the hotel in Mondsee. Both the service and support were superb.
There is a lot to see, experience, and take in. The cycling is challenging but fun. You traverse some nice locations with minimal road usage.
We will be back.

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Neil Blanks
9 years ago

Verified Reviewer

Just came back from an exceptional Salzburg Lakes holiday.
I'll start with the good - fantastic scenery (so green), friendly well-appointed hotels, not too difficult route (a few hills from time to time but appropriate for the "easy to moderate" level, well sign-posted. Even the continuous rain on the first day didn't dampen our spirits.
This was my second time with "Tripsite" (went to Provence, France two years ago) and I feel compelled to add a few negative comments by comparison. Most of the maps and brochures were in German and not English. The quality of the bikes was less than expected. Far worse was the comedy of errors on the bike handover - no saddle bags, no repair kit, no pump, no apology. We only got the missing equipment at the end of the first day of riding. My thanks to the Tripsite Team, who did their best to intervene on our behalf.
In conclusion - don't let the negative comments stop you from booking this trip. I would however recommend to Tripsite to have a serious word with their local agents to prevent such mistakes in the future. And, yes, I'm already planning the next trip !!

Sheila Riggs
3 years ago

Verified Reviewer

This started very badly with our reservation having gone missing. Our start day was on a weekend, making it even more challenging. Stress level was through the roof!
Local hotel staff was excellent at the Wyndham in Salzburg, ensuring that we got our room and also printed off the package that was supposed to have been left for us (vouchers). The next day we went to pick up our bikes…’sorry, your tour starts tomorrow’ , oh, today IS the 25th. Fortunately, bikes were found for us.

Off we trundled with minimal guidance from the mapping app…thank goodness one of our group had a European SIM card, so Google maps was a bit more helpful. It would be nice if the maps & book (that WE didn’t get) told us which bike path to follow clearly. We figured out we were basically following the R2…until we weren’t…

The hotels were generally great, if a bit off the beaten path. So, no wandering about in the towns after we had our Read More

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Salzburg & the 7 Lakes

Austria Bike Tours

A bike tour in Austria through a sparkling lake world

Overview

Highlights

Itinerary

Map

Hotels & Bikes

Bicycles

Men’s and women’s bicycles

Electric bicycle

Inclusions

What’s Included

What’s Not Included