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

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

Tour Type
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 - Wolfgangsee, 28 mi. (45 km)
Day 3: Wolfgangsee - Traunsee, 21 - 31 mi. (41 - 49 km) + ship ride on Lake Wolfgang
Day 4: Traunsee - Attersee, 20 - 25 mi. (32 - 40 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 hand over 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 - Wolfgangsee, 28 mi. (45 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: Wolfgangsee - Traunsee, 21 - 31 mi. (41 - 49 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 Hotel Hocheck
Day 4: Traunsee - Attersee, 20 - 25 mi. (32 - 40 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, 20 mi. (33 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.
Sample hotels:
Cat. A: 4-star Hotel Leitnerbrüa
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: 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 hybrid 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 hybrid bicycle (please specify at time of booking)
- Bicycle accessories including pannier bag, handlebar bag (1 per room), and odometer
- Route descriptions and maps
- 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

Season 1: October 9 to October 23, 2021
Season 2: September 25 to October 8, 2021
Season 3: May 1 to September 24, 2021

	Category A	Category B
Season 1	$ 1055 £ 588 $ 1,017 € 664 NZ$ 1136 kr 6864 $ 813	$ 880 £ 490 $ 848 € 554 NZ$ 948 kr 5727 $ 679
Single room	$ 1436 £ 800 $ 1,384 € 904 NZ$ 1547 kr 9345 $ 1,107	$ 1144 £ 637 $ 1,102 € 720 NZ$ 1232 kr 7443 $ 882
Season 2	$ 1325 £ 738 $ 1,277 € 834 NZ$ 1427 kr 8621 $ 1,022	$ 1049 £ 584 $ 1,011 € 660 NZ$ 1129 kr 6823 $ 808
Single room	$ 1707 £ 951 $ 1,645 € 1074 NZ$ 1838 kr 11102 $ 1,315	$ 1313 £ 731 $ 1,265 € 826 NZ$ 1413 kr 8539 $ 1,012
Season 3	$ 1484 £ 827 $ 1,430 € 934 NZ$ 1598 kr 9655 $ 1,144	$ 1198 £ 668 $ 1,155 € 754 NZ$ 1290 kr 7794 $ 924
Single room	$ 1865 £ 1039 $ 1,798 € 1174 NZ$ 2009 kr 12136 $ 1,438	$ 1462 £ 814 $ 1,409 € 920 NZ$ 1574 kr 9510 $ 1,127

Extra Options

Extra nights, Category A	Twin/Double	Single
Salzburg	$ 157 £ 88 $ 152 € 99 NZ$ 169 kr 1023 $ 121	$ 237 £ 132 $ 228 € 149 NZ$ 255 kr 1540 $ 183
Wolfgangsee	$ 110 £ 61 $ 106 € 69 NZ$ 118 kr 713 $ 85	$ 141 £ 79 $ 136 € 89 NZ$ 152 kr 920 $ 109
Traunsee	$ 141 £ 79 $ 136 € 89 NZ$ 152 kr 920 $ 109	$ 157 £ 88 $ 152 € 99 NZ$ 169 kr 1023 $ 121
Attersee	$ 126 £ 70 $ 121 € 79 NZ$ 135 kr 817 $ 97	$ 141 £ 79 $ 136 € 89 NZ$ 152 kr 920 $ 109

Extra nights, Category B	Twin/Double	Single
Salzburg	$ 103 £ 58 $ 100 € 65 NZ$ 111 kr 672 $ 80	$ 151 £ 84 $ 145 € 95 NZ$ 163 kr 982 $ 116
Wolfgangsee/Truansee	$ 94 £ 52 $ 90 € 59 NZ$ 101 kr 610 $ 72	$ 126 £ 70 $ 121 € 79 NZ$ 135 kr 817 $ 97
Attersee	$ 87 £ 49 $ 84 € 55 NZ$ 94 kr 569 $ 67	$ 103 £ 58 $ 100 € 65 NZ$ 111 kr 672 $ 80

Dinners included*
Category A	$ 237 £ 132 $ 228 € 149 NZ$ 255 kr 1540 $ 183
Category B	$ 194 £ 108 $ 187 € 122 NZ$ 209 kr 1261 $ 149

Additional options (must be reserved at the time of booking)
Electric bike	$ 149 £ 83 $ 144 € 94 NZ$ 161 kr 972 $ 115
Helmet purchase	$ 46 £ 26 $ 44 € 29 NZ$ 50 kr 300 $ 36

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.

Please Note

Rates are based on double occupancy
Information to read before you book
We recommend purchasing trip insurance
† Currency exchange rate set 90 days before travel
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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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Reviews
Neil Blanks
5 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 !!
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James Umpherson
9 years ago
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
5 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 !!

carla
5 years ago

Tripsite Staff

Neil - Thanks so much for leaving your feedback. Our local bike supplier definitely let us down. We've decided to use another supplier for this tour so (hopefully) this mix-up with the bikes never happens again.
Look forward to working with you again!!

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Salzburg & the 7 Lakes

Austria Bike Tours

A bike tour in Austria through a sparkling lake world

Overview

Highlights

Itinerary

Hotels & Bikes

Bicycles

Men’s and women’s bicycles

Electric bicycle

Inclusions

What’s Included

What’s Not Included

Dates & Pricing