Tauern Path
Austria Bike Tours
Bike the foothills of the Austrian Alps to Salzburg and beyond
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- Length8 days
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Overview
With the snowy peaks of the Hohe Tauern Mountains serving as a constant panorama, this bicycle tour in Austria begins in Krimml, where the famous Krimml Waterfalls cascade over 1200 ft. in three stages to the valley below.
The "Tauernradweg" or Tauern Bike Path stretches over 300 kilometers along the largest rivers in the country, to Salzburg and further on to Passau.
This is one of Austria's most beautiful regions. Soaring panoramas enthrall! Come and cycle the paths that meander the Salzach and Saalach Rivers at the foothills of the Austrian Alps.
Highlights
- Krimmler Waterfalls
- Lovely cycling in the flat valley of the Salzach and Inn
- Werfen, historic market town, and famous for scenes of The Sound of Music
- Hohenwerfen Castel
- Hallein
- Salzburg, city of culture and music
- Passau, three river city
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Itinerary
8 Day Tour
Day 1: Arrival in Krimml/Wald
Day 2: Krimml - Kaprun/Zell am See, 33 - 40 mi. (53 - 65 km)
Day 3: Kaprun/Zell am See - Lofer, 28 - 36 mi. (46 - 58 km)
Day 4: Lofer - Salzburg, 30 mi. (49 km)
Day 5: Salzburg - Burghausen, 36 mi. (58 km)
Day 6: Burghausen - Bad Füssing/surroundings, 31 mi. (49 km)
Day 7: Bad Füssing - Schärding or Passau, 16 or 27 mi. (25 or 43 km)
Day 8: Departure from either Schärding or PassauAll distances are approximate.
Day 1: Arrival in Krimml/Wald
Arrival into one of these villages, Krimml/Wald. Recommended is a visit to the Krimmler waterfalls which is included in the tour price. If you want to explore the waterfalls closer, it is advised to spend an extra night.Deluxe accommodation:
Hotel PostDay 2: Krimml - Kaprun/Zell am See, 33 - 40 mi. (53 - 65 km)
Today’s tour will cycle through the Rosental to Neukirchen, where you can visit a little museum named the ‘Kammerlanderstall’. Following on in the direction of the Habachtal (famous for its emerald mines), you’ll reach the quaint villages of Bramberg and Mittersill, also well-known for their country-style museums. During the afternoon, you’ll come by the Europe-Sport-Region Kaprun/Zell am See with the famous power plants lying in the Kaprun valley.Deluxe accommodation:
Das Alpenhaus KaprunDay 3: Kaprun/Zell am See - Lofer, 28 - 36 mi. (46 - 58 km)
Leaving the upper Salzachtal Valley you follow the very natural river course of the Saalach. The cycle path leads you through the broad valley basin from Saalfelden and the famous place of pilgrimage Maria Alm towards Lofer.Deluxe accommodation:
Hotel St. HubertusDay 4: Lofer - Salzburg, 30 mi. (49 km)
In Unken, cycling along the Saalach break, the "Stone sea", an impressive way that became the Eldorado for Rafters. Always follow the shore until you reach the small german corner, with the health resort Bad Reichenhall and the broad lowland of the Salzburger basin. From Saalachauen to the Mozart town of Salzburg.*An extra night can be booked in Salzburg, giving you an entire day in this lovely city. See pricing.
Deluxe accommodation:
Hotel zur PostDay 5: Salzburg - Burghausen, 36 mi. (58 km)
Following the course of the Salzach River, crossing fields and meadows along the way, you will soon find yourself in Oberndorf. It was here in 1818 where the famous Christmas carol “Silent Night, Holy Night” was performed for the first time. The little “Holy Night Chapel” still gives evidence of this memorial event. Continuing, you’ll come to Burghausen, where you can marvel at its imposing castle and also lay eyes on Europe’s longest fortress.Deluxe accommodation:
Hotel PostDay 6: Burghausen – Bad Füssing/surroundings, 31 mi. (49 km)
From Burghausen, you reach the Inn-Salzach-Mouth, a unique landscape. Your reach the border town Braunau, a wonderful old town, which encourages visitors to linger. Directly after Braunau, there is the European reserve, a bird- and nature-protected area at the Inn. The cycle path leads you directly to your day's destination, the famous health resort Bad Füssing. Overnight stay maybe also in Obernberg or surroundings.Deluxe accommodation:
Hotel Bayerischer HofDay 7: Bad Füssing - Schärding or Passau, 16 or 27 mi. (25 or 43 km)
Shortly after Bad Füssing, there is the worth seeing Reichersberg Abbey. The journey continues along the Inn to the beautiful baroque town Schärding. You have the choice: either you spend your last night in Schärding or you cycle further to the 3-river-town Passau. Please indicate your overnight wish at your booking! If you don’t mention your preference, we will automatically book Schärding for youDeluxe accommodation:
Hotel Residenz/StadhotelDay 8: Departure from either Schärding or Passau
Extra nights can be booked at any stage!
Salzburg Extension Package
Spend a few unforgettable days in the city of Mozart
Arrival daily from May 1 to October 31, 2021, in a 3-star or 4-star.
Included:
2 overnight stays in the desired category
Breakfast buffet
Free admission to all the sights and the museums (partial quick access without queuing at the ticket counter)
Free transport by public transport (incl. Fortress railway, Untersberg railway, Mönchsberg lift) for 72 hours
Boat trip on the Salzach (duration approx. 40 minutes)
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Hotels & Bikes
For this tour, two levels of accommodations are offered, the comfort level is a 3-star option. The deluxe level is 4-star option with one 3-star superior hotel in Burghausen. Here is a sample hotel list (subject to availability):
Comfort:
Krimml - Panoramahotel Burgeck
Region Zell am See/Kaprun - Hotel Martini
Lofer - Moorbad Hochmoos
Salzburg - Hotel Ganslhof
Burghausen - Dormero Hotel Burghausen
Bad Füssing/Obernberg - Gasthof zur Post
Schärding - Hotel-Gasthof Stiegenwirt
Passau - Hotel SpitzbergBicycles
Inclusions
What’s Included
- Hotel accommodations in booked category
- Breakfasts
- NuVinci internal gear shift hub unisex free-wheel bike with two pannier bags, odometer, air pump, repair kit and lock
- Luggage transportation
- Route descriptions & maps
- GPS tracks on request
- Service hotline
- Admission to Krimmler waterfalls
- Bicycle protection
What’s Not Included
- Lunches and dinners
- Visitor’s tax payable on arrival
- Travel Insurance
Dates & Pricing
Dates
2022
Arrivals possible May 15 to October 5, 2022
Please Note
- Rates are 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.
- Information to read before you book
- We recommend purchasing trip insurance
- Please see our FAQ
Pricing
Comfort 3 * Hotels Deluxe 4 * Hotels Early season
May 15 - May 18 and September 21 - October 5$ 962 £ 544 $ 861 € 628 ₪ 2273 NZ$ 1061 kr 6692 $ 667 $ 1115 £ 630 $ 998 € 728 ₪ 2635 NZ$ 1230 kr 7757 $ 773 Season 1
May 19 - June 14$ 1190 £ 673 $ 1,065 € 777 ₪ 2812 NZ$ 1313 kr 8279 $ 825 $ 1343 £ 759 $ 1,202 € 877 ₪ 3174 NZ$ 1482 kr 9345 $ 931 Season 2
June 15 - September 3$ 1267 £ 716 $ 1,134 € 827 ₪ 2993 NZ$ 1398 kr 8812 $ 878 $ 1435 £ 811 $ 1,284 € 937 ₪ 3391 NZ$ 1583 kr 9984 $ 995 Season 3
September 4 - September 20$ 1190 £ 673 $ 1,065 € 777 ₪ 2812 NZ$ 1313 kr 8279 $ 825 $ 1343 £ 759 $ 1,202 € 877 ₪ 3174 NZ$ 1482 kr 9345 $ 931 Single supplement $ 276 £ 156 $ 247 € 180 ₪ 651 NZ$ 304 kr 1918 $ 191 $ 337 £ 190 $ 302 € 220 ₪ 796 NZ$ 372 kr 2344 $ 234 Extra Options
Electric bicycle rental: $ 168 £ 95 $ 151 € 110 ₪ 398 NZ$ 186 kr 1172 $ 117
Extra nights
Krimml Krimml
7/1 - 8/31Salzburg Salzburg
7/11 - 9/1Passau Comfort 3 * Hotels $ 78 £ 44 $ 70 € 51 ₪ 185 NZ$ 86 kr 543 $ 54 $ 106 £ 60 $ 95 € 69 ₪ 250 NZ$ 117 kr 735 $ 73 $ 96 £ 55 $ 86 € 63 ₪ 228 NZ$ 106 kr 671 $ 67 $ 115 £ 65 $ 103 € 75 ₪ 271 NZ$ 127 kr 799 $ 80 $ 83 £ 47 $ 74 € 54 ₪ 195 NZ$ 91 kr 575 $ 57 Single $ 100 £ 56 $ 89 € 65 ₪ 235 NZ$ 110 kr 693 $ 69 $ 116 £ 66 $ 104 € 76 ₪ 275 NZ$ 128 kr 810 $ 81 $ 129 £ 73 $ 115 € 84 ₪ 304 NZ$ 142 kr 895 $ 89 $ 155 £ 87 $ 138 € 101 ₪ 366 NZ$ 171 kr 1076 $ 107 $ 107 £ 61 $ 96 € 70 ₪ 253 NZ$ 118 kr 746 $ 74 Deluxe 4 * Hotels $ 103 £ 58 $ 92 € 67 ₪ 242 NZ$ 113 kr 714 $ 71 $ 119 £ 68 $ 107 € 78 ₪ 282 NZ$ 132 kr 831 $ 83 $ 115 £ 65 $ 103 € 75 ₪ 271 NZ$ 127 kr 799 $ 80 $ 144 £ 81 $ 129 € 94 ₪ 340 NZ$ 159 kr 1002 $ 100 $ 100 £ 56 $ 89 € 65 ₪ 235 NZ$ 110 kr 693 $ 69 Single $ 129 £ 73 $ 115 € 84 ₪ 304 NZ$ 142 kr 895 $ 89 $ 145 £ 82 $ 130 € 95 ₪ 344 NZ$ 161 kr 1012 $ 101 $ 164 £ 93 $ 147 € 107 ₪ 387 NZ$ 181 kr 1140 $ 114 $ 205 £ 116 $ 184 € 134 ₪ 485 NZ$ 226 kr 1428 $ 142 $ 130 £ 74 $ 117 € 85 ₪ 308 NZ$ 144 kr 906 $ 90 Extra nights possible in each overnight town. Please ask for pricing.
Extension package in Salzburg
3-star hotel:
Double/twin room $ 260 £ 147 $ 233 € 170 ₪ 615 NZ$ 287 kr 1811 $ 181 Supplement in double/twin from July 11 - September 1 $ 37 £ 21 $ 33 € 24 ₪ 87 NZ$ 41 kr 256 $ 25 Single room $ 322 £ 182 $ 288 € 210 ₪ 760 NZ$ 355 kr 2238 $ 223 Supplement in single from July 11 - September 1 $ 52 £ 29 $ 47 € 34 ₪ 123 NZ$ 57 kr 362 $ 36 4-star hotel:
Double/twin room $ 297 £ 168 $ 266 € 194 ₪ 702 NZ$ 328 kr 2067 $ 206 Supplement in double/twin from July 11 - September 1 $ 58 £ 33 $ 52 € 38 ₪ 138 NZ$ 64 kr 405 $ 40 Single room $ 391 £ 221 $ 350 € 255 ₪ 923 NZ$ 431 kr 2717 $ 271 Supplement in single from July 11 - September 1 $ 83 £ 47 $ 74 € 54 ₪ 195 NZ$ 91 kr 575 $ 57 Extra Info
Skill Level — Moderate
This is a moderate self-guided hotel tour with average daily distances of about 35 miles over bike paths, country lanes and quiet side roads. Landscape is mainly flat since the Tauern bike path follows the course of the Salzach River but you will encounter slightly hilly terrain with an incline of approx. 750 m from Krimml to Passau. Some long gradients are unavoidable.
Airport Info
Fly to Salzburg.
Local Travel
Train transfer to Krimml from Salzburg. Travel time is approximately 3 hrs and 20 min.
Climate
The average high in °F in Salzburg is approx. 66° in May, 71° June, 74° Jul, 73° Aug, 68° Sept & 57° Oct. A good website to research average high/low temperatures and other important weather-related facts is weatherbase.com
Recommended
Book an extra night in Salzburg and/or Krimml/Wald to thoroughly explore and enjoy this unique tour
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.Covid-19 Info
Country Entry Requirements
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Extra Stay
Additional nights available in Krimml, Passau, and Salzburg. Also offered is an extension package allowing you to experience the unforgettable city of Mozart
Included in the Salzburg Extension Package:
2 nights in Comfort or Deluxe Hotels
Breakfast
Free admission to all the sights and the museums
Free public transportation (incl. Fortress railway, Untersberg railway, Mönchsberg lift) for 72 hours
Boat trip on the Salzach (duration approx. 40 min)Tour Operator
This tour is run by Austria Radreisen.
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