Tauern Path
Austria Bike Tours
Bike the foothills of the Austrian Alps to Salzburg & beyond
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- Skill Level
- Length6–8 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 - Krimml/Wald to Passau
Day 1: Arrival in Krimml/Wald
Day 2: Krimml - Kaprun/Zell am See, 31 or 40 mi. (50 or 65 km)
Day 3: Kaprun/Zell am See - Lofer, 28 or 34 mi. (45 or 55 km)
Day 4: Lofer - Salzburg, 31 mi. (50 km)
Day 5: Salzburg - Burghausen, 37 mi. (60 km)
Day 6: Burghausen - Bad Füssing/surroundings, 31 mi. (50 km)
Day 7: Bad Füssing - Schärding or Passau, 15 or 25 mi. (25 or 40 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.Standard accommodation:
Panoramahotel BurgeckPremium accommodation:
Hotel PostDay 2: Krimml - Kaprun/Zell am See, 31 or 40 mi. (50 or 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.Standard accommodation:
Kaprun- Hotel MartiniPremium accommodation:
Zell am See- Hotel Zum HirschenDay 3: Kaprun/Zell am See - Lofer, 28 or 34 mi. (45 or 55 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 of Saalfelden and the famous place of pilgrimage, Maria Alm. Along the way you will pass two natural monuments worth visiting, the Seisenbergklamm Gorge and the Lamprechtshohle Cave, before reaching your destination at Lofer.Standard accommodation:
Hotel HochmoosPremium accommodation:
Hotel St. HubertusDay 4: Lofer - Salzburg, 31 mi. (50 km)
Take in the wonderous view as the river Saalach glides through the Steinernes Meer mountains at Unken. Continue to follow the shore until you reach the spa town, Bad Reichenhall, and the broad lowland of the Salzburg basin. The journey then continues through the Saalachauen meadows to the city of Salzburg.*An extra night can be booked in Salzburg, giving you an entire day in this lovely city. See pricing.
Standard accommodation:
Hotel GanslhofPremium accommodation:
Hotel FoursideDay 5: Salzburg - Burghausen, 37 mi. (60 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 that in 1818 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 on, you’ll come to Burghausen, where you can marvel at its imposing castle and also lay eyes on Europe’s longest fortress.Standard accommodation:
Hotel DormeroPremium accommodation:
Hotel Zur PostDay 6: Burghausen – Bad Füssing/surroundings, 31 mi. (50 km)
From Burghausen, you reach the unique landscape at the mouth of the Inn and Salzach rivers. From here, continue to Braunau, a wonderful old border town where you may decide to linger. Don't stay too long as directly after Braunau, you will encouter 'Unterer Inn', a protected bird and nature reserve set in rich wetlands along the river. Enjoy the amazing views as you continue along the cycle path to your day's destination, the famous health resort Bad Füssing.Standard accommodation:
Vitalhotel Vier JahreszeitenPremium accommodation:
Hotel Bayerischer HofDay 7: Bad Füssing - Schärding or Passau, 15 or 25 mi. (25 or 40 km)
Not far form Bad Füssing, you will pass the Reichersberg Abbey, an 11th century monastery. The journey continues from here along the Inn to the beautiful baroque town of 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 you!Standard accommodation
Schärding- Hotel Stiegenwirt / Passau- Hotel SpitzbergPremium accommodation:
Schärding- Stadthotel Schärding / Passau- Hotel ResidenzDay 8: Departure from either Schärding or Passau
Extra nights can be booked at any stage!
6-day Tour - Krimml/Wald to Salzburg
Day 1: Arrival to Krimml/Wald
Day 2: Krimml/Wald - Mittersill/Stuhlfelden, 18 or 22 mi. (approx. 30 or 35 km)
Day 3: Mittersill/Stuhlfelden - Kaprun/Zell am See, 12 or 22 mi. (approx. 20 or 35 km)
Day 4: Kaprun/Zell am See - Lofer, 28 or 34 mi. (approx. 45 or 55 km)
Day 5: Lofer - Salzburg, 31 mi. (approx. 50 km)
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Hotels & Bikes
For the 8-day tour, two levels of accommodations are offered. The standard level offers hotels and inns with 3- and 4-star level accommodations. The premium level uses hotels of the 4-star level.
For the 6-day tour, the hotels used are the standard 3- and 4-star level.Bicycles
City Touring Bicycle
- Upright riding position
- Unisex aluminum frame
- Height-adjustable
- Gel saddle
- Integrated frame lock
- Odometer
- NuVinci-gear shift*
*Additional information on the stepless NuVinci gear shift: Essentially, the term "stepless" implies that the bicycle possesses an infinite range of gears. With a simple, intuitive twist of the rotary handle, each subtle adjustment enables precise tuning of your selected gear.
Accessories
- Handlebar bag with map holder
- Rear panniers
Electric Bicycle
Velo De Ville Electric Bike
- Unisex frame with free-wheel
- Bosch Active Line-mid-mounted motor
- Gel saddle
- Integrated frame lock
- Odomter
- Nuvinci-gear shift*
Additional information on the stepless NuVinci gear shift: Essentially, the term "stepless" implies that the bicycle possesses an infinite range of gears. With a simple, intuitive twist of the rotary handle, each subtle adjustment enables precise tuning of your selected gear.
Accessories
- Handlebar bag with map holder
- Rear panniers
- Repair kit
- Tire pump
Inclusions
What’s Included
- Hotel accommodations in the chosen category
- Buffet breakfasts
- NuVinci internal gear shift hub unisex free-wheel bike with two pannier bags, odometer, air pump, repair kit & lock
- Luggage transportation (no limit on pieces of luggage, between 9 am & 6 pm)
- Route descriptions & maps
- GPS tracks on request
- Service hotline
- Admission to Krimmler Waterfalls
- Free parking on arrival in Scharding
- Restaurant-guide with recommendations of the best restaurants
- Bike Protection
What’s Not Included
- Lunches & dinners
- Visitor’s tax payable on arrival
- Travel Insurance
Dates & Pricing
Dates
Daily arrivals between May 15 to October 5, 2024
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.
- Information to read before you book
- We recommend purchasing trip insurance
- Please see our FAQ
Pricing
8-day Krimml/Wald to Schärding/Passau
Standard (3/4*) Accommodations Premium (4*) Accommodations Early season
May 15 - May 18 & Sept 21 - October 5$ 1441 £ 744 $ 1,271 € 853 kr 130777 ₪ 3442 ¥ 142191 Mex$ 15595 NZ$ 1572 NOK 10188 kr 10047 $ 939 $ 1678 £ 866 $ 1,480 € 993 kr 152241 ₪ 4007 ¥ 165529 Mex$ 18155 NZ$ 1830 NOK 11860 kr 11696 $ 1,093 Season 1
May 19 - June 14$ 1777 £ 917 $ 1,568 € 1052 kr 161287 ₪ 4245 ¥ 175364 Mex$ 19233 NZ$ 1938 NOK 12565 kr 12391 $ 1,158 $ 2014 £ 1040 $ 1,776 € 1192 kr 182751 ₪ 4809 ¥ 198701 Mex$ 21793 NZ$ 2196 NOK 14237 kr 14040 $ 1,312 Season 2
June 15 - Sept 3$ 1862 £ 961 $ 1,642 € 1102 kr 168953 ₪ 4446 ¥ 183698 Mex$ 20147 NZ$ 2031 NOK 13162 kr 12980 $ 1,213 $ 2098 £ 1083 $ 1,851 € 1242 kr 190417 ₪ 5011 ¥ 207036 Mex$ 22707 NZ$ 2289 NOK 14834 kr 14629 $ 1,367 Season 3
Sept 4 - Sept 20$ 1777 £ 917 $ 1,568 € 1052 kr 161287 ₪ 4245 ¥ 175364 Mex$ 19233 NZ$ 1938 NOK 12565 kr 12391 $ 1,158 $ 2014 £ 1040 $ 1,776 € 1192 kr 182751 ₪ 4809 ¥ 198701 Mex$ 21793 NZ$ 2196 NOK 14237 kr 14040 $ 1,312 Single supplement $ 372 £ 192 $ 328 € 220 kr 33729 ₪ 888 ¥ 36673 Mex$ 4022 NZ$ 405 NOK 2628 kr 2591 $ 242 $ 473 £ 244 $ 417 € 280 kr 42928 ₪ 1130 ¥ 46675 Mex$ 5119 NZ$ 516 NOK 3344 kr 3298 $ 308 Standard (3/4*) Accommodations Early season
May 15 - May 18 & Sept 21 - October 5$ 1188 £ 613 $ 1,048 € 703 kr 107780 ₪ 2836 ¥ 117187 Mex$ 12853 NZ$ 1295 NOK 8397 kr 8281 $ 774 Season 1
May 19 - June 14$ 1406 £ 726 $ 1,240 € 832 kr 127558 ₪ 3357 ¥ 138691 Mex$ 15211 NZ$ 1533 NOK 9937 kr 9800 $ 916 Season 2
June 15 - Sept 3$ 1490 £ 769 $ 1,314 € 882 kr 135224 ₪ 3559 ¥ 147025 Mex$ 16125 NZ$ 1625 NOK 10534 kr 10389 $ 971 Season 3
Sept 4 - Sept 20$ 1406 £ 726 $ 1,240 € 832 kr 127558 ₪ 3357 ¥ 138691 Mex$ 15211 NZ$ 1533 NOK 9937 kr 9800 $ 916 Single supplement $ 321 £ 166 $ 283 € 190 kr 29130 ₪ 767 ¥ 31672 Mex$ 3474 NZ$ 350 NOK 2269 kr 2238 $ 209 Extra Options
Electric bicycle rental: $ 220 £ 113 $ 194 € 130 kr 19931 ₪ 525 ¥ 21670 Mex$ 2377 NZ$ 240 NOK 1553 kr 1531 $ 143
Bus transfer from Schärding/Passau to Krimml/Wald (daily departures, duration 4 - 4.5 hrs) $ 157 £ 81 $ 139 € 93 kr 14258 ₪ 375 ¥ 15503 Mex$ 1700 NZ$ 171 NOK 1111 kr 1095 $ 102
Extra nights
Krimml Salzburg Salzburg
Jul 10 - Aug 31Passau Standard Accommodations $ 150 £ 78 $ 133 € 89 kr 13645 ₪ 359 ¥ 14836 Mex$ 1627 NZ$ 164 NOK 1063 kr 1048 $ 98 $ 166 £ 85 $ 146 € 98 kr 15025 ₪ 395 ¥ 16336 Mex$ 1792 NZ$ 181 NOK 1170 kr 1154 $ 108 $ 206 £ 106 $ 182 € 122 kr 18704 ₪ 492 ¥ 20337 Mex$ 2230 NZ$ 225 NOK 1457 kr 1437 $ 134 $ 115 £ 59 $ 101 € 68 kr 10425 ₪ 274 ¥ 11335 Mex$ 1243 NZ$ 125 NOK 812 kr 801 $ 75 Single $ 184 £ 95 $ 162 € 109 kr 16711 ₪ 440 ¥ 18170 Mex$ 1993 NZ$ 201 NOK 1302 kr 1284 $ 120 $ 269 £ 139 $ 237 € 159 kr 24377 ₪ 642 ¥ 26505 Mex$ 2907 NZ$ 293 NOK 1899 kr 1873 $ 175 $ 343 £ 177 $ 302 € 203 kr 31123 ₪ 819 ¥ 33839 Mex$ 3711 NZ$ 374 NOK 2425 kr 2391 $ 223 $ 177 £ 92 $ 156 € 105 kr 16098 ₪ 424 ¥ 17503 Mex$ 1920 NZ$ 193 NOK 1254 kr 1237 $ 116 Premium Accommodations $ 201 £ 104 $ 177 € 119 kr 18244 ₪ 480 ¥ 19837 Mex$ 2176 NZ$ 219 NOK 1421 kr 1402 $ 131 N/A N/A $ 142 £ 73 $ 125 € 84 kr 12878 ₪ 339 ¥ 14002 Mex$ 1536 NZ$ 155 NOK 1003 kr 989 $ 92 Single $ 235 £ 121 $ 207 € 139 kr 21311 ₪ 561 ¥ 23171 Mex$ 2541 NZ$ 256 NOK 1660 kr 1637 $ 153 N/A N/A $ 201 £ 104 $ 177 € 119 kr 18244 ₪ 480 ¥ 19837 Mex$ 2176 NZ$ 219 NOK 1421 kr 1402 $ 131 Extra nights possible in each overnight town. Please ask for pricing.
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. The landscape is mainly flat since the Tauern bike path follows the course of the Salzach River, however 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.
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.Komoot Bicyle Navigation
- Bicycle navigation for your mobile phone
- Perfect supplement to your travel documents
- Click onto your own prefabricated bike tour
- Maps are available at any time even without internet connection
- Highlights with which you can discover wonderful places
- Topographic maps with free updates
Extra Stay
Additional nights available in Krimml, Passau, and Salzburg.
Tour Operator
This tour is run by Austria Radreisen.
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