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May 19th - October 4th, 2023

Like a picture book, the Salzkammergut unfolds before the visitor.
In December 1997 the “Hallstatt - Dachstein / Salzkammergut” region joined the list of the UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Sites. The UNESCO recognized a big part of the Inner Salzkammergut as a World Heritage site worth to be preserved. With 76 crystal clear lakes, a magical mountain world with rich green Alpine pastures contrasting jagged rock faces up to the 3000 m high Dachstein glacier the Salzkammergut offers amazing diversity and beauty for its visitors.

General information

The cycle tours don’t have any technical difficulties, there are only very few ascents! A reasonable fitness level is necessary to enjoy this trip as well as cycle equipment like sneakers, rucksack, sun- and rain protection, comfortable sports cloths, jacket, jumper aso. The routes are suited for trekking bikes - mostly they are asphalted cycle paths, a few stretches are gravel and forest paths. Should you want to spend a quiet day, you can cover most distances by public transport like bus, train or boat.

Arrangement

• 7 x Overnight stays with breakfast in pensions or breakfast buffet in ***hotels/inns (in Bad Ischl ****)
• 1 x welcome video with explanations and information that you need for the tour
• 1 x Welcome drink
• 1 x cycling map - Salzkammergut area and further information (1 x per room)
• 1 x Boat trip on Lake Wolfgangsee (Fuerberg to Ried) incl. bicycle
• 1 x Boat trip on Lake Traunsee (Ebensee to Gasthof Hoisn) incl. bicycle
• 1 x Salzkammergut Souvenir
• Daily luggage transfer - max. 2 pcs./person and max. 25 kg/piece of luggage
• Daily cycle and break-down service from 8.00 - 18.00 o’clock (only for rented bikes)
• Service Hotline daily from 8.00 - 18.00 o’clock (also on weekends)
• A tree for your booking – we plant a tree for your booking

Routing:

1. day: Individual arrival in Bad Ischl.

You will receive your detailed travel documents at your accommodation.

Overnight stay in Bad Ischl.

2. day: Bad Ischl – Lake Attersee ~19 km, altitude difference á299 m / â289 m

Start from Bad Ischl in the direction of Ebensee, along the river Traun - in Mitterweißenbach you turn left into the valley Weißenbachtal. At first slightly uphill through shady forests passing the Weißenbachklamm gorge with a picturesque chapel. In the village Weißenbach you reach the Attersee and your accommodation. If you wish you can continue and circumvent the beautiful Lake Attersee (approx. 50km)

Overnight stay in Weißenbach.

3. day: Weißenbach – Lake Mondsee – Lake Wolfgangsee ~42/48 km, altitude difference á 594 m / â 534 m

Cycle through the village Unterach via Loibichl to Lake Mondsee. In Mondsee don’t miss visiting the beautiful collegiate church. Along the right shore through St. Lorenz to Scharfling, turn right (short ascent to the Scharfling pass) past the Krottensee towards St.Gilgen, and further to Abersee.

Overnight stay at Lake Wolfgangsee

4. day: Relaxing day at Lake Wolfgangsee

Enjoy your free time and the beautiful landscape around Lake Wolfgangsee.

Overnight stay at Lake Wolfgangsee

5. day: Lake Wolfgangsee – Lake Traunsee – Bad Goisern ~76 km, altitude difference á569 m / â644 m

From Weißenbach by Strobl towards Bad Ischl. Through Bad Ischl and then along the cycle path to Ebensee - you have reached Lake Traunsee. Take the ferry to Gasthof Hoisn, below Mount Traunstein. Continue along the lake to Gmunden and Traunkirchen past Ebensee and finally back to Bad Ischl and further to Bad Goisern.

Overnight stay in Bad Goisern

6. day: Lake Hallstaettersee – Bad Aussee ~27 km, altitude difference á 535 m / â361 m

From Bad Goisern to Lake Hallstaettersee - on the eastern lake shore to Obertraun. We suggest a visit of the world heritage village Hallstatt. In Winkel turn right towards Dachsteinhof, Brand, Reith, to the Koppenbruellerhoehle Cave - in the shady Koppental Valley you cycle to the Koppenretalm and after a steep incline the Koppenpass takes you to Bad Aussee.

Overnight stay in Bad Aussee

7. day: Bad Aussee – Blaa-Alm – Bad Ischl ~24 km, altitude difference á 400 m / â575 m

From Bad Aussee to Altaussee, at the inn Gasthof Berndl branch off to the Blaa Alm. Continue on a gravelled road through the romantic Rettenbachtal valley back to Bad Ischl.

Overnight stay in Bad Ischl

8. day: Individual departure or additional nights

Rates per person for the arrangement in €:

Local tax is extra to pay on spot in each accommodation (from € 1,-- to € 3,-- per person/per night)

Prices are subject to change

Reduction for children sleeping in their parents’ room (2 fully paying guests):

0 – 5,9 years: 100 %              6 – 14,9 years: 30 %

Accommodation:

Twin-bedded rooms in Austrian resorts are normally one large base with two mattresses/duvets. These are also known as 'Austrian Twins' and are regarded as two beds. Separate twin beds are rare and cannot be guaranteed as available.

Information for arrivals by car:

The parking place does not always situate next to the accommodation but on a public parking place. (Possible costs have to be paid on spot)

Bike rental 2023

Bikes rental on request - please make sure to book in advance!

Rates per bike in €:

Please note: Price on request for extra-large bikes (body height > 190 cm)

• We strongly recommend the use of helmets!
• E-Bike suitable for 12 yrs or older
• Loss of the bicycle key: charge of € 15,--.
• The tenant is liable for damage or theft.

The standard terms and conditions of the Salzkammergut Touristik GmbH apply in the current version.