Salzburg to Vienna Cycle

3.5Based on

Bicycle Self Guided

Carbon neutral

8 daysDuration

Private TourPrivate experience, no group joining

15 peopleMaximum group size

18 - 99 yearsAge range for participants

EnglishGuide language

Moderate

Involves sustained activity requiring a reasonable level of fitness and endurance.

Starts

Salzburg, Austria

Ends

Vienna, Austria

Highlights

Cycling through Salzkammergut with its stunning lakes and mountains

Exploring the musical cities of Vienna and Salzburg

Experiencing the timelessness of the river landscape

The abbey at Melk

The romantic Wachau Valley with its superb wines

Itinerary

From Salzburg’s baroque streets to Vienna’s imperial grandeur, the "Salzburg to Vienna Cycle" tour invites active travelers and seniors to pedal through Austria’s most scenic corridors. Over eight moderate-activity days, cycle past sparkling lakes, rolling vineyards, historic towns, and UNESCO-listed valleys. Enjoy plenty of time for exploration—think Mozart’s hometown, the wine-rich Wachau Valley, and Linz’s riverside charm—before arriving in Vienna, the heart of Austria’s musical legacy. The unique selling point? A self-guided bicycle tour package that seamlessly combines physical activity, stunning landscapes, and cultural highlights for an unforgettable Austrian adventure.

day 1 - Arrive Salzburg

Check into the hotel where you will receive your travel documents. The remainder of the day is free to explore the city. The attractions are numerous and you should spend some time visiting the castle, the square or enjoying a beer in one of the monastery breweries.

day 2 - Cycle to Attersee via an old railroad track (60km/37mi)

The cycle begins today along an old railroad track leading to Lake Mondsee, and the foothills of Attergau and Attersee with its stunning lakeside position. The region is very popular for European holidaymakers who are drawn to the picture postcard views and lake activities including sailing the interesting hamlets.

Meals:Breakfast

day 3 - Cycle the Weissenbachtal Valley to Traunsee and ship Ebensee to Gmunden (55km/34mi)

Another day cycling through the stunning Salzkammergut region, where expansive emerald lakes ringed by mountains and pretty villages are characteristic, and cycling, hiking and boating are the leisure activities of choice during spring, summer and autumn. The route winds its way between Attersee Lake and the northern end of Traunsee Lake. Continue to Ebensee where you catch a boat to Traunsee.

Meals:Breakfast

day 4 - Cycle to Lambach, by train to Linz (30km/18.5mi)

Today’s cycle takes you north to Upper Austria. Leaving the Salzkammergut region behind, the route takes you via Laakirchen und Steyrermühl to Lambach, a market town on the Ager and Traun Rivers. In Lambach you take the train to Linz. The city has many sights including the Brucknerhaus, the esteemed concert hall and the Lentos Art Museum featuring an excellent array of modern art. Take a stroll through the town's pedestrian streets or along the Danube. Overnight Linz.

Meals:Breakfast

day 5 - To Grein and Strudengau via the Monastery of Florian (60km/37mi)

The route follows the Danube with diversions to the impressive sights en route including the monastery of St Florian and Enns, the oldest town in Austria. Overnight in Grein. Grein is a baroque village with the oldest theatre in Austria.

Meals:Breakfast

day 6 - Cycle through the Wachau valley visiting Melk (65km/40mi)

Passing the region of Strudengau and Nibelungengau, you reach the renowned Wachau, with its truly romantic scenery of vineyards and quaint villages. En route to Melk, you will pass several wonderful sights (abbeys, castles, ruins). Alongside the cycle path you will find the so called “Heurigen” (typical Austrian wine taverns) where you can taste wine or regional foods.

Meals:Breakfast

day 7 - Pass through Krems to Tulln, by train to Vienna (65km/40.5mi)

This morning you cycle through more stunning countryside via the impressive towns of Weißenkirchen and Dürstein to Tulln. En route there will be an opportunity to visit the impressive Benedictine monastery of Göttweig. From Tulln you continue by train to metropolitan Vienna, capital of Austria.

Meals:Breakfast

day 8 - Trip concludes

Make sure you visit the famous sights such as the ‘Naschmarkt’ and the beautiful castle Schönbrunn. Trip concludes after breakfast or you can extend your stay in Vienna.

Meals:Breakfast

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What's Included

Accommodation

7 nights accommodation in 3 star hotels and local inns with private facilitiesHandlebar bag per room

Meals

7 breakfasts, Continental breakfasts are served and usually consist of breads, jams, cheese, occasionally eggs and meats, coffee, tea and juices.

Others

Luggage Transfer, 1 piece maximum 23kg, supplement applies for excess21 speed unisex bike equipped with panniers. A limited number of 8-speed electric bikes are available for hire - must be pre-booked and a supplement applies).Digital information pack including route notes, maps & GPX tracksBoat on the Lake Traun including bikeTrain ride Lambach to Linz including bikeTrain ride Tulln to Vienna including bikeEmergency hotline

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