Salzburg to Vienna Cycle

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Our trip started off rough. Our bikes were located at a different hotel than our reservations, so our map did not show the appropriate start site. Historic rainfall in the Salzburg area caused severe flooding of our mapped out self guided bike routes.

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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.

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Ends

Salzburg, Austria

Vienna, Austria

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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 1Arrive 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 2Cycle to Attersee via an old railroad track (60km/37mi)

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

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

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

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

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

day 8Trip concludes

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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