8-day Self-guided Cycling Tour in Salzkammergut

Even Emperor Franz and Empress Sissi knew how to appreciate the Salzkammergut and all its charms, as they regularly "holidayed" at their summer residence in Bad Ischl. Follow in their footsteps - albeit on a bicycle - and immerse yourself in this very special world with glittering lakes, excellent cuisine, dreamlike panoramas and delightful villages.

Highlights:

• Magnificent panorama from the Schafberg at Lake Wolfgang: The easiest way to reach the summit is to take the Schafberg cable car. At 1,782 metres above sea level, magnificent views open up. Of course, you can hike up as well, but you should pace yourself for the next few days of the tour.
• The fabulous Toplitzsee appears black and opaque even in the best weather. But it captivates with its extraordinary beauty. Incidentally, it has its very own animal that lives at a depth of around 60 metres - a worm! A treasure of gold is also said to be at the bottom.
• The World Heritage Region of Hallstatt: The village, nestled tightly between lake and mountain, is probably one of the most extraordinary places in the world. There’s a reason why there’s a copy of Hallstatt - in China.
• The imperial town of Bad Ischl: Live like an emperor or empress here! Nibble on the delicacies of the local pastry shops, follow in Sissi's footsteps in the spa gardens and enjoy the liveliness of the small imperial town.

Tour character: Level 3

The terrain along the banks of the lakes is completely flat. There are a few hills interspersed. Most of the tour is spent on cycle paths and on sideroads with little traffic cycling from one lake to the next. Cycling on fairly busy roads is unfortunately unavoidable for a few short sections of the tour.

Included in the Cycling Tour:

• 7 nights accommodation in 3* hotels and BnB's (hotel upgrades available)
• Breakfast
• Welcome briefing (German, English)
• Luggage transfer between the hotels

• Digital travel documents incl. navigation app, GPS-data, route book

• 1 train trip from Bad Ischl to Bad Aussee by train incl. your bike
• GPS-data is available and app navigation
• Service hotline

Not included:

• Bike rental and bike insurance
• Tourist tax, if due, is not included in the price
• Arrival and departure
• Sporty bike - 179 EUR
• Anything not mentioned in 'included'

Arrival / Parking / Departure:

• Arrival by train to Salzburg and by bus to Wolfgangsee, duration approx. 1 hour. Or travel by train to Bad Ischl and to Wolfgangsee, duration approx. 30 minutes
• Salzburg or Munich airport
• Parking: Hotel parking spaces, costs approx. EUR 5 to EUR 10 per day

Notes:

• Departure any day 
• Hotel upgrades are available. Please contact [email protected] before booking
• Extra Nights 
  
  • Lake Wolfgangsee - From 79 EUR p.p (+29 EUR single person)

If you would like to rent a bike (99 EUR) or E-bike (289 EUR), please contact our office when booking: [email protected]

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