(Any start dates May - mid Oct)
The routes take you through some of the prettiest scenery Austria has to offer, suitable for anyone in good health. The routes are mostly dedicated cycle paths either tarmac or compacted gravel.  We have personally explored all the recommended routes.  The perfect combination of sightseeing and cycling holiday in the beautiful Austrian Lakes and Mountains.  

Day 1.  You will be met at Salzburg and transferred to Haus Hepi, Obertraun, Lake Hallstatt where you will greeted by your hosts for the first three nights, Larry and Lisa Hepi. You will be fitted with your bikes and given an introduction to the local area before exploring the lakes and mountains on your doorstep.

Day 2.  Destination Ausseerland. Riding through a forested, mountain pass you will reach the traditional small town of Bad Aussee where the locals wear their traditional costume of Dirndls and Lederhosen as they go about their daily lives.  Ride onto the beautiful Lake Grundlsee. Here you can take a boat trip to visit the three lakes and discover the interesting history from World War II surrounding these lakes. Head back to Bad Aussee to pick up a train or take the alpine road back to Obertraun. 40km (Option to reduce with short train ride)

Day 3.  Spend a day exploring the famous UNESCO World Heritage village of Hallstatt, dating back some 7,000 years.  Discover the rich history behind the oldest, continuously inhabited village in Europe, not to mention the most photographed. You will have the opportunity to visit the oldest salt mine in the world, Charnel House or Museum, Boat trip.

Day 4.  Head back over to Ausseerland today, destination Lake Oedensee, a high moorland lake nestled amongst a tranquil mountain forest. Take a dip in this pure mountain water idyll. Take in the typical Austrian scenes of rolling meadows with a backdrop of the majestic mountains. 40Km Option to extend route to Bad Mitterndorf +10km

Day 5.  Have a day out of the saddle today and take the cable car up to 2100m to the Krippenstein mountain and take in views across to the glaciers nestled in the peaks of the Dachstein range.  Walk round to the five finger viewpoint platform and prepare for a breathtaking birds eye view of the surrounding lakes and mountains. Visit the famous Giant Ice Caves deep inside the limestone mountain. 

Day 6. Today you will join your next hosts, at Haus Rosenhof in Ebensee, Traunsee. The route takes you along the eastern shore of Lake Hallstatt, a favourite ride for most of our guests, into the Imperial spa town of Bad Ischl. Spend time discovering why Kaiser Franz Joseph chose Bad Ischl as his summer residence. Pause for coffee & cakes at Cafe Zauner or choose to relax in the therapeutic properties of the salt water spa.  Continue on to Ebensee, either by train or bike. 45Km

Day 7.  Take the loggers path, enjoy the heady smell of the pine as you cycle through the forest onto Lake Offensee. If the weather is kind pause for a swim or continue onto the Rindbach waterfall. 20km

Day 8.  A scenic ride to the town of Gmunden. You will pass through the ancient lakeside village of Traunkirchen, then across rolling farm land and passing Schloss Ort, Traunsee's 'floating' castle before arriving at the charming lakeside town of Gmunden. After exploring you can return to Ebensee by boat.  Option to take the boat both ways. 25Km

Day 9.  Cycle to the old pilgrimage village of St Wolfgang on Lake Wolfgang, passing through "The Sound of Music" countryside. Take the boat over to St Gilgen and visit the house lived in by Mozart's mother. 60km (Option to reduce by train or bus)

Day 10.  A stunning ride gradually climbing uphill to a small mountain oasis, Lake Langbathsee, often used as a backdrop in films and adverts. You will have the chance to swim or relax before returning to Ebensee. 20Km

Day 11.  Return transfer.

We may have to alter this itinerary in response to local conditions.

Our bikes are mid range, mostly with shimano deore 27 gears with aluminium frames. We also provide bike helmets and day packs. Prices based on two sharing a double room. The price of the holiday does not include public transport, entrance fees or insurances. Extra nights cost 75 Euros per person (excluding bike hire).

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