Austria: Enchanting Salzburg & The Saalach Valley

“Spectacular Alpine Routes & Traffic Free Bike Paths”

Experience hidden waterfalls, pristine mountain lakes, exquisite alpine lodging, and warm Austrian hospitality. Our route captures the essence of Austria by bike, as we take in the Zell and Pinzgau regions and intimately explore the beautiful Saalach Valley.

Our Austria program includes transportation to and from Munich. Our routes feature EASY CYCLING through two river valleys with no major climbs. You’ll actually lose 1,500 vertical feet by the time we reach Salzburg! Reasonable daily distances of 25 – 45 miles, allow you to truly appreciate this magical region. Much of the route follows along traffic-free bike paths!

Lodging in authentic Austrian chalets is surely a highlight! We’ll experience just three different hotels over eight nights. (You won’t have to pack & unpack each day.) Hotels include the four star Krimmlerfaelle, Alpin Sport, and the luxurious Gruenauerhof. We hope you’ll join us for what will be an unforgettable journey with breathtaking cycling and scenery.

Daily Itinerary

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Day 1. Lunch time transfer from Munich Airport to historic village of Krimml. Bike fitting, short warm – up ride, followed by orientation meeting and welcome dinner.

Day 2. Today we shuttle to the top of the Krimmler Achental to visit the world famous Krimmler Waterfalls. Cycle Alpine pastures, hike footpaths used during the Middle Ages. (12 or 23 miles)

Day 3. Cycle to village of Zell am See. Ride downhill to the scenic Obersulzbachtal and Untersulzbachtal valleys. Cycle to market square of Neukirchen am Grossvenediger. View Austria’s highest mountain, the Grossvenediger. (23 or 42 miles)

Day 4. Loop ride to village of Maria Alm. Explore this storybook village or visit a 15th century Romanesque church. Return to Zell am See. (10 or 20 miles, coupled with 2 hours walking/hiking)

Day 5. A short transfer from Zell Am See to Saalfelden for the start of the best riding of the tour!! Cycle in peaceful valleys surrounded by Lofer & Leogang Mountains. Lunch in the 12th century village of Waidring next to the hotel where Mozart spent the night in 1771. (23, 46, or 57 miles.)

Day 6. A gorgeous ride to the village of Lofer which was used in the film Where Eagles Dare with Richard Burton and Clint Eastwood. Then continue along the Saalach River on a romantic trail via Unken and Schneizlreuth through forested region that enters Germany at Bad Reichenhall. (16 or 40 miles)

Day 7. Cycle along Saalach River into the heart of Salzburg to Mozartplatz. Meet your private cycling guide for a tour of the city. Afterwards plenty of time to shop, have lunch or stroll through the market streets. (15 or 25 miles)

Day 8. Morning transfer to Salzburg Central Station.