Schloss Ort on Traunsee, Salzkammergut, Salzburg, Austria. Flickr:Hannes Schneider

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Salzburg & the 7 Lakes

Name: Salzburg & the 7 Lakes
Brand: Tripsite
SKU: ts118o1315
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Austria Bike Tours

A bike tour in Austria through a sparkling lake world

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Self Guided
Skill Level

Easy–Moderate
Length

8 days
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Overview
Your bike tour in Austria will be in the region of Salzkammergut (Lake District) situated snugly at the foothills of the Northern Alps. It is a masterpiece of majestic mountains and mystic blue lakes that stretch across the provinces of Styria, Salzburg, and Upper Austria.
The name of the region stems from the medieval chamber estate Kammergut, which produced considerable wealth for the Hapsburgs in Vienna with their prosperous salt mining.
The area's unparalleled beauty is so great that it attracted many ambitious artists (including Romantic), whose works were noteworthy enough to draw in poets and composers as well; and thus the region soon established itself as a haven for tranquility and artistic inspiration.
Highlights
- Mozart's beloved musical city of Salzburg
- The most famous of Salzkammergut's lakes, Mondsee, Attersee, Traunsee and Wolfgangsee
- Imposing Alpine backdrop of white peaks and hidden caves
- Wolfgangsee with its imposing Schafberg
- Gmunden
- Imperial summer residence Bad Ischl
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Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Salzburg
Day 2: Salzburg - Lake Wolfgangsee, 31 mi. (50 km)
Day 3: Wolfgangsee - Traunsee, 31 mi. (50 km) + ship ride on Lake Wolfgang
Day 4: Traunsee - Attersee, 22 mi. (35 km)
Day 5: Attersee - Mondsee, 20 mi. (33 km)
Day 6: Mondsee - Trumer Seenland, 29 mi. (46 km)
Day 7: Trumer Seenland - Salzburg, 29 mi. (46 km)
Day 8: Departure from Salzburg
*All distances are approximate.
Day 1: Arrival in Salzburg
Individual arrival and handover of the rental bikes. You can use the rest of the day to explore and stroll through the picturesque old part of this cultural and fascinating town.
Sample hotels:
Cat. A: 4-star Hotel Amedia
Cat. B: 3-star Hotel Ibis Nord
Day 2: Salzburg - Lake Wolfgangsee, 31 mi. (50 km)
Begin the day exploring the birthplace of the world-famous classical composer, W.A. Mozart. Cycling along the breathtaking Drachenwand, you reach the beautiful Mondsee. From here, it is downhill to St.Gilgen where you will end the day with a boat ride on the “Wolfgangsee”.
Sample hotels:
Cat. A: 4-star Weißer Bär
Cat. B: 3-star Hotel-Pension Carossa
Day 3: Lake Wolfgangsee - Lake Traunsee, 31 mi. (50 km) + ship ride on Lake Wolfgang
After a relaxing ship ride on Lake Wolfgang (Category B), you cycle to the old imperial village of Bad Ischl, where you find traces and follow the footprints of Emperor Franz Josef and his Empress Sissi all over the area. A stop at the famous pastry shop “Zauner” is a must! Cycle along the river Traun until you reach Traunkirchen.
Sample hotels:
Cat. A: 4-star Symposionhotel Post
Cat. B: 3-star Panoramahotel Traunstein
Day 4: Traunsee - Attersee, 22 mi. (35 km)
One of the many highlights on this tour is the stop in Gmunden, a scenic village on the northern bank of the Traunsee. Today it is well known for its touristic importance and beautiful handmade ceramics. You will also explore the gorgeous area of lake Attersee.
Sample hotels:
Cat. A & B: 3-star Hotel Spitzerwirt
Day 5: Attersee - Mondsee, 22 mi. (35 km)
Follow the gorgeous blue waters of the Attersee until Unterach. After cycling about 2 km in the narrow valley, you discover the legendary Mondsee. Cycle along the northern bank until you reach the picturesque city of this lake. The Salzkammergut area is gorgeous and offers so much to explore. This lake has already inspired famous artists like composer Gustav Mahler and painters Gustav Klimt and Christian Ludwig Attersee. Your path continues to Mondsee and then onto the village of Mondsee. Visit the church, which was used as a romantic backdrop for the wedding in the musical "The Sound of Music".
Sample hotels:
Cat. A: 4-star Hotel Krone
Cat. B: 3-star Hotel Prielbauer
Day 6: Mondsee - Trumer Seenland, 29 mi. (46 km)
You will cycle the land of Mondsee, passing the natural Irrsee until you reach the Trumer Seen. If you enjoy a good beer, you should visit the Trumer brewery!
Sample hotels:
Cat. A/B: 3-star Gasthof Neumayr
Day 7: Trumer Seenland - Salzburg, 29 mi. (46 km)
On the day before departure, if weather permits, you should take a swim and enjoy the fresh water. You will cycle to Salzburg for the last night of your tour.
Sample hotels:
Cat. A: 4-star Hotel Amedia
Cat. B: 3-star Hotel Ibis Nord
Day 8: Departure from Salzburg
Individual departure or extend your stay in Salzburg.
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Hotels & Bikes
You have a choice between two categories. Category A consists of mostly 4-star or high end, 3-star hotels. Category B consists of quaint inns and 3-star hotels and pensions. In each day’s detailed itinerary you will find the name of the preferred hotel(s). If the hotel listed is not available, a hotel of equal standard will be offered.
Bicycles
Men’s and women’s bicycles

Men's and women's standard bicycles

Upright handlebar
7 or 21-speed KTM touring bike
Flat pedals
Step-through or men's frame (horizontal bar)
Shimano components
Accessories include one to two pannier bags, odometer, pump, and repair kit
Helmet purchase possible
Electric bicycle

Electrically assisted bikes can be provided for those who love to cycle but who find it increasingly difficult to either master the terrain or the distance. E-bikes are not motorized, but have a battery which enables you to pedal with ease. It has been described as similar to having a constant tailwind at your back.
Inclusions
What’s Included
- Hotel accommodations for 7 nights
- Breakfasts
- 7-speed bikes with back pedal brake or 21-speed standard bicycle (please specify at time of booking)
- Bicycle accessories including pannier bag, handlebar bag (1 per room), and odometer
- Route descriptions and maps
- Luggage transfer from hotel to hotel (1 piece p.p./ max. 23 kg)
- 7-day service hotline
- Boat ride on Lake Wolfgang
- Ferry ride St. Wolfgang - Abersee incl. bike
- Sweet break “Zauner Jause” in Bad Ischl (coffee and cake)
What’s Not Included
- Lunches and dinners (5 dinners can be included with a supplement)
- Local tax payable on spot (approx. €1-2.50/person/night)
- Bike Protection
- Travel Insurance

Dates & Pricing

Dates

Not available in 2023

Please Note

Rates are per person, based on double occupancy
Tour prices are based on the fuel costs at time prices are set, often months or years in advance. In rare cases, additional fees may apply for fuel cost increases.
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† Currency exchange rate set 90 days before travel
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Pricing

2023

	Category A	Category B
Season 1	$ 1386 £ 706 $ 1,258 € 833 Ft 345312 kr 123765 ₪ 3345 ¥ 139977 Mex$ 18297 NZ$ 1529 kr 9976 zł 3674 S$ 1204 kr 9842 CHF 797 $ 895	$ 1146 £ 584 $ 1,040 € 689 Ft 285618 kr 102370 ₪ 2767 ¥ 115779 Mex$ 15134 NZ$ 1265 kr 8251 zł 3038 S$ 996 kr 8140 CHF 659 $ 740
Single room	$ 1852 £ 944 $ 1,681 € 1113 Ft 461383 kr 165367 ₪ 4470 ¥ 187028 Mex$ 24447 NZ$ 2043 kr 13329 zł 4908 S$ 1609 kr 13150 CHF 1064 $ 1,195	$ 1486 £ 757 $ 1,348 € 893 Ft 370184 kr 132680 ₪ 3586 ¥ 150059 Mex$ 19615 NZ$ 1639 kr 10695 zł 3938 S$ 1291 kr 10551 CHF 854 $ 959
Season 2	$ 1602 £ 817 $ 1,454 € 963 Ft 399202 kr 143081 ₪ 3867 ¥ 161822 Mex$ 21152 NZ$ 1768 kr 11533 zł 4247 S$ 1392 kr 11378 CHF 921 $ 1,034	$ 1379 £ 703 $ 1,252 € 829 Ft 343654 kr 123171 ₪ 3329 ¥ 139305 Mex$ 18209 NZ$ 1522 kr 9928 zł 3656 S$ 1199 kr 9794 CHF 793 $ 890
Single room	$ 2068 £ 1054 $ 1,877 € 1243 Ft 515273 kr 184682 ₪ 4992 ¥ 208873 Mex$ 27303 NZ$ 2282 kr 14886 zł 5482 S$ 1797 kr 14686 CHF 1189 $ 1,335	$ 1719 £ 876 $ 1,560 € 1033 Ft 428220 kr 153481 ₪ 4148 ¥ 173585 Mex$ 22690 NZ$ 1896 kr 12371 zł 4556 S$ 1493 kr 12205 CHF 988 $ 1,109
Season 3	$ 1951 £ 995 $ 1,771 € 1173 Ft 486255 kr 174282 ₪ 4711 ¥ 197110 Mex$ 25765 NZ$ 2153 kr 14048 zł 5173 S$ 1696 kr 13859 CHF 1122 $ 1,260	$ 1612 £ 822 $ 1,463 € 969 Ft 401689 kr 143972 ₪ 3891 ¥ 162830 Mex$ 21284 NZ$ 1779 kr 11605 zł 4273 S$ 1401 kr 11449 CHF 927 $ 1,041
Single room	$ 2417 £ 1232 $ 2,194 € 1453 Ft 602327 kr 215884 ₪ 5835 ¥ 244161 Mex$ 31915 NZ$ 2667 kr 17401 zł 6408 S$ 2101 kr 17167 CHF 1389 $ 1,560	$ 1951 £ 995 $ 1,771 € 1173 Ft 486255 kr 174282 ₪ 4711 ¥ 197110 Mex$ 25765 NZ$ 2153 kr 14048 zł 5173 S$ 1696 kr 13859 CHF 1122 $ 1,260

Extra Options

Extra nights, Category A	Twin/Double	Single
Salzburg	$ 165 £ 84 $ 149 € 99 Ft 41039 kr 14709 ₪ 398 ¥ 16636 Mex$ 2175 NZ$ 182 kr 1186 zł 437 S$ 143 kr 1170 CHF 95 $ 106	$ 248 £ 126 $ 225 € 149 Ft 61766 kr 22138 ₪ 598 ¥ 25038 Mex$ 3273 NZ$ 274 kr 1784 zł 657 S$ 215 kr 1760 CHF 142 $ 160

Extra nights, Category B	Twin/Double	Single
Salzburg	$ 130 £ 66 $ 118 € 78 Ft 32334 kr 11589 ₪ 313 ¥ 13107 Mex$ 1713 NZ$ 143 kr 934 zł 344 S$ 113 kr 922 CHF 75 $ 84	$ 198 £ 101 $ 180 € 119 Ft 49330 kr 17681 ₪ 478 ¥ 19997 Mex$ 2614 NZ$ 218 kr 1425 zł 525 S$ 172 kr 1406 CHF 114 $ 128

Extra nights in other cities possible. Please ask about prices.

Dinners included*
Category A	$ 309 £ 158 $ 281 € 186 Ft 77104 kr 27635 ₪ 747 ¥ 31255 Mex$ 4086 NZ$ 341 kr 2228 zł 820 S$ 269 kr 2198 CHF 178 $ 200
Category B	$ 265 £ 135 $ 240 € 159 Ft 65912 kr 23624 ₪ 639 ¥ 26718 Mex$ 3492 NZ$ 292 kr 1904 zł 701 S$ 230 kr 1879 CHF 152 $ 171

Additional options (must be reserved at the time of booking)
Electric bike	$ 166 £ 85 $ 151 € 100 Ft 41454 kr 14858 ₪ 402 ¥ 16804 Mex$ 2197 NZ$ 184 kr 1198 zł 441 S$ 145 kr 1181 CHF 96 $ 107
Helmet purchase	$ 65 £ 33 $ 59 € 39 Ft 16167 kr 5795 ₪ 157 ¥ 6554 Mex$ 857 NZ$ 72 kr 467 zł 172 S$ 56 kr 461 CHF 37 $ 42

Child discounts available. Must accompany two full paying people.
Children’s bikes and other specialized equipment for children on request.

Please note that extra nights can only be requested at time of booking.

Extra Info

Skill Level — Easy–Moderate
This is an easy to moderate self-guided hotel tour on country roads, cycling paths, and field paths. The terrain is hilly with some longer uphill stretches. Please note that there will be more traffic on country roads during the summer holiday. Daily distances range from 20 to 30 miles (33 to 48 km).
Airport Info
It is recommended that you fly into Salzburg International Airport (SZG), which is located just 4 miles (7 km) from the city center. Another option is to fly to Munich International Airport (MUC).
Local Travel
From the Salzburg Airport, city bus line 2 departs regularly and will take you to Salzburg Hbf (main train station). From the main train station, it is recommended that you take a taxi to your first hotel. You can also take a taxi from the airport which will cost between €18 and €25.
From the Munich Airport, you can take a train to Salzburg Hbf. The ride takes approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes and costs around €35.
Climate
Please check local conditions before your arrival. The climate of the Salzkammergut region during the Spring and Summer months is relatively mild.
Recommended
We recommend booking extra nights which are possible in Salzburg, Wolfgangsee, Traunsee, and Attersee!
Important to know
Documents
It is each traveler's responsibility to ensure that you are in compliance with the country or countries you plan to visit.  This includes and is not limited to passport validity, visa requirements and acquisition, blank passport pages required for your destination (s), etc.

US citizens:  A good website to research the requirements of the Schengen Agreement and entry into other countries is travel.state.gov .
Non-EU and EU residents: Please research the requirements of your country of residence for international travel and your destination country or countries.

*Important note: Please check on the  European Travel Information and Authorization System (ETIAS) status as once implemented, this will be required to visit any of the 26 Schengen-member countries for tourism, business, medical, or transit. This is an additional check on security rather than a visa.
Extra Stay
Extra nights in Salzburg is highly recommended
Tour Operator

Tour Operator

This tour is run by Rad und Reisen.
We value the strong relationship we have with our local partners and the services we provide.
We are not a broker.
We do not inflate tour prices.
We are simply travelers helping travelers.
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Sheila Riggs
2 years ago
Verified Reviewer

This started very badly with our reservation having gone missing. Our start day was on a weekend, making it even more challenging. Stress level was through the roof!
Local hotel staff was excellent at the Wyndham in Salzburg, ensuring that we got our room and also printed off the package that was supposed to have been left for us (vouchers). The next day we went to pick up our bikes…’sorry, your tour starts tomorrow’ , oh, today IS the 25th. Fortunately, bikes were found for us.
Off we trundled with minimal guidance from the mapping app…thank goodness one of our group had a European SIM card, so Google maps was a bit more helpful. It would be nice if the maps & book (that WE didn’t get) told us which bike path to follow clearly. We figured out we were basically following the R2…until we weren’t…
The hotels were generally great, if a bit off the beaten path. So, no wandering about in the towns after we had our Read More

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Neil Blanks
8 years ago
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Just came back from an exceptional Salzburg Lakes holiday.
I'll start with the good - fantastic scenery (so green), friendly well-appointed hotels, not too difficult route (a few hills from time to time but appropriate for the "easy to moderate" level, well sign-posted. Even the continuous rain on the first day didn't dampen our spirits.
This was my second time with "Tripsite" (went to Provence, France two years ago) and I feel compelled to add a few negative comments by comparison. Most of the maps and brochures were in German and not English. The quality of the bikes was less than expected. Far worse was the comedy of errors on the bike handover - no saddle bags, no repair kit, no pump, no apology. We only got the missing equipment at the end of the first day of riding. My thanks to the Tripsite Team, who did their best to intervene on our behalf.
In conclusion - don't let the negative comments stop you from booking this trip. I would however recommend to Tripsite to have a serious word with their local agents to prevent such mistakes in the future. And, yes, I'm already planning the next trip !!

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James Umpherson
12 years ago
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The Austrian people are friendly, helpful, and accommodating. We enjoyed the food, the scenery, the various communities, and the cycling. An awesome time.
If you do the trip, make sure to upgrade to the 4-star hotels. They are excellent, especially, the Holiday Inn in Salzburg,and the hotel in Mondsee. Both the service and support were superb.
There is a lot to see, experience, and take in. The cycling is challenging but fun. You traverse some nice locations with minimal road usage.
We will be back.

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Neil Blanks
8 years ago

Verified Reviewer

Just came back from an exceptional Salzburg Lakes holiday.
I'll start with the good - fantastic scenery (so green), friendly well-appointed hotels, not too difficult route (a few hills from time to time but appropriate for the "easy to moderate" level, well sign-posted. Even the continuous rain on the first day didn't dampen our spirits.
This was my second time with "Tripsite" (went to Provence, France two years ago) and I feel compelled to add a few negative comments by comparison. Most of the maps and brochures were in German and not English. The quality of the bikes was less than expected. Far worse was the comedy of errors on the bike handover - no saddle bags, no repair kit, no pump, no apology. We only got the missing equipment at the end of the first day of riding. My thanks to the Tripsite Team, who did their best to intervene on our behalf.
In conclusion - don't let the negative comments stop you from booking this trip. I would however recommend to Tripsite to have a serious word with their local agents to prevent such mistakes in the future. And, yes, I'm already planning the next trip !!

Sheila Riggs
2 years ago

Verified Reviewer

This started very badly with our reservation having gone missing. Our start day was on a weekend, making it even more challenging. Stress level was through the roof!
Local hotel staff was excellent at the Wyndham in Salzburg, ensuring that we got our room and also printed off the package that was supposed to have been left for us (vouchers). The next day we went to pick up our bikes…’sorry, your tour starts tomorrow’ , oh, today IS the 25th. Fortunately, bikes were found for us.

Off we trundled with minimal guidance from the mapping app…thank goodness one of our group had a European SIM card, so Google maps was a bit more helpful. It would be nice if the maps & book (that WE didn’t get) told us which bike path to follow clearly. We figured out we were basically following the R2…until we weren’t…

The hotels were generally great, if a bit off the beaten path. So, no wandering about in the towns after we had our Read More

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Salzburg & the 7 Lakes

Austria Bike Tours

A bike tour in Austria through a sparkling lake world

Overview

Highlights

Itinerary

Map

Hotels & Bikes

Bicycles

Men’s and women’s bicycles

Electric bicycle

Inclusions

What’s Included

What’s Not Included