You start your Tauern Cycle Route round trip along the Salzach and cycle to Hallein, where the Salzwelten show mine is worth a visit. The Tauern Cycle Route then leads to Golling, where you can visit the waterfalls of the same name. You cycle past the mighty Hohenwerfen Castle and, depending on the hotel category you choose, to Bischofshofen (Cat. B) or St. Johann (Cat. A).

Hohenwerfen Castle (c) SLTG, Tom Son

Via Bruck at the foot of the Großglockner, Austria's highest mountain, you cycle on to the famous holiday resort of Zell am See. Here you can enjoy a refreshing dip in Lake Zell and the view of the white glacier of the Kitzsteinhorn. Overnight in Piesendorf / Zell am See or Kaprun.

Zell am See Stand up Paddling, © Zell am See Kaprun Tourismus

This cycling day begins with a train ride to Krimml (ticket included). From there it is only 3 km to the largest waterfall in Europe, the famous Krimml Waterfalls (admission included). The return trip by bike to Zell am See takes you from village to village through the beautiful Pinzgau. In the background, well-known snow-covered three-thousanders rise: the Großvenediger, the Großglockner and the Kitzsteinhorn.

Krimml Waterfalls, © Wasserfalle Krimml.at

Today's tour takes you on the Tauern cycle path through the idyllic village of Maria Alm with the famous pilgrimage church via Saalfelden towards Lofer. The natural attractions Seisenbergklamm, one of the most beautiful gorges in Austria, and the Lamprechtshöhle are worthwhile detours.

The huge Seisenbergklamm, © seisenbergklamm.com

The last stage leads through the tranquil Saalach Valley. The spa town of Bad Reichenhall in the “little German corner” enchants with its Bavarian flair. The journey continues through the wide plain of the Salzburg Basin to the starting point of your round trip to Salzburg. At the gates of Salzburg you can visit the famous Hellbrunn Palace with its magnificent water features. (Entry included with Category A).

Tauern Cycle Path, (c) Markus Greber

Individual journey home or extension.

Salzburg, © Pixabay