TAUERNRADWEG - ROUND TRIP
Leisurely cycling tour with all the highlights starting from Salzburg
7
Days
DESCRIPTION:
The Mozart city of Salzburg is the start and finish of this popular round-trip bike tour along the wonderful Tauern Cycle Path. On slightly hilly, family-friendly cycle paths along the Salzach and Saalach, the beauties and magic of the Salzburg region open up to you. On this bike tour you will see unique forces of nature, from the roaring Krimml waterfalls, the highest in Europe, to the famous holiday resort of Zell am See Kaprun with the Kitzsteinhorn glacier.
SERVICES:
- 6 nights in hotels of the chosen category A or B
- Breakfast Buffet
- Luggage transfer from hotel to hotel
- Train ride on the 4th day to Krimml (including bike)
- Guided tour of the Old Salt Works in Bad Reichenhall including admission to the Salt and Brand Museum
- Admission to Hohensalzburg Fortress including round trip on the fortress railway. (Cat. A)
- Detailed travel documents (route description, maps, information on sights)
- GPS data on request
- Service hotline (7 days a week)
GETTING THERE:
Individual arrival in Salzburg (very easy to reach by train)
Daily, from May 14.05th until October 04.10.2026th, XNUMX
PRICE:
Category B:
Hotels and inns with 3* and 4* star level
€ 729, - per person in a double room
01.10. to 04.10.2026
€ 929, - per person in a double room
14.05. to 23.05.2026
05.09. to 30.09.2026
€ 979, - per person in a double room
24.05. to 04.09.2026
Single room surcharge: € 250, - Cat. B
Category A:
hotels with 4* star level
€ 899, - per person in a double room
01.10. to 04.10.2026
€ 1.099, - per person in a double room
14.05. to 23.05.2026
05.09. to 30.09.2026
€ 1.149, - per person in a double room
24.05. to 04.09.2026
Single room surcharge: € 340, - Cat. A
Local tax, if due, is not included in the tour price.
EXTRAS:
Touring bike: € 99, -
E-bike: € 229, -
Print offerHow to Arrive
Individual arrival in Salzburg and check-in at the hotel. Explore the world-famous old town of Salzburg, e.g. Mozart's birthplace, Hohensalzburg fortress and Mirabell Palace.
Salzburg, view of Hohensalzburg Fortress (c) Salzburger Land Tourismus, Eduardo Gellner
Salzburg - Bischofshofen/St. John, about 50-60 km
Your Tauern Cycle Path tour begins along the Salzach River, leading to Hallein, where the Salzwelten show mine is well worth a visit. The Tauern Cycle Path then continues to Golling, where you can admire the Golling Waterfalls. Passing the imposing Hohenwerfen Castle, you'll cycle to either Bischofshofen (Category B) or St. Johann im Pongau (Category A), depending on your chosen hotel category.
Hohenwerfen Castle (c) SLTG, Tom Son
Bischofshofen/St. Johann - Zell am See/Kaprun, approx. 40 - 55 km
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
Excursion to Krimml, approx. 60 km or around Lake Zell
Today you can take a train trip to Europe's largest waterfall, the famous Krimml Waterfalls. The return journey by bike takes you from village to village through the beautiful Pinzgau region. Alternatively, you can cycle around Lake Zell and enjoy magnificent views of the Kitzsteinhorn glacier (approx. 15 km).
Krimml Waterfalls, © Wasserfalle Krimml.at
Zell am See/Kaprun - Lofer, approx. 50 km
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
Lofer - Salzburg, approx. 50 km
The final leg of the journey leads through the tranquil Saalachtal valley. The spa town of Bad Reichenhall, nestled in the "little German corner," enchants visitors with its Bavarian charm. Learn more about salt production on a guided tour of the Old Salt Works (entrance included). The route then continues across the expansive plains of the Salzburg Basin back to your starting point in Salzburg. Just outside Salzburg, you can visit the famous Hellbrunn Palace with its magnificent trick fountains.
Tauern Cycle Path, (c) Markus Greber
Departure
Individual return journey, further sightseeing in Salzburg or extension of stay.
Mirabell Gardens in Salzburg (c) Salzburg Tourism
