Innsbruck - Salzburg - Vienna

Cycle across Austria on this Trans-Austrian tour

Embarking on a journey from Innsbruck to Salzburg and onward to Vienna, this bike tour presents a captivating exploration through Austria's core. Delve into the allure of three famed river cycle routes: the Inn, Tauern, and Danube Cycle Paths, revealing the magnificent blend of Austrian landscapes, heritage, and gastronomy. Cycling across Austria ensures an unparalleled diversity of experiences, promising unforgettable adventures."

More about the Trans-Austria cycle tour between Innsbruck and Vienna:

Innsbruck: Initiate your excursion in Innsbruck, nestled amid the breathtaking Alps. Begin your ride along the Inn Cycle Path, winding through scenic valleys and quaint towns, offering splendid vistas of the alpine scenery.

Salzburg: En route to Vienna, traverse through Salzburg, famed as the birthplace of Mozart and admired for its baroque architecture. The Tauern Cycle Path guides you through the captivating landscapes of the Salzach Valley, where stunning mountains and tranquil countryside await.

Vienna: Culminating in Austria's capital, the Danube Cycle Path leads you here, tracing the majestic Danube River. Immerse yourself in Vienna's rich history, cultural heritage, and lively ambience—a fitting conclusion to this cycling expedition.

This cycling journey not only showcases Austria's natural splendour but also provides cyclists with opportunities to immerse themselves in the country's vibrant culture and historical significance throughout the adventure.

Details about the cycling holiday from Innsbruck to Vienna

Begin your journey leisurely along the Inn Cycle Path, allowing yourself to be captivated by the awe-inspiring Nordkette mountains rising steeply in the distance. While passing through the Ziller Valley, make a brief stop, for your next destination awaits—the majestic waterfalls nestled in Salzburg’s Pinzgau region claimed to be the largest in Europe.

Following the well-trodden path of the popular Tauern Cycle Path, you'll be led past the picturesque Lake Zellersee, ultimately arriving at the world-renowned city of Salzburg. Continuing onward, the trail guides you to Passau, where the paths of the Inn and Danube rivers intersect once again. From here, set forth on the enchanting route of the Danube Cycle Path, which will escort you to the vibrant capital city of Vienna.

The highlights of this Austrian cycling holiday at a glance:

  • Krimml Waterfalls: Europe’s largest waterfalls located in Krimml await you on this tour. During a short hike along the high-altitude path, you can also admire the roaring masses of water live. But beware, at one point or another it could get a little wet.

  • Lake Zeller See: To cool off during your bike tour, dive into Lake Zeller See. If you prefer to get to know the lake from the shore, you can also do an extra lap here and cycle around it once.

  • Salzburg: Take enough time to explore the world-famous Mozart city of Salzburg and all its sights such as the cathedral and the fortress. We highly recommend a stroll through the old town along Getreidegasse Road.

  • Silent Night Chapel: Every year, millions sing the world-renowned Christmas carol ‚Silent Night‘ under the tree. In 1818 the premier took place in the St. Nikolaus church in Oberndorf, better known today as the Silent Night Chapel.  

  • Vienna: There is probably no better destination than the capital Vienna for this tour across Austria. Enjoy the last few hours in imperial Vienna and visit St. Stephen’s Cathedral, the Hofburg or Schönbrunn Palace.

Worth knowing about the cycle tour from Innsbruck to Vienna via Salzburg

In 13 days, you cycle from one federal state to the next and experience beautiful landscapes, culinary delicacies, rustic customs and high culture.

The route runs on well-developed cycle paths and side roads with little traffic. Thanks to the easy level of difficulty, enjoyment and relaxation come first.

This tour has been graded as Easy. Find out more about our cycling holiday difficulty levels.

Tour information
Easy
  • 13 Days / 12 Nights
  • Self-Guided
  • Luggage transfers included
  • Total cycling distance: approx. 630 km
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Itinerary

Welcome meeting and distribution of rental bikes. The renowned historic centre, the ‚Golden Roof‘ or the Bergisel ski jump are world-famous tourist attractions.

Accompanied by the towering Nordkette mountains situated above the saltworks town of Hall with its historic Münzerturm tower to Wattens. Here you can visit the enchanting Swarovski World of Crystals. Along the Inn cycle path past Schwaz (Silver tourist mine) to the ‚cyclists‘ village‘ of Strass situated at the entrance of the Zillertal-valley.

With a view onto the fascinating mountain backdrop of the Zillertaler Hauptkamm with its mountain giants featuring altitudes of more than 3000 metres, it is very enjoyable to cycle along the Zillertal cycle path all the way to Zell, or even a bit further into the renowned Mayrhofen. In the early afternoon, you take the transfer bus via the Gerlospass to Krimml. Already during this transfer, you get to marvel at Europe’s largest waterfalls, which you can afterwards also admire ‚live‘ along a high-altitude path.

Today’s route leads you through the Hohe Tauern national park and the Oberpinzgau region. En route, you are constantly accompanied by snow-covered three-thousand-metre-high peaks. Lush green meadows and cosy little villages take turns and offer a fairy-tale backdrop. In Kaprun, you can then visit the high-mountain reservoirs.

We highly recommend you go for a refreshing swim in Lake Zeller See, athletic cyclists can add on an extra loop. Via Maria Alm featuring the renowned pilgrimage church you quickly reach Saalfelden, where you enjoy your lunch break. Other highlights en route to Lofer are the Seisenberg-ravine and the Lamprechtshöhe-peak near Weißbach.

During today’s tour, you always cycle in the tranquil Saalachtal-valley. Bad Reichenhall situated in the small ‚deutsches Eck‘ will enchant you with Bavarian flair. Now only a short while and you have reached the Mozart city of Salzburg. The culture-rich offerings will amaze you. Please leave plenty of time for a stroll through the historic centre and plan a visit to Mozart’s birthplace.

Oberndorf with its ‚Silent Night Chapel‘ and extensive alluvial forests lead you to Tittmoning. From here you follow the ‚Nature Adventure Trail Unterer Inn‘ until Burghausen. A splendid historic centre and the largest castle complex in Central Europe are the most significant attractions of the town.

The Gothic town of Braunau and numerous bird colonies show the way to Obernberg. Reichersberg Abbey invites you for a visit. The little towns along the river Inn appear just like pearls and without doubt one of them is the Baroque town of Schärding with its renowned row of colourful houses called ‚Silberzeile‘.

Along the river Inn into the city of three rivers Passau. We recommend a city tour including a visit to the cathedral, home of the largest church organ in the world. Along the river Danube you cycle via Obernzell and Engelhartszell featuring the only Trappists-monastery in Austria through the Donauleiten nature reserve to the ‚Schlögener Schlinge‘-river loop. A short ferry ride takes you across the Danube to the hotel.

The renowned Danube river loop is one of the many highlights of this cycling holiday. The market towns along the river Danube Aschach, Ottensheim and Wilhering lead you into the provincial capital Linz. You continue to Enns, Austria’s oldest town featuring the town square and tower and the town museum ‚Lauriacum‘).

Again today you cycle along the river Danube into the glorious little Baroque town of Grein. Here you need to visit the theatre, the maritime museum and Greinburg castle. Through the once-feared Strudengau, you cycle into the Weinviertel area to Marbach or Maria Taferl featuring the pilgrimage church situated high above the Danube.

Melk Abbey greets you and makes a big impression before the marvellous Wachau region with the romantic little wine towns Weißenkirchen, Dürnstein and Krems enchant you. By train, you continue into the capital Vienna offering a multitude of sights.

Route information

Mainly cycle paths in the river valleys of Inn, Ziller, Salzach, Saalach and Danube. Occasionally gently hilly routes with short ascents, also on nature paths. You cycle on wonderful cycle paths and small side roads, main roads only on short sections.

 

Prices and dates

Prices are per person in GBP and exclude flights

Price calculation and check availability: ​​​​​​​Innsbruck - Salzburg - Vienna

Place of arrival: Innsbruck
  Season 1
27.04.2024 - 10.05.2024
28.09.2024 - 05.10.2024

Saturday
Season 2
11.05.2024 - 24.05.2024
07.09.2024 - 27.09.2024

Saturday
Season 3
25.05.2024 - 06.09.2024

Saturday
Innsbruck - Salzburg - Vienna, 13 days, AT-ETRIW-13X
Base price
1,489.00
1,569.00
1,659.00
Single room surcharge 469.00 469.00 469.00

Hotel information: You'll stay in 3*** and 4**** hotels

Season 1
Apr 27, 2024 - May 10, 2024
Sep 28, 2024 - Oct 5, 2024
Saturday
Season 2
May 11, 2024 - May 24, 2024
Sep 7, 2024 - Sep 27, 2024
Saturday
Season 3
May 25, 2024 - Sep 6, 2024
Saturday
Innsbruck - Salzburg - Vienna, 13 days, AT-ETRIW-13X
Base price
Single room surcharge
1,489.00
469.00
1,569.00
469.00
1,659.00
469.00

Hotel information: You'll stay in 3*** and 4**** hotels

Season 1
Apr 27, 2024 - May 10, 2024
Sep 28, 2024 - Oct 5, 2024
Season 2
May 11, 2024 - May 24, 2024
Sep 7, 2024 - Sep 27, 2024
Season 3
May 25, 2024 - Sep 6, 2024
Innsbruck
Double room p.p
Surcharge single room
Salzburg
Double room p.p
Surcharge single room
Vienna
Double room p.p
Surcharge single room
79.00
35.00
85.00
59.00
69.00
49.00
79.00
35.00
85.00
59.00
69.00
49.00
79.00
35.00
99.00
59.00
69.00
49.00
Additional nights
Place of arrival: Innsbruck
  Season 1
Apr 27, 2024 - May 10, 2024
Sep 28, 2024 - Oct 5, 2024

Saturday
Season 2
May 11, 2024 - May 24, 2024
Sep 7, 2024 - Sep 27, 2024

Saturday
Season 3
May 25, 2024 - Sep 6, 2024

Saturday
Innsbruck
Double room p.p 79.00 79.00 79.00
Surcharge single room 35.00 35.00 35.00
Salzburg
Double room p.p 85.00 85.00 99.00
Surcharge single room 59.00 59.00 59.00
Vienna
Double room p.p 69.00 69.00 69.00
Surcharge single room 49.00 49.00 49.00
Price
21-Speed Unisex Bike
21-Speed Men's Bike
7-Speed Unisex Bike
27-Speed Bike PLUS
Unisex E-Bike
169.00
169.00
169.00
279.00
399.00
Prices per person in GBP

Our rental bikes

Included services and travel information

Services

Included:

  • Accommodation as already mentioned
  • Breakfast
  • Welcome briefing (German, English)
  • Luggage transfer
  • Well developed route
  • Detailed travel information 1 x per room (German, English)
  • 1 bus transfer Zell am Ziller – Krimml incl. your bike
  • 1 train ride Krems – Wien incl. your bike
  • App for Navigation and GPS data available
  • Service hotline

Optional:

  • Bike rental, including rental bike insurance
Information

Arrival / Parking / Departure:

  • Innsbruck train station
  • Innsbruck, Salzburg or Vienna airports
  • Underground car park, cost approx. EUR 17/day
  • Good train connections from Vienna to Innsbruck

Important information:

  • Tourist tax, if due, is not included in the price!
  • Ferry ride Schlögener Schlinge approx. EUR 5/person incl. your bike
Sample hotel list

This is a sample hotel list. Hotels will be booked depending on availability.

Innsbruck

Hotel Congress Austria Trend

www.austria-trend.at

Strass/Zillertal

Hotel Post

www.gopost.at

Krimml

Hotel Klockerhaus 4****

www.klockerhaus.com

Kaprun/Zell an See

Hotel Martini 3***

www.hotel-martini.at

Lofer

Hotel Bad Hochmoos 3***s

www.hochmoos.at

Salzburg

ARCOTEL Castellani Salzburg 4*

www.castellani.arcotel.com

Burghausen

Hotel Glöcklhofer

www.hotel-gloecklhofer.de

Schärding

Stadthotel Schärding 4****

www.stadthotel-schaerding.at

Donauschlinge

Donauschlinge Riverresort 4****

www.donauschlinge.at

Enns/surroundings

Gastho Hotel zum Goldenen Schiff

www.hotel-brunner.at 

Marbach/Maria Taferl

Hotel Rose 4****

www.hotelrose.co.at

Vienna

ARCOTEL Kaiserwasser

www.kaiserwasser.arcotel.com

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