Mountain biking in the Salzkammergut

discover mountains and lakes
mountain bikers reach the heights in the salzkammergut
  • with luggage transfer
  • overnight in 3*-inns and a 4*-hotel
  • Arrival daily possible

The Salzkammergut is one of the most beautiful mountain biking regions in Austria. The unique and varying natural landscape with the spectacular views, extensive forests, clear mountain streams and lush meadows give you the necessary energy kick to manage this sporting challenge. Steep climbs are rewarded with spectacular views.

Take on the Salzkammergut region between mountain heights and crystal-clear lakes, spare no metres in altitude and reach your destination tired, but happy!

Itinerary

1. Day: Individual arrival in Bad Goisern

Handing-over of travel documents, maps and the welcome schnapps at the accommodation.
Overnight stay in Bad Goisern.

2. Day: Bad Goisern - Bad Ischl - Strobl

Emperor’s Tour: ~43 km, altitude difference ascent / descent: 1304 m / 1231 m

The tour leads from Bad Goisern over Wurmstein to the Hotel Predigstuhl, from there along the “Ewige Wand” to the alpine pasture Reinfalzalm. Over Leckenmoos, Gschwendalm and the Hoisnradalm hut you reach Bad Ischl. Along the Salzkammergut cycle path (R2) to Strobl   at Lake Wolfgangsee.
Overnight stay at lake Wolfgangsee.

3. Day: Strobl - Bad Ischl / via Lake Schwarzensee, Lake Attersee, Lake Mondsee

5 Lakes Tour: ~64 km, altitude difference ascent / descent 1600 m / 1688 m

Today you go from Strobl via Rußbach to Lake Schwarzensee, and via Moosalm to Lake Attersee. From there you go along the same route back to the Moosalm crossing, via Eisenaueralm to the main road and down to Lake Mondsee. The same road leads back, via the mountain Scharfling to Lake Wolfgangsee. From St. Gilgen you go along the lakeshore to Abersee and Strobl, and further to Bad Ischl.
Overnight stay in a 4* hotel in Bad Ischl.

4. Day: Bad Ischl - Hallstatt

~43 km, altitude difference ascent / descent 1239 m / 1193 m

Via Perneck, a district of Bad Ischl, drive towards Hoisenradalm and continue to Hütteneckalm. You will reach the entrance to the cave Schwarzenbachloch and continue along the goods road in Pichlern to the Halleralm. Continue over the Salzberg and Altaussee to St. Agatha, a district of Bad Goisern. Along the eastern shore cycle path you drive to Obertraun and further to Hallstatt.      

Overnight stay in Hallstatt.

5. Day: Hallstatt - Gosau - Bad Goisern

Plassen Tour: ~49 km, altitude difference ascent / descent 1793 m / 1820 m

From Hallstatt via Waldbachstrub and Durchgangalm to the Rossalm mountain pasture. Make a stop to refresh yourself with a traditional snack (included). Refreshed you go further to Mount Loeckenmoosberg in the direction of Gosau Vordertal. From there the route leads you (partly near the federal road) to Gosauzwang at Lake Hallstaettersee, follow the lake shore to Bad Goisern.
Overnight stay in Bad Goisern.

6. Tag: Individual departure or additional nights

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Arrangement

4x
overnight stay in ***inns/hotels with breakfast buffet
1x
overnight stay in a **** hotel with breakfast buffet in Bad Ischl
1x
welcome video with explanations and information that you need for the tour
1x
snack at a mountain hut
1x
Mountain bike map Salzkammergut and further information material (1 x per room)
4x
luggage transfer - max. 2 pcs./person and max. 25 kg/piece of luggage
+
Service hotline daily from 8 am – 6 pm (also on weekends)
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A tree for your booking – we plant a tree for your booking

Rates per person for the arrangement in €:

  29.05. – 01.07.25
01.09. – 09.10.25
01.07. – 01.09.25
***hotels/inns in double room with breakfast 650,00 675,00
Supplement for half board (min 2 course dinner) 190,00 190,00
Supplement for single room 195,00 195,00
Additional night double room with breakfast 72,00 72,00
Additional night double room in Hallstatt with breakfast 82,00 82,00
Additional night supplement for half board 25,00 25,00
Additional night supplement for single room 22,00 22,00
Arrival daily daily

The local tax, also known as visitor's tax, is payable locally to the landlord; the amount depends on the resort and is between 1,00€ and 4,00€ per person per night. Children up to the age of 15 are usually exempt.

Accommodation:
Twin-bedded rooms in Austrian resorts are normally one large base with two mattresses/duvets. These are also known as 'Austrian Twins' and are regarded as two beds. Separate twin beds are rare and cannot be guaranteed as available.

Information for arrivals by car:
The parking place does not always situate next to the accommodation but on a public parking place. (Possible costs have to be paid on spot)

The standard terms and conditions of the Salzkammergut Touristik GmbH apply in the current version.
Rates and operating hours / timetables are subject to change
Our recommendations: Get a travel cancellation insurance.

Bike rental

Tour rate Price in €
Mountain bike 150,00
E-Mountain bike hard tail 235,00
E-Mountain bike fully 285,00
Helmet 15,00
Mobile phone holder 15,00
Bike delivery and pick up per bike (only for e-mtb) 25,00

Please note: Price on request for extra-large bikes (body height > 190 cm)

  • We strongly recommend the use of helmets! For children up to 11,9 years, helmets are mandatory to wear in Austria (also in child bike seats or trailers)
  • E-Bike suitable for 12 yrs or older
  • Loss of the bicycle key: charge of 20,00 €.
  • The tenant is liable for damage or theft.

The standard terms and conditions of the Salzkammergut Touristik GmbH apply in the current version.

Informationen

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Level of difficulty
Demanding: mountain bike required; gravel roads and mountain bike trails - challenging terrain with some steep climbs, good fitness and experience are required

For questions we are available.

Salzkammergut Touristik GmbH

Götzstraße 12

4820 Bad Ischl


Tel.: 0043 (0)6132 24000-51

office@salzkammergut.co.at