Hiking and Cycling in the Salzkammergut…Combined!
May 18th - October 4th, 2025


…laid-back hiking and cycling with luggage transfer
…mountains and lakes on quiet hiking and cycling paths
…with overnight stay in the UNESCO World Heritage village Hallstatt
In December 1997 the “Hallstatt - Dachstein / Salzkammergut” region joined the list of the UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Sites. The UNESCO recognized a big part of the Inner Salzkammergut as a World Heritage site worth to be preserved. With 76 crystal clear lakes, a magical mountain world with rich green Alpine pastures contrasting jagged rock faces up to the 3000 m high Dachstein glacier the Salzkammergut offers amazing diversity and beauty for its visitors.
General information
The cycle tours don’t have any technical difficulties, there are only very few ascents! A reasonable fitness level is necessary to enjoy this trip as well as hiking and cycling equipment like sturdy shoes, rucksack, sun- and rain protection, functional clothes. The routes are suited for trekking bikes - mostly they are asphalted cycle paths, a few stretches are gravel and forest paths. Should you want to spend a quiet day, you can cover most distances by public transport like bus, train or boat.
- 7 nights
- 7 x Overnight stays with breakfast buffet in ***hotels/inns
- 1 x welcome video with explanations and information that you need for the tour
- 1 x welcome schnapps
- 1 x cycling- and hiking map - Salzkammergut area (1 x per room)
- 1 x Boat trip on Lake Wolfgangsee (Fuerberg to Ried) incl. bicycle
- 1 x Boat trip on Lake Traunsee (Ebensee to Gasthof Hoisn) incl. bicycle
- 1 x Salzkammergut Souvenir
- Daily luggage transfer - max. 2 pcs./person and max. 25 kg/piece of luggage
- Daily cycle and break-down service from 9.00 - 19.00 o’clock (only for rented bikes)
- Service Hotline daily from 8.00 - 18.00 o’clock (also on weekends)
- A tree for your booking – we plant a tree for your booking
- Half-board
1. day: Individual arrival in Bad Ischl.
You will receive your detailed travel documents at your accommodation. Overnight stay in Bad Ischl.
2. day: Cycling: Bad Ischl – Lake Attersee
~19 km, altitude difference á 299 m / â 289 m
Start from Bad Ischl in the direction of Ebensee, along the river Traun - in Mitterweißenbach you turn left into the valley Weißenbachtal. At first slightly uphill through shady forests passing the Weißenbachklamm gorge with a picturesque chapel. In the village Weißenbach you reach the Attersee and your accommodation. If you wish you can continue and circumvent the beautiful Lake Attersee (approx. 50km)
Overnight stay in Weißenbach.
3. day: Cycling: Weißenbach – Lake Wolfgangsee
~42 km, altitude difference á 594 m / â 534 m
Cycle through the village Unterach via Loibichl to Lake Mondsee. In Mondsee don’t miss visiting the beautiful collegiate church. Along the right shore through St. Lorenz to Scharfling, turn right (short ascent to the Scharfling pass) past the Krottensee towards St.Gilgen, and further to Abersee.
Overnight stay at Lake Wolfgangsee.
4. day: Cycling: Relaxing day at Lake Wolfgangsee
~20 km, altitude difference á 229 m / â 206 m
This day is a little more relaxing - enjoy the beautiful landscape around Lake Wolfgangsee. Leave Abersee along the cycle path to Fürberg. Take the ferry to Ried / summer school centre ”Ferienhort” and cycle along the lake to St. Wolfgang. We suggest a walk through the lively village with its attractions (pilgrimage church, the famous “Weisses Rössl”, …). Further along the cycle path to Schwarzenbach, Strobl / Weißenbach.
Overnight stay at Lake Wolfgangsee.
5. day: Cycling: Strobl – Lake Traunsee – Bad Ischl ~76 km, altitude difference á 569 m / â 644 m
From Weißenbach by Strobl towards Bad Ischl. Through Bad Ischl and then along the cycle path to Ebensee - you have reached Lake Traunsee. Take the ferry to Gasthof Hoisn, below Mount Traunstein. Continue along the lake to Gmunden and Traunkirchen past Ebenseee and finally back to Bad Ischl. Return your rented bikes here and continue by train to Bad Goisern.
Overnight stay in Bad Goisern.
6. day: Hiking: Bad Goisern – Eastern Lake Shore Hiking Trail – Obertraun - Hallstatt ~19 km, 5 h, altitude difference á 127 m / â 102 m
From Bad Goisern in the direction of Lake Hallstättersee and along the eastern shore - with magnificent views of Hallstatt and the Dachstein Glacier - to Obertraun and further on to Hallstatt. Short cut: ferry from Hallstatt train station to Hallstatt market. Saving about 8km. Ferry has to be paid on the spot. Hallstatt is rich in cultural attractions - especially the prehistoric museum invites you to learn about Hallstatt’s long-standing history as salt town.
Overnight stay in Hallstatt
7. day: Hiking: Hallstatt – Bad Aussee ~ 17 km, 5-6 hrs, difference altitude á 414 m / â 277 m.
After following the lake shore to Obertraun you enter the romantic Koppental valley. A themed trail leads along the Traun River through the valley to Bad Aussee.
Overnight stay in Bad Aussee.
8. day: Hiking: Bad Aussee – Bad Ischl ~ 25 km, 8 hrs, difference altitude á 517 m / â 703 m
Hike to Altaussee and ascent to the Blaa-Alm mountain pasture through the Rettenbach valley back to Bad Ischl. If you depart on the 8th day you can pick up your luggage at the Salzkammergut Touristik GmbH Service Centre. Otherwise luggage waits for you in the hotel if you have booked additional nights in the Salzkammergut region.
Individual departure or additional nights.
daily
- € 870,00 per person
- bookable from 1 person
From | to | |
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18.05.2025, | to | 04.10.2025 |
Rates per person for the arrangement in €:
18.05. – 01.07.25
01.09. – 04.10.25
***hotels/inns in double room with breakfast 870,--
Supplement half board per week 230,--
Supplement single room per week 279,--
Additional night double room with breakfast 72,--
Additional night double room in Hallstatt with breakfast 82,--
Additional night supplement for half board ´ 25,--
Additional night supplement for single room 22,--
Additional night in Bad Ischl on request
01.07. – 01.09.25
***hotels/inns in double room with breakfast 913,--
Supplement half board per week 230,--
Supplement single room per week 279,--
Additional night double room with breakfast 72,--
Additional night double room in Hallstatt with breakfast 82,--
Additional night supplement for half board 25,--
Additional night supplement for single room 22,--
Additional night in Bad Ischl on request
Day of arrival daily
Local tax is extra to pay on spot in each accommodation (from € 1,-- to € 4,-- per person/per night)
Reduction for children sleeping in their parents’ room (2 fully paying guests, maximum 2 children):
0 – 5,9 years: 100 % 6 – 14,9 years: 30 %
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). Location of the accommodation are mainly close to the trials.
Due to environmental reasons we recommend to arrive and depart by public transportation.
Bike rental 2025
Bikes rental on request - please make sure to book in advance!
Rates per bike in €:
Tour rates (5 days )
Trekking bike 21-gear KTM 90,--
E-Bike Flyer (from 158 cm) 180,--
Mountain bike 150,--
E-Mountain bike hard tail 235,--
E-Mountain bike fully 285,--
Children's bike (up to 145 cm) 75,--
Child’s seat (max 1 per bike) 75,--
Children’s trailer 75,--
1 Bicycle-bag 15,--
Helmet 15,--
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 in Austria (also while in a children´s seat or trailer)
- Transport to other place as Bad Ischl – Euro 20,- per cycle per tour (example: Bad Ischl – Mondsee – 20,- and back 20,- at end of tour)
- E-Bike suitable for 12 yrs or older
- Loss of the bicycle key: charge of € 15,--.
- The tenant is liable for damage or theft.
The standard terms and conditions of the Salzkammergut Touristik GmbH apply in the current version.
- Suitable for friends
- Suitable for couples
We recommend a cancellation insurance.
The terms and conditions of Salzkammergut Touristik GmbH in the currently valid version apply.
Contact
Götzstraße 12
4820 Bad Ischl
Phone +43 6132 24000-0
E-Mail wandern@salzkammergut.co.at
Web www.salzkammergut.co.at
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