Mountain biking in the SALZKAMMERGUT - experiencing mountains and lakes

Bad Ischl, Oberösterreich, Österreich

May 29th - October 9th, 2025

"In no other invention is the useful and the pleasant so intimately connected as in the case of the bicycle."
Adam Opel, German entrepreneur, founder of the Opel company, 1837 - 1895

The Salzkammergut is one of the most attractive mountain bike regions in Austria. Water and salt as natural resources characterise the Salzkammergut and its cultural heritage. Formed by once large glaciers and the resulting more than 70 lakes, the river system of the Traun and striking mountain ranges, it is a paradise for ambitious cyclists. With the biker stronghold of Bad Goisern as a starting point, both challenging trails and dreamy alpine pastures are easily accessible. The unique and varied natural landscape of the Salzkammergut, bordered by the huge Dachstein massif in the south, is one of three Austrian provinces that are also part of this trip. Crisp climbs are sweetened while biking with a rest on beautifully situated alpine
pastures and homemade "delicacies" there. The majority is covered on forest roads, but challenging trails also have to be mastered.
Look forward to a fantastic cycling area in the heart of Austria, which also includes visits to internationally famous places such as Hallstatt or Lake Wolfgang, as well as a spectacular potpourri of lakes, alpine pastures and mountains.

The carrying out of the tour is dependent on weather conditions!

  • 5 nights
  • Luggage transfer included
services
  • 4 x overnight stay in ***inns/hotels with breakfast buffet
  • 1 x overnight stay in a **** hotel with breakfast buffet in Bad Ischl
  • 1 x welcome video with explanations and information that you need for the tour
  • 1 x snack at a mountain hut
  • 1 x Mountain bike map Salzkammergut and further information material (1x per room)
  • 4 x luggage transfer - max. 2 pcs./person and max. 25 kg/piece of luggage
  • Service hotline daily from 08:00 – 18:00 (also on weekends)
  • A tree for your booking – we plant a tree for your booking
Catering
  • Breakfast
itinerary

Itinerary: 

Day 1: Individual arrival in the biker stronghold of Bad Goisern
The pretty spa town with its outstanding geographical location on Lake Hallstatt attracts sports and mountain enthusiasts in summer and winter. Depending on the time of arrival, it is worth taking a leisurely excursion along the Traun along the Traunreiterweg to the district of Weißenbach to 'warm up'. From the Goiserer Bridge you are accompanied by the tireless murmur of the Traun to the Weißenbach Bridge. At the hotel in Bad Goisern you will receive your travel documents.
(1 night in Bad Goisern) 

Day 2:  The Imperial Stage
Today's stage can be described as 'composition at its finest', because the programme includes lush alpine pastures, crisp trail passages and other route highlights. And of course, a hearty stop at a hut is not missing!
From Bad Goisern cycle on over the Wurmstein to the Hotel Predigstuhl. The subsequent ride through the so-called "Ewige Wand" - a classic in the center of Salzkammergut - is breathtaking; About 100 years ago, a path was carved through the vertical rock that offers fascinating views of the Traun Valley. From there, the path continues to the Reinfalzalm, via Leckenmoos and the Gschwendtalm. Now the Hoisnradalm invites you to stop for a bite to eat, including magnificent views over Bad Ischl to Lake Wolfgang and Bad Ischl's local mountains. The ride now goes downhill quickly to Bad Ischl and continues along the Salzkammergut cycle path to Strobl at the eastern end of Lake Wolfgang.
(1 night at Lake Wolfgang)
Distance: approx. 35 km (altitude difference: ascent 905 m / descent: 866 m)
 
Day 35-Lakes-Tour
The Schafberg, which is over 1,730 meters high, is in the center of today's day tour. At the beginning of the stage, you reach the mystical Schwarzensee, which invites you to take a first refreshing dip in the cool water. Afterwards we continue to the largest lake in Austria, the Attersee. From the southern end of the Attersee, the path climbs steadily uphill again, past the Moosalm and the crossroads of the same name. When you reach the alpine pasture area of the Eisenau, you touch the highest point of the day at just over 1,000 meters. Downhill, there are wonderful panoramic views of the Drachenwand and the Eglsee before you reach the crescent-shaped Mondsee. Over the Scharflinger Höhe and the picturesque Krottensee, the path now leads in the direction of Wolfgangsee. Soon the Mozart town of St. Gilgen is reached. Below the road, the pretty little town with its villas and the birthplace of Mozart's mother nestles on the shore. The lakeside cycle path leads near the Blinklingmoor nature reserve to Strobl; then the cycle path follows the small river Ischl via Lindau to Bad Ischl.
(1 night in Bad Ischl).
Distance: approx. 64 km (altitude difference: ascent 1,600 m / descent: 1,688 m)
 
Day 4:  To the Styrian Salzkammergut
Via Perneck, a district of Bad Ischl, you start up in the direction of the Hoisnradalm and on to the managed Hütteneckalm, known as a wonderful viewing lodge with a view of the Dachstein and in the immediate vicinity of Bad Goisern's local mountain. Further on, you reach the Schwarzenbachloch cave entrance, where a lindworm is said to have once lived. The Halleralm is passed via the goods road in Pichlern and the so-called "Dachstein Circuit" is ridden. Historically, the Ausseerland in front of us is connected to the Salzkammergut via the Salzberg. Salt mining began here in 1147 a.D. and continues to this day. The view of Mount Loser, which - like a fortress - dominates the pretty Altaussee Lake is impressive. From Altaussee, the old Pötschenroad leads back to Upper Austria and a small town, called St. Agatha, a district of Bad Goisern. The following section along the eastern shore of Lake Hallstatt is more reminiscent of a Norwegian fjord than a lake district. The spectacular route, past Obertraun, ends in Hallstatt, which is particularly famous for its exceptional location between the Dachstein Mountains and Lake Hallstatt.
(1 night in Hallstatt)
Distance: approx. 43 km (altitude difference: ascent 1,239 m / descent: 1,193 m)
 
Day 5:  Around the Plassen
Between Lake Hallstatt and the Gosau Valley, the almost 2,000-meter-high Plassen is a striking elevation. Today's tour is one of the more strenuous of this trip. Through the Echerntal it first goes up to the southern falls of the Plassen. From here, the view widens with a magnificent view of the lake. The asphalted Waldbachleitn, blasted into the rock, is spectacular. At the bridge you are so close to the waterfalls that the spray literally sprays in your face. The arduous ascent is rewarded with a stop at the Roßalm. It has been family-owned for over 350 years and the landlords only offer homemade delicacies.
From now on, it is mainly downhill with a short counter-climb at the Schäferalm. The Löckenmoosberg with its impressive, rare high moor and the nearby grindstone quarries are circumnavigated. The journey continues in the direction of the Gosau Valley. Following the Gosaubach, you reach Lake Hallstatt again after more than 200 meters in altitude. Here you follow the shore road to the overnight stay in Bad Goisern.
(1 night in Bad Goisern)
Distance: approx. 49 km (altitude difference: ascent 1,793 m / descent: 1,820 m)
 
Day 6:  Individual departure or additional nights can be booked
In addition to cycling, Bad Goisern also offers other leisure activities, such as a visit to the thermal baths or countless hiking and walking trails. If your time does not allow you to spend more days here, it is time to say goodbye and return home.

possible date of arrival

daily

from price
  • € 650,00 per person
  • bookable from 1 person
Travel period (29.05.2025 - 09.10.2025)
From to
29.05.2025, to 09.10.2025

non-binding inquiry

Rates per person for the arrangement in €:

29.05. – 01.07.25
01.09. – 09.10.25
 
***hotels/inns in double room with breakfast               650,--
Supplement for half board (min 2 course dinner)              190,--
Supplement for single room                                               195,--
   
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,--
   
01.07. – 01.09.25
 
***hotels/inns in double room with breakfast              675,--
Supplement for half board (min 2 course dinner)            190,--
Supplement for single room                                             195,--
   
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,--

Arrival   daily
Prices are subject to change
 
Local tax is extra to pay on spot in each accommodation (from € 1,-- to € 34-- per person/per night)
 
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)
 

Bike rental 2025

Bikes rental on request - please make sure to book in advance!
 
Rates per bike in €:
Tour rates
Mountain bike                                                          150,--
E-mountain bike hard tail                                         235,--
E-mountain bike fully                                                285,--
Bike delivery and pick up, per bike (only for e-mtb)   25,--
Helmet                                                                       15,--
Mobile phone holder                                                  15,--
 
Please note: Price on request for extra-large bikes (body height > 190 cm)
  • We strongly recommend the use of helmets!
  • 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 travel cancellation insurance.

The terms and conditions of the Salzkammergut Touristik GmbH shall apply as amended.

conditions of travel

Contact


Mountain biking in the SALZKAMMERGUT - experiencing mountains and lakes
Salzkammergut Touristik GmbH
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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