Tauern Path
Austria Bike Tours
Bike the foothills of the Austrian Alps to Salzburg & beyond
- Tour Type
- Skill Level
- Length6–8 days
- Prices from€703 Rates
Overview
With the snowy peaks of the Hohe Tauern Mountains serving as a constant panorama, this bicycle tour in Austria begins in Krimml, where the famous Krimml Waterfalls cascade over 1200 ft. in three stages to the valley below.
The "Tauernradweg", or Tauern Bike Path, stretches over 300 kilometers along the largest rivers in the country, to Salzburg, and further on to Passau.
This is one of Austria's most beautiful regions. Soaring panoramas enthrall! Come and cycle the paths that meander the Salzach and Saalach Rivers at the foothills of the Austrian Alps.
Highlights
- Krimmler Waterfalls
- Lovely cycling in the flat valley of the Salzach and Inn
- Werfen, historic market town, and famous for scenes of The Sound of Music
- Hohenwerfen Castel
- Hallein
- Salzburg, city of culture and music
- Passau, three river city
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Itinerary
8-day Tour - Krimml/Wald to Passau
Day 1: Arrival in Krimml/Wald
Day 2: Krimml - Kaprun/Zell am See, 31 or 40 mi. (50 or 65 km)
Day 3: Kaprun/Zell am See - Lofer, 28 or 34 mi. (45 or 55 km)
Day 4: Lofer - Salzburg, 31 mi. (50 km)
Day 5: Salzburg - Burghausen, 37 mi. (60 km)
Day 6: Burghausen - Bad Füssing/surroundings, 31 mi. (50 km)
Day 7: Bad Füssing - Schärding or Passau, 15 or 25 mi. (25 or 40 km)
Day 8: Departure from either Schärding or PassauAll distances are approximate.
Day 1: Arrival in Krimml/Wald
Arrival into one of these villages, Krimml/Wald. Recommended is a visit to the Krimmler waterfalls which is included in the tour price. If you want to explore the waterfalls closer, it is advised to spend an extra night.Standard accommodation:
Panoramahotel BurgeckPremium accommodation:
Hotel PostDay 2: Krimml - Kaprun/Zell am See, 31 or 40 mi. (50 or 65 km)
Today’s tour will cycle through the Rosental to Neukirchen, where you can visit a little museum named the ‘Kammerlanderstall’. Following on in the direction of the Habachtal (famous for its emerald mines), you’ll reach the quaint villages of Bramberg and Mittersill, also well-known for their country-style museums. During the afternoon, you’ll come by the Europe-Sport-Region Kaprun/Zell am See with the famous power plants lying in the Kaprun valley.Standard accommodation:
Kaprun- Hotel MartiniPremium accommodation:
Zell am See- Hotel Zum HirschenDay 3: Kaprun/Zell am See - Lofer, 28 or 34 mi. (45 or 55 km)
Leaving the upper Salzachtal Valley you follow the very natural river course of the Saalach. The cycle path leads you through the broad valley basin of Saalfelden and the famous place of pilgrimage, Maria Alm. Along the way you will pass two natural monuments worth visiting, the Seisenbergklamm Gorge and the Lamprechtshohle Cave, before reaching your destination at Lofer.Standard accommodation:
Hotel HochmoosPremium accommodation:
Hotel St. HubertusDay 4: Lofer - Salzburg, 31 mi. (50 km)
Take in the wonderous view as the river Saalach glides through the Steinernes Meer mountains at Unken. Continue to follow the shore until you reach the spa town, Bad Reichenhall, and the broad lowland of the Salzburg basin. The journey then continues through the Saalachauen meadows to the city of Salzburg.*An extra night can be booked in Salzburg, giving you an entire day in this lovely city. See pricing.
Standard accommodation:
Hotel GanslhofPremium accommodation:
Hotel FoursideDay 5: Salzburg - Burghausen, 37 mi. (60 km)
Following the course of the Salzach River, crossing fields and meadows along the way, you will soon find yourself in Oberndorf. It was here that in 1818 the famous Christmas carol, “Silent Night, Holy Night”, was performed for the first time. The little “Holy Night Chapel” still gives evidence of this memorial event. Continuing on, you’ll come to Burghausen, where you can marvel at its imposing castle and also lay eyes on Europe’s longest fortress.Standard accommodation:
Hotel DormeroPremium accommodation:
Hotel Zur PostDay 6: Burghausen – Bad Füssing/surroundings, 31 mi. (50 km)
From Burghausen, you reach the unique landscape at the mouth of the Inn and Salzach rivers. From here, continue to Braunau, a wonderful old border town where you may decide to linger. Don't stay too long as directly after Braunau, you will encouter 'Unterer Inn', a protected bird and nature reserve set in rich wetlands along the river. Enjoy the amazing views as you continue along the cycle path to your day's destination, the famous health resort Bad Füssing.Standard accommodation:
Vitalhotel Vier JahreszeitenPremium accommodation:
Hotel Bayerischer HofDay 7: Bad Füssing - Schärding or Passau, 15 or 25 mi. (25 or 40 km)
Not far form Bad Füssing, you will pass the Reichersberg Abbey, an 11th century monastery. The journey continues from here along the Inn to the beautiful baroque town of Schärding. You have the choice: either you spend your last night in Schärding or you cycle further to the 3-river-town Passau. Please indicate your overnight wish at your booking! If you don’t mention your preference, we will automatically book Schärding for you!Standard accommodation
Schärding- Hotel Stiegenwirt / Passau- Hotel SpitzbergPremium accommodation:
Schärding- Stadthotel Schärding / Passau- Hotel ResidenzDay 8: Departure from either Schärding or Passau
Extra nights can be booked at any stage!
6-day Tour - Krimml/Wald to Salzburg
Day 1: Arrival to Krimml/Wald
Day 2: Krimml/Wald - Mittersill/Stuhlfelden, 18 or 22 mi. (approx. 30 or 35 km)
Day 3: Mittersill/Stuhlfelden - Kaprun/Zell am See, 12 or 22 mi. (approx. 20 or 35 km)
Day 4: Kaprun/Zell am See - Lofer, 28 or 34 mi. (approx. 45 or 55 km)
Day 5: Lofer - Salzburg, 31 mi. (approx. 50 km)
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Hotels & Bikes
For the 8-day tour, two levels of accommodations are offered. The standard level offers hotels and inns with 3- and 4-star level accommodations. The premium level uses hotels of the 4-star level.
For the 6-day tour, the hotels used are the standard 3- and 4-star level.Bicycles
City Touring Bicycle
- Upright riding position
- Unisex aluminum frame
- Height-adjustable
- Gel saddle
- Integrated frame lock
- Odometer
- NuVinci-gear shift*
*Additional information on the stepless NuVinci gear shift: Essentially, the term "stepless" implies that the bicycle possesses an infinite range of gears. With a simple, intuitive twist of the rotary handle, each subtle adjustment enables precise tuning of your selected gear.
Accessories
- Handlebar bag with map holder
- Rear panniers
Electric Bicycle
Velo De Ville Electric Bike
- Unisex frame with free-wheel
- Bosch Active Line-mid-mounted motor
- Gel saddle
- Integrated frame lock
- Odomter
- Nuvinci-gear shift*
Additional information on the stepless NuVinci gear shift: Essentially, the term "stepless" implies that the bicycle possesses an infinite range of gears. With a simple, intuitive twist of the rotary handle, each subtle adjustment enables precise tuning of your selected gear.
Accessories
- Handlebar bag with map holder
- Rear panniers
- Repair kit
- Tire pump
Inclusions
What’s Included
- Hotel accommodations in the chosen category
- Buffet breakfasts
- NuVinci internal gear shift hub unisex free-wheel bike with two pannier bags, odometer, air pump, repair kit & lock
- Luggage transportation (no limit on pieces of luggage, between 9 am & 6 pm)
- Route descriptions & maps
- GPS tracks on request
- Service hotline
- Admission to Krimmler Waterfalls
- Free parking on arrival in Scharding
- Restaurant-guide with recommendations of the best restaurants
- Bike Protection
What’s Not Included
- Lunches & dinners
- Visitor’s tax payable on arrival
- Travel Insurance
Dates & Pricing
Dates
Daily arrivals between May 15 to October 5, 2024
Please Note
- Rates are per person, based on double occupancy
- Tour prices are based on the fuel costs at time prices are set, often months or years in advance. In rare cases, additional fees may apply for fuel cost increases.
- Information to read before you book
- We recommend purchasing trip insurance
- Please see our FAQ
Pricing
8-day Krimml/Wald to Schärding/Passau
Standard (3/4*) Accommodations Premium (4*) Accommodations Early season
May 15 - May 18 & Sept 21 - October 5$ 1416 £ 743 $ 1,287 € 853 Ft 335833 kr 130777 ₪ 3489 ¥ 147788 Mex$ 15644 NZ$ 1547 NOK 10110 zł 3701 S$ 1273 kr 10091 $ 945 $ 1649 £ 865 $ 1,499 € 993 Ft 390953 kr 152241 ₪ 4062 ¥ 172044 Mex$ 18211 NZ$ 1801 NOK 11769 zł 4308 S$ 1482 kr 11747 $ 1,100 Season 1
May 19 - June 14$ 1747 £ 917 $ 1,588 € 1052 Ft 414181 kr 161287 ₪ 4303 ¥ 182266 Mex$ 19293 NZ$ 1908 NOK 12468 zł 4564 S$ 1570 kr 12445 $ 1,165 $ 1979 £ 1039 $ 1,799 € 1192 Ft 469301 kr 182751 ₪ 4876 ¥ 206522 Mex$ 21861 NZ$ 2162 NOK 14128 zł 5171 S$ 1779 kr 14102 $ 1,320 Season 2
June 15 - Sept 3$ 1830 £ 960 $ 1,663 € 1102 Ft 433867 kr 168953 ₪ 4508 ¥ 190929 Mex$ 20210 NZ$ 1999 NOK 13061 zł 4781 S$ 1645 kr 13037 $ 1,221 $ 2062 £ 1083 $ 1,874 € 1242 Ft 488986 kr 190417 ₪ 5080 ¥ 215185 Mex$ 22778 NZ$ 2253 NOK 14720 zł 5388 S$ 1854 kr 14693 $ 1,376 Season 3
Sept 4 - Sept 20$ 1747 £ 917 $ 1,588 € 1052 Ft 414181 kr 161287 ₪ 4303 ¥ 182266 Mex$ 19293 NZ$ 1908 NOK 12468 zł 4564 S$ 1570 kr 12445 $ 1,165 $ 1979 £ 1039 $ 1,799 € 1192 Ft 469301 kr 182751 ₪ 4876 ¥ 206522 Mex$ 21861 NZ$ 2162 NOK 14128 zł 5171 S$ 1779 kr 14102 $ 1,320 Single supplement $ 365 £ 192 $ 332 € 220 Ft 86616 kr 33729 ₪ 900 ¥ 38116 Mex$ 4035 NZ$ 399 NOK 2607 zł 954 S$ 328 kr 2603 $ 244 $ 465 £ 244 $ 423 € 280 Ft 110238 kr 42928 ₪ 1145 ¥ 48512 Mex$ 5135 NZ$ 508 NOK 3319 zł 1215 S$ 418 kr 3312 $ 310 Standard (3/4*) Accommodations Early season
May 15 - May 18 & Sept 21 - October 5$ 1167 £ 613 $ 1,061 € 703 Ft 276777 kr 107780 ₪ 2876 ¥ 121799 Mex$ 12893 NZ$ 1275 NOK 8332 zł 3050 S$ 1049 kr 8317 $ 779 Season 1
May 19 - June 14$ 1381 £ 725 $ 1,256 € 832 Ft 327566 kr 127558 ₪ 3403 ¥ 144150 Mex$ 15259 NZ$ 1509 NOK 9861 zł 3609 S$ 1242 kr 9843 $ 922 Season 2
June 15 - Sept 3$ 1464 £ 769 $ 1,331 € 882 Ft 347251 kr 135223 ₪ 3608 ¥ 152812 Mex$ 16176 NZ$ 1600 NOK 10453 zł 3826 S$ 1317 kr 10434 $ 977 Season 3
Sept 4 - Sept 20$ 1381 £ 725 $ 1,256 € 832 Ft 327566 kr 127558 ₪ 3403 ¥ 144150 Mex$ 15259 NZ$ 1509 NOK 9861 zł 3609 S$ 1242 kr 9843 $ 922 Single supplement $ 315 £ 166 $ 287 € 190 Ft 74805 kr 29130 ₪ 777 ¥ 32919 Mex$ 3485 NZ$ 345 NOK 2252 zł 824 S$ 284 kr 2248 $ 210 Extra Options
Electric bicycle rental: $ 216 £ 113 $ 196 € 130 Ft 51182 kr 19931 ₪ 532 ¥ 22523 Mex$ 2384 NZ$ 236 NOK 1541 zł 564 S$ 194 kr 1538 $ 144
Bus transfer from Schärding/Passau to Krimml/Wald (daily departures, duration 4 - 4.5 hrs) $ 154 £ 81 $ 140 € 93 Ft 36615 kr 14258 ₪ 380 ¥ 16113 Mex$ 1706 NZ$ 169 NOK 1102 zł 403 S$ 139 kr 1100 $ 103
Extra nights
Krimml Salzburg Salzburg
Jul 10 - Aug 31Passau Standard Accommodations $ 148 £ 78 $ 134 € 89 Ft 35040 kr 13645 ₪ 364 ¥ 15420 Mex$ 1632 NZ$ 161 NOK 1055 zł 386 S$ 133 kr 1053 $ 99 $ 163 £ 85 $ 148 € 98 Ft 38583 kr 15025 ₪ 401 ¥ 16979 Mex$ 1797 NZ$ 178 NOK 1161 zł 425 S$ 146 kr 1159 $ 109 $ 203 £ 106 $ 184 € 122 Ft 48032 kr 18704 ₪ 499 ¥ 21137 Mex$ 2237 NZ$ 221 NOK 1446 zł 529 S$ 182 kr 1443 $ 135 $ 113 £ 59 $ 103 € 68 Ft 26772 kr 10425 ₪ 278 ¥ 11781 Mex$ 1247 NZ$ 123 NOK 806 zł 295 S$ 102 kr 804 $ 75 Single $ 181 £ 95 $ 164 € 109 Ft 42914 kr 16711 ₪ 446 ¥ 18885 Mex$ 1999 NZ$ 198 NOK 1292 zł 473 S$ 163 kr 1289 $ 121 $ 264 £ 139 $ 240 € 159 Ft 62600 kr 24377 ₪ 650 ¥ 27548 Mex$ 2916 NZ$ 288 NOK 1884 zł 690 S$ 237 kr 1881 $ 176 $ 337 £ 177 $ 306 € 203 Ft 79923 kr 31123 ₪ 830 ¥ 35171 Mex$ 3723 NZ$ 368 NOK 2406 zł 881 S$ 303 kr 2402 $ 225 $ 174 £ 92 $ 158 € 105 Ft 41339 kr 16098 ₪ 429 ¥ 18192 Mex$ 1926 NZ$ 190 NOK 1244 zł 456 S$ 157 kr 1242 $ 116 Premium Accommodations $ 198 £ 104 $ 180 € 119 Ft 46851 kr 18244 ₪ 487 ¥ 20618 Mex$ 2182 NZ$ 216 NOK 1410 zł 516 S$ 178 kr 1408 $ 132 N/A N/A $ 139 £ 73 $ 127 € 84 Ft 33072 kr 12878 ₪ 344 ¥ 14554 Mex$ 1541 NZ$ 152 NOK 996 zł 364 S$ 125 kr 994 $ 93 Single $ 231 £ 121 $ 210 € 139 Ft 54725 kr 21311 ₪ 569 ¥ 24083 Mex$ 2549 NZ$ 252 NOK 1647 zł 603 S$ 207 kr 1644 $ 154 N/A N/A $ 198 £ 104 $ 180 € 119 Ft 46851 kr 18244 ₪ 487 ¥ 20618 Mex$ 2182 NZ$ 216 NOK 1410 zł 516 S$ 178 kr 1408 $ 132 Extra nights possible in each overnight town. Please ask for pricing.
Extra Info
Skill Level — Moderate
This is a moderate self-guided hotel tour with average daily distances of about 35 miles over bike paths, country lanes, and quiet side roads. The landscape is mainly flat since the Tauern bike path follows the course of the Salzach River, however you will encounter slightly hilly terrain with an incline of approx. 750 m from Krimml to Passau. Some long gradients are unavoidable.
Airport Info
Fly to Salzburg.
Local Travel
Train transfer to Krimml from Salzburg. Travel time is approximately 3 hrs and 20 min.
Recommended
Book an extra night in Salzburg and/or Krimml/Wald to thoroughly explore and enjoy this unique tour.
Important to know
Documents:
It is each traveler's responsibility to ensure that you are in compliance with the country or countries you plan to visit. This includes and is not limited to passport validity, visa requirements and acquisition, blank passport pages required for your destination (s), etc.
US citizens: A good website to research the requirements of the Schengen Agreement and entry into other countries is travel.state.gov.
Non-EU and EU residents: Please research the requirements of your country of residence for international travel and your destination country or countries.
*Important note: Please check on the European Travel Information and Authorization System (ETIAS) status as once implemented, this will be required to visit any of the 26 Schengen-member countries for tourism, business, medical, or transit. This is an additional check on security rather than a visa.Komoot Bicyle Navigation
- Bicycle navigation for your mobile phone
- Perfect supplement to your travel documents
- Click onto your own prefabricated bike tour
- Maps are available at any time even without internet connection
- Highlights with which you can discover wonderful places
- Topographic maps with free updates
Extra Stay
Additional nights available in Krimml, Passau, and Salzburg.
Tour Operator
This tour is run by Austria Radreisen.
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