Four glittering lakes: Salzburg's Lake District by Bike - Short Break. Scenic cycling with routes through incredible Alpine scenery. Crystal-clear lakes with ample opportunities for swimming in pristine waters. Cultural experiences include visiting charming villages and enjoying Austria's renowned hospitality. Leisurely adventure with carefully planned routes and time for sightseeing. Wonderful flavours with opportunities to taste local culinary favourites. 4 nights accommodation: 1 dinner, 4 breakfasts, luggage transported, high-quality bicycle, route notes, GPS navigation, ferry on day 1, connecting transfers from/to Salzburg airport. Easy-to-moderate cycling featuring undulating routes with more frequent short ascents, and a mix of shorter and longer days. Terrain includes Lakeside roads, country lanes & cycle paths. Average carbon footprint of 54kg CO₂e per person, excluding travel. Accommodation: One 3-star hotel; two 4-star hotels. Meals: Breakfast every day, 1 dinner. Bikes: Prices are based on push bikes, but e-bikes can be requested. Price (excluding flights): From £1,193pp. Travel options: Flights and connecting transfers can be arranged, or simply connecting transfers. Alternative: travelling by train from London. Start: Any day. When you can travel: 11 May 2026 - 01 October 2026. Itinerary includes a circular route from St Gilgen (29km), St Gilgen to Bad Ischl (39km), and Bad Ischl to Gmunden (38.5km). Accommodation details include Hotel Kendler or Hotel Gasthof zur Post in St Gilgen (Nights 1-2), Hotel Goldenes Schiff in Bad Ischl (Night 3), and Hotel Grunburg am See in Gmunden (Night 4). All hotels are hand-picked with Austrian Twins beds. Meal arrangements are breakfast only, except for Hotel Grunburg am See which includes dinner & breakfast. Extend your stay options include a 7-night cycling holiday in Salzkammergut ('Salzburg's Lake District by Bike') and a 2-night Salzburg City Add-On. Prices are in £ sterling (GBP) and start from £1,193pp for 4 nights. Includes accommodation, meals, bike hire, luggage transfers, cycling notes, and included travel from Salzburg Airport (outbound bus and inbound taxi). Electric bikes are available as an upgrade. Flight and connecting travel options are detailed, with recommended airport being Salzburg or Munich. FAQs cover bike type (city trekking bike with 21 gears, waterproof map case, panniers, pump, repair kit, lock; e-bikes available), helmet hire, GPS navigation (GPX tracks provided), self-guided hotel-to-hotel cycling process, bike locking advice, flight booking through Inntravel (fee applies), travel arrangements for customers outside the UK, solo travel considerations, booking process, travel insurance requirement, visa and health information for Austria, general travel advice, and impact of Brexit on travel to Europe.
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