Slow Tours Pty Ltd

by Tour provider slowtours

Region

Innsbruck-Salzburg

Duration

7 days

Guided Status

Self-Guided

Difficulty

Easy

D-Score™

N/A - Unknown

Overview

Self-guided Cycling Tour from Innsbruck to Salzburg, an entry-level route for occasional cyclists wanting to admire the magnificent, majestic landscape of Austria. The seven-day cycle tour travels from Innsbruck to Salzburg and through the Alps and valleys of western Austria. Tyrolean customs paired with regal Salzburg make this trip a real gem for culture lovers. You predominantly cycle on paths in the Inn, Ziller and Salzach valleys. Occasionally slightly hilly sections with short ascents on natural trails. You cycle on beautiful cycle paths and small side roads. You only go on main roads for very small sections. Included in the Tour: 6 nights in 3* and 4* hotels, Breakfast, Welcome briefing, Luggage transfer between the hotels, Digital travel documents incl. navigation app, GPS-data, route book, Transfer from Zell am Ziller to Krimml incl. your bike, Service hotline. Not included: Bike rental and bike insurance, Arrival and departure, Tourist taxes if due, Printed route book, per person EUR 20, Sporty bike - 189 EUR, Anything not mentioned in 'included'. Arrival by train to Innsbruck, Munich or Innsbruck airport. Parking: public hotel garage, costs approx. EUR 15 per day. Departure by train from Salzburg to Innsbruck, duration approx. 2 hours. Departure on Saturdays, Minimum 2 persons to book. Extra nights (price depends on date booked): Innsbruck - from 99 EUR p.p (+75 EUR single person), Salzburg - From 105 EUR p.p (+89 EUR single person). If you would like to hire a bike (109 EUR) or E-bike (299 EUR) please contact our office when booking.

Daily Ride Schedule

Day 1: Arrival in Innsbruck

Arrival in Innsbruck

Day 2: Innsbruck – Strass/Zillertal

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Innsbruck – Strass/Zillertal

Day 3: Strass/Zillertal – Krimml

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Strass/Zillertal – Krimml

Day 4: Krimml – Kaprun/Zell am See

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Krimml – Kaprun/Zell am See

Day 5: Kaprun/Zell am See – Lofer

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Kaprun/Zell am See – Lofer

Day 6: Lofer – Salzburg

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Lofer – Salzburg

Day 7: Departure or extension of your stay

Departure or extension of your stay

Accommodation & Services

Accommodation

Hotel

What's Included

Catering services

Accommodation arrangements

Bike rental

About the Innsbruck-Salzburg

A dedicated guide for this region is not available yet.

EUR 1089

per person

Go to Provider

Why Choose This Tour?

The roaring Krimml waterfalls: Experience the unrestrained power of water up close and listen as it plummets 380 meters towards earth!
Hohe Tauern National Park with fairy tale mountain scenery: Three thousand meter peaks, breathtaking scenery - and you are in the thick of it.
The largest conservation area in Central Europe is home to the mightiest peaks in Austria, and the largest glacial areas of the Eastern Alps.
Day 1: Arrival in Innsbruck.
Tour briefing and distribution of the bikes.
Tourists come to Innsbruck to see the world famous Bergisel Ski Jump and the Golden Roof.
Day 2: Innsbruck – Strass/Zillertal approx.
50 km.
You head to Wattens with the steeply towering North Chain of the Karwendel mountains at your side.
You will pass through the saline town of Hall with its historical Mint tower.
Here you can visit the enchanting Swarovski Crystal Worlds.
You then cycle along the Inn cycle path past Schwaz, where there is a silver mine until you get to the cycling village of Strass.
Day 3: Strass/Zillertal – Krimml approx.
25 – 45 km + transfer.
You cycle along the easy-going Zillertal bike path until you get to Zell or even a bit further along to the well-known Mayrhofen.
Whilst doing so, you have an amazing mountain view of the Zillertal main ridge with its huge peaks over 3000m high.
A bus will provide you with a transfer in the early afternoon over the Gerlospass to Krimml.
Already during this journey, you will be able to admire Europe’s biggest waterfall, which you can then also view by foot on a high path later on.
Day 4: Krimml – Kaprun/Zell am See approx.
60 km.
Today’s stage runs through the Hohe Tauern national park and Upper Pinzgau.
Whilst doing so, you will have snow topped mountains in sight.
With the view alternating between lush green meadows and small villages, today’s cycle offers you truly magical scenery.
In Kaprun you can visit the Kaprun high mountain reservoirs.
Day 5: Kaprun/Zell am See – Lofer approx.
50 km.
It is highly recommended for you to take a refreshing swim in Lake Zell, which is also an opportunity for any sporty cyclists among you to go for an extra spin.
You quickly arrive in Saalfelden via Maria Alm where there is a famous pilgrimage church.
This is a great place for you to enjoy lunch.
Further highlights on your way to Lofer include the Seisenbergklamm (gorge) and the Lamprechtshöhle (caves) near Weißbach.
Day 6: Lofer – Salzburg approx.
50 km.
On your last day’s cycle you cycle through the tranquil Saalach valley.
Bad Reichenhall will captivate you with its bavarian flair.
You only have a little bit further to go before arriving in the Mozart City of Salzburg.
The cultural here is sure to impress.
You should have enough time for a stroll around the old town and to visit Mozart’s birth house.