Untamed nature awaits you on this tour along the Tauern Cycle Path. The roaring Krimml waterfalls, Austria's highest mountain, narrow gorges, as well as the historic cities of Salzburg, Obernberg and Passau with their picturesque historic town centres are on your route. You can look forward to easy cycling on mostly well-developed paths along the rivers Salzach, Saalach and Inn, and taking your time to enjoy local delicacies.
Day 1 Arrival in Krimml
You’ll start your holiday in the Pinzgau region, in Krimml with its famous waterfalls.
Day 2 Krimml - Kaprun/Zell am See, approx. 65 km/40 mi
You’ll cycle along the Salzach through the Hohe Tauern National Park with a beautiful view of the mountains Großvenediger and the Großglockner. This is where the distinctively spotted Pinzgau cattle are at home.
Day 3 Kaprun/Zell am See - Lofer, approx. 50 km/31 mi
After a refreshing swim in Lake Zell, you’ll cycle in the Saalach valley. Why not take a detour to the narrow-walled Seisenberg Gorge?
Day 4 Lofer - Salzburg, approx. 50 km/31 mi
You’ll cycle through the Berchtesgadener Land biosphere reserve towards the Mozart city of Salzburg. Tip: the original Mozartkugeln (a small, round sugar confection made of pistachio marzipan and nougat) are from Cafe Fürst.
Day 5 Salzburg - Burghausen, approx. 60 km/37 mi
Riparian forests characterise the landscape along the Inn, which you’ll follow to medieval Burghausen with its impressive castle complex.
Day 6 Burghausen-Obernberg am Inn, approx. 50 km/31 mi
Braunau, known as Hitler's birthplace, presents itself as a pretty Gothic town, while Obernberg is characterised by the baroque Inn-Salzach style.
Day 7 Obernberg am Inn - Passau, approx. 40 km/25 mi
Reichersberg Abbey, Schärding and Neuburg are today’s highlights before you reach the enchanting 3-river city of Passau.
Day 8 Departure or extension
Your tour ends after breakfast. Why not extend your Tauern Cycle Path in Passau?
Included in "Tauern Cycle Path Krimml - Passau":
Accommodation:
Bikes for hire:
Travel time 2025:
Prices for category M:
All prices apply per person in a double room, incl. breakfast.
Prices for category L:
All prices apply per person in a double room, incl. breakfast.
Additional costs:
For children:
Arrival to "Tauern Cycle Path Krimml - Passau":
Parking in Krimml:
Free unguarded parking near the hotel, costs from approx. 35 €/week. No reservation possible. You can find further information in the travel documents.
Parking in Passau:
There are many long-term parking spots available at Passau train station and on the outskirts of Passau. They are multi-storey car parks, individual garages or fenced in parking spots. Costs approx. 35-70 €/week. You can find further information in the travel documents.
Return by Minibus (optional):
Departure approx. 2 pm, the transfer without bikes costs 99 €, bikes included costs 139 €, must be booked together with holiday.
The transfer can also be undertaken at the beginning of the trip.
Pre-reserved bikes are waiting for you at the hotel.
Perfectly looked after:
During your tour, we are available between 8 am and 8 pm, 7 days a week. We are happy to help with any kind of problems you might be having. You will find this emergency number in your travel documents.