Itinerary
- Day 1
Salzburg
You'll arrive in Salzburg and have time to wander the winding alleyways on your own schedule. The city has a real cultural energy to it, so take your time checking things out. Stop by local cafés scattered throughout the old town and try some authentic Austrian pastries and cakes. It's a good day to get your bearings and settle in before the cycling starts.
Optional Activities
- Explore winding alleyways of Salzburg
- Visit local cafés for Austrian sweet treats and cakes
- Day 2
Salzburg to Golling
Starting early, you'll cycle leisurely from Salzburg through the Salzach river pastures heading toward Hallein. The former Celtic mining town has a museum worth visiting to learn about its history. From there, you'll continue cycling past Golling waterfall and eventually reach Golling, a market town with a 13th-century castle. The pace is relaxed and the scenery stays nice throughout.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Cycling through Salzach river pastures
- Visit Celtic museum in Hallein
Optional Activities
- Excursion into the Bluntau valley
Landmarks Celtic Museum Golling Waterfall Golling Castle - Day 3
Golling to St. Johann
Today involves cycling uphill to Pass Lueg where you get views of the Tennengebirge mountain range. After that, you'll ride along the river Salzach and pass the Salzachöfen gorge, which has quite a dramatic landscape. To reach St. Johann, you'll pass Werfen castle along the way. If the cycling feels like too much, there's a train option from Golling to Werfen that covers about 15km less distance.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Cycling through Pass Lueg
- Cycling past Salzachöfen gorge
Optional Activities
- Train ride from Golling to Werfen with bike (approximately 15km less cycling)
Landmarks Pass Lueg Salzachöfen Gorge Werfen Castle - Day 4
St. Johann to Bad Gastein
You'll cycle along the river Salzach to Schwarzach, then hop on a train that takes you into the Gastein valley. From the train station, cycling resumes through Dorfgastein and Bad Hofgastein. By evening you'll reach Bad Gastein, a spa and winter sports resort located at the foot of the Hohen Tauern mountains. The setting here is quite dramatic with the mountains around you.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Cycling along river Salzach to Schwarzach
- Train ride Schwarzach to Gastein Valley with bike (included)
Optional Activities
- Explore Bad Gastein spa and natural sights
- View Gastein waterfall
Landmarks Gastein Waterfall Hohen Tauern Mountains 
- Day 5
Bad Gastein to Mölltal Valley
This day is shorter on the bike. You'll cycle from Bad Gastein to Böckstein, then take a 10-minute train ride through the Tauern pass and cross over to the other side of the Alps to Mallnitz. After the train, you'll finish with a long descent by bike down through the Mölltal valley to your hotel. Most of the work is done and you'll be coasting downhill for much of it.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Cycling from Bad Gastein to Böckstein
- Train ride Böckstein to Mallnitz through Tauern lock with bike (included)
- Descent through Mölltal valley by bike
Landmarks Tauern Lock - Day 6
Mölltal Valley to Spittal an der Drau
Cycling along the river Möll today puts you in the heart of alpine mountain scenery. You'll reach Möllbrücke, which marks where you enter the Drau valley and head into Austria's sunny south. The final stretch to Spittal an der Drau is easier riding and the town itself is historic, having served as an important medieval pilgrimage stop. By late afternoon you should be settled in.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Cycling along river Möll through alpine scenery
- Cycling through Drautal valley to Spittal an der Drau
Landmarks Möllbrücke - Day 7
Spittal an der Drau to Villach
The cycling today is mostly downhill and requires minimal effort as you follow the river Drau. Partway through, you'll stop in the charming market town of Paternion to rest and grab something to eat. Then it's an easy ride continuing to Villach, a town with a historic centre that has a real southern character to it. This is a relaxed day to coast into the final stretch.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Cycling downhill along river Drau to Villach
Optional Activities
- Break in Paternion market town
Landmarks Paternion 
- Day 8
Villach
You'll either depart from Villach or have the option to extend the tour depending on your schedule and interests. Check with your tour operator about logistics for getting to the airport or arranging any additional cycling days if you want to keep going.
