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2012 

Independent  Bicycle Tours

Austrian Lakes & Mountains

 

Austrian Lakes & Mountains Self-Guided Cycling  Tour Details

Cycle alongside rivers and lakes with the majestic mountainous backdrop of Austria's picturesque Salzkammergut region.

Tour Highlights: 
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Visiting the unique trick fountains in the grounds at Hellbrunn Castle
- Starting and finishing in Salzburg - the birthplace of Mozart - with its delightful old centre.
- Cycling along the shores of crystal-clear lakes and through charming, timeless villages.

Cost:      High Season     549 UK    based on double
              Low Season     525 UK    based on double     
High Season is May 12 - Aug 31
 
Optional Extras : 100 UK half-board supplement, 14 UK per night single room supplement, 60 UK per person extra night Salzburg (80 UK single room).       
     
Start Dates:  Any day April 21 to Oct 13 
Duration:
Seven nights
Tour Profile: Moderate.

Included:  7 nights bed and breakfast accommodation in 3 or 4-star hotels and inns, bicycle hire (21 gears), Route descriptions and maps,  Luggage transfer, Admissions to the trick fountains at Hellbrunn Castle, boat trip or train ride at Lake Traunsee and Lake Wolfgand, bus transfer from Golling to Gosau, train ride along Lake Hallstattersee. 

Itinerary:
Day 1: Arrival in Salzburg. Explore the city’s wonderful baroque architecture.

Day 2: Start with a relaxing ride alongside the River Salzach through the centre of Salzburg. Take a short detour to the famous Hellbrunn Castle before continuing to Golling. From here transfer by bus to the Gosau Valley where you will spend the night (28 or 38 miles).

Day 3: Cycle to Steeg and take a train along the shore of Lake Hallstattersee to Bad Aussee. Continue by bicycle to Obertraun where you can visit the unique World Heritage Dachstein Ice Caves and later the historical village of Hallstatt. Spend the night in Bad Aussee (9 miles).

Day 4: Cycle to the pretty town of St Wolfgang where you will have plenty of time to explore or enjoy a swim in the crystal clear waters of the lake (35 miles).

Day 5: Take the boat to St. Gilgen and cycle along Lake Wolfgang to Strobl and Bad Ischl. Stop here to visit the Imperial Villa or relax with coffee and cake at the famous Zauner cafe. Then follow the River Traun to Lake Traunsee (27 miles).

Day 6: Today you will cycle to Lake Attersee, the largest lake in the region and very popular for swimming. Spend the night in Attersee or Attergau (34 miles).

Day 7: Pass Lake Mondsee and then cycle along the former track of the Ischlerbahn railway as you make your way back to Salzburg (42 miles).

Day 8: Departure day.

For further details ask for an HF Cycling brochure.