Bicycle Tour Europe - Top 4 Cycling Routes of Austria

Bicycle paths cover Austria like a blanket. The topby the majestic Alps into Salzburg, before
tour cycling routes of Austria listed here are forcontinuing to Passau on the Danube.
foreign visitors who want to see the countryHighlights include the waterfalls at Krimml; one of
while on a bicycle tour of Europe.the largest caves in the world at Werfen; the
Route 1 - Danube Bike Trailhistoric fortresses and old town area of Salzburg.
The Danube Bike Trail starts in the Black ForestA gentleman named Mozart lived here once and
of Germany and after passing through Budapestyou can also visit his home.
ends at the Black Sea. The most popular and bestRoute 3 - Salzkammergut Bicycle route
section is in Austria. Actually it begins in Passau,The Salzkammergut is the Austrian lake district
Germany right on the border and continues forwith several different gently rolling bicycle routes
326 km (202 miles) to Vienna. The route itself isaround the various lakes. The lakeside village of
paved and well signed the entire distance onaHallstatt is a world heritage site; St. Wolfgang is
bicycle trail or quiet roads over flat or gentlyvery picturesque with the mountains in the
rolling terrain. Bicycle rentals are available from thebackground. The bicycle ride down a gradual hill
train station in Passau.into Salzburg at the end is one of the greatest
Hotels and campgrounds are used to cyclists.cycles in the world.
There are ferries across the Danube just forRoute 4 - Inn Bicycle route
those bicycle touring and many restaurants alsoThis route actually starts near St. Moritz in
cater especially to cyclists.Switzerland and continues through famous
Highlights include the slender river boats on theInnsbruck. The bicycle route goes into Germany
blue Danube; the cathedral in Passau with theand passes through the resort area of Rosenheim
largest organ in the world; Melk Benedictineuntil it reaches the Danube at Passau.
Abbey; the Wachau wine region; and Vienna withHighlights include the alps in Switzerland; Olympic
Schonbrunn Palace and more.city of Innsbruck; and Lake Cheimsee in Germany.
Route 2 - Tauern Bicycle TrailEasy bicycle touring route along the River Inn
This route is as well known in North America, butValley.
you have seen it if you have ever watched aThe best time to bicycle tour in Europe including
movie titled, "The Sound of Music". Those whoAustria is in late May, June or September. Avoid
are bicycle touring can start in either Krimml withthe heat and crowds you will find in the summer,
the highest waterfalls in central Europe or Badparticularly during the Salzburg music festival. Any
Reichenhall in Germany. The Tauern Bicycle Routeof these Austrian cycling adventures will provide
then follows the Salzach River Valley surroundedyou with bicycle touring vacation.