Road bike holidays in Austria

Austria offers the perfect road cycling region for almost every riding style. The Alps are particularly popular for their legendary mountain passes, but the Alpine foothills, lake regions and river valleys also offer a wide variety of stunning routes. In total, road cyclists can look forward to thousands of kilometres of tarmac roads – ranging from challenging mountain passes to leisurely scenic routes.

It depends on what you’re looking for. Alpine destinations are ideal for covering a lot of altitude, whilst regions with lakes and rolling countryside offer the perfect conditions for longer, leisurely rides. Austria combines both within relatively short distances, meaning that different route profiles can often be combined in a single trip.

In many regions, the road cycling season begins as early as spring and often lasts well into autumn. Whilst low-lying destinations often offer ideal conditions from as early as April, many Alpine passes are only fully accessible from May or June, depending on snow conditions.

Yes, Austria has more to offer than just challenging Alpine passes. Many regions feature flat valley routes, gently rolling hills and well-maintained back roads, which are ideal for beginners, leisure cyclists or longer training rides.

Yes, Austria has an extensive network of well-surfaced roads that are ideal for road cycling tours. Road cyclists benefit from excellent infrastructure, clearly signposted routes and a wide choice of quiet back roads, particularly in the tourist regions.

The most beautiful road cycling routes are spread across the whole of Austria – from famous Alpine passes to scenic panoramic roads and peaceful valley routes. On the individual regional pages, you’ll find detailed information about each destination, followed by suitable tour suggestions and road cycling hotels.