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Road bike holidays in SalzburgerLand - Salzkammergut

Road biking: SalzburgerLand / Austria

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Two cyclists riding on country road with mountains and lake in background

TVB Mondsee Irrsee - Valentin Weinhaeupl

Two cyclists on country road with mountain and lake view

SalzburgerLand - Stefan Schopf for WOM Medien

Two cyclists lying on dock by lake at sunset with bikes beside them

SalzburgerLand Fuschlsee - Markus Greber

Cyclist on winding mountain road with cliffs and forest in background

A Swiss with a pluse

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Man cycling uphill on forest road in autumn

A Swiss with a pluse

Two cyclists riding on a country road with mountains and clear sky

TVB Mondsee Irrsee - Valentin Weinhaeupl

Two road cyclists biking on a country road through green rolling hills

Rad WM Region Salzburg Eugendorf

People on dock and paddleboards at sunset on a lake

Markus Greber

Cyclist resting on bench overlooking mountains and fog

A Swiss with a pluse

Road bike holidays in SalzburgerLand - Salzkammergut

The SalzburgerLand - Salzkammergut racing bike region covers six top regions under one helmet. The route takes you through picturesque villages, past the most beautiful lakes in the Salzkammergut and the Lake District and over crisp mountain passes. The hilly Alpine foothills offer the best conditions with this constant interplay, including fantastic panoramas. A road bike region could not be more diverse.

More than good conditions in the Salzkammergut

From Salzburg to far into the Salzkammergut and from the northernmost part of the Salzburg Lake District to Lake Wolfgangsee, tens of kilometres full of variety lead through the region. With a total of 6,000 kilometres, the interplay of lake and mountain landscapes is a dream come true for passionate racing cyclists - from leisure cyclists to ambitious athletes. And if the huge network of routes between SalzburgerLand and Upper Austria is still not enough for you, you can simply cycle cross-country on the forest tracks. Or over the 600 kilometres of cycle paths of the Salzburger Seenland velodrome - simply ideal for varied rallies!

Triathletes can also quench their thirst for lakes while road cycling in the SalzburgerLand - Salzkammergut region. In addition to the top road bike routes between mountains and lakes, there are also well-signposted field, forest and hiking trails that are ideal for running training. And, of course, numerous lakes that invite you to swim and relax afterwards.

Two cyclists riding on mountain road with large mountain at sunset

SalzburgerLand - Stefan Schopf for WOM Medien

Highlights for your road bike holiday in Salzburger Land - Salzkammergut

Online road bike map with an extensive range of tours
Just a stone's throw away from the cultural metropolis of Salzburg
Cycling in the interplay between mountains & lakes

Markus Greber

Hotels for your road bike holiday

Our bike hotels are your place2be for your road bike holiday. Your hosts know every bend and every climb and will show you the most beautiful routes in the region.

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Road bike tours

Road cycling in the Salzburger Land - Salzkammergut road cycling region - experience boundless freedom on endless pass roads, discover new routes and enjoy breathtaking Alpine panoramas.

Road bike tours

Alpine passes

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Three cyclists on a country road in a mountainous landscape on a sunny day

Erwin Haiden

Racing bike region SalzburgerLand - Salzkammergut / SalzburgerLand (AT)

House tour - circular route over Mondsee

Difficulty

Medium

Duration

2:41 hr./hrs.

Distance

51.7 km

Uphill

600 m

Downhill

600 m

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Two cyclists on a mountain road in a sunny forested area

Heiko Mandl

Racing bike region SalzburgerLand - Salzkammergut / SalzburgerLand (AT)

Gaisberg - circular route via Strubklamm gorge

Difficulty

Medium

Duration

3:22 hr./hrs.

Distance

60.3 km

Uphill

1120 m

Downhill

1110 m

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Rennradregion SalzburgerLand - Salzkammergut

Address

Dorfplatz 1 | 5330 Fuschl am See

+43 664 8558677

info@rennrad-austria.at

www.rennrad-austria.at

Oberösterreich Tourismus Information

Address

Freistädter Straße 119 | 4041 Linz

+43 732 221022

info@oberoesterreich.at

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SalzburgerLand Tourismus

Address

Wiener Bundesstraße 23 | 5300 Hallwang

+43 662 6688 0

info@salzburgerland.com

rennrad.salzburgerland.com

FAQs about SalzburgerLand - Salzkammergut

When is the best time for a road cycling holiday in SalzburgerLand – Salzkammergut?

The best time for a road cycling holiday in SalzburgerLand – Salzkammergut is from May to October. During this season, many mountain roads and mountain passes offer good conditions for road cycling tours. Early summer boasts pleasant temperatures and crisp mountain air, whilst late summer and autumn often offer stable weather conditions for long training sessions. It is particularly important to check the current road and weather conditions before tackling Alpine passes and longer rides with significant elevation gains.

Which road cycling tours are particularly recommended in SalzburgerLand – Salzkammergut?

The region offers road cyclists a wide variety of tours ranging from lake landscapes to Alpine passes. Popular routes include circular rides along Lake Wolfgang, Lake Mondsee or Lake Attersee, as well as more challenging routes into the surrounding mountain regions. Depending on your fitness level, you can plan short scenic rides or long training days with significant elevation gain. The combination of well-maintained roads, varied landscapes and Alpine climbs makes the region a versatile destination for road cycling trips.

Is the SalzburgerLand – Salzkammergut suitable for a road cycling training holiday?

Yes, the region is ideal for a road cycling training holiday. Road cyclists will find a variety of route profiles here: flat sections along the lakes, undulating training loops and challenging climbs towards the Alps. This allows for targeted improvement in endurance, climbing ability and general fitness. Training groups also benefit from the wide selection of road cycling routes, as tours can be combined and tailored to suit different ability levels.

Which Alpine passes and climbs can road cyclists experience in the SalzburgerLand – Salzkammergut?

In the SalzburgerLand – Salzkammergut, there are numerous climbs suitable for road cyclists. These include, amongst others, mountain roads around the lake region as well as longer ascents into the Alpine areas. The routes offer varying levels of challenge, ranging from moderate climbs to longer mountain passes with significant elevation gain. Anyone planning a road cycling holiday with alpine challenges will find plenty of opportunities for demanding day trips featuring stunning scenery.

What services should a road cycling hotel in SalzburgerLand – Salzkammergut offer?

A specialist road cycling hotel in SalzburgerLand should provide road cyclists with facilities that support their entire holiday. These include a secure bike storage room, a workshop or tools, facilities for cleaning road bikes and assistance with route planning. Particularly valuable are pre-planned GPS routes, recommendations on current road cycling conditions and sports-oriented nutrition. For those on training holidays, recovery programmes and flexible daily schedules are also important criteria when choosing a hotel.

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Road bike holidays in SalzburgerLand - Salzkammergut

Rennradregion SalzburgerLand - Salzkammergut

Dorfplatz 1

5330 Fuschl am See | Austria

Telephone +43 664 8558677

E-mail address info@rennrad-austria.at

Racing bike region SalzburgerLand - Salzkammergut

www.rennrad-austria.at

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