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| Type of tour: | Self-guided |
| Level: | Moderate |
| Duration: | 7 Nights |
| Distance: | 30 Miles/day average |
| Dates: | Self-guided: Daily: May 1 - Sept 30, 2012 |
| Tour price: | €609 |
| Start city: | Salzburg, Austria |
| End city: | Salzburg, Austria |
The route leads us partly through level, but also through hilly terrain. Between the Inn valley and the town of Salzburg we have to master a few gradients, but we can also enjoy nice descents.
Most of the time we ride on bike paths and on side streets with not much traffic, most of which are asphalted. A few short sections (max. 1.5-3.5 miles/1-2 km) have to be cycled on streets with moderate traffic.
The route leads us partly through level, but also through hilly terrain. Between the Inn valley and the town of Salzburg we have to master a few gradients, but we can also enjoy nice descents.
Most of the time we ride on bike paths and on side streets with not much traffic, most of which are asphalted. A few short sections (max. 1.5-3.5 miles/1-2 km) have to be cycled on streets with moderate traffic.
Day 1: Salzburg
Individual arrival in the Mozart town and overnight.
Day 2: Salzburg - Chiemsee/surroundings (40 miles/64km)
Our first stage starts on the Tauern bike path along the river Salzch to Oberndorf (Silent Night Chapel). After crossing the Salzach, we pass the famous Bavarian town of Laufen on the opposite bank. Then we arrive at the warmest lake in Upper Bavaria, the Waginger See. Via Nussdorf, we reach our destination of the day, the Chiemsee (lake).
Overnight in Chieming or Traunstein.
Day 3: Chiemsee/surroundings - Wasserburg (40 miles/64km)
We cycle from Chieming via Seerbruck to the monastery of Seeon, which Mozart visited several times. He also made severl compositions there. From Seeon, we come back to the Chiemsee and go on to Breitbrunn and via Amerang to Wasserburg, where the famous artist liked to rest while on a journey.
Overnight in Wasserburg.
Day 4: Wasserburg - Kufstein (42 miles/67km)
We should not leave without a stroll through the enchanting old town, which is completely surrounded by the Inn river. The Inn will accompany uss all day, which means that we do not have to exert ourselves. Via Rosenheim, we reach Kufstein, the "Pearl of Tyrol".
Overnight in Kufstein.
Day 5: Kufstein - Kirchdorf/St. Johann (28 miles/45km)
This morning the Inn accompanies us once more for the first kms till Ebbs, where we ride into the little bit hilly "Kaiserwinkl" of Tyrol. We pass the village of Walchsee and cycle via Waidach and Kössen, through the imposing mountain landscape of Tyrol to Kirchdorf or St. Johann.
Overnight in St. Johann.
Day 6: Kirchdorf/St. Johann - Bad Reichenhall/Bayerisch Gmain (30 miles/48km)
Today we cycle to Waibring and Lofer, two villages where Mozart stopped on his journeys to the South. From Lofer, we ride along the river Saalach on a wildly romantic trail via Unken and Schneizlreuth, to Bad Reichenhall. Mozart made a trip to this well-known spa during his last stay in Salzburg in 1780.
Overnight in Bad Reichenhall or Bayerisch Gmain.
Day 7: Bad Reichenhall/Bayerisch Gmain - Berchtesgaden (14 miles/23km)
This day's stage is very short because we sould have the opportunity to spend enough time in the world-famous spa Berchtesgaden, overtopped by the "Watzmann" (mountain). We can relax in the thermal bath. Those who want to cycle more in this impressive landscape will be expected by the lake Königsee with its fascinating wings. The steep rocks surrounding the lake will impress us.
Overnight in Berchtesgaden.
Day 8: Berchtesgaden - Salzburg (17 miles/28km)
Soon we will arrive at out final point of the tour, Salzburg. Therefore we have enough time to make an enlarged individual sightseeing tour in the Mozart town. We should see Mozart's birthplace, the re-opened place of his residence, the fortress, Hellbrunn palace, Mirabell palace, and so on. You will get your luggage at 6 p.m. at the latest. Individual departure or additional nights. We recommend to book additional nights in Salzburg for trips to the imposing "Salzburger Flachgau" and to St. Gilgen, the Mozart town on the Wolfgangsee (Mozart's mother was born there, Mozart memorial site, Mozart fountain).
Daily: May 1 - Sept 30, 2012
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Accommodations are in carefully selected hotels and inns (category 3 or 4-star), all rooms with bath/shower and toilet.
Accommodations are in carefully selected hotels and inns (category 3 or 4-star), all rooms with bath/shower and toilet.
The route is flat but also partly on hilly terrain, between the Inn Valley and Salzburg, we have to deal with some climbs, but can also enjoy beautiful descents. We ride mostly on bike paths and roads with little traffic, which are mostly paved. A few short sections (never longer than 1.5-3 km/1-2 miles) must also be covered on a moderately busy street. The tour is rated Moderate and is for cyclists in good physical condition.
The route is flat but also partly on hilly terrain, between the Inn Valley and Salzburg, we have to deal with some climbs, but can also enjoy beautiful descents. We ride mostly on bike paths and roads with little traffic, which are mostly paved. A few short sections (never longer than 1.5-3 km/1-2 miles) must also be covered on a moderately busy street. The tour is rated Moderate and is for cyclists in good physical condition.
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Austria sits at the crossroads of Central Europe, once the Habsburg Empire’s seat of power that ruled Europe for over 6 centuries. While Habsburg power ended after World War I, Austria remains a prominent country. Today it is known for its idyllic and majestic landscape of mountains, green valleys, rivers and storybook villages. Along with such a landscape are the cultural centers of Vienna and Salzburg. The elegant city of Vienna reveals the glory days of the Habsburg Empire, featuring the Hofburg Imperial Palace, St. Stephen’s Cathedral and impressive Opera House. Salzburg, home of Mozart and The Sound of Music, has Europe’s largest intact medieval fortress overlooking the cobblestone streets of its historic Old Town.
More on bicycling in Austria >
Austria sits at the crossroads of Central Europe, once the Habsburg Empire’s seat of power that ruled Europe for over 6 centuries. While Habsburg power ended after World War I, Austria remains a prominent country. Today it is known for its idyllic and majestic landscape of mountains, green valleys, rivers and storybook villages. Along with such a landscape are the cultural centers of Vienna and Salzburg. The elegant city of Vienna reveals the glory days of the Habsburg Empire, featuring the Hofburg Imperial Palace, St. Stephen’s Cathedral and impressive Opera House. Salzburg, home of Mozart and The Sound of Music, has Europe’s largest intact medieval fortress overlooking the cobblestone streets of its historic Old Town.
More on bicycling in Austria >
You will find a wide range of tours in Austria and Europe. Apart from the tours we organize, we are also in cooperation with other local tour operators. Therefore, we can provide you cycle tours in Austria but also very interesting tours through Europe including Germany, Czech Republic, Italy, France, Spain, Switzerland, Hungary, Netherlands, Sweden, Denmark, Poland, Portugal, Belgium, Great Britain, and Estonia/Latvia/Lithuania
Austria Radreisen has been in business for 25 years, and offer many types of tours.
Many people enjoy travelling on their own, and would enjoy the self-guided tours. All the accommodations and transportation of luggage is arranged by us. You will get detailed travelling documents so that you will not have problems to find your way.
We also offer guided tours. You cycle within a group of 10 - 20 people and 2 tour guides (one tour guide by bike and the other as bus driver) by your side. Your tour guide can show you the most interesting places on the way and and will also take care of your bike in case you'll encounter any problems. The support van not only transports your luggage, but if you become tired, you can ride in the support van.
For sporty bikers we also offer mountain bike-tours in very beautiful and interesting mountainbike-regions. Your daily bike trips are characterized by partly unspoiled nature and you can relax in biker-friendly accommodations. You will get detailed travelling documents including up to date maps.
Our best recommendation are our clients!
As we all know a cycle tour gives pleasure, offers relaxation and mediates culture. Therefore, we have specialized in cycle tours. With our longtime experience we know exactly what the cycling tourist requires.
You will find a wide range of tours in Austria and Europe. Apart from the tours we organize, we are also in cooperation with other local tour operators. Therefore, we can provide you cycle tours in Austria but also very interesting tours through Europe including Germany, Czech Republic, Italy, France, Spain, Switzerland, Hungary, Netherlands, Sweden, Denmark, Poland, Portugal, Belgium, Great Britain, and Estonia/Latvia/Lithuania
Austria Radreisen has been in business for 25 years, and offer many types of tours.
Many people enjoy travelling on their own, and would enjoy the self-guided tours. All the accommodations and transportation of luggage is arranged by us. You will get detailed travelling documents so that you will not have problems to find your way.
We also offer guided tours. You cycle within a group of 10 - 20 people and 2 tour guides (one tour guide by bike and the other as bus driver) by your side. Your tour guide can show you the most interesting places on the way and and will also take care of your bike in case you'll encounter any problems. The support van not only transports your luggage, but if you become tired, you can ride in the support van.
For sporty bikers we also offer mountain bike-tours in very beautiful and interesting mountainbike-regions. Your daily bike trips are characterized by partly unspoiled nature and you can relax in biker-friendly accommodations. You will get detailed travelling documents including up to date maps.
Our best recommendation are our clients!
As we all know a cycle tour gives pleasure, offers relaxation and mediates culture. Therefore, we have specialized in cycle tours. With our longtime experience we know exactly what the cycling tourist requires.
Cancellation and booking changes made by customers:
If you want to cancel the tour, you have to inform us immediately. The cancellation is without any form.
Cancellation costs:
Some tours have other conditions (see point 5). In the case that you want changes (concerning the date of travel resp. the category), we are entitled up to 28 days before arrival to charge Euro 52, per booking. Later changes (if possible) can only be made by canceling the journey contract in consideration of the terms of cancellation and booking again at the same time.
Booking/payment of the travel price:
The registration takes place due to the tour descriptions in our catalogue/homepage. Your booking must be in writing (this includes registration by fax or online), and our booking form should be used. After receiving the confirmation/invoice of your booking, a deposit of 10 % of the total amount per person (+ costs for insurances and flights) is payable immediately. The remaining sum is payable two weeks before the date of travel. Then you receive the traveling documents (sometimes a part of the documents will be provided on-site at the beginning of the tour, detailed information on the invoice).
Services:
The travel price is per person on base double room. Single travelers have the possibility to book a single room (with a surcharge, see the particular single supplement). Because of the limited number of single rooms in some hotels, sometimes simpler rooms resp. accommodation in another hotel or private pension have to be accepted. Service scale: The service descriptions of the particular tour in our for the journey date present AUSTRIA RADREISEN catalogue/homepage are operatively.
The stated day destinations are the most booked villages. We have to assume your consent to evacuate you in a particular case into the surroundings of the stated villages (without reduction).
We can grant a child reduction of 25 % on the lump price for children until 13 years (inclusive), if they are accommodated in the room of the parents (3-bedded or 4-bedded-room)
Liability:
We are liable within the framework of the obligation to exercise diligence of a merchant for the trueness of all stated services at the time of printing our catalogue, for the proper selection and mediation of the service carriers (hotels, transport companies) and a faithful journey preparation and processing. We are not responsible if included sightseeing is not possible because of uncontrollable reasons (refurbishing, barriers, construction work).
Participation in the booked cycle tour is at your own risk. It is up to you to decide if you are physically fit enough for the cycle tour. You are responsible for the observation of traffic regulations. The carriage terms of transport companies are valid. Our liability is limited on the triple travel price in case of claims of damages for unlawful conduct, which were not caused intentionally or with gross negligence by us or as far as we are alone responsible because of the blame of one of our service carriers.
As a basic principle not used services will not be refunded. Each client is responsible for all passport and visa requirements and all customs and health regulations.
The participation of minors is only possible in attendance of a legal guardian.
If we have to cancel a tour because of uncontrollable reasons (act of God, strikes) we will refund already made payments to us back to the client. We have the right to cancel a tour until 21 days before starting date, if the minimum number of participants (8 persons) is not reached. In this case we will inform you immediately and we will refund already made payments to us back to the client. Further claims do not exist.
Cycle tours in cooperation with a local tour operator:
For these tours sometimes-special terms are valid (cancellation, insurance, services, child reduction). Please do also refer to the service block of the particular tour. Detailed information available on request.
Cancellation and booking changes made by customers:
If you want to cancel the tour, you have to inform us immediately. The cancellation is without any form.
Cancellation costs:
Some tours have other conditions (see point 5). In the case that you want changes (concerning the date of travel resp. the category), we are entitled up to 28 days before arrival to charge Euro 52, per booking. Later changes (if possible) can only be made by canceling the journey contract in consideration of the terms of cancellation and booking again at the same time.
Booking/payment of the travel price:
The registration takes place due to the tour descriptions in our catalogue/homepage. Your booking must be in writing (this includes registration by fax or online), and our booking form should be used. After receiving the confirmation/invoice of your booking, a deposit of 10 % of the total amount per person (+ costs for insurances and flights) is payable immediately. The remaining sum is payable two weeks before the date of travel. Then you receive the traveling documents (sometimes a part of the documents will be provided on-site at the beginning of the tour, detailed information on the invoice).
Services:
The travel price is per person on base double room. Single travelers have the possibility to book a single room (with a surcharge, see the particular single supplement). Because of the limited number of single rooms in some hotels, sometimes simpler rooms resp. accommodation in another hotel or private pension have to be accepted. Service scale: The service descriptions of the particular tour in our for the journey date present AUSTRIA RADREISEN catalogue/homepage are operatively.
The stated day destinations are the most booked villages. We have to assume your consent to evacuate you in a particular case into the surroundings of the stated villages (without reduction).
We can grant a child reduction of 25 % on the lump price for children until 13 years (inclusive), if they are accommodated in the room of the parents (3-bedded or 4-bedded-room)
Liability:
We are liable within the framework of the obligation to exercise diligence of a merchant for the trueness of all stated services at the time of printing our catalogue, for the proper selection and mediation of the service carriers (hotels, transport companies) and a faithful journey preparation and processing. We are not responsible if included sightseeing is not possible because of uncontrollable reasons (refurbishing, barriers, construction work).
Participation in the booked cycle tour is at your own risk. It is up to you to decide if you are physically fit enough for the cycle tour. You are responsible for the observation of traffic regulations. The carriage terms of transport companies are valid. Our liability is limited on the triple travel price in case of claims of damages for unlawful conduct, which were not caused intentionally or with gross negligence by us or as far as we are alone responsible because of the blame of one of our service carriers.
As a basic principle not used services will not be refunded. Each client is responsible for all passport and visa requirements and all customs and health regulations.
The participation of minors is only possible in attendance of a legal guardian.
If we have to cancel a tour because of uncontrollable reasons (act of God, strikes) we will refund already made payments to us back to the client. We have the right to cancel a tour until 21 days before starting date, if the minimum number of participants (8 persons) is not reached. In this case we will inform you immediately and we will refund already made payments to us back to the client. Further claims do not exist.
Cycle tours in cooperation with a local tour operator:
For these tours sometimes-special terms are valid (cancellation, insurance, services, child reduction). Please do also refer to the service block of the particular tour. Detailed information available on request.
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