Cycling & Mountain Bike Holidays

Burgenland

Neusiedler See-Seewinkel National Park
Sport enthusiasts can explore the diverse landscape and scenery of Burgenland on 1,000 kilometers of asphalted and signposted cycleways between the Neusiedler See-Seewinkel National Park and the Thermenwelt region.
www.nationalpark-neusiedlersee-seewinkel.at

The Neusiedler See Cycle Path
One of the most picturesque and varied routes around Central Europe’s largest steppe lake, declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The newly designed rest stops and unique scenery make the Neusiedler See Cycle Path a true journey of discovery and an unforgettable experience. Gentle gradients and steady expansion of the route network guarantee an enjoyable ride for young and old.
www.burgenland.info

Carinthia

Drau Cycle Path
The 366-kilometer long Drau Cycle Path starts at the source of the River Drau in Toblacher Feld in Italy and follows the course of the river all the way through the East of Tirol and Carinthia to Maribor in Slovenia. It forms part of the R1 European cycleway and is one of Europe's most beautiful routes thanks to its great scenic and cultural diversity. Depending on your level of fitness and interest in the cultural attractions along the way, it takes about four to seven days to complete the entire route.
www.drauradweg.com

Alpe-Adria-Biking
In 6 days and across 3 mountain ranges, from Salzburg via Carinthia and Friuli to the Adriatic Sea: this transnational tour offers splendid scenery, cultural attractions and culinary highlights which reflect the special features of each region.
www.alpe-adria-radweg.com

Road Cycling in Carinthia
Recreational cyclists, road racers and mountain bikers can choose between countless routes along lakes and rivers, up hills and mountains or cross-country when cycling in Carinthia - alone, with friends, or with the whole family.
www.rad.kaernten.at

Lower Austria

Cycling Routes à la Carte
Lower Austria boasts seven wonderful routes through landscapes of great natural beauty: the Danube Cycle Path, Eurovelo 9, Kamp-Thaya-March Bicycle Trail, Traisental Bicycle Trail, Piestingtal Bicycle Trail and finally the Triesting-Gölsen Valley route. All roads are well signposted and there are plenty of inns and taverns along the way, as well as a steadily growing number of service stations and good train connections for cyclists.
www.lower-austria.info

Danube Cycle Path: Culture & Nature along the Blue Danube
The Danube Cycle Path is Europe's most popular classic bicycle ride and not without good reason. It has magnificent scenery, fascinating places to visit along the way and a wide cultural diversity. Parts of the route lead through Wachau and the Donau-Auen National Park, both UNESCO World Heritage Sites. You will pass the castle ruins of Aggstein and Dürnstein, splendid monasteries like Melk, Göttweig and Klosterneuburg, as well as impressive castles and palaces such as Artstetten and Schallaburg and the baroque castles of Marchfeld. En route you will find a great selection of eating options, including everything from exquisite award-winning restaurants to friendly inns and quaint taverns.
www.donauradweg.at

Traisental Bicycle Trail: Through the mild & wild Mostviertel
The 111-kilometer long Traisental Bicycle Trail leads from the shores of the Danube to Mariazell, linking the lower with the upper Traisental. The route travels through lovely scenery and diverse landscapes: the Traisen marshlands near Traismauer, the vineyards and cellar lanes in Traisental, the baroque and modern city of St. Pölten, the pre-Alpine fields and meadows of the Mostviertel cider region, the majestic Ötscher Mountain and the lovely pilgrimage town of Mariazell. As the route follows old pilgrimage trails there are plenty of hotels, guesthouses and inns along the way. If you do the trip in reverse, i.e. cycle from Mariazell towards the Danube, you can enjoy easy downhill cruising with a 700-meter difference in altitude between start and finish.
www.lower-austria.info

Upper Austria

Salzkammergut Cycle Way
A pristine world of glittering lakes, majestic mountains and world-famous holiday resorts awaits cyclists along the Salzkammergut Cycle Way. Covering a total of 345km, several tour operators offer bike packages along the route which include luggage transport and overnight accommodation.
www.salzkammergut.at

Grenzland Bike Path
The Grenzland Bike Path winds its way trough the mystical granite formations of the Mühlviertel in Upper Austria. Starting at the Danube, this route leads through the gently rolling hills of the Bohemian Forest and invites you to explore a fascinating primeval landscape.
www.upperaustria.at

Römer Bike Path
The Römer Bike Path takes you on a journey into Roman times. It connects the city of Passau, which is located at the confluence of three rivers, with pristine Lake Attersee, one of the most popular bathing lakes in Upper Austria. This fascinating trail features old Roman attractions along the way.
www.upperaustria.at

Ennstal Bike Path
Once upon a time, the valley of the River Enns was filled with the banging of iron hammers which brought wealth to the region. Nowadays, cyclists pedal their way through the unspoiled mountain valley. The Ennstal Bike Path starts at the Limestone Alps and ends in Enns, Austria's oldest city.
www.upperaustria.at

SalzburgerLand

Tauern Cycle Path
The scenic Tauern Cycle Path leads from the Krimmler Waterfalls along the Rivers Salzach and Saalach, past numerous sights and attractions, to the city of Salzburg and on to Passau and the start of the Danube Cycle Path. Highlights along the way include Liechtenstein gorge and Hohenwerfen castle. The 270-kilometer long Tauern Loop, which leads from Salzburg via Lofer back to Zell am See, is also becoming more and more popular.
www.tauernradweg.com

Mozart Cycle Path
The Mozart Cycle Path - which starts in Salzburg - is 450 kilometers long and features several stations from the life of the genius composer. The route is marked with the head of Mozart and leads through the stunning Salzburg Lake District via Oberndorf into Bavaria where it continues along Lake Chiemsee. The cycleway then follows the River Inn upstream to Rosenheim before returning to Austria. Here the route heads to Kufstein and continues via Lofer and Bad Reichenhall before bringing you full circle back to Salzburg.
www.mozartradweg.com

Cycling in SalzburgerLand
SalzburgerLand boasts an incredible 4000 kilometers of mountain bike trails for all levels of experience and countless events for bikers. With Bikepark Leogang, Europe's leading bike park, and the Mountainbikepark Wagrain, freeriders will find plenty to keep them entertained!
www.rad.salzburgerland.com

Deals to SalzburgerLand
Clearly marked mountain trails around the mighty Dachstein region offer unrivalled cycling, taking in Obertraun, Bad Goisern, Rossalm, Gosausee and Hallstatt. Check out the Activity Breaks website for some fantastic holiday deals.
www.activitybreaks.com

Styria

River Mur Cycling Trail
The 365km long River Mur Cycling Trail is the longest bike path in Stryria. It follows the river from its source in the scenic Nationalpark Hohe Tauern all the way to Bad Radkersburg, Styria's southernmost point. Enjoy scenic cycling through spectacular and diverse scenery from spring until autumn.
www.murradweg.com

Mountain Biking & Cycling in Schladming-Dachstein
The vibrant natural landscapes of the Schladming-Dachstein region offer everything a biker's heart desires - from idyllic routes that promise pure enjoyment to short up- and downhill stages that will push you to the max.
www.schladming-dachstein.at

Tirol

Via Bavarica Tyrolensis: Cycle all the way to Munich
The cross-border Via Bavarica Tyrolensis cycle path extends over 220km from Munich through the gentle Alpine foothills into the Isartal valley and along Lake Tegernsee into the heart of the Alps. Once in Austria, the cycle path travels through the picturesque Achental valley and past Achensee, the largest of the bathing lakes in Tirol. The trail then continues on through the Inntal valley towards Wiesing. As there are only few and moderate climbs, the route is ideal for families with children and recreational cyclists. To make a great cycling day complete, there is a great choice of cosy Tirolean inns, serviced mountain huts and snack stations catering for the hungry pedal pusher. Many of these eateries offer traditional Tirolean cuisine, prepared with the best of local produce available.
www.via-bavarica-tyrolensis.com

Culinary Bike Tours
The 920 kilometre long network of bike trails in Tirol offers a host of regional culinary delicacies. Take a break during your cycling and mountain biking explorations and recharge your battery at one of Tirol's many inns.
www.visittirol.co.uk

Vorarlberg

Lake Constance Cycle Path
This popular cycleway travels along the Austrian, German and Swiss shores of Lake Constance and is lined with numerous attractions (don't forget to bring your passport!). Parts of the route can be done by boat and shortcuts are possible at Konstanz-Meersburg and Friedrichshafen-Romanshorn where you can take the ferry. There is a great choice of accommodation along the Lake Constance Cycle Path including hotels, guesthouses, youth hostels and campsites. Advance booking is highly recommended throughout the holiday season.
www.bodensee-radweg.com

Vienna

Discover Vienna by Bike
Cycle past Vienna's sights along the Ringstrasse Route with its splendid imperial buildings, or join a guided cycling tour of Vienna's magnificent art nouveau buildings and the bizarre Hundertwasser House. The Prater and beautiful Lobau also always make for a great day out by bike. Vienna offers a whole host of cyclist-friendly accommodation for all tastes and budgets, as well as plenty of bicycle rentals.
www.wien.info