Freewheel - Salzburg to Vienna

Salzburg to Vienna

Austria

From £685 P/P

This self-guided tour Starts at Mozart’s hometown of Salzburg and finishes in the beautiful City of Vienna. Cycle through Vienna’s wine region, visit Oberndorf, home of the Silent Night carol, and see the impressive castle of Burghausen.

The path takes you through extensive forests, pretty Baroque towns and past churches, castles and monasteries. This is the perfect tour to combine relaxed cycling with delicious food, wine and a host of cultural attractions.

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Itinerary
Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Salzburg

Arrive at the city of Mozart filled with cultural treasures. Take a relaxing stroll through the old part of town and visit the house where Mozart was born, the cathedral, Mirabell Palace, the castle and the fortress Hohensalzburg, … welcome briefing and bike fitting.

Day 2: From Salzburg to Burghausen approx. 60 km

After the ‘Silent Night’ chapel in Oberndorf, you will cycle through extensive forests to Tittmoning. From here the Nature Adventure Trail ‘Unterer Inn’ runs until Burghausen. The stunning old part of town and the biggest castle site in Middle Europe are the most prominent features in this most memorable town.

Day 3: From Burghausen to Schärding approx. 70 km

After the Gothic town of Braunau and numerable bird colonies the path leads to Obernberg. Take a close look and visit the Monastery in Reichersberg. Just like a string of pearls the small towns along the river Inn appear and without question, one of them is the Baroque town of Schärding with its famous colourful row of houses on the main square called the ‘Silberzeile’.

Day 4: From Schärding to Donauschlinge approx. 55 km

Along the Inn into the town of Passau where 3 rivers meet. We highly recommend a tour around town including a visit to the dome (biggest church organ in the world). Along the Danube via Obernzell and Engelhartszell (the only Austrian Trappist monastery) and then through the nature reserve Donauleiten until you get to the ‚Schlögener Schlinge’. Ferry transfer to hotel. (on your own)

Day 5: From Donauschlinge to Enns and surroundings approx. 70 km

The well-known ‘Donauschlinge’ is one of many highlights on this particular cycle tour. Aschach, Ottensheim and Wilhering, three small towns along the Danube, pave the way for the grand arrival in Linz, the county capital. In the old historic part of town countless cafes and inns invite you to take a well-deserved break. Finally, you cycle to Enns, the oldest town in Austria (town square with tower, museum Lauriacum).

Day 6: From Enns and Surroundings to Marbach/Maria Taferl approx. 65 km

Follow the Danube into the pretty little Baroque town of Grein (theater, maritime museum, Grein castle). Via the once feared Strudengau into Austria’s wine region to Marbach or Maria Taferl, home of a pilgrimage church located impressively high above the Danube.

Day 7: From Marbach/Maria Taferl to Krems approx. 55 km + Train Ride to Vienna

After the stunning monastery of Melk, small romantic towns in the wonderful vine region ‚Wachau’ like Weißenkirchen, Dürnstein and Krems will enchant you. Take the train to Austria’s capital, Vienna, with its countless sights and interesting places to see.

Day 8: Departure or extension

Route Overview

Difficulty: Easy

You very much prefer to cycle along the flat. well-established cycle paths, which have lots of good places to stop on, simply bring a smile to your face. You don’t actually get your bike out the garage much at home, but you have the urge to give cycling holiday a go!

Mostly, you will find yourself on slightly hilly terrain with a few short climbs in the vineyards. The majority of the route will be cycled on bike paths, the rest on field and forest paths, country lanes, and minor roads with little traffic. Only a few very short sections run on roads with more traffic.

Total distance cycled: 375 km

Route Map (For guidance only):

Routes maybe subject to change or alteration. All route notes, maps and day-by-day information will be given to you upon arrival at the first hotel or at the welcome meeting. GPS/GPX Files are available for most our the cycling holidays we offer. Please ask us for details.

Starting point of the cycling holiday: Salzburg

Route Overview (For guidance only):

Stage	Kilometres	Special notes regarding the route
Salzburg – Burghausen	60 km	Until Tittmoning the terrain is flat throughout and runs mainly directly along the river Salzach, after leaving the Salzach river bank a longer ascent awaits.
Burghausen – Schärding	70 km	This stage starts immediately with a longer ascent, further on the cycle path leaves in parts the Inn riverbank, which causes a slightly more hilly terrain.
Schärding – Danube River Bend	55 km	flat
Danube River Bend – Enns/Surr.	70 km	flat
Enns/Surr. – Marbach/Maria Taferl	65 km	flat
Marbach/Maria Taferl – Vienna	55 km + train	Flat, train journey from Krems

Getting There

Getting There

We recommend flying to Salzburg airport to reach the starting point of this cycling holiday.

Flights are available with a number of airlines to your required airport or you can travel to the start using alternative methods such as rail or road.

By train:

Salzburg main station.
All starting hotels are either within walking distance or about 1-1.5km away from the central station. Taxi fare costs approx. €8 to €10. Hotel Holiday Inn, Hotel Mercure and Hotel Ganslhof can also be reached by public transport, take city bus #2 to stop Vogelweiderstrasse (approx. 3 minutes to the hotels from here), it costs approx. €2.80 per person and takes about 10 minutes.

By plane:

Salzburg Airport W.A. Mozart: Continue by taxi (approx. €15 to €20) or by bus n°2 (approx. €2.80) to Salzburg main station. Then refer to „Arrival by train“
Munich Airport Franz Josef Strauß: by train to Salzburg, one change at München Ost. It costs approx. €35 to €45 per person. Then refer to Arrival by train.

We recommend using Skyscanner to find the best flight prices by date or Rail Europe for European rail travel. There is customer car parking available at most hotels for a supplement. Please contact us for more details.

Please use local transport to arrive at the starting point or call us on 0161 703 8161 for more specific travel advice.

You do not need to go back to the starting point of the cycling holiday as all hire bikes are left at the final hotel.

Important: Please book your flights only after the cycling holiday has been confirmed by invoice or email. Flights and transfers are not included in the advertised holiday price.
What’s Included?
What’s Included?

The Salzburg to Vienna cycling holiday includes the daily transfer of luggage to the next hotel and local support if required.

Included Services (Subject to confirmation)
- Accommodation in your selected category
- Breakfast buffet
- If half board is booked: every day a 3 course meal (Vienna incl. breakfast)
- Luggage transfer between the hotels
- Developed route
- Detailed travel documents (route maps, route description, local attractions, important telephone numbers)
- Welcome briefing
- Donaucard in Upper Austria
- Train journey from Krems to Vienna, incl. your bike
- GPS-data is available
- Rental bike insurance
- Service hotline
Not Included
- Flights to/from the start and finish
- Evening meals (unless stated)
- Local daily taxes (Payable at the hotel)
- Helmets
- Water Bottles
- Travel Insurance
- Bike Insurance (unless stated)
- Welcome Meetings (unless stated)
- Transfers (unless included)
- Rental Bike Available.
Bike Hire

Bike Hire

About the Rental Bikes

This cycling holiday uses quality crossbar and unisex hybrid bikes. Quality Shimano components and puncture-proof tyres are among the components that will ensure you have an enjoyable cycle tour.

You will also receive a handlebar bag and map holder for easy navigation while. Prices advertised on the website include standard bike hire (unless stated). Colour and specification may vary from the image shown.

Unisex Bike (Colour may vary)

Rental Bike PLUS

E - Bike (Colour may vary)

Accessories

If you would like GPX files for a suitable device, please request them at the time of booking. Devices are not provided. Please ensure you bring any fittings required to attach the Garmin (or similar) to the handlebars. You might want to download maps onto your phone to avoid data charges when roaming.

All bikes are provided with standard flat pedals. You can bring your own cycling pedals but ensure that you have the correct tools to remove the pedals if the tour does not have a welcome meeting. You may also not be able to travel through airports with the tools if you are carrying hand luggage only.

You can rent a men's bike with a crossbar, unisex/female bike with a sloping tube or an electric bike for a supplement.

Gearing information available on request.

Frame Sizing

When you make a booking with us, we take your height(s) and the appropriate bike size is matched up accordingly. Unisex frame 21-gears with freewheel. Sizes: 56 / 51 / 46 / 43 cm. Unisex 7-gears-bikes with back pedalling brake. Sizes: 56 / 51 / 46 cm. Men’s speed bikes 21-gears with free wheel and crossbar. Sizes: 64 / 60 / 56 "sloping" cm. Helmets are not provided, and you will need to bring your own to use.

We always recommend wearing a helmet when on your cycling holiday!

Bike Hire Insurance

This cycle tour benefits from bike insurance against rental bike theft and damage in the holiday price. Please make sure you lock up the bike, leave it where told by the hotel, and treat your hire bicycle as if the bike was your own. Any negligent treatment of the bike will exempt you from cover. We advise you to ensure that you have adequate travel insurance for your cycling holiday prior to arrival.

Electric Bike Hire

Why not upgrade your cycling experience to an E-Bike (Electric Bike)? Using a power assisted bike is a great way to go on a cycling holiday and will help you smooth out inclines or longer days in the saddle. Each E-Bike features an LCD display, removable batteries for easy charging, and assistance up to 25 km/h. They have a range of around 120 km for each full charge.

E-Bike upgrade prices vary per tour, but if you require any more information about bike hire and electric bikes, please get in-touch with us on 0161 703 8161.
Hotels

Hotels

This cycling holiday stays in good quality hotels with private facilities carefully selected for their proximity to your cycle route and comfort. If you wish to know specific information about the hotel facilities, Wi-Fi and upgrades used on the holidays, please contact us on 0161 703 8161 for more information.

We will confirm the exact hotels prior to arrival.

You will receive your final hotel list approximately 4 weeks prior to your arrival date detailing the hotels used on your cycling holiday. If you wish to know more about the hotels prior to completing a booking form, please contact our Customer Services team via email or by phone.

Date & Prices

You can find out more about this cycling holiday by completing a Contact Form or call 0161 703 8161 to speak to one of the team.

2022 Cycling Holiday Dates & Prices:

Season	Date	Prices per person	Arrival Day
Season 1	03.04. – 23.04. \| 02.10. – 09.10	£685	Daily
Season 2	24.04. – 11.06. \| 04.09. – 01.10	£750	Daily
Season 3	12.06. – 03.09	£810	Daily
Single Room Supplement:	All	£245

Bike Hire per person:

Bike Type	Price
Rental Bike:	£85
Rental Bike PLUS:	£135
Electric Bike Upgrade:	£190

EXTRA NIGHT PER PERSON PER NIGHT PRICES (YOU WILL STAY IN THE SAME HOTEL AS PER THE CYCLE TOUR):

Location	Price DBL/BB	Single Supplement Price SGL/BB
Salzburg	£90	£145

Reference: EB22 - CAT A

Date From	Date To	Price
03 April 2022	09 October 2022	£0

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