Austria is the easiest country in Europe for a first long-distance cycling holiday. The Danube Cycle Path (Passau-Vienna, 320 km) is almost entirely flat and traffic-free; the Alpe Adria trail descends from Salzburg to the Adriatic over a week; the Salzkammergut lake district links 76 alpine lakes by signposted cycle path. Our Austria self-guided tours include 3 and 4-star hotels, daily luggage transfer, GPS tracks and travel insurance from €374 per person.
Our curated Austria cycling tours range from the classic Passau–Vienna Danube trail and the Trans Austria Salzburg–Vienna crossing to gentle family cycling holidays around Bodensee and the Upper Danube. Whether you are planning a first easy cycling trip in Austria, a two-week Austrian cycling vacation or a demanding alpine bicycle trip, the same things are included: hand-picked hotels, daily luggage transfer, GPS tracks and local support. Flat riverside stages and alpine crossings sit side by side in the list below, so you can pick the Austrian bike tour that matches the legs you actually have.
An 8-day self-guided ride through three countries, from the eastern Dolomites to the Adriatic at Trieste, with two nights at Lake Bled and a full rest day there. Around 260 to 285 km on comfortable cycle paths and quiet secondary roads through the Drava and Gail valleys, across Slovenia and through the Collio wine country.
This 6-day self-guided Lake Constance cycling tour from Bregenz is made for active riders who like longer days in the saddle. You will reach the Rhine Falls, Stein am Rhein and the quiet Untersee before closing the loop through Germany and Austria.
Circle Lake Constance in 8 days from Bregenz through Austria, Germany and Switzerland. Mostly 4-star hotels, a Rhine Falls boat trip, a boat trip to Steckborn, a regional speciality dinner and a wine tasting in Hagnau all included.
A compact 6-day Danube cycling tour from Linz to Vienna on the most beautiful part of the river: Grein, Melk Abbey, the UNESCO-listed Wachau with Dürnstein and Krems, and the garden city of Tulln before Vienna.
Circle Lake Constance in 6 days starting from Friedrichshafen, pedalling through Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. The route leads you past Bregenz, the Höri peninsula, Stein am Rhein, and Reichenau island — ferry and ice cream included.
A 9-day self-guided crossing of the Alps from Salzburg to Trieste, around 355 to 385 km on the Alpe Adria cycle route. This is the spring version of the tour, routed around the Tauern car-train tunnel while it is closed: a shuttle bus from Schwarzach to Spittal an der Drau replaces the rail crossing. Sold only from May to July.
Cycle from Salzburg to Vienna on this 8-day self-guided tour linking Austria's UNESCO World Heritage sites. Glide past the Salzkammergut lakes to Hallstatt, then let the Danube carry you through Linz, the Wachau vineyards and on to imperial Vienna.
A 13-day self-guided cycling journey from Prague to Budapest, linking four capitals in one ride. You will pedal past South Bohemian ponds, Moravian vineyards and wine cellars, then follow the Danube through Vienna and Bratislava to the river bend at Visegrád.
The Alpe Adria cycle path at a relaxed pace: stages of 42–58 km over eight days from Mallnitz in the Alps to Grado on the Adriatic. Shorter stages, a night in Villach, the car-free Fella valley, Udine, Palmanova and Roman Aquileia. Welcome dinner and parking in Mallnitz included.
The extended 9-day version of the Innsbruck to Venice route splits the journey into shorter, more relaxed stages. You will have time to linger in Cortina d'Ampezzo, explore Belluno, and savour the Prosecco country around Conegliano and Treviso before reaching the Venetian lagoon.
An 8-day self-guided circular ride from Villach through the lake district of Carinthia, covering around 440 km and taking in the Ossiacher See, the Millstätter See, the Weißensee, the Pressegger See, the Faaker See, the Wörthersee and the Klopeiner See. This is the sporting version of the Carinthian lakes loop: longer daily stages, real climbs, and sections on open roads. Ideal on an e-bike or for experienced riders.
A Salzburg cycling loop through the Salzkammergut lake district, from Lake Mondsee to Lake Wolfgang, Traunsee and Attersee. Blue water, steep green slopes and quiet shoreline paths. You pedal by day and drift across the lake by boat.
Loop around Lake Constance in 6 days starting from Bregenz, cycling through Austria, Switzerland, and Germany. Flat lakeside paths, the Mainau flower island, a scenic ferry crossing, and charming towns — with luggage transfer and an ice cream stop included.
Cycle from Salzburg to Lake Bled in 8 days, crossing the Austrian Alps, a corner of Italy and Slovenia's Julian Alps. Follow rushing alpine rivers past castles and gorges, glide down green valleys beneath 3,000 m peaks and finish beside a fairy-tale lake.
This 11-day easy cycling tour takes you all the way from Prague to Vienna by bike, through the Elbe valley, UNESCO towns, the Svitava valley and Moravian wine country. You will ride calm river paths, sleep in small historic towns and ride through the Weinviertel into Vienna.
Cycle a full loop of Lake Constance on this 6-day self-guided tour from St. Margrethen/Lustenau. Nature reserves, the flower island of Mainau, the pile dwellings of Uhldingen and the old town of Constance wait along the shore.
This 8-day easy cycling tour takes you through three countries, from Znojmo in the Czech Republic to Olomouc, via Austria and Slovakia. You will ride flat cycle trails between vineyards, wine cellar villages and chateaux, and follow the Baťa canal towards Kroměříž.
Cycle the Danube from Passau to Vienna on this 8-day self-guided gourmet ride. Flat, paved riverside paths carry you past terraced Wachau vineyards and Mühlviertel beer country. Taste Linzer Torte, Wachau wines and a sweet Demel treat as the river unfolds toward Vienna.
A 16-day self-guided cycling tour from Prague to Budapest, riding the whole way through Bohemia, Moravia and along the Danube. You will taste Moravian and Weinviertel wines, follow old railway paths into Vienna and watch storks in the wetlands near Komárno.
Cycle the Danube from Passau to Vienna in 7 days, with time for Passau, the Schlögener Schlinge, Linz and Enns, the oldest town in Austria. Continue past Maria Taferl and Melk Abbey through the Wachau vineyards to Tulln and Vienna.
Ride the Drava Cycle Path from Lienz through Carinthia's lake district, circling Lake Millstatt, exploring Villach and the Rosental valley, to finish at Lake Klopein. Eight days of cycling with castles, abbeys, lakes and mountain views, return train included.
The complete Alpe Adria experience from Mozart's Salzburg all the way to Habsburg Trieste. In nine days you will cross the Alps by bike, descend through the Hohe Tauern National Park, glide along Carinthian valleys, and ride the length of Friuli to reach the sparkling Adriatic.
Ride from Nauders in Austria to Lake Garda in 6 days along the Adige cycle path. Past Lake Reschen, through orchards, vineyards, Bolzano and Trento — leisurely cycling all the way.
Cycle the Danube from Passau to Budapest and back to Passau on this 8-day bike and boat cruise through four countries. Wake to a new shore each morning and pedal past Wachau vineyards, riverside villages and the sweeping Great Loop.
With the Dolomites as your constant companion, you will enjoy fantastic rides at the foot of the Pale Mountains along comfortable cycle paths, including the classic Dobbiaco–Lienz route. You will explore the side valleys of Sesto and Val Casies and pedal along the old railway line all the way to Cortina d'Ampezzo. Staying at the same hotel in Alta Pusteria throughout, you will set out each morning on a different day trip — no need to pack and unpack. An easy tour on cycle paths without difficult climbs, ideal for families.
Cycle from Vienna to Bratislava in 2 days along the Danube on this short self-guided tour. Quiet paths lead through the wild Donauauen National Park, one of Europe's last floodplain forests, before Bratislava's hilltop castle and old town welcome you.
You'll pedal the legendary Danube Cycle Path as a family, gliding from Linz through the enchanting Wachau Valley to vibrant Vienna. Your kids will love the Celtic Village, the adventure playground at Garten Tulln, and a spin on the iconic Giant Ferris Wheel — while you soak in vineyard panoramas and a scenic boat cruise. Luggage transfers and the train back to Linz keep things effortless.
An 11-day self-guided cycling tour along the Alpe Adria trail from Salzburg to Grado. Follow the same spectacular route from the Austrian Alps to the Adriatic Sea at a relaxed pace, with shorter daily stages of 30–58 km.
Cycle the Danube from Passau to Vienna on this relaxed 7-day self-guided tour. Flat, paved riverside paths lead you past terraced Wachau vineyards, riverside towns and grand abbeys, while each evening unwinds in a comfortable wellness hotel with sauna, spa and pool.
Pedal the complete 526 km Greenway from Prague to Vienna over 11 days. Discover UNESCO towns, Podyji National Park, Moravian wine trails, and the Lednice-Valtice landscape on a cycling journey between two European capitals.
Cycle the Danube from Vienna to Budapest on this athletic 6-day self-guided tour, linking three capitals across Austria, Slovakia and Hungary. Longer daily stages carry you through wild floodplains, the island maze of the Szigetköz and the hills of the Danube Bend.
You will follow the legendary Alpe Adria Cycle Path from the Mozart city of Salzburg across the Austrian Alps to the sun-drenched shores of Grado on the Adriatic Sea. Pedalling through the Salzach Valley, crossing beneath the Tauern mountains by rail, and gliding along the Drau and Gail rivers, you will discover a route that spans two countries, from imposing Alpine scenery to the lagoon landscape of the Adriatic. Historic Villach, the Fella Valley’s old railway line, the trading town of Udine, and the Venetian fortress of Palmanova mark the stages of this unforgettable journey.
Cycle the Salzkammergut lakes on this 5-day self-guided tour from Salzburg. Deep-blue water, green meadows and dark forests unfold along mostly paved paths, past Wolfgangsee, Hallstatt and the imperial town of Bad Ischl.
Prefer a gentler pace with shorter daily stages? See the Salzburg Lakes Cycling Tour, a leisurely 7-day loop through the same lake district.
A 7-day family cycling tour along the Adige River from South Tyrol to Lake Garda, with shorter daily stages through orchards and vineyards. Perfect for families and leisure cyclists.
Pedal the full loop of Lake Constance, starting and ending in Bregenz. Over six nights you cross three countries — Austria, Switzerland, and Germany — riding lakeside and riverside paths with numerous opportunities for a refreshing swim. Highlights include the magnificent house facades of Stein am Rhein, a day trip to the thundering Rhine Falls, the flower island of Mainau, and the charming island town of Lindau. The route mixes lakeside nature reserves, the Höri peninsula, and a short ferry crossing from Konstanz to Meersburg. Luggage moves ahead each day and breakfast is always included, with an optional half-board upgrade of four dinners — so you only need to focus on the ride.
Cycle the classic Danube path from Passau to Vienna in 8 days. Glide past the Schlögener Schlinge, through the Wachau wine region and Melk Abbey to the Austrian capital, choosing between 3-star and 4-star hotels.
Cycle the Austrian Danube on a short 6-day bike cruise from Passau to Vienna and back. You ride the Schlögen Loop, the Wachau vineyards and the castles around Grein by day, and sleep on board the floating hotel each night.
Cycle from Vienna to Budapest through three Danube capitals on this 7-day self-guided tour. Quiet riverside paths and country back roads unwind past the Donau-Auen wetlands, the Szigetköz islands and the Danube Bend, with Bratislava's old town and Budapest waiting at the finish.
An 8-day self-guided cycling tour along the Alpe Adria trail from Salzburg to Grado. Ride from the Austrian Alps to the Adriatic Sea, crossing the Hohe Tauern range by train and descending through Carinthia and Friuli Venezia Giulia to the coast.
This Danube family cycling tour takes you from Linz to Vienna on flat, fully paved riverside paths. Kids will ride the world's oldest Ferris wheel, explore a Celtic village and splash in the cool river.
You'll pedal along the iconic Danube Cycle Path from Passau to Linz, cruising past the legendary Schlögener Loop to Linz. Your family will enjoy short stages, playful detours to family parks and fairy-tale railways, and a train ride home with memories to last a lifetime.
Cycle from Nauders to Verona via Lake Garda and the Mincio River in 9 days. A boat ride across the lake and a visit to Mantua complete the Adige route.
Cycle 324 km from Prague to Vienna along the historic Greenway trail. Ride through UNESCO-listed Telc, Podyji National Park, Moravian wine country, and the Lednice-Valtice heritage area on this 9-day adventure connecting two iconic European capitals.
This 9-day cycling tour takes you from Prague to Vienna by way of Český Krumlov, the Třeboň ponds, Telč and the Podyjí National Park. You will ride through quiet highlands and river canyons along the Austrian border, then into vineyards around Znojmo and Mikulov.
The Slovenian detour of the Alpe Adria trail, weaving from Villach through the Julian Alps, the fairytale Lake Bled, the green capital Ljubljana and the spectacular Postojna caves before arriving in Habsburg Trieste. Three countries, six cycling days, one unforgettable descent from the mountains to the sea.
Cycling the Danube from Vienna to Budapest links three capitals in eight days, with Bratislava in between. You will glide through quiet floodplain forests, cross the island maze of the Szigetköz and roll into Budapest past the hills of the Danube Bend.
A centre-based cycling holiday in Zell am See, with day rides around Lake Zell and into the Alpine valleys of Salzburg. Glacier peaks, waterfalls and cool lake water. You unpack once and return to the same hotel every evening.
Cycle the Danube from Passau to Vienna on this 9-day self-guided deluxe tour, gliding along flat, paved riverside paths. Pass the Schlögen Loop, Wachau vineyards and Melk Abbey, then unwind each evening in the finest upper 4-star hotels.
An 8-day self-guided cycling tour from Villach to Trieste along the Alpe Adria trail. Ride from the Austrian Alps through Friuli Venezia Giulia to the Adriatic coast, with a free day in Grado and a finale along the Karst to Trieste.
Cycle from Salzburg to Vienna on this 8-day self-guided tour, linking the pristine lakes of the Salzkammergut to the Danube cycle path. Quiet railway trails lead past blue waters, then the great river carries you through vineyards, castles and the romantic Wachau to Vienna.
A 9-day self-guided Alpine crossing from the Bavarian lake district to the Adriatic, covering around 410–420 km from Bernau am Chiemsee to the beaches of Lignano. The route runs mainly on well-kept cycle paths and quiet secondary roads, with the hardest sections covered by included transfers. Hotel and guesthouse accommodation with daily luggage transfer.
Cycle Vienna and the Wachau Valley on this 7-day self-guided tour along the Austrian Danube. Glide past imperial palaces and coffee-house squares, then swap the city for terraced vineyards, apricot orchards and the wine towns of a UNESCO World Heritage landscape.
A 7-day self-guided cycling loop from Villach through Austria's Carinthian lake district, covering around 225–245 km past the region's largest lakes on cycle paths that often run right along the shore. Easy, mostly flat riding, with hotel accommodation and daily luggage transfer.
The sportive version of the Alpe Adria trail from Villach to Grado, condensed into three powerful cycling days. You will cross the Italian border through the Val Canale, ride past the Carnic Alps and the vineyards of Friuli, and arrive at the wide white-sand beaches of the Adriatic.
Ride the Danube from Passau to Vienna at a relaxed pace over 9 days, with short daily stages and time to explore Linz, St. Florian, Grein, the Wachau and Tulln's garden exhibition, with entrances and a coffee and cake break included.
A 6-day family cycling tour around Lake Constance across Austria, Germany, and Switzerland, with daily stages of 30–42 km. Short lakeside stages for the whole family.
The SELECT edition of the legendary Munich to Venice cycle route elevates every night to a handpicked 4-star hotel. The same thrilling Alpine crossing — Bavarian lakeland, Tyrolean valleys, Dolomite peaks and Venetian plains — now paired with superior comfort after each day in the saddle.
A leisurely 12-day version of the classic Munich to Venice route, this extended itinerary gives you more time to savour every landscape change — from the Bavarian lakeland to the high Dolomites and down to the Adriatic. Shorter daily stages make it ideal for those who prefer a relaxed pace with time for sightseeing.
Cycle the Danube from Passau to Budapest and back on an 8-day bike cruise aboard a river catamaran. Each day you ride a flat, car-free stage, then return to your floating hotel for dinner as the river carries you on.
The whole Alpe Adria cycle path from Salzburg to the Adriatic in nine days, with daily stages of 44–68 km: along the Salzach, beneath the Tauern by train, through the Drava and Gail valleys, down the car-free Fella valley and across Friuli to Grado. Parking in Salzburg and the Tauern crossing included.
Discover Vienna by bike on this 6-day self-guided tour based in one hotel. Pedal from imperial palaces and Ringstrasse grandeur to Danube island parks and leafy wine villages, choosing easy signposted routes at your own pace.
This 8-day easy cycling tour takes you from Prague to Vienna through Bohemian river valleys, UNESCO towns and Moravian wine country. You will pedal along the Elbe, cross into vineyard hills around Mikulov and roll into Austria's Weinviertel on quiet border roads.
Cycle the legendary Danube path from Passau to Budapest on this 14-day self-guided tour. Quiet riverside roads wind past baroque villages, terraced Wachau vineyards and wooded gorges, linking three grand capitals — Vienna, Bratislava and Budapest.
Cycle the Danube from Passau to the Iron Gates and back on this 15-day bike and boat cruise through six countries. You will pedal past vineyards, wide plains and Balkan towns by day, then return each evening to your cabin, full board and the river gliding by.
A 9-day self-guided cycling tour along the Iron Curtain Trail, from České Budějovice to Bratislava across the Czech-Austrian border. You will ride past bunkers and abandoned villages, through the Podyjí river canyon and down cellar lanes in the Weinviertel.
Cycle through Austria's Wachau Valley on this 6-day self-guided tour along three rivers. From your base in Krems, quiet paths follow the Danube, Kamp and Traisen past terraced vineyards, medieval Dürnstein and baroque abbeys, with a glass of crisp Wachau wine to end each day.
A 6-day self-guided cycling tour from Villach to Grado on the Alpe Adria trail, covering 210 km from the Austrian Alps to the Adriatic Sea. An easy ride on cycle paths and quiet secondary roads.
Cycle through the Salzkammergut on this 7-day self-guided tour from Salzburg. Quiet country lanes trace the shores of Wolfgangsee, Traunsee and Attersee, where deep-blue water meets steep green mountains and Mozart's city waits at journey's end.
Short on time or after longer, more active stages? See the Salzkammergut 10 Lakes Cycling Tour, a 5-day version of the lake district from Salzburg.
An 8-day self-guided cycling tour from Dobbiaco to Trieste through Italy, Austria and Slovenia. Cross three countries on cycle paths and quiet secondary roads, riding from alpine peaks to the Adriatic coast via Lake Bled and the Friulian wine country.
Cycle the Danube through seven countries on a 12-day bike cruise from Passau to the Iron Gate gorge and back to Vienna. You ride E6 stages through Bratislava, Budapest, Belgrade and Novi Sad, and sleep aboard a 4-star superior river cruise ship.
Cycle the Danube path from Passau to Vienna in 7 days. This best-value route follows the river through the Schlögener Schlinge, the Wachau wine region and historic towns, with luggage transfer and 3-star hotels (4-star in Vienna).
You'll follow the Adige Cycle Path from the Reschen Pass to the Mediterranean ambience of Lake Garda's northern shore. Pedal through well-tended orchards and wine landscapes, past Dornsberg and Sigmundskron castles, the spa town of Meran and Bozen with its famous arcades, all the way to Riva and Arco.
The Alpe Adria cycle path in a compact six days, with daily stages of 44–60 km, from Villach in Austria to Grado on the Adriatic. Ride the car-free Fella valley on the old railway line, follow the Tagliamento through Friuli to Udine, and finish through Palmanova and Roman Aquileia to the lagoon.
Start in the Tyrolean capital, cross the Brenner Pass by train and pedal south through the Dolomites all the way to the Venetian lagoon. In just seven days you will trade Alpine peaks for Adriatic shores, riding along the legendary old railway cycle paths and through the plains of the Veneto.
A grand cycling journey linking five cities that once shared the Habsburg crown. From the imperial splendour of Vienna you will ride through Austria's wine country and thermal springs to Graz, then cross into Slovenia past the vineyards of southern Styria. Maribor, Celje, and Ljubljana each reveal layers of shared Central European heritage. The route traverses the dramatic Karst landscape of caves and underground rivers before arriving in Trieste, the Adriatic port where Italian and Austrian culture meet. History, culture, and diverse landscapes unfold at every turn of the pedals.
Follow the Drava cycle path from Lienz to Klagenfurt over 7 nights. Circle Lake Millstatt, ride through Villach and finish with a full loop of Lake Wörthersee. Return train included.
Cross the Alps from Salzburg to Trieste on the Alpe-Adria Cycle Route in all its diversity. You will ride along the car-free Salzach valley, traverse the dramatic Tauern rail tunnel, glide through the Drava and Gail valleys, and follow the old railway line through the Fella gorge into the Friuli plains. From the old town of Villach to the Venetian fortress of Palmanova, from the lagoon of Grado to the magnificent port city of Trieste — every day brings a new landscape. Nine days from the Alps to the Adriatic, one unforgettable ride.
Cross the Alps from Austria to the Adriatic Sea — from Mallnitz in the Hohe Tauern National Park to the Venetian-influenced coastal town of Grado, in daily stages of 44–69 km. Ride through two countries on the Alpe Adria cycle path, past Villach, Tarvisio, Udine, and Aquileia.
A Slovenia cycling tour through spa and wine country, from historic Ptuj to Moravske Toplice. You will ride past rolling vineyards and quiet rivers, taste Styrian wines and soak in warm thermal pools every evening.
Cycle through the Salzkammergut on this 8-day self-guided loop from Salzburg. Glassy lakes mirror the mountains, the fairytale village of Hallstatt waits by the water, and imperial spa towns and quiet country roads link one postcard view to the next.
Cycle the Danube from Linz to Vienna on this easy 5-day self-guided tour. Flat, paved paths trace the riverbank through the wild Strudengau and the vineyard-clad Wachau, past baroque towns and hilltop castles, to the waltz-loving Austrian capital.
Cycling from Vienna to Trieste links five Habsburg cities across Austria, Slovenia and Italy. You will glide past Styrian vineyards, feel the cool air of the karst caves, and roll down to the Adriatic, where the first espresso tastes of the sea.
Fifteen lakes in seven days across three countries. This moderate tour begins in Alta Pusteria at Dobbiaco, follows the Drava river into Austria, links the lakes of Carinthia and crosses into Slovenia to reach Lake Bled before finishing in Villach. Most of the route runs on well-developed cycle paths, often right along the lake shore.
Cycling the Danube from Passau to Vienna is Europe's classic river ride, flat and paved all the way. You will roll past vineyards, abbeys and the Schlögen Loop, with your bags waiting at each new hotel.
A 9-day self-guided road bike tour from Munich to Venice covering 695–705 km across Germany, Austria, and Italy. Ride past Bavarian lakes, over the Brenner Pass, through the UNESCO Dolomites, and into the Prosecco hills. Includes luggage transfer and a navigation app.
This 7-day cycling tour takes you from Prague to the vineyards of South Moravia and on to Vienna, following wine roads and former Iron Curtain border paths. You will sip wine in cellar villages, ride the Pálava hills and look out across the border to Hardegg, the smallest town in Austria.
An epic ten-day crossing from the Bavarian capital to Italy's fashion and design capital. You will follow the Isar through pristine forests, cross into the Austrian Tyrol along the Inn Valley, traverse the Brenner Pass by train, then ride south through the vineyards of Alto Adige, past the Brenta Dolomites, along Lake Iseo and the Valle Cavallina — arriving in Milan along the historic Navigli canals.
Cycling the Danube from Passau to Vienna and back pairs easy daily rides with nights aboard a premium river ship. You will pedal past vineyards, castles and quiet villages, then return to your cabin, a set table and the river gliding past your window.
Cycle the legendary Danube path from Passau to Budapest on this 10-day self-guided tour built for cyclists who want to cover real distance. Quiet riverside roads and well-maintained cycle paths link the historic city of Passau with the grand capitals of Vienna, Bratislava and Budapest, taking in the Wachau Valley, Melk Abbey and the Danube Bend along the way.
You'll pedal around Lake Constance, the "Swabian Sea", cycling through Austria, Germany and Switzerland. Glide past the lake stage of the Bregenz Festival, discover picturesque Stein am Rhein, marvel at the mighty Rhine Falls and hop a ferry to charming Meersburg — all with your luggage waiting at the next hotel.
A scenic 6-night loop through Carinthia's lake landscape and valleys, starting and ending in Villach. Cycle around Lake Ossiach, swim in Lake Klopein — Europe's warmest — and cruise the shores of Lake Wörthersee.
An 8-day self-guided road bike tour from Alta Pusteria to Trieste covering 600–605 km across three countries. Ride through the Dolomites, Austrian Carinthia, the Slovenian Julian Alps, and the Karst coast to reach the Adriatic, with luggage transfer and GPS.
An 8-day self-guided crossing of the Alps from Salzburg to the Adriatic at Grado, around 315 km on the Alpe Adria cycle route. This is the spring version of the tour, routed around the Tauern car-train tunnel while it is closed: a shuttle bus from Schwarzach to Spittal an der Drau replaces the rail crossing. Sold only from May to July. An e-bike is recommended for this shorter, 8-day format.
Cycle from Passau to Vienna along the Danube on this 6-day self-guided athletic tour. The pace is sporty, with longer daily stages of around 80 km, yet the riverbank still carries you past the Schlögen loop, the vineyards of the Wachau and the abbey of Melk.
This self-guided cycling tour follows the Vltava from Prague through South Bohemia and the Šumava forest to Linz on the Danube. You will cross the Orlík dam high above the water, taste beer at a river confluence, and roll through the Mühlviertel hills into Austria.
Cycle from Vienna to Bratislava in 3 days along the Danube on this easy self-guided tour. Peaceful paths wind through the wild Donauauen National Park and the Roman ruins of Carnuntum, before Bratislava's restored old town welcomes you.
A 6-day self-guided gravel bike tour from Villach to Trieste covering approx. 280 km across three countries. Follow the Alpe Adria route through alpine valleys, UNESCO Cividale del Friuli, Slovenian wine hills, and along the Adriatic coast. Includes luggage transfer and GPS.
An 8-night loop ride around Lake Constance weaving through Austria, Switzerland and Germany. Pedal past the Bregenz lake stage, see the impressive Rhine Falls by boat, stroll through picturesque Stein am Rhein and explore the island of Mainau — all while your luggage travels ahead to good 3- and 4-star hotels. A relaxed itinerary with a rest day in Constance that lets you savour every lakeside moment.
A Lake Neusiedl cycling tour from one lakeside base in Podersdorf, with flat day rides through vineyards, reed belts and stork villages. You will cross the lake by ferry, sip Burgenland wines and cycle over the border to Sopron.
You'll cycle from the Alpine ridge in Mallnitz all the way down to the Adriatic Sea in Trieste. Through Austria's Drau Valley, across the Italian border and Friuli's countryside, to the lagoon landscape of Grado and the magnificent Trieste.
An epic three-country cycling adventure from the Bavarian capital to the canals of Venice. Over seven riding days you will follow the Isar and Inn rivers, cross the Alps by train at the Brenner Pass, glide through the Dolomites on a former railway line, and descend to the Venetian lagoon.
Follow the Drava River from Sillian in East Tyrol through Carinthia to Lake Klopein. Six nights of cycling past castles, pilgrimage churches, and the charming city of Villach, with the return train included.
This 9-day cycling tour links Prague and Vienna through five UNESCO sites: Kutná Hora, Litomyšl, Olomouc, Kroměříž and Lednice-Valtice. You will ride river valleys and gentle hills, cross briefly into Slovakia and taste Moravian and Austrian wine along the way.
Cycle around Lake Constance on a 7-day self-guided loop from Singen, a budget-friendly way to see the lake. You will reach the Rhine Falls, cross by ferry to Überlingen and pass Meersburg, Lindau and Bregenz before returning via Stein am Rhein.
Cycle the Danube from Passau to Vienna on this relaxed 10-day self-guided tour built around short, gentle stages. Quiet riverbank paths unwind past baroque towns, terraced vineyards and the sweeping Schlögen loop, leaving long, unhurried afternoons to wander and explore.
A self-guided cycling trip in Austria starts at €374 per person and typically costs €600–1,100 for a week, including 3 or 4-star hotels with breakfast, daily luggage transfer, GPS tracks and local support. The Danube path (Passau–Vienna) sits at the affordable end; alpine crossings such as the Alpe Adria and premium four-star Salzkammergut itineraries run higher. Bike rental adds roughly €90–150 per week for a trekking bike and €150–250 for an e-bike.
Austria is arguably the easiest cycling vacation in Europe. It combines the densest network of signposted, traffic-free cycle paths on the continent with bike-friendly hotels in almost every river town, reliable trains that carry bicycles, and a season running from late April to mid-October. You can build a flat family week on the Danube or a demanding alpine crossing to the Adriatic from the same starting airport — Vienna, Salzburg or Munich.
The most booked biking tours in Austria are the Passau–Vienna Danube cycle path (the classic beginner route), the Trans Austria crossing from Salzburg to Vienna, the Alpe Adria from Salzburg or Villach down to the Adriatic, the Salzkammergut lakes circuit near Salzburg, and the Bodensee (Lake Constance) loop. Most are self-guided cycling trips of 6–8 days over flat-to-rolling terrain, with hotels, daily luggage transfer, and GPS navigation included.
The Austrian cycling season runs from late April to mid-October. Lowland routes like the Danube path (Passau–Vienna) are at their best from May to September with temperatures of 18–26 °C. Alpine routes — the Tauern, Salzkammergut, and Drauradweg — should be cycled from June to mid-September when high passes are free of snow. July and August are warmer but busier.
The classic Danube cycle path between Passau (Germany) and Vienna is 320 km, typically cycled over 6–8 days at 40–60 km per day. The route follows dedicated bike paths along the river, almost entirely flat, with daily highlights in Linz, Melk Abbey, the Wachau Valley vineyards, and Krems. It's widely considered the best beginner-friendly long-distance ride in Europe.
Yes — Austria is one of the best European countries for family cycling. The Danube path, the Bodensee loop, the Salzkammergut lakes circuit, and the Drauradweg all offer flat or gently rolling terrain, traffic-free bike paths, and 25–45 km daily stages. Many family-oriented tours include child seats, tagalongs, and short detours to swimming spots, castles, and farm visits.
The Salzkammergut, near Salzburg, is a 350-km network of lakeside paths around 76 alpine lakes including Wolfgangsee, Mondsee, Attersee, and Hallstättersee. Most routes are flat with occasional rolling sections, ideal for moderate cyclists. The region combines lake swimming, alpine villages, and high-quality four-star hotels — popular for 5–7 day self-guided itineraries.
Yes — luggage transfer is standard on every multi-day Austrian self-guided tour we offer. You ride with handlebar bag and saddle pack; main luggage is transferred between hotels by the operator. All tours include detailed cue sheets or GPS files (Komoot/Garmin), and most operators provide 24/7 hotline support in case of bike trouble or detours.
For Danube, Bodensee, and lake routes a quality 27-gear hybrid trekking bike is sufficient. E-bikes are increasingly popular and standard on alpine routes (Tauern, Drauradweg). Road bikes are available on request for tours focused on climbs. Most operators rent Cube, Stevens, or KTM bikes and include helmet, lock, panniers, and roadside support.
