Explore the Salzkammergut
on two wheels
Experience breathtaking tours between mountains and lakes.
Cycling & Biking in the Salzkammergut
From mountain biking and road cycling to gravel adventures and relaxed lakeside rides – the Salzkammergut combines stunning landscapes with a wide variety of routes. Between mountains, lakes and historic places, every ride turns into a memorable experience.
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Cycling in the Salzkammergut – Pure Joy Between Mountains and Lakes
The Salzkammergut is one of the most diverse cycling regions. Between crystal-clear lakes, impressive mountain landscapes and charming historic towns, a world of cycling unfolds that uniquely combines activity, nature and enjoyment. Whether it’s a relaxed lakeside ride, a scenic road cycling tour, a challenging mountain bike route or a varied gravel adventure – every ride becomes an experience.
More than 70 lakes, rolling hills and alpine peaks shape the landscape, creating an exceptional backdrop for cyclists. Well-developed cycling paths lead along the shores, through quiet valleys and up to breathtaking viewpoints. Mountain bikers will find diverse routes on forest roads, alpine pastures and trails, while road cyclists appreciate the region’s panoramic and mountain passes. Gravel riders can explore peaceful paths away from busy roads and discover the Salzkammergut from a whole new perspective.
What makes the region truly special is the blend of nature, culture and cuisine. Many routes pass through historic towns, traditional inns, local producers and remarkable cultural landscapes. Each ride becomes a harmonious mix of sporting activity, stunning scenery and authentic encounters with people, nature and regional lifestyle.
Cycling in the Salzkammergut means freedom on two wheels – and experiencing the joy of life at its finest.
Your cycling vacation in the Salzkammergut
Historic, scenic and picturesque - a leisurely tour with impressive scenery through the provinces of Upper Austria, Salzburg and Styria, which already made artists such as Gustav Klimt go into raptures.
Whether you are an experienced alpine crosser or a beginner in the adventure of multi-day mountain bike tours, the Dachsteinrunde definitely has a reputation and the Dachstein the necessary radiance to make this tour a unique adventure with lots of variety.
Bike events in the Salzkammergut
On the Salt and Lake Trail you have up to 7 days to cycle two routes of 400km/8000hm or 280km/5000hm through fantastic scenery.
Date: 26.09.2026
Road cycling in the Salzkammergut
4 million Germans already own a racing bike. In order to be able to offer the racing cyclist also what he needs one must be professionally set up. For this reason, six regions in Upper Austria and Salzburg have joined forces and founded the "SalzburgerLand Salzkammergut racing bike region" together with racing bike-friendly businesses.
The racing bike-friendly area stretches from Salzburg far into the Salzkammergut region and from the northernmost part of the Salzburger Seenland to the Dachstein region.
Numerous selected tours in various degrees of difficulty lead you through the beauty of this racing bike region and offer you an interplay of lake and mountain landscapes. More information at www.rennrad-austria.at.
