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Experience hidden waterfalls, pristine mountain lakes, exquisite
alpine lodging, and warm Austrian hospitality. Our route captures
the essence of Austria by bike, as we take in the Zell and Pinzgau
regions and intimately explore the beautiful Saalach Valley.
Our 2007 Austria program includes transportation to and from Munich. Our routes feature easy cycling through two river valleys with no major climbs. You’ll actually lose 1,500 vertical feet by the time we reach Salzburg! Reasonable daily distances of 25 – 45 miles, allow you to truly appreciate this magical region. Much of the route follows along traffic-free bike paths! Lodging in authentic Austrian chalets is surely a highlight! We’ll experience just three different hotels over eight nights. (You won’t have to pack & unpack each day.) Hotels include the four star Krimmlerfaelle, Alpin Sport, and the luxurious Gruenauerhof. We hope you’ll join us for what will be an unforgettable journey with breathtaking cycling and scenery.
Highlights
Lodging
We’ll experience traditional four star alpine hotels that feature
superb cuisine and beautifully appointed rooms. Full spa services
and relaxing saunas are sure to please. Hotels include the four star
Krimmlerfaelle,
Alpin Sport,
and the luxurious Hotel
Gruenauerhof. We hope you’ll join us for what is sure to be an
unforgettable journey with breathtaking scenery.
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Itinerary Day 1. Transfer from the Munich Airport to the historic village of Krimml. Bike fitting, short warm – up ride, followed by orientation meeting and welcome dinner. Day 2. Today we’ll begin with a short shuttle to the top of the Krimmler Achental to visit the world famous Krimmler Waterfalls. Cycle Alpine pastures, hike footpaths used during the Middle Ages. (12 or 23 miles) Day 3. Cycle to village of Zell am See. Ride downhill to the scenic Obersulzbachtal and Untersulzbachtal valleys. Cycle to market square of Neukirchen am Grossvenediger. View Austria’s highest mountain, the Grossvenediger. Lodging: Sport Hotel Alpin (4 star), where we spend next four nights. (23 or 42 miles) Day 4. Loop ride to village of Maria Alm. Explore this storybook village or visit a 15th century Romanesque church. Return to Zell am See and discover all that this enchanting alpine village has to offer. (10 or 20 miles, coupled with optional 2 hour walk/hike) Day 5. Visit the medieval market town of Werfen. Hike to the Burg Hohenwerfen, a spectacular fortress originally built in 1077 by the Archbishop of Salzburg. Train ride back to Zell am See. Dinner tonight 500 yr. old Gasthof Steinerwirt. (16 or 39 miles) Day 6. A short train ride from Zell Am See to Saalfelden where our bikes will be waiting for the start of perhaps the best riding of the tour!! Cycle in peaceful valleys surrounded by Lofer & Leogang Mountains. (23, 46 or 56 miles) Day 7. Transfer to village of Lofer (home of THE BRITISH OLYMPIC TRAINING CENTRE). Cycle along Saalach River on a romantic trail via Unken and Schneizlreuth through forested region that enters Germany at Bad Reichenhall. Mozart made a trip to this spa during his last stay in Salzburg in 1780. (16 or 26 miles) Day 8. Cycle along Saalach River into the heart of Salzburg to Mozartplatz. Meet your private cycling guide for a tour of the city. Afternoon activities include more sightseeing, or take van shuttle for more shopping. (15 or 25 miles) Day 9. Morning transfer to Munich
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