Tauern Cycle Path with Charm

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From Krimml via Salzburg to Passau

The Hohe Tauern National Park gives its name to this wonderful cycle route. The views of its snow-covered peaks will inspire you right at the start of your journey. The river valleys of the Salzach, Saalach and Inn lead you through diverse flora and fauna and take you to high culture, unknown gems, authentic cuisine and unadulterated customs. This impressive diversity makes the Tauern Cycle Path a true feast for all the senses.

Details of the route on the Tauern Cycle Path to Passau

Krimml is your starting point in the Hohe Tauern, from where you first reach Zell am See. Even in the summer months, you can enjoy views of snow-capped mountain peaks from the lakeshore, while numerous water sports options await you. The pointed church tower in Maria Alm or the mystical Seisenbergklamm gorge are just a few popular photo motifs on the way to Lofer. Salzburg doesn't make it any easier for you - do you visit the fortress first or the Getreidegasse?

Along the Inn, the landscape becomes increasingly flat as you pass picturesque Burghausen, baroque Obernberg and the magnificent Reichersberg Abbey. Don't leave Schärding on the left before you roll comfortably towards the city on three rivers. Here, student flair meets Bavarian culture and Venetian esprit - the perfect end to a successful vacation.

The highlights of the trip from Krimml

The Krimml Falls: Don't leave the starting point of this trip without a visit to the famous waterfalls. After all, with a drop of 380 meters over three levels, they are the largest in Europe. And they are good for your health, as the water particles in the air are said to have positive effects on the respiratory tract. Incidentally, the waterfalls have been considered particularly worthy of protection in the Hohe Tauern National Park since 1984.

Picturesque Burghausen: The castle in the Bavarian town of Burghausen is just over a kilometer long - few other castles in the world can compete with it and it is even the largest castle complex in Central Europe.

The baroque town of Schärding: Plan a stop in the charming town of Schärding on the last few kilometers of your cycling vacation. The Silberzeile with its many colorful town houses is a real feast for the eyes - a stop at one of the many restaurants on the town square is a treat for the palate. Learn interesting facts about the formative craftsmanship in the granite museum and visit the love-struck Frenchman in the castle park.

Interesting facts about your cycling vacation on the Tauern Cycle Path

Divided into six daily stages, the route has a gradient of around 750 meters. With a bit of stamina, you can manage the route without any problems, and the few inclines provide wonderful panoramic views to compensate for the effort.

You can find lots of tips on our information page about the Tauern Cycle Path. Once you arrive in Passau, you can switch to the popular Danube cycle path.

Active tours with charm

On our "cycle tours with charm" you enjoy the full service of our individual active tours and stay in very special accommodation with that certain something and in the best location. This means you can look forward to exquisite furnishings and typical local design, as well as culinary delights of the highest standard. Most of our charming hotels also offer spacious pool and wellness areas where you can relax after a great day's cycling.