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Mountain biking and cycling in the Salzkammergut
Cycling around Lake Wolfgang
Bicycle tours in the Salzkammergut
A cycling holiday on Lake Wolfgang in the Salzkammergut
Explore the Salzkammergut World Heritage region by bike. Around Lake Wolfgang, you’ll find a variety of cycle routes to suit all abilities, from leisurely rides to more challenging tours.
The Hotel Im Weissen Rössl is a great base for your cycling holiday. From here, you can set off straight onto the most beautiful cycle routes around Lake Wolfgang: a relaxed loop around the lake or a more challenging ride with greater elevation gain. There are also numerous mountain bike trails starting right on the doorstep.
Bike holiday in the Salzkammergut
There are 30 cycle routes to choose from around Lake Wolfgang, plus a 1,700 km network of mountain bike trails throughout the Salzkammergut. Popular options include longer routes such as the Lake Wolfgang–Bad Ischl cycle path, or shorter rides in Strobl on Lake Wolfgang.
Whether you’d like to explore the natural surroundings or the region’s sights along the way, every route has its own charm. Those who enjoy a challenge can opt for multi-day stages and more demanding routes. Mountain bike, road bike, e-bike or classic bicycle: there’s something to suit every taste in the Salzkammergut. For downhill enthusiasts, there are several routes on the Postalm offering an extra dose of adrenaline.
An extensive selection of cycling, walking and mountain biking maps for St. Wolfgang and the surrounding region is available at the reception of the Hotel Im Weissen Rössl. Use them to plan your route and set off straight away.
Scenic cycle routes around Lake Wolfgang
Discover the Salzkammergut on a leisurely cycle ride and enjoy the stunning scenery around Lake Wolfgang.
A leisurely cycle around Lake Wolfgang
This cycle tour takes you on a leisurely ride around Lake Wolfgang. With the clear water, gentle lakeside paths and the surrounding mountain scenery, there’s plenty of time to look around, linger and take a deep breath.
Suitable for: families, senior citizens and leisure cyclists; a moderate level of fitness is sufficient
Type of tour: circular cycle route around the shores of Lake Wolfgang (including a boat trip)
Best time of year: spring to autumn
Details:
- Length: approx. 27 km
- Duration: approx. 2–3 hours (excluding the boat trip and breaks)
- Route: St. Wolfgang – Ried – boat to Fürberg – St. Gilgen – Abersee – Strobl – St. Wolfgang
- Highlight: Boat trip across Lake Wolfgang with magnificent views
Mountain biking in the Salzkammergut
In summer, the Salzkammergut is a great destination for anyone wanting to head into the mountains on a mountain bike. Varied terrain, sweeping views from the peaks, lakes and an extensive network of routes make a cycling holiday on Lake Wolfgang a truly diverse experience.
The range of routes extends from wide forest tracks for beginners and e-bikes, through narrow paths, to challenging trails. After your ride, you can refuel with regional specialities in rustic huts.
Popular cycle routes around Lake Wolfgang
Schwarzensee Circuit
The Schwarzensee round trip is a leisurely cycle ride to one of the region’s most beautiful mountain lakes. The varied route offers magnificent views and is ideal for leisure cyclists.
Suitable for: Families and leisure cyclists
Type of tour: Circular cycle route around Schwarzensee
Best time of year: Spring to autumn
Details:
- Length: approx. 3.9 km
- Duration: approx. 1 hour 10 mins
- Elevation: approx. 105 m ascent, 108 m descent
- Surface: tarmac, gravel, footpath
5-Lakes Tour – Cycle Marathon Tour A
The 5-Lakes Tour links several lakes in the Salzkammergut and takes you through varied landscapes. A challenging tour for experienced cyclists in good physical condition.
Suitable for: experienced cyclists in very good physical condition
Type of tour: challenging lakeside cycle tour, cycle marathon
Best time of year: spring to autumn
Details:
- Length: approx. 214.8 km
- Duration: approx. 8 hours
- Elevation gain: approx. 4,074 m ascent, 4,078 m descent
- Surface: tarmac
Schafberg Circuit
The Schafberg Circuit takes you round the Schafberg and past the Schwarzensee. This varied route offers views of the mountains and is suitable for cyclists of moderate fitness.
Suitable for: families with children, older people, teenagers, groups and solo travellers; moderate fitness level; suitable for all weather conditions
Tour type: circular cycle tour
Best time of year: spring to autumn
Details:
- Length: approx. 47.3 km
- Duration: approx. 4 hrs 5 mins
- Elevation: approx. 920 m ascent, 920 m descent
- Surface: tarmac, gravel
Zwölferhorn Mountain Bike Circuit
This challenging mountain bike tour starts in Gschwand on Lake Wolfgang and leads past several alpine pastures up to the Zwölferhorn. The climb of around 1,090 metres in altitude, on tarmac and gravel, requires good fitness and riding technique. Please note: on some sections of the route, you will have to push your bike as mountain biking is prohibited.
Suitable for: experienced mountain bikers in good physical condition with confident riding skills
Type of tour: circular mountain bike route around the Zwölferhorn
Best time of year: May to October
Details:
- Length: approx. 23.5 km
- Duration: approx. 2 hrs 30 mins
- Elevation gain: approx. 1,093 m ascent, 1,063 m descent
- Difficulty: challenging
- Terrain: Ascent on tarmac and gravel; descent via a gravel track and forest/meadow trails
Bike-and-Hike: Niedergadenalm Tour
The Niedergadenalm Tour starts in Strobl and takes you by bike via Abersee and the hamlet of Gschwendt to the Niedergadenalm. The cycle route ends there, and from there it’s about an hour’s walk up to the Bleckwand, offering views of the surrounding mountain landscape. The route back to Strobl follows the same path.
Suitable for: Young people, older people, groups and solo travellers; moderate fitness level; suitable for all weather conditions
Tour type: Bike-and-hike; cycle tour to the Niedergadenalm followed by a hike to the Bleckwand
Best time of year: Spring to autumn
Details:
- Length: approx. 26 km
- Duration: approx. 2 hrs 12 mins
- Elevation: approx. 720 m ascent, 720 m descent
- Surface: tarmac, gravel
Travel the pilgrimage trails from Regensburg to St. Wolfgang on e-bike
St Wolfgang has been a place of pilgrimage since the late Middle Ages and remains so to this day. St Wolfgang, the former Bishop of Regensburg, gave the region its religious significance. Today, you can experience the old pilgrimage route between Regensburg and Lake Wolfgang for yourself: 324 kilometres in four stages, ideal for an e-bike ride, with St Wolfgang as your destination.
Of course, you can also cover just part of the pilgrimage route from Lake Wolfgang, for example as far as Scharfling on Lake Mondsee and back to the Weisses Rössl. There, you can relax in cosy rooms and unrivalled wellness area with its own heated Lake Pool.
Rössl tip for your cycling tour in the Salzkammergut
Don’t forget your swimming trunks on your cycling trip! There are plenty of lovely spots for a swim around Lake Wolfgang and the Hotel Im Weissen Rössl – a real treat, especially in warm weather. There are also refreshing rewards for mountain bikers who cycle up the surrounding mountains: how about a soft drink (“Kracherl”) on a bench outside a mountain hut serving food and drink, or perhaps even a “Radler”? The landscape in the Salzkammergut may sometimes seem almost too beautiful, but that certainly won’t bother you, will it?
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FAQ
Most frequently asked questions
Some popular cycling trails around Lake Wolfgang include the Schwarzensee trail (22 km), the 5-lakes trail (34 km), the Schafberg trail (36 km), and the trail around Lake Wolfgang (28 km). Each trail varies in difficulty and offers unique scenic views.
Yes, the pilgrimage trail from Regensburg to St. Wolfgang is suitable for leisurely e-biking and stretches 324 km. It can be done in 4 stages, allowing cyclists to enjoy the rich history and beautiful scenery along the way.
Yes, there are several leisurely cycle paths around Lake Wolfgang that are ideal for families and children. The flat trails along the lake offer a comfortable cycling experience, allowing families to enjoy the scenic views while exploring the area.
In addition to cycling, visitors can enjoy hiking, golfing, swimming in the lake, and indulging in local cuisine. The area also offers opportunities for boat trips and exploring cultural sights.
Cycling, hiking, and mountain bike maps for St. Wolfgang and the surrounding region are available at the reception of the Hotel Im Weissen Rössl.
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