Cycling in Upper Austria
Road bike, gravel bike or mountain bike? Your ride. Your rhythm. Upper Austria offers the perfect backdrop for your passion. Wide cycle paths, challenging mountain bike tours and trails, as well as surprising encounters: With people, moments and landscapes that don't have to be loud to make an impression. Find your work-bike balance in Upper Austria.
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Easy cycling
© Foto Oberösterreich Tourismus GmbH/Moritz Ablinger: Die Hanslalm im Nationalpark Kalkalpen lässt sich gut mit dem Mountainbike erreichen.
Mountain biking
© Foto TVB Mondsee-Irrsee/Valentin Weinhäupl: Rennradfahrer mit richtig Speed in Mondsee beim Leidingerhof.
Road cycling
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E-biking
© Foto: WOM Medien GmbH: Gravel Biken am Gosausee im Salzkammergut in Oberösterreich
Gravel Biking
Cycling events
Ideas for your cycling holiday
Real cycling moments...
... that you can only experience in Upper Austria
© Foto Oberösterreich Tourismus GmbHStefan Mayerhofer Mountainbike-Pause vor einer Hütte.
© Foto TVB MühlviertelAlexander Kaiser Gravelbiken bei Sonnenaufgang in Peilstein im Mühlviertel.
Velorama: Where the gravel has character
Granite under your tyres, hills in view and the feeling of freedom in your stride: in the Velorama in the Mühlviertel region, 108 road bike and gravel tours with almost 9,000 kilometres and 160,000 metres of altitude gain will get you moving.
© Foto: Wolfgang Simlinger: Velodrom Linz
Velodrom Linz: Where speed is at home
Steep bends, smooth concrete, full concentration: at the Velodrom Linz, technique and speed meet pure track cycling feeling. Austria's only velodrome brings plenty of speed into play.
© Foto Oberösterreich Tourismus GmbHStefan Mayerhofer Kräftige in die Pedale treten bei Rennradtouren durchs Alpenvorland bei Wels.
Wels: City. Land. Bike.
Straight through the city, out into the countryside and back again: Wels combines urban cycle paths with relaxed surroundings. There are also open community rides where you can cycle together - relaxed, uncomplicated and in the centre of city life.
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The Danube Cycle Path: At the origin of cycling pleasure
Where once emperors and kings secured the Danube Limes, today you are on your way. Probably the most beautiful section of this legendary route leads through the Danube region of Upper Austria - 180 degree change of perspective included.
Cycle paths in Upper Austria
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Circular routes
© Photo: KTM Fahrrad: Cycle stop with Selfie in front of the Linz Castle.
Multi-day tours
© Photo Marco Mestrovic: Actress Martina Poel cycles along the Danube.
The most popular cycle paths in Upper Austria
Danube Cycle Route
The classic cycle route - probably the most popular cycle route in Austria.
© Foto Oberösterreich Tourismus GmbH/Robert Maybach: Immer der Donau entlang - mit dem Fahrrad am Donauradweg.
Traun Cycle Route
From Gmunden to Linz: 83 km along the river Traun
© Foto Oberösterreich Tourismus Gmbh/Martin Fickert: Blick auf das Schloss Ort
Steyrtal Cycle Path
Panoramic 50 km from Steyr to St. Pankraz.
© Foto Oberösterreich Tourismus GmbH/Erwin Haiden: Entlang der Steyr - mit Mountainbikes am Steyrtal-Radweg.
Hintergebirgs Cycle Path
The cycle path leads 45 kilometres through the Kalkalpen National Park.
© Foto Oberösterreich Tourismus GmbH/Erwin Haiden: Unterwegs am Hintergebirgsradweg im Nationalpark Kalkalpen
Almtal Cycle Route
The 57 km route leads from Wels to the Almsee.
© Foto Salzkammergut Tourismus/Kerschbaumer Katrin: Almsee
Mühlviertel Cycle Route
239 km across the hilly, granite-rich Mühlviertel from Neustift to Grein.
© Foto Oberösterreich Tourismus/Mühlviertler Alm Freistadt/Moritz Ablinger: Drei Mountainbiker auf der Tour de Alm im Mühlviertel.
Roman Cycle Route
Cycle tour into the past: from Passau to Enns on 232 kilometres.
© Foto Oberösterreich Tourismus GmbH/Moritz Ablinger: Radpause in der historischen Altstadt von Schärding am Inn
Salzkammergut Cycle Path
Through the world of mountains and lakes.
© Foto Oberösterreich Tourismus GmbH/Moritz Ablinger: Die Region Attersee-Attergau ist ein Paradies für Radfahrer.
Enns Cycle Path
Cycle tour with highlights: Kalkalpen National Park, Steyr and Enns
© Foto Oberösterreich Tourismus GmbH/Moritz Ablinger: Bergauf und bergab geht es entlang der Enns am Ennstalradweg bei Losenstein.
Accommodation for cyclists
© Foto Oberösterreich Tourismus GmbHRobert Maybach Mach mal Pause. Absteigen und Entspannen beim Radfahren in Oberösterreich.
Cycling holidays in Upper Austria
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Aumühle - pleasure cycling in the Strudengau region
Bad Kreuzen
Pleasure cycling in Strudengau Gentle cycling in the Mühlviertel hills on well-marked circular routes, Pure relaxation in the wellness hotel…
Time period: 10.12.2025 - 09.12.2026
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Road Bike Holidays in Austria Salzburg Salzkammergut
Abersee - Strobl
Demanding road cycle tour from the city of Salzburg into the lakes & mountains districts. Expect some steep climbs (not too lang), fast…
Time period: 24.04.2026 - 10.10.2026
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BergeSeen eTrail tour 3 (5 nights)
Bad Ischl
2 Salzkammergut regions in 6 days Enjoy breathtaking views in Ausseerland, the imperial flair in Bad Ischl and a real nature experience in the…
Time period: 15.05.2026 - 09.10.2026
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BergeSeen eTrail tour 1 (3 nights)
Bad Ischl
3 Salzkammergut regions in 4 days Breathtaking views at Fuschlsee & Wolfgangsee. Enjoy a real nature experience at the Dachstein Salzkammergut…
Time period: 15.05.2026 - 09.10.2026
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Salzkammergut Peace Ride
Bad Goisern am Hallstättersee
In 2024, 23 municipalities in the Salzkammergut region, with Bad Ischl as the center, were all about the European Capital of Culture. This…
Time period: 19.05.2026 - 04.10.2026
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Cycling in the Beer Bubble
Freistadt
Spend 3 days in the Beer Bubble Freistadt and cycle through the region's beer hotspots.
Time period: 01.04.2026 - 01.04.2026
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Danube cycle path - family cycle tour to Linz
Hofkirchen im Mühlkreis
6 days/5 nights, 15-20 km daily, mostly flat, family-friendly hotels and inns
Time period: 25.04.2026 - 10.10.2026
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Danube cycle path - castle hotels and manor houses
Aschach an der Donau
8 days/7 nights, 30-60 km daily, mostly flat, Castle hotels and very special hotels at manor houses …
Time period: 25.04.2026 - 10.10.2026
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Danube cycle path - wellness moments
St. Agatha
7 days/6 nights, 45-65km daily, mostly flat, 4-star hotels with wellness area
Time period: 25.04.2026 - 10.10.2026
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Danube Cycle Path - Classic, Category C
Haibach ob der Donau
8 days/7 nights, 40-70 km daily, mostly flat, guesthouses and inns
Time period: 28.03.2026 - 10.10.2026
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Ride. Relax. Repeat.
Vorderweißenbach
The perfect package for road and gravel bike enthusiasts. Experience varied tours through the hilly Mühlviertel landscape and then treat your…
Time period: 01.04.2026 - 30.10.2026
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Salzkammergut Cycle Path - The Classic Tour, Category B
Salzburg
8 Days/7 Nights, approx. 260 km, 35–50 km daily, partly hilly, 3-star-hotels
Time period: 25.04.2026 - 10.10.2026
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Österreich-Bayerische Entdeckerradtour: Radeln. Staunen. Glücklich sein.
Braunau am Inn
Time period: 25.04.2026 - 10.10.2026
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Salzkammergutradweg - Zeit für Land und Leute, Kategorie A
Salzburg
Time period: 25.04.2026 - 10.10.2026
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Danube Cycle Path - Get to Know Austria and the Austrians
Engelhartszell
10 days / 9 nights, approx. 315 km, 30–50 km per day, mostly over level terrain, 4- and 3-star hotels …
Time period: 28.03.2026 - 10.10.2026
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3 nights Forest & Bike | The Ramenai
Ulrichsberg
The Bohemian Forest Village - ten exciting huts are located in a small clearing in the middle of the Bohemian Forest. …
Time period: 01.05.2026 - 31.10.2026
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AVIVA Mountain Bike Days
St. Stefan-Afiesl
Immerse yourself in active bike days at the AVIVA ... with guided routes, technical workshops and impressive natural moments in the best…
Time period: 26.04.2026 - 01.05.2026
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Radfahren in der Hügelwelt
Hagenberg im Mühlkreis
Time period: 30.09.2025 - 30.12.2027
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Cycling pleasure on the Danube River!
Feldkirchen an der Donau
Spend your holiday in what is probably the smallest hotel in the Danube region with spectacular views of the Danube and the personal, loving…
Time period: 01.03.2026 - 31.10.2026
Lake Tour Salzkammergut and Salzburg – Short tour
Bad Ischl
Bad Ischl – St. Wolfgang - St. Gilgen – Thalgau – Lake Mondsee – Lake Irrsee – Neumarkt – Lake Wallersee Circular Tour – Seekirchen – Eugendorf…
Time period: 29.04.2026 - 07.10.2026
© Copyright: Erwin Haiden
Genussgraveln rund ums Tote Gebirge
Bad Ischl
Time period: 30.04.2026 - 10.10.2026
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Unforgettable cycling adventure on the Danube: comfort, enjoyment and nature!
Au an der Donau
Discover the picturesque beauty of the Danube and enjoy an unforgettable week of cycling pleasure and activity! Experience the cycling week on…
Time period: 27.04.2026 - 29.09.2026
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Cycling and Walking Holidays in Austria Salzkammergut
Abersee - St. Gilgen
Take the change and see the lake and mountain district from the valley and mountain. Wonderful views, exciting experience and wonderful sights…
Time period: 01.05.2026 - 17.10.2026