--- title: Road cycling in Upper Austria url: "https://www.upperaustria.com/en/activities/road-cycling.html" description: "Explore Upper Austria's road cycling routes, from flat stretches to challenging mountain passes. Enjoy diverse trails, beautiful landscapes, and GPS data for all routes, ideal for cyclists of all levels." image: "https://www.upperaustria.com/fileadmin/user_upload/upperaustria/000Canto-Imports/RennradfahrerRennradregionWels_OberoesterreichTourismus%20GmbHStefanMayerhofer.jpg" date: 2017-10-30 modified: 2026-03-18 --- # Road cycling in Upper Austria Road cycling: a popular sport ----------------------------- The racing bike is the current darling of the cycling world. More and more cyclists are taking to the saddle of the fastest of all bicycles with their minds set on exercise, racking up the miles and enjoying the countryside. And Upper Austria is the ideal location. From stretches of flat roads ideal for racing and tough, hilly routes through to magical tours of lakes and mountains, racing cyclists are in paradise. Many routes starting in Wels lead into the foothills of the Alps. In the Salzkammergut, an extensive tour of the region's lakes is rewarded with a refreshing plunge into the clear water. The ups and downs of the undulating granite landscapes of the Bohemian Forest promise an enjoyable ride. And in Pyhrn-Priel, mountain passes with challenging climbs and winding descents beckon riders to hit the road. 6 dream rides ------------- © Open copyright © Photo: Racing bike region Wels Close copyright [ ![Racing bike region Wels](https://www.upperaustria.com/fileadmin/_processed_/b/6/csm_RennradregionWels-_5__2s_4e35669bb0.jpg "Photo: Racing bike region Wels") ](http://www.upperaustria.com/en/austria/tour/430005964/kalkalpentour-bella-vista.html) A 111-km ride from Wels across the Steyr Valley and the Krems Valley and back. [ Limestone Alps tour ](http://www.upperaustria.com/en/austria/tour/430005964/kalkalpentour-bella-vista.html) © Open copyright © Photo: KTM Fahrrad: Racing cyclists in steep ascent. Close copyright [ ![Racing cyclists in steep ascent.](https://www.upperaustria.com/fileadmin/_processed_/2/9/csm_Rennrad_2s_47b82b3fd0.jpg "Photo: KTM Fahrrad: Racing cyclists in steep ascent.") ](http://www.upperaustria.com/en/austria/tour/430002165/bad-goisern-attersee-mit-dem-rennrad-variante-ii-lang.html) A 110-kilometre circuit from Bad Goisern around the area's large lakes. [ Bad Goisern-Attersee ](http://www.upperaustria.com/en/austria/tour/430002165/bad-goisern-attersee-mit-dem-rennrad-variante-ii-lang.html) © Open copyright © Photo: KTM Fahrrad: Racing cycling at Mondsee Close copyright [ ![Racing cycling at Mondsee](https://www.upperaustria.com/fileadmin/_processed_/d/2/csm_RennradMondsee_2s_06c5c7154a.jpg "Photo: KTM Fahrrad: Racing cycling at Mondsee") ](http://www.upperaustria.com/en/austria/tour/430001489/3-seen-tour-radmarathon-tour-c.html) This 75-kilometre tour is a shortened version of the Mondsee 5-Lakes Bike ... [ Mondsee three-lakes ](http://www.upperaustria.com/en/austria/tour/430001489/3-seen-tour-radmarathon-tour-c.html) © Open copyright © Photo: Oberösterreich Tourismus GmbH/Hermann Erber: Racing cycling in the wide hilly landscape of the Mühlviertel Close copyright [ ![Racing cycling in the wide hilly landscape of the Mühlviertel](https://www.upperaustria.com/fileadmin/_processed_/3/6/csm_RennradM%C3%BChlviertel_2s_3e4f20ac95.jpg "Photo: Oberösterreich Tourismus GmbH/Hermann Erber: Racing cycling in the wide hilly landscape of the Mühlviertel") ](https://www.upperaustria.com/en/activities/road-cycling/roadbike-tours-in-upper-austria/oesterreich-tour/detail/430007333/high-4-round.html) A circular tour through the Böhmerwald with plenty of views and as tough as ... [ High 4 round ](https://www.upperaustria.com/en/activities/road-cycling/roadbike-tours-in-upper-austria/oesterreich-tour/detail/430007333/high-4-round.html) © Open copyright © Photo: Oberösterreich Tourismus/Hermann Erber: Road cycling in the mountains of the Kalkalpen National Park Region Close copyright [ ![Road cycling in the mountains of the Kalkalpen National Park Region](https://www.upperaustria.com/fileadmin/_processed_/0/5/csm_RennradNationalpark_2s_8c25c0bebb.jpg "Photo: Oberösterreich Tourismus/Hermann Erber: Road cycling in the mountains of the Kalkalpen National Park Region") ](http://www.upperaustria.com/en/austria/tour/430002383/3-paesse-rennradtour-rr1.html) If you have a passion for mountain passes, Pyhrn-Priel is the place for you. [ 3-passes road tour ](http://www.upperaustria.com/en/austria/tour/430002383/3-paesse-rennradtour-rr1.html) © Open copyright © Photo: Rennradregion Wels: Road cycling in Upper Austria Close copyright [ ![Road cycling in Upper Austria](https://www.upperaustria.com/fileadmin/_processed_/9/3/csm_RennradregionWels-_24__2s_75b2bfafd8.jpg "Photo: Rennradregion Wels: Road cycling in Upper Austria") ](http://www.upperaustria.com/en/austria/tour/430001788/linz-reichenau-gramastetten-linz.html) This 88 km route climbs close to 800 metres on its way from Linz to the ... [ Linz tour ](http://www.upperaustria.com/en/austria/tour/430001788/linz-reichenau-gramastetten-linz.html) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. [ previous slide ](#ttgNCESlider42101) [ next slide ](#ttgNCESlider42101) Road cycling tours in Upper Austria ----------------------------------- With its indulgent lakeside routes, mountain passes and winding descents, the Salzkammergut draws cyclists from near and far. In the Mühlviertel region, with its extensive granite landscape, the steady ascents from the Donautal (Danube Valley) up to the Böhmerwald are a popular challenge. And Wels offers an impressive array of well-developed routes. GPS data is available to download for all of our road cycling tours. [ ![Road cycling in the Salzkammergut](https://www.upperaustria.com/fileadmin/_processed_/f/8/csm_Rennrad-SKG-3-SalzburgerLand-Stefan-Schopf-for-WOM-Medien_2s_8abcefef48.jpg "Photo: SalzburgerLand/Stefan Schopf for WOM Medien: Road cycling in the Salzkammergut") All tours ](https://www.upperaustria.com/en/activities/road-cycling/roadbike-tours-in-upper-austria.html) © Open copyright © Photo: SalzburgerLand/Stefan Schopf for WOM Medien: Road cycling in the Salzkammergut Close copyright [ ![A group of four racing cyclists, two of them women, ride standing up on their racing bikes up a hill on an asphalted country road. All are wearing sporty cycling clothes, cycling helmets and sunglasses. In the background, hilly landscape - fields, meadows, blossoming fruit trees.](https://www.upperaustria.com/fileadmin/_processed_/1/e/csm_RennradfahrerstehendGruppeAlpenvorland_OberoesterreichTourismusGmbHStefanMayerhofer_4cbc804518.jpg "Photo Oberösterreich Tourismus GmbH/Stefan Mayerhofer: Pedal firmly through the hilly landscape of the Wels racing bike region.") Road cycling trips ](https://www.upperaustria.com/en/activities/road-cycling/road-cycling-trips.html) © Open copyright © Photo Oberösterreich Tourismus GmbH/Stefan Mayerhofer: Pedal firmly through the hilly landscape of the Wels racing bike region. Close copyright [ ![A female road cyclist holds the road bike at the top of the road bike handlebars by the brake. The racing bike handlebar is red, the brake lever is black. The picture was taken from below, therefore the lady is at the top of the picture. She is wearing a cycling helmet and sunglasses. In the background, branches of a tree.](https://www.upperaustria.com/fileadmin/_processed_/f/2/csm_RennradGriffDame_OberoesterreichTourismusGmbHStefanMayerhofer_d8464f1fb4.jpg "Foto Oberösterreich Tourismus GmbH/Stefan Mayerhofer: The racing bike firmly in hand") Cycling events ](https://www.upperaustria.com/en/activities/road-cycling/cycling-events.html) © Open copyright © Foto Oberösterreich Tourismus GmbH/Stefan Mayerhofer: The racing bike firmly in hand Close copyright [ ![](https://www.upperaustria.com/fileadmin/_processed_/9/9/csm_Interaktive-Karte_v5_2s_57466d85b8.jpg) Interactive cycle map ](https://maps.oberoesterreich.at/en/biking/)