--- title: Cycle tour to historic towns in Upper Austria url: "https://www.upperaustria.com/en/oesterreich-angebot/detail/10215/small-historic-towns.html" description: 8-day cycling holiday with hotels and luggage transfer in Austria. Small towns with lots of culture and history await you. The cycle tours take you through unique landscapes in Upper Austria date: 2017-02-22 modified: 2026-03-18 --- # Cycle tour to historic towns in Upper Austria Small historic towns ====================== Linz, Oberösterreich, Österreich Cycling vacation from/to Linz ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/294628/077D37F02542D5E646700AA30A99FDF5210C852534E9EAF9B8ED96BBE7362239/radfahren-am-steyrer-stadtplatz.jpg) ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/296044/A1D0622044FC9643EBAF694BCF910AFA726C7BA0DEEA1EB9FA2C6A7EC0A0EE18/gmunden-stadt.jpg) ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/296045/E1A7880B21DD98BBB12F7489D60CAA38EFB7D9E29732CB087228FAD01B37B2B5/kaiservilla-bad-ischl.jpg) © Open copyright © OÖ Tourismus, Moritz Ablinger Close copyright [ ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/294628/077D37F02542D5E646700AA30A99FDF5210C852534E9EAF9B8ED96BBE7362239/radfahren-am-steyrer-stadtplatz.jpg "© OÖ Tourismus, Moritz Ablinger") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/294628/077D37F02542D5E646700AA30A99FDF5210C852534E9EAF9B8ED96BBE7362239/radfahren-am-steyrer-stadtplatz.jpg) © Open copyright © brainpark.traunsee Close copyright [ ![Break during the cycle tour at the Gmunden boat landing stage on Lake Traunsee](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/296044/A1D0622044FC9643EBAF694BCF910AFA726C7BA0DEEA1EB9FA2C6A7EC0A0EE18/gmunden-stadt.jpg "© brainpark.traunsee") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/296044/A1D0622044FC9643EBAF694BCF910AFA726C7BA0DEEA1EB9FA2C6A7EC0A0EE18/gmunden-stadt.jpg) © Open copyright © OÖ Tourismus, Röbl Close copyright [ ![Visit the historic imperial villa in Bad Ischl in the Salzkammergut.](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/296045/E1A7880B21DD98BBB12F7489D60CAA38EFB7D9E29732CB087228FAD01B37B2B5/kaiservilla-bad-ischl.jpg "© OÖ Tourismus, Röbl") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/296045/E1A7880B21DD98BBB12F7489D60CAA38EFB7D9E29732CB087228FAD01B37B2B5/kaiservilla-bad-ischl.jpg) © Open copyright © KTM Fahrrad Close copyright [ ![Cycle tour through the Mozart city of Salzburg](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/296046/32C5D5F3D7EBDF06D2638F3ABFD3B8EA0967D8BE6E379E9244D786F33CAEA82C/salzburg.jpg "© KTM Fahrrad") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/296046/32C5D5F3D7EBDF06D2638F3ABFD3B8EA0967D8BE6E379E9244D786F33CAEA82C/salzburg.jpg) © Open copyright © Salzburg AG Close copyright [ ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/294238/C0380B29B231B33AF94BD4BFD37104636BD148C8593568F74C37EDCCCC82C2E8/wolfgangsee-schifffahrt.jpg "© Salzburg AG") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/294238/C0380B29B231B33AF94BD4BFD37104636BD148C8593568F74C37EDCCCC82C2E8/wolfgangsee-schifffahrt.jpg) © Open copyright © ARGE-Innradweg_Josef-Reiter Close copyright [ ![Cycle tour through the border town of Braunau am Inn](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/296047/537EFEF338AF57C47AF6B04E9A6F4B22E389CAD371BEE2E3C1C812E35B2E6EE0/braunau.jpg "© ARGE-Innradweg_Josef-Reiter") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/296047/537EFEF338AF57C47AF6B04E9A6F4B22E389CAD371BEE2E3C1C812E35B2E6EE0/braunau.jpg) © Open copyright © WGD Donau OÖ Tourismus, CM Visuals Close copyright [ ![View of the natural wonder of the Schlögener Schlinge](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/296048/5FAD2A0DF31CFD9F9FEC22B75DE2829932AC7427FDB302E26DA9EE9643FB2F1B/schloegener-schlinge.jpg "© WGD Donau OÖ Tourismus, CM Visuals") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/296048/5FAD2A0DF31CFD9F9FEC22B75DE2829932AC7427FDB302E26DA9EE9643FB2F1B/schloegener-schlinge.jpg) © Open copyright © KTM Fahrrad Close copyright [ ![Danube cycle tour by e-bike through the cultural city of Linz](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/296049/6E1DDB04FB92A7EEC93C60A7B849EF188CE60209F1F5D3347CF05271EE1BEACA/linz-mit-dem-e-bike-erkunden.jpg "© KTM Fahrrad") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/296049/6E1DDB04FB92A7EEC93C60A7B849EF188CE60209F1F5D3347CF05271EE1BEACA/linz-mit-dem-e-bike-erkunden.jpg) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Freistädter Straße 119 4041 Linz [ open in Google Maps ](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Freist%C3%A4dter%20Stra%C3%9Fe%20119%2C%204041%20Linz "Link will open in a new window") [ Open in Apple Maps ](https://maps.apple.com/place?address=Freist%C3%A4dter%20Stra%C3%9Fe%20119%2C%204041%20Linz "Link will open in a new window") ![](https://static.ecmaps.de/staticmap.jpg?experience=webarchitektur-meta&lat=48.30600563123329&lon=14.28647518157959&width=991&height=450&project=ttg-basemap&zoom=2000&server=meta.tourdata.at) **8 days/7 nights, 55-70 km daily, slightly hilly and hilly Hotels at 4- and 3-star level** Austria in miniature - that's what this cycle tour has in store for you. On a circular route, you cycle along the Danube Cycle Path, Enns Cycle Path and Inn Cycle Path. You will admire the picturesque mountain and lake landscape in the Salzkammergut, the Schlögener Donauschlinge and the biodiversity in the Lower Inn European nature reserve. In between are small historic towns - undiscovered gems, but also well-known jewels such as Salzburg, Steyr, Gmunden and Bad Ischl. Look forward to a cycling vacation in Austria that will take you to well-known and even more unknown beauties. [ offer info ](#ttgCollapseBeschreibung) ------------------------------------------ - 7 nights - Luggage transfer included **services**- 7 nights in 4- and 3-star category hotels - daily breakfast buffet - Luggage transfer from hotel to hotel (1 piece of luggage per person, max. 23 kg) - Train journey Gmunden-Bad Ischl, incl. bike - Train journey Salzburg-Oberndorf, incl. bike - Your personal bike route in an individualized bike book, as well as a digital application for computer and cell phone, GPX data for your navigation device - High-quality handlebar bag per room for optimal transportation of travel documents during the trip and as a gift for home - Service telephone also at the weekend - E-bike charging facilities in all hotels **Additional charges:** The prices include taxes and duties. Not included in the price: The tourist tax (approx. EUR 1.00 - 3.00 per person/night) must be paid at the respective hotel. **Catering**- Breakfast **itinerary****Day 1 - Individual arrival in Linz** Check into your hotel and receive your travel documents. Discover Linz on a leisurely stroll through the city: the baroque old town, the castle and Linz's Pöstlingberg. Or would you prefer the modern side? Then the Ars Electronica Center, LENTOS Art Museum or the graffiti art in Mural Harbor are a hot tip. Hotel example: Hotel Courtyard by Marriott in Linz **Day 2 - From Linz to Steyr, approx. 55 km** If you have booked rental bikes, you will receive them in our bike shop before the start of your tour. Cycle along the Danube cycle path to Mauthausen, where you cross the river via the Danube bridge. After just a few kilometers you reach Enns, the oldest town in Austria. From here, follow the Enns Cycle Path to the romantic town of Steyr, another small historic town that enchants visitors with its flair. Don't miss: Lamberg Castle and the Gothic Bummerlhaus on the town square. Hotel example: Stadthotel Styria **Day 3 - From Steyr to Bad Ischl, 70 km + train ride** The cycle tour in Upper Austria leads from Steyr via Bad Hall to the impressive Benedictine monastery of Kremsmünster (tip: plan a visit). The cycle tour then leads to the small historic towns of Gmunden on Lake Traunsee. From here, take the train to Bad Ischl. The evening can be rounded off with a visit to the imperial villa and a final visit to the Zauner confectionery, the former imperial and royal court confectionery. Court Confectionery. Hotel example: Hotel Goldenes Schiff **Day 4 - From Bad Ischl to Salzburg, 70 km** The river Ischl leads you on your cycle tour in the Salzkammergut to Lake Wolfgangsee in the famous town of St. Wolfgang. Enjoy the breathtaking lake and mountain scenery of the Wolfgangsee and Mondsee stage. The city of Mozart, Salzburg, welcomes you in the afternoon. Photo tip: From Mirabell Gardens, you have the best view of Hohensalzburg Fortress. Hotel example: Hotel Amedia in Salzburg **Day 5 - From Salzburg to Braunau, 60 km + train ride** You start the day with a train ride to Oberndorf. From here you hop on the saddle and follow the Salzach Cycle Path to Burghausen with the longest castle complex in the world. You will soon reach Braunau, another small historic town, via the Inn Cycle Path. Hotel example: Inntalerhof in Kirchdorf **Day 6 - From Braunau to Schärding, 50 km** Your cycle tour along the Inn Cycle Path takes you through the Lower Inn European nature reserve. Via Reichersberg you cycle to the baroque town of Schärding. Hotel example: Hotel Biedermeier Hof **Day 7 - From Schärding to the Schlögener Schlinge, 55 km** The Inn accompanies you to the 3-river city of Passau in Bavaria. From here you cycle along the Danube cycle path to the Schlögener Schlinge. Be sure to plan a short walk to the Schlögener Blick, which offers a breathtaking view of the river meander. Hotel example: Revita Hotel Kocher **Day 8 - From the Schlögener Schlinge to Linz, 55 km and individual journey home or additional nights** You cycle to Linz on the last stage of your cycle tour to the small historic towns along the Danube cycle path. Your luggage will reach your hotel in Linz by 5.30 pm at the latest. Take the opportunity to book an extra night in the vibrant city on the Danube. **possible date of arrival**Arrival: 28.03.2026 - 10.10.2026 Season A: Saturday Season B: Friday - Sunday Season C: daily [ Booking ](#ttgCollapseAnfrageBuchen) ---------------------------------------- **from price**- € 799,20 per person - bookable from 1 person **Travel period (28.03.2026 - 10.10.2026)** | From | to | |---|---| | 28.03.2026 | 10.10.2026 | [ book offer ](https://www.radurlaub.com/en/cycle-tours/enns/angebot/detail/4391/historic-towns.html?utm_source=tourdata&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=enns&utm_term=ooe%3Crad%3Cenns&utm_content=kleine_historische_staedte?no_cache=1) [ non-binding inquiry ](https://www.radurlaub.com/en/cycle-tours/enns/angebot/detail/4391/historic-towns.html?utm_source=tourdata&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=enns&utm_term=ooe%3Crad%3Cenns&utm_content=kleine_historische_staedte?no_cache=1) [ Contact ](#ttgCollapseKontakt) ---------------------------------- **Small historic towns** OÖ Touristik GmbH Freistädter Straße 119 4041 Linz Phone [+43 732 7277-200](tel:+437327277200) E-Mail [radwandern@touristik.at](#mailto) Web [www.radurlaub.com](https://www.radurlaub.com "New window") [Book now](https://www.radurlaub.com/en/cycle-tours/enns/angebot/detail/4391/historic-towns.html?utm_source=tourdata&utm_medium=link&utm_campaign=enns&utm_term=ooe%3Crad%3Cenns&utm_content=kleine_historische_staedte?no_cache=1 "New window") https://www.radurlaub.com --- **Legal contact information** OÖ. Touristik GmbH Freistädter Straße 119 AT-4041 Linz, Donau UID: ATU23267701 Vertretungsverhältnisse: OÖ Touristik GmbH [ Prices ](#ttgCollapsePreise) -------------------------------- **Arrival: 28.03.2026 - 10.10.2026** Season A: Saturday Season B: Friday-Sunday Season C: daily **A: 11.04.2026 - 24.04.2026 / 03.10.2026 - 10.10.2026** € 888.00 Double room/breakfast (per person and stay) € 1,238.00 Single room/breakfast (per person and stay) **B: 28.03.2026 - 10.04.2026 / 19.09.2026 - 02.10.2026** € 1,099.00 Double room/breakfast (per person and stay) € 1,449.00 Single room/breakfast (per person and stay) **C: 25.04.2026 - 18.09.2026** € 1,199.00 Double room/breakfast (per person and stay) € 1,549.00 Single room/breakfast (per person and stay) **Payment methods** Invoice Transfer **Debit and credit cards** Mastercard Visa **Other discounts**-10% early booking bonus (up to 60 days before arrival) [ Suitability ](#ttgCollapseEignung) -------------------------------------- - Suitable for seniors - Suitable for single travelers - Suitable for friends - Suitable for couples [ Award ](#ttgCollapseAuszeichnungen) --------------------------------------- - Austrian ecolabel [To the website](https://www.radurlaub.com "New window") powered by [TOURDATA](https://www.tourdata.at "New window") [ ![TOURDATA Logo](https://www.upperaustria.com/fileadmin/templates/global/images/Logo-Tourdata.png "TOURDATA Logo") ](https://www.tourdata.at "New window")