--- title: "The Emperor`s Tour - on the trail of the Habsburg Monarchy in Bad Ischl" url: "https://www.upperaustria.com/en/oesterreich-tour/detail/430007443/the-emperor-s-tour-on-the-trail-of-the-habsburg-monarchy-in-bad-ischl.html" description: This tour is named after the Habsburg dynasty who, over the centuries, shaped the history of the Salzkammergut region, especially the town of Bad Ischl. Emperor Franz-Joseph was drawn to this lovely area, choosing it as his summer residence for more than 60 years. date: 2017-02-22 modified: 2026-03-18 --- # The Emperor`s Tour - on the trail of the Habsburg Monarchy in Bad Ischl The Emperor`s Tour - on the trail of the Habsburg Monarchy in Bad Ischl ========================================================================= **Starting place:** 5350 Strobl **Destination:** 5350 Strobl ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/247720/288094CA3AB6D3C830AA0E5DFC6FAFB40D7A1AAF9746566E6FFA9D4E448F215B/radfahren-in-bad-ischl.jpg) ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/247721/66833F878DB0A5FA4C1DBF011F001D91B5FA297D9EA90999C971ADD932CC7DC5/kaiservilla-bad-ischl.jpg) © Open copyright © OOE Tourismus Hochhauser Close copyright [ ![Cycling in Bad Ischl](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/247720/288094CA3AB6D3C830AA0E5DFC6FAFB40D7A1AAF9746566E6FFA9D4E448F215B/radfahren-in-bad-ischl.jpg "© OOE Tourismus Hochhauser") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/247720/288094CA3AB6D3C830AA0E5DFC6FAFB40D7A1AAF9746566E6FFA9D4E448F215B/radfahren-in-bad-ischl.jpg) © Open copyright © Tourismusverband Bad Ischl Close copyright [ ![Imperial Villa in Bad Ischl](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/247721/66833F878DB0A5FA4C1DBF011F001D91B5FA297D9EA90999C971ADD932CC7DC5/kaiservilla-bad-ischl.jpg "© Tourismusverband Bad Ischl") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/247721/66833F878DB0A5FA4C1DBF011F001D91B5FA297D9EA90999C971ADD932CC7DC5/kaiservilla-bad-ischl.jpg) 1. 2. Possible accommodation Au 140 5350 St. Wolfgang im Salzkammergut [ open in Google Maps ](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Au%20140%2C%205350%20St.%20Wolfgang%20im%20Salzkammergut "Link will open in a new window") [ Open in Apple Maps ](https://maps.apple.com/place?address=Au%20140%2C%205350%20St.%20Wolfgang%20im%20Salzkammergut "Link will open in a new window") ![](https://static.ecmaps.de/staticmap.jpg?experience=webarchitektur-meta&width=991&height=450&project=ttg-basemap&path=enc:iagbHofhqAgBg@m@eAuEgK]uByFeFaAGkDsZ{@o]sAeEwC|AYm@m@mJnEqLbA_FpD_G{AsEqAsXyGcHxBiKOiEzIhB_AaXrHeg@h@a@xAp@dC_E|AqGxAkBfAmElCs@vJ\lAaVLwOrHig@|CqLtGiKtCyQK_D`BoA]mDnAoAb@aHRwUyAeMqC|@}CtDu@}Gz@{CkAqKeBoB}@sGNoCiHcOmAyFL}GpAkH^iIw@yE}GaOeAcNAwQeFiV_@_IZyMrA_O_EoB@_AsC}F_@oDlA_`@iAkN|@WsCoXu@wQA}MN}Ad@HOq@d@_CnBiAzDwG|EuBpGeArAsAjAuG~AoC`BiQ\aRl@{AvA`Aj@nL`P_D~ApLxClIhDtO|@~Iz@NxD`HxCnAkAt@K|@yFd@}@yA_AtHkD`JaAvWoB|O^hGm@xAh@nAF|DiCn[kBdLYjKnCnPC`JaFjMw@lHfAhHo@`NVfSuAdMlBdZ@rj@|AfM\jM~@lGCbOq@nNqAtA\lDaBnAJ~CuCxQuGhK}CpLsHhg@MvOmA`VwJ]mCr@gAlEyAjB}ApGeC~DyAq@i@`@sHdg@~@`X{IiBNhEyBhKxGbHpArXzArEqD~FcA~EoEpLl@lJXl@vC}ArAdEz@n]jDrZ`AFxFdF\tBbGlMjDv@xBhDhAyBaBwDeDvB&server=meta.tourdata.at) This tour is named after the Habsburg dynasty who, over the centuries, shaped the history of the Salzkammergut region, especially the town of Bad Ischl. Emperor Franz-Joseph was drawn to this lovely area, choosing it as his summer residence for more than 60 years. Starting in Strobl, take the “Salzkammergut Cycle Path” via the hamlet of Mönichsreith, Weinbach and Aigen to the village of Pfandl, and then along the very nice bank to the center of Bad Ischl. Return from Bad Ischl via the hamlet of Lindau to the restaurant Gasthof zur Wacht. From here rejoin the “Salzkammergut Cycle Path” back to Strobl. [ Tour and route information ](#ttgCollapseTourdetails) --------------------------------------------------------- **Starting place:** 5350 Strobl **Destination:** 5350 Strobl **duration:** 1h 28m **length:** 26,8 km **Altitude difference (uphill):** 180m **Altitude difference (downhill):** 180m **Lowest point:** 466m **Highest point:** 579m **difficulty:** easy **condition:** easy **panoramic view:** Some Views **Paths covering:** Asphalt, Gravel **Starting point:** Tourist Office Strobl **Destination:** Tourist Office Strobl **further information:** - culinary interesting - Possible accommodation - Board possible [ ![Altitude profile The Emperor`s Tour - on the trail of the Habsburg Monarchy in Bad Ischl](//static.et4.de/ElevationProfileChart/Go.ashx?Experience=hoehenprofil-meta&Server=meta.tourdata.at&AddElevations=true&AddOfftrackWaypoints=false&AddSurfaces=true&AddWaypoints=false&globalid=tourdata_tour_430007443&width=355&height=250&FontSize=12&mkt=en) ![Altitude profile The Emperor`s Tour - on the trail of the Habsburg Monarchy in Bad Ischl](//static.et4.de/ElevationProfileChart/Go.ashx?Experience=hoehenprofil-meta&Server=meta.tourdata.at&AddElevations=true&AddOfftrackWaypoints=false&AddSurfaces=true&AddWaypoints=false&globalid=tourdata_tour_430007443&width=450&height=350&mkt=en) ](#ttgHoehenprofilModal "The Emperor`s Tour - on the trail of the Habsburg Monarchy in Bad Ischl") [ Arrival ](#ttgCollapseAnreise) ---------------------------------- **Accessibility / arrival**Exit the B158 in Strobl and the Strobl tourist office is located in the center of the village. Public parking places are nearby. **Parking**- Parking space: 50 - Parking area for disabled: 2 **Parking fees**no [ Suitability ](#ttgCollapseEignung) -------------------------------------- - All weather - Suitable for groups - Suitable for schools - Suitable for teenagers - Suitable for seniors - Suitable for single travelers - Suitable for families - Suitable for friends - Suitable for couples - Suitable for children **Most economical season**- Spring - Summer - Autumn [ Accessibility ](#ttgCollapseBarrierefreiheit) ------------------------------------------------- Please get in touch for more information. [ Contact ](#ttgCollapseKontakt) ---------------------------------- **The Emperor`s Tour - on the trail of the Habsburg Monarchy in Bad Ischl** Wolfgangsee Tourismus Gesellschafft Au 140 5350 St. Wolfgang im Salzkammergut Phone [ +43 6138 8003 ](tel:+4361388003) E-Mail [info@wolfgangsee.at](#mailto) Web [www.wolfgangsee.at](https://www.wolfgangsee.at "New window") https://www.wolfgangsee.at --- **You can also visit us on** [ Facebook ](https://www.facebook.com/wolfgangsee/) [ Instagram ](https://www.instagram.com/wolfgangsee/) [ Pinterest ](https://www.pinterest.at/wolfgangsee/) [ YouTube ](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClKBtgL5apwWCwUkuLxJ0Nw) --- **We speak the following languages** German [ Declaration of consent ](#ttgCollapseZustimmung) ---------------------------------------------------- Interactive elevation profile ------------------------------- [ Download GPS data ](#ttgDisclaimerContent) [ Create PDF ](#ttgTourdataPdfModal430007443) [To the website](https://www.wolfgangsee.at "New window") ×Declaration of consent ---------------------- The tours presented here are suggested tours that are provided free of charge. 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