--- title: R2/R19 Salzkammergut Cycle Path url: "https://www.upperaustria.com/en/oesterreich-tour/detail/430008553/r2-r19-salzkammergut-cycle-path.html" description: "Short description:The Salzkammergut Cycle Path offers the direct route to the summer retreat.Like the former Ischlerbahn, it brings you to Lake Wolfgang and the imperial carriages to Bad Ischl.Technique: *Quality of experience: ******Recommended season:AprilMayJuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctoberProperties:LoopMulti-stage routeScenicRefreshment stops availableCultural/historical value" date: 2017-02-22 modified: 2026-03-18 --- # R2/R19 Salzkammergut Cycle Path R2/R19 Salzkammergut Cycle Path ================================= **Starting place:** 4820 Bad Ischl **Destination:** 8952 Irdning ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/431557/BFAC9BD570D37A12363062882BB03653552FB2B0217AA85E004257F67589C2BA/jpg.jpg) 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Multi-day tour Circular route Salinenplatz 1 4820 Bad Ischl [ open in Google Maps ](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Salinenplatz%201%2C%204820%20Bad%20Ischl "Link will open in a new window") [ Open in Apple Maps ](https://maps.apple.com/place?address=Salinenplatz%201%2C%204820%20Bad%20Ischl "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:{efbHahdrAWpy@wa@he@xBtkBrv@piGec@htCo_@pWyTpoA|OdoC~a@ng@hHns@iFffCiYx`Akt@hZwq@hiFubBj}CauA~i@ym@ou@aDqs@au@uSmZue@qRfKuHaQbMwZij@iF_XpnAojAjjBcYheAmdA~o@bLrt@mv@tgE}EzuFy]x|A@j~A{eAhiDcLrlE{Uzd@ar@jUm]fnCp]dvAs@x~@vd@sJn`@~vAb_Af_AbLbk@yVjx@|yAlj@fUxh@rVt`BuDnhCkrHbpHe\evBcD}kDm[ouAy]qb@lJe^wUwUmd@bJclAimA}bCmn@k_@sD}g@lw@iuFknA_B}kClzASbLcj@}RcaAjeAjCl[aYaTaqBroAsvE}[abBul@w^mmAquBf@_bAkt@kaB~Cy_BnsAorD{JiRbQuu@feAoi@|kAf@dk@~~@||Fwi@zYjMr[}N|Bmg@xiBscAtLsfAwQbFeBsUdnAemBjeAw_EbzAmcBtq@~s@ng@uYcW}a@r_AyoCYehCbYyrEu~@c|CqfA}d@abAyeAor@jOau@mg@emBbe@keAiV}qA`QgNuSk`A~bAai@fM_q@_Te~@xJ}a@}[qf@urDsz@ozC_Im~Ath@{x@bUucBgY_JcZ}tCfFwsEkQakDxZsiAs`@m{AmTyJcAovB|`A_XfhA_`A`l@kfAfHmqAbbAhaB~VvDpUai@mn@uqCjtBfsE|mD{uAjf@xObn@e_@li@pYzWe_@dBss@rq@re@~t@ug@peAl|An\fBbsCfgFrJwMnfAdjAtzB~`Dx|@~uBbX`oBx]bm@lt@TlKd~@~sAjlDbPwCdT~aAvs@H~l@uj@jq@mFjy@fJ|v@tu@fsBhGvcAqpBx}B}bAb_@edBrsBwqApKu_@x}@mN|n@vZnVfj@rT}IpVag@aC{i@~`@odAKec@tTkVu^aqBrAu_AoJiTqd@nt@k~@nf@soAa\sdAgjEcF}{DrbAghBlpAgcAlG}_Db`AmrA`YigBrRbE~EgT_Ncc@om@nArD{w@{XcoAzhA}nBxH_fBjj@bZjJm_BrY}YvGuiA{JqnAee@_EjYcmAgz@q{CxPah@lf@kOpVohCj{AcxBbXk{@yIo^pJsm@~NnKiGsWjo@gl@&server=meta.tourdata.at) **Short description:** **The Salzkammergut Cycle Path offers the direct route to the summer retreat.** **Like the former Ischlerbahn, it brings you to Lake Wolfgang and the imperial carriages to Bad Ischl.** **Technique:** * **Quality of experience:** ****** **Recommended season:** - April - May - June - July - August - September - October **Properties:** - Loop - Multi-stage route - Scenic - Refreshment stops available - Cultural/historical value **Description:** By bike, you can simultaneously admire crystal-clear lakes and impressive mountain peaks here and follow in the footsteps of the imperial family. **Historic**, **scenically impressive**, and **picturesque** – a comfortable route with a striking scenery through the states of **Upper Austria**, **Salzburg**, and **Styria**, which already inspired artists like Gustav Klimt. **Directions:** **320 stunning kilometers through Salzburg State, Upper Austria, and Styria** **No matter where you join the route – cyclists are immediately immersed** in one of the most beautiful landscapes in the Alpine region. And: The journey following the footsteps of the Habsburg monarchy can be supplemented or shortened at any time by ship or train connections and junction points. If you set off in the city of Salzburg in front of **Mozart's birthplace**, you surely have one thing in mind: drifting along to the master's melodies to Lake Wolfgang – or following the rattling rhythm of the former Ischlerbahn. Even today, one mostly takes the peaceful railway line that once ran from Salzburg to Bad Ischl. At **Lake Wolfgang**, the gateway to the landscape opens up, which with more than 76 crystal-clear lakes and many easily accessible mountain peaks makes this route so special. Here, cyclists can decide whether to quickly switch to one of the scheduled ships, such as the one to St. Wolfgang, or to quickly climb the peaks of Zwölferhorn or Schafberg by cable car or mountain railway. Stopping at the “**Weiße Rössl”** feels like a journey back in time into an operetta and a mountain excursion wonder if you want to rest briefly. With **Bad Ischl – [European Capital of Culture 2024](https://www.salzkammergut-2024.at/)** – a hub is reached in several respects: Here, all threads of Empress Elisabeth's passion for the **summer retreat** come together, which can still be experienced in her former tea house or in the Kaiservilla today. Here, cyclists can take a deep breath on the shores of the Traun – probably most enjoyably with a pastry from the **k.u.k court confectionery Zauner**. From Bad Ischl, it goes toward the **Styrian Salzkammergut**, the home of traditional costume and – in culinary terms – of the char fish. No question that the further route into more alpine terrain to Trautenfels in the Enns Valley is very rewarding. On the way are the **UNESCO World Heritage Site Hallstatt** with the oldest salt mine in the world, gigantic ice caves in the Dachstein massif, and on the Styrian side Bad Aussee on the edge of mystical waters such as Lake Altaussee or Lake Grundlsee and the Kulm ski flying hill. If you prefer the shorter option from Bad Ischl, an enjoyable ride awaits at Lake Traunsee from Gmunden on board the oldest coal-fired paddle steamer in the world. Now we turn west and head toward the turquoise **Lake Attersee**. Enjoy one of the wonderful beach bars here or a plunge into the water on the way towards Unterach and **Lake Mondsee**. From Mondsee, the route goes via side roads and cycle paths to Lake Irrsee and further into the **Salzburg Lake District**, which also includes Lakes Wallersee, Mattsee, and Obertrumer See. You should definitely visit the new BioArt Campus in Seeham before heading back towards **Salzburg**. **Tip:** Numerous **excursion and supplementary options** make the cycle path network around the Salzkammergut Cycle Path one of the most beautiful cycling regions in the Alpine region. Several cycling hubs also allow for shorter circular routes. Using alternatives by train and ship, the cycle path is also suitable for families, especially the routes Salzburg-Mondsee, along Lake Wolfgang, and along the Traun. **Safety guidelines:** - The difficulty is rated between easy and medium. - The route mostly runs on cycle paths and low-traffic secondary roads. For sections on federal roads, a ship or train ride offers an alternative (Hallstatt Lake, Traunsee, Wolfgangsee, Attersee). - Signage is provided in both directions, each within the framework of the state cycle path network (R2 in Upper Austria, R19 in Styria). **Equipment:** Modern trekking bikes or mountain bikes are ideal. Racing bikes are less recommended. Breakdowns can happen: a basic set of tools and accessories never hurts! - Tire repair kit - Multitool - Spare tube, pump, tire levers - First aid kit **Additional information:** **Salzkammergut Tourism** +43 6132 26909 [www.salzkammergut.at](http://www.salzkammergut.at) In July and August, the places on the Salzkammergut lakes are in high season, which limits the availability of accommodation for one night. It is recommended to book day by day in advance during July and August – local tourist boards are happy to assist in finding accommodation. [www.salzkammergutradweg.com](http://www.salzkammergutradweg.com) [ Tour and route information ](#ttgCollapseTourdetails) --------------------------------------------------------- **Starting place:** 4820 Bad Ischl **Destination:** 8952 Irdning **duration:** 22h 19m **length:** 303,6 km **Altitude difference (uphill):** 2.013m **Altitude difference (downhill):** 1.791m **Lowest point:** 403m **Highest point:** 846m **difficulty:** easy **condition:** easy **panoramic view:** Dreamtour **Paths covering:** Asphalt, Path / trail, Gravel, Street, Hiking trail, Other **Starting point:** Bad Ischl **Destination:** Stainach-Irdning/Trautenfels **further information:** - Multi-day tour - Circular route - Board possible [ ![Altitude profile R2/R19 Salzkammergut Cycle Path](//static.et4.de/ElevationProfileChart/Go.ashx?Experience=hoehenprofil-meta&Server=meta.tourdata.at&AddElevations=true&AddOfftrackWaypoints=false&AddSurfaces=true&AddWaypoints=false&globalid=tourdata_tour_430008553&width=355&height=250&FontSize=12&mkt=en) ![Altitude profile R2/R19 Salzkammergut Cycle Path](//static.et4.de/ElevationProfileChart/Go.ashx?Experience=hoehenprofil-meta&Server=meta.tourdata.at&AddElevations=true&AddOfftrackWaypoints=false&AddSurfaces=true&AddWaypoints=false&globalid=tourdata_tour_430008553&width=450&height=350&mkt=en) ](#ttgHoehenprofilModal "R2/R19 Salzkammergut Cycle Path") [ Along the trail ](#ttgCollapseAnDerStrecke) ----------------------------------------------- [ © Open copyright © Copyright: Ferienregion Dachstein Salzkammergut Close copyright ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/660x495/207423/7B1B0B9A20D6EDD1587E78C29045D70AACF4545607D00B9B27D70CED453E4B4A/tourismusbuero-bad-goisern-am-hallstaettersee.jpg "Tourist office Bad Goisern at Lake Hallstatt (© Copyright: Ferienregion Dachstein Salzkammergut)") Dachstein Salzkammergut ](https://www.upperaustria.com/en/oesterreich-poi/detail/430000430/dachstein-salzkammergut.html) [ © Open copyright © Copyright: Ilse Hubeny Close copyright ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/660x495/211236/54D99FC2FEF77505B54E9CDCBF8B4E0CFDA359682A81FCD6E7982CD104791676/eingang-tourismus-information-obertraun.jpg "Entrance Tourist Information Obertraun (© Copyright: Ilse Hubeny)") Tourist office Obertraun ](https://www.upperaustria.com/en/oesterreich-poi/detail/430004028/tourist-office-obertraun.html) ![Tourismusverband](https://assets.tourdata.at/660x495/409426/71AC12B0C6A9653BDA49204E8999EEAE13698B6D4B1F5A81E575FBBE7ACB2C1A/tourismusverband.jpg "Tourismusverband") Tourismusverband (Trinkhalle) Der Tourismusverband befindet sich in der ehemaligen Trinkhalle im Zentrum von Bad Ischl neben der Kirche. Dort erhalten Sie kostenlos einen Wanderführer und eine Wanderkarte von Bad Ischl. ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/660x495/431565/6847DF06D25B30296493FC08B0B6FDD545E5DAD862B50613298BC3569298F25C/jpg.jpg) Tourismusverband Bergheim Tourismusverband Mattsee Tourist-Information Obertrum am See 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. [ Variants and stages ](#ttgCollapseVariantenEtappen) ------------------------------------------------------- [ Salzsteins Geheimnis - eine interaktive Rätseltour ](https://www.upperaustria.com/en/oesterreich-tour/detail/430010249/salzsteins-geheimnis-eine-interaktive-raetseltour.html) [ Arrival ](#ttgCollapseAnreise) ---------------------------------- **Accessibility / arrival****Getting there** Detailed information about arrival can be found [here](https://www.salzkammergut.at/unser-service/lage-und-anreise.html). **Public Transit** Ideally reachable for travel by train: **Attnang-Puchheim** (from Vienna and Munich) or **Stainach-Irdning and Bad Ischl** (from Graz and Schladming) [www.oebb.at](http://www.oebb.at) With the [Wegfinder app](https://wegfinder.at/), timetable information is easier than ever: all connections by bus, train, and tram in Austria can be queried by entering places and/or addresses, stops or important points. The free app is available for smartphones (Android, iOS) – on [Google Play](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=ch.swift.willi&mtm_campaign=website&mtm_medium=website&mtm_source=website&pk_campaign=website&pk_medium=website&pk_source=website&utm_campaign=website&utm_medium=website&utm_source=website&at=website&ct=website&mt=website&pt=website) and in the [App Store](https://apps.apple.com/at/app/id680580267?mtm_campaign=website&mtm_medium=website&mtm_source=website&pk_campaign=website&pk_medium=website&pk_source=website&utm_campaign=website&utm_medium=website&utm_source=website&at=website&ct=website&mt=website&pt=website) **Parking** Around the stations [Stainach-Irdning](https://www.google.at/maps/place/Stainach-Irdning/@47.5298207,14.105109,18z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x47716d2a5b82f76d:0xdd98eab42a6fe40d!8m2!3d47.5294837!4d14.1065172), [Salzburg](https://www.google.at/maps/place/Salzburg+Hbf./@47.813074,13.042882,17z/data=!4m12!1m6!3m5!1s0x47769078f3c7634f:0xfb02fe56aad5409c!2sSalzburg+Hbf.!8m2!3d47.8130704!4d13.0450707!3m4!1s0x47769078f3c7634f:0xfb02fe56aad5409c!8m2!3d47.8130704!4d13.0450707) and [Attnang-Puchheim](https://www.google.at/maps/place/Attnang-Puchheim/@48.0124261,13.7187373,17z/data=!4m12!1m6!3m5!1s0x47740774c150e833:0x68d2aa672b507a6f!2sAttnang-Puchheim!8m2!3d48.0123824!4d13.721037!3m4!1s0x47740774c150e833:0x68d2aa672b507a6f!8m2!3d48.0123824!4d13.721037) there are sufficient parking spaces everywhere. 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