Cycle trails
in Austria
The best cycle trails
Trails along rivers, vineyards and lakes offer a variety of landscapes unmatched in Europe.
Salzkammergut Cycle Trail
From lake to lake on an imperial cycle tour
This trail leads through three Austrian federal states and features historic sites, the picturesque peaks of the Limestones Alps and over 70 lakes with crystal-clear waters you could drink from.
River Inn Cycle Trail
High peaks and rolling hills
Across the Alps with views of mountains over 3000 metres high! A journey of diversity: from the peaks of the Alps to the rolling hills of Bavaria and the floodplains...
Alpe Adria Cycle Trail
From the Alps towards the sea
Travel through the Hohe Tauern National Park in the sunny south, to Carinthia and across the border of Austria to Italy, until you reach the Adriatic Sea, in one week
Lake Neusiedl Cycle Trail
Cycling the sunny side of Austria
Sun, sea and sand, plenty of unique spots to enjoy, countless cultural highlights, the best cycling region and Austria’s most-decorated cycle trail – Lake Neusiedl awaits!
River Drava Cycle Trail
Cycling through Austria’s sunny south
The River Drava Cycle Trail links three borderless countries – Austria, Slovenia and Italy. It snakes its way over 366 km from Dobbiaco in South Tyrol to Maribor in Slovenia.
EuroVelo 9
Through the heart of Europe
A true journey of pleasure from South Moravia through the east and south of Austria via Lower Austria, Vienna and Styria to Maribor in Slovenia – past vineyards historic towns...
Traisen Valley Cycle Trail
The cycle trail for pilgrims and families
A pilgrimage on two wheels – from the Danube to the famous place of pilgrimage Mariazell. This is one of the most popular and most unusual of Austria’s themed cycle...
River Enns Cycle Trail
Cycling through the world of mountains and water
Cycling through the world of mountains and water The River Enns Cycle Trail is a challenging, interesting trail that takes nature-lovers through the Austrian federal states of Salzburg, Styria and...
Munich – Venice
3 countries: Germany, Austria, Italy
The Munich – Venice long-distance cycle route connects Germany’s southernmost metropolis with Italy’s lagoon pearl on the Adriatic Sea.
Tauern Cycle Trail
A culinary tour from waterfalls to Mozart's home town
This unique cycle trail offers spectacular highlights such as the Krimmler Waterfalls at the start, the Liechtenstein Gorge and Mozart’s home town of Salzburg.
Ybbs Valley Cycle Trail
A river cycle tour through Perry Country
The longest of the three Danube-Alpine connections for cyclists in Perry Country. From the convergence with the Donau in the town of Ybbs, the trail leads to Lunz am See...
Roman Cycle Trail
Travel back to Roman times on your bike
Cycle back to Roman times on an Austro-Bavarian historical journey. From Passau the trail leads through Bavaria, the Innviertel, the Attersee and Wels to Enns on the River Danube.
River Mur Cycle Trail
From the Tauern to Styrian Wine and Spa Country
The perfect choice for connoisseurs, this trail leads from Hohe Tauern National Park via Graz, UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Site and City of Design, to Styrian Wine and Spa Country...
Via Claudia Augusta
The easiest Alpine crossing for cyclists
The Via Claudia Augusta Cycle Trail makes it possible to relive the Roman Empire’s ancient cultural and trade route from the Adriatic to the Danube.
River Danube Cycle Trail – North Bank
The River Danube Cycle Trail - Europe’s most popular long-distance cycle trail
Like the trail along the south bank of the Danube, the trail along the north bank offers fun for the whole family. With a slight downhill to help you, the...
River Danube Cycle Trail – South Bank
Europe’s most popular long-distance cycle trail
Cycling the south bank of the Danube is fun for the whole family. The trail follows the river slightly downhill all the way through Upper Austria, Lower Austria and Vienna...
Thaya Circuit Cycle Trail
Cycling along disused railway tracks
The cycling paradise of the Thayaland region offers 111 km of leisurely cycling. The Thaya Circuit Cycle Trail mainly runs along old train tracks and is particularly suitable for families...
Styrian Wine Country Cycle Trail
A journey of discovery through Styrian Wine Country
A journey of discovery through Southern and Eastern Styria: Vineyards and apple orchards offer unique delicacies, while the thermal springs of Styrian Spa Country are the ideal solution to tired...
Stories written by life
Landscapes influence people and people influence landscapes. Austria has a lot to tell you about:
particularly special recommendations and exclusive tips on cycle trails in Austria:
If walls could talk
The historical townscape of Schärding is still so lively today that it seems like just a short step back to the...
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When the Wachau is decked in pastel
The Wachauer Marille is one of the most popular types of apricot in the world, and rightly so: nowhere else in the...
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A blossoming business in traditional costumes
The fashion label FREIWILD in the Mostviertel region unites the fast rhythm of the urban world as well as slower...
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No folding now!
The well-known author Karin Wasner explains how a bet changed her attitude to cycling on the Traisen Valley Cycle Trail....
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Fine wines in fine walls
The Styrian Wine Route offers not only fine wines, but also modern architecture to admired....
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The European Green Belt
The Mühlviertel and the Mühlviertel Cycle Trail are located on the European Green Belt, the largest ecological...
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Wine culture in Vulkanland
Schloss- und Weinkultur vom Feinsten: Das Weingut Winkler-Hermaden und Schloss Kapfenstein....
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Small, historic, worth a visit
Towns that belong to Small Historic Towns really make a big impression. In Austria there are 16 towns that fulfil...
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The full splendour of the monarchy
A cycle tour along the Danube is also a journey back in time to the world of the Habsburgs....
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