--- title: "Bicycle touring in Austria | Cycle Planet" description: "Hilltop peaks covered with forests, green, clean-shaven meadows underneath, high mountains with beautiful mountain passes in the west, houses with wooden…" canonical_url: "https://cycleplanet.org/countries/austria" meta: "og:description": "Hilltop peaks covered with forests, green, clean-shaven meadows underneath, high mountains with beautiful mountain passes in the west, houses with wooden…" "og:image": "https://cycleplanet.org/_og/d/c_Blauwdruk%2Ctitle_Bicycle%2Btouring%2Bin%2BAustria%2Cdescription_~SGlsbHRvcCBwZWFrcyBjb3ZlcmVkIHdpdGggZm9yZXN0cywgZ3JlZW4sIGNsZWFuLXNoYXZlbiBtZWFkb3dzIHVuZGVybmVhdGgsIGhpZ2ggbW91bnRhaW5zIHdpdGggYmVhdXRpZnVsIG1vdW50YWluIHBhc3NlcyBpbiB0aGUgd2VzdCwgaG91c2VzIHdpdGggd2~igKY%2Cheadline_Western%2BEurope%2CsiteName_Cycle%2BPlanet%2Clogo_CP%2Cp_Ii9jb3VudHJpZXMvYXVzdHJpYSI%2Cs_Ad1idnNOe8ADO0F4.png" "og:image:height": "600" "og:image:type": image/png "og:image:width": "1200" "og:title": "Bicycle touring in Austria" "twitter:image": "https://cycleplanet.org/_og/d/c_Blauwdruk%2Ctitle_Bicycle%2Btouring%2Bin%2BAustria%2Cdescription_~SGlsbHRvcCBwZWFrcyBjb3ZlcmVkIHdpdGggZm9yZXN0cywgZ3JlZW4sIGNsZWFuLXNoYXZlbiBtZWFkb3dzIHVuZGVybmVhdGgsIGhpZ2ggbW91bnRhaW5zIHdpdGggYmVhdXRpZnVsIG1vdW50YWluIHBhc3NlcyBpbiB0aGUgd2VzdCwgaG91c2VzIHdpdGggd2~igKY%2Cheadline_Western%2BEurope%2CsiteName_Cycle%2BPlanet%2Clogo_CP%2Cp_Ii9jb3VudHJpZXMvYXVzdHJpYSI%2Cs_Ad1idnNOe8ADO0F4.png" --- > Index of every page on this site: [llms.txt](https://cycleplanet.org/llms.txt) Western Europe # Austria **Schengen**[**View on the map**](https://cycleplanet.org/map?at=47.516231,14.550072,7) [** Download GPX (15) **](https://cycleplanet.org/api/gpx/AT) ## **About ** Hilltop peaks covered with forests, green, clean-shaven meadows underneath, high mountains with beautiful mountain passes in the west, houses with wooden roof structures that are perfectly kept in the stain and façades immaculately plastered in cheerful colors. Austria is a country that radiates wealth. The Austrian landscape includes areas with high and low mountains, hills and plains. The difference in altitude and climate has produced a wide variety of flora and fauna. Austria is one of the most forested countries in Europe, 47% of the country is covered with forest. The bicycle has certainly been thought of and new routes and (separate) cycle paths are still being added. A country where you can stay safe and carefree. Last updated 13 May 2021 by [Wereldfietser.nl / Vakantiefietser.be](https://cycleplanet.org/cyclists/01dRgHcnFiTSprDGCEB4Jxq7iDH3) [Edit](https://cycleplanet.org/countries/austria/edit/about) ## **People ** Generally really friendly and helpful, you can even get by with english in the countryside Last updated 23 Jan 2021 by [Christian](https://cycleplanet.org/cyclists/gGtwq0EcF7X0WB7WuW6jaUlmJE72) [Edit](https://cycleplanet.org/countries/austria/edit/people) ## **Routes ** - route ## **Visa ** People from EU, Canada, Japan and USA don't need a visa. All other people need a Schengen visa to visit this country. You can find more information here [**https://www.schengenvisainfo.com/tourist-schengen-visa/**](https://www.schengenvisainfo.com/tourist-schengen-visa/). The visa is valid for 90 days, and allows you to travel through all Schengen countries. Last updated 3 Sept 2020 by [Bas Idsinga](https://cycleplanet.org/cyclists/ieMGYdJeX6ZyKgKeeGhMXPFZkax2) [Edit](https://cycleplanet.org/countries/austria/edit/visa) ## **See and do **(2) Sorted by most likes 1. [![See \& do](https://cycleplanet.org/markers/SeeDo.png)**1. Hiking**See & doTake a break from cycling and do some hikes. There a thousands of beautiful hikes all over the country. Enjoy the breathtaking view from the top (Gipfelkreuz)…](https://cycleplanet.org/poi/-MHjVUOqt9ToWjdfndEu) 2. [![See \& do](https://cycleplanet.org/markers/SeeDo.png)**2. Melk Abbey**See & doMelk Abbey (German: Stift Melk) is a Benedictine abbey above the town of Melk on a rocky outcrop overlooking the Danube river.](https://cycleplanet.org/poi/6278de5f-541e-4fb2-9328-876a6c97be96) ## **Bike shops **(3) Sorted by most likes 1. [![Bike shop](https://cycleplanet.org/markers/BikeShop.png)**1. Carlavelorep**Bike shopCarlavelorep Bikeshop in Salzburg 1](https://cycleplanet.org/poi/030f329a-dd56-4713-9afc-52cfde1c4a9a) 2. [![Bike shop](https://cycleplanet.org/markers/BikeShop.png)**2. Ciclopia**Bike shopThis shop is specialized in mountainbikes, and is a good repair shop. http://www.ciclopia.at/](https://cycleplanet.org/poi/0bc77a0c-605b-415e-a599-fcf1875202cb) 3. [![Bike shop](https://cycleplanet.org/markers/BikeShop.png)**3. Cooperative Fahrrad**Bike shopThey have a lot of knowledge here and many spare parts. https://www.fahrrad.co.at/](https://cycleplanet.org/poi/1befe19a-f674-454b-9b9e-bab86f588c9f) ## **Sleeping ** ### **(Formal) camping** Campsites are a short distance from each other, especially along the Danube. It is usually not necessary to reserve campsites in advance. ### **Ho(s)tels** - Austria has many guest houses (Gasthaus) and hotels. - Many hotels along cycling routes are geared towards cyclists. - There are some youth hostels, [**http://www.oejhv.or.at/**](http://www.oejhv.or.at/). ### **Wild camping** Wild camping is prohibited and strictly controlled in the tourist areas. Outside these areas, for example north of the Danube, the controls are less strict and there are plenty of forests where you can spend a night. Make sure you are not seen, because it is forbidden there too. Last updated 13 May 2021 by [Wereldfietser.nl / Vakantiefietser.be](https://cycleplanet.org/cyclists/01dRgHcnFiTSprDGCEB4Jxq7iDH3) [Edit](https://cycleplanet.org/countries/austria/edit/sleeping) ## **Places to sleep **(4) Sorted by most likes 1. [![Wild camping](https://cycleplanet.org/markers/Wildcamping.png)**1. forest campsite**Wild campingcampsite at a clearance at the end of a forest road with very nice view, the only downside is the steep climb before](https://cycleplanet.org/poi/67f86de6-0727-4fd6-a906-e3120281ba76) 2. [![Campsite](https://cycleplanet.org/markers/Campsites.png)**2. Free Campsite**CampsiteA free campsite along the Eurovelo 6 bike route. There are no waste bins so make sure to take all your trash with you again. If you can, please consider taking…](https://cycleplanet.org/poi/0ef0ce0d-eb4b-4dcc-91b8-8e3f5e47cf0c) 3. [![Wild camping](https://cycleplanet.org/markers/Wildcamping.png)**3. Kulm ski flying hill campsite**Wild campinga good hidden campsite on a small stream near (200m) the ski flying hill Kulm where is a building with public toilets, a coffee machine and vending machine.](https://cycleplanet.org/poi/75e478c5-f645-4b63-a8c3-5e3e8e57efa2) 4. [![Wild camping](https://cycleplanet.org/markers/Wildcamping.png)**4. Wild camping at the lake**Wild campingThere's a public beach where you can put up your tent, it's a quite beautiful spot. There's also a sign which says that camping is not allowed.](https://cycleplanet.org/poi/8251775a-21b9-4437-add2-250a0735a7c6) ## **Safety ** Austria a safe country to cycle at. ### **Traffic** The roads are of excellent quality almost everywhere: smooth and smooth asphalt. In the mountains you are mainly dependent on the main roads, outside there are plenty of opportunities to find small roads. The main roads in the mountain are therefore quite busy. There are cycle paths or strips along many main roads. It is annoying that the one time they are on the left and a little further on suddenly on the right side of the road: regular crossing is therefore necessary. Cycle routes with separate cycle paths run along the larger rivers and in other places. In the cities, the German system is used: You cycle on part of the footpath and use common traffic lights. Last updated 13 May 2021 by [Wereldfietser.nl / Vakantiefietser.be](https://cycleplanet.org/cyclists/01dRgHcnFiTSprDGCEB4Jxq7iDH3) [Edit](https://cycleplanet.org/countries/austria/edit/safety) ## **Transport ** ### **Airplane** There are international airports at Vienna, Innsbruck and Salzburg. ### **Train** There are several international trains going towards Austria. You can take your bicycle on trains for 12 euro. ### **Boat** Various (luxury) cruise ships sail from the Netherlands on the major rivers towards Austria. Who is going to try to bring their bicycle with you? Last updated 13 May 2021 by [Wereldfietser.nl / Vakantiefietser.be](https://cycleplanet.org/cyclists/01dRgHcnFiTSprDGCEB4Jxq7iDH3) [Edit](https://cycleplanet.org/countries/austria/edit/transport) ## **Food and drink ** **Supermarkets** In principle, the shops may be open from monday to friday between 6:00 am and 7:30 pm, and on saturday until 5:00 pm. However, as a rule, most shops are open from 8 am-6pm with 1? Noon break and on saturday until 1:00 pm. The larger supermarkets are also open on sunday morning. **Restaurants** - In the culinary field there are many possibilities in austria. Specialties from austrian cuisine include: tafelspitz, salzburger nockerln (a light dessert of beaten eggs, sugar, flour, butter and vanilla sugar), kärntner nudeln (the austrian variant of the italian ravioli. Dough bags filled with meat, mashed potatoes or cottage cheese), kaiserschmarrn (pieces of risen pancake with raisins. Served with icing sugar and apple sauce or cranberries), germknödel (steamed dough ball filled with plum jam, topped with butter or vanilla sauce and sprinkled with sugar and poppy seeds) or wiener schnitzel. - The choice is limited for the vegetarian. - South tyrol offers a beautiful combination of italian culinary tradition and german care in terms of service. **Drinkable water** Tap water is drinkable everywhere. In the mountains it is wonderfully soft, perfect for making delicious tea, in the lower areas, however, it is quite hard: boiling water immediately results in a white-coated pan. Last updated 13 May 2021 by [Wereldfietser.nl / Vakantiefietser.be](https://cycleplanet.org/cyclists/01dRgHcnFiTSprDGCEB4Jxq7iDH3) [Edit](https://cycleplanet.org/countries/austria/edit/foodDrink) ## **Vaccinations & health ** **Availability hospitals / doctors** - Closed pharmacies have a sign with the name of the nearest pharmacies on duty. - Information about the doctor on duty at the local police or gendarmerie can be found in the phone book. - All mountain villages have their own mountain rescue service. Emergency numbers: rescue / emergency doctor: 144; medical center: 141; mountain rescue service: 140. Last updated 13 May 2021 by [Wereldfietser.nl / Vakantiefietser.be](https://cycleplanet.org/cyclists/01dRgHcnFiTSprDGCEB4Jxq7iDH3) [Edit](https://cycleplanet.org/countries/austria/edit/health) ## **Other places **(6) Sorted by most likes 1. [![Ferry](https://cycleplanet.org/markers/Ferry.png)**1. Ferry**FerryFerry between Dürnstein and Rossatz, costs 2,70 euro per person and 1,20 euro per bike (2 euro for e-bikes).](https://cycleplanet.org/poi/51642b11-a7bc-4ca3-8910-7562acf289d0) 2. [![Water](https://cycleplanet.org/markers/Water.png)**2. public toilet Kulm ski flying hill**WaterA public toilet with running water, a coffee machine and a vending machine. An indoor place to sit and enjoy your coffee is given as well.](https://cycleplanet.org/poi/92ac5a30-c397-4eee-a5bd-2e8eb3db40ba) 3. [![Water](https://cycleplanet.org/markers/Water.png)**3. Water**Water](https://cycleplanet.org/poi/607051dd-5b52-4e16-9c28-66b1f00cfae2) 4. [![Water](https://cycleplanet.org/markers/Water.png)**4. Water**Water](https://cycleplanet.org/poi/6e3fb9c3-11d9-4f0d-afd2-ba9f0f8218aa) 5. [![Water](https://cycleplanet.org/markers/Water.png)**5. Water and public toilet**Water](https://cycleplanet.org/poi/11e158fb-3093-4866-b4ab-3ed6bf182dc6) 6. [![Water](https://cycleplanet.org/markers/Water.png)**6. Water and public toilet**Water](https://cycleplanet.org/poi/67f8e548-5547-4c9e-8b81-150a23aac5ba) ## **Other ** **Mapped cycle routes** - [**Map with bicycle routes in Austria**](https://www.radtouren.at/en/cycle-trails/) **Best bike period** Seasons (dry / wet) - The climate has a transitional character: from the temperate, atlantic influenced west and northwest respectively to the more continental east. In the west the precipitation is considerably higher than in the east and in the high areas higher than in the low plains. - May to october are the best months for cycling. Spring is a particularly good time. Even in summer it can still be very cold on the mountain passes. Minor mountain passes, such as the beautiful timmelsjoch, can remain closed until late spring, only the important passes such as the brenner are kept open all year round. Tourist high season - Harry: I was cycling through the east of the country in july and august expecting crowded campsites. That was not so bad, I was even the only one on a number. It is busy at the more touristy places such as the attersee and a city like salzburg. \*\*Spare parts \*\* There are plenty of options to have your bicycle repaired in the villages. 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