Zell am See & surroundings | Cycling holiday

Name: Zell am See & surroundings
Brand: Pedalo
Price: 979.00 EUR
Availability: InStock

The itinerary
at a glance

For your 8-day location-based tour in the Zell am See area

Your place of arrival is located right in the region called Pinzgau and is one of the best touristic spots in Europe. Your bicycles are waiting for you in the booked accommodation.

After breakfast you will take the local Pinzgaubahn to Krimml, where the largest waterfalls in Europe await you. A well-positioned mountain trail will allow you to observe this natural spectacle from above. With the bicycle, you will ride back via the Hohe Tauern National Park and the region called Oberpinzgau, accompanied the whole way by snow-covered three-thousand-metre peaks.

After breakfast, a half-hour train ride will take you to Hochfilzen. The oldest mine in the country is located in Leogang. Entry to the local tourist mine is included. The bicycle trail follows the Leoganger Ache until the Saalach river, which will then guide you all the way back to Zell am See.

Today’s plan involves a relaxed tour around Lake Zell. On the north shore, you will find Prielau castle, a former hunting lodge for the prince-bishop which is now used as a hotel. The south-eastern shore offers a magnificent natural area - reeds and other water-loving plants have made themselves at home on the lake bed here.

Before you return to your hotel, you should take some time for a long stroll around town. The afternoon has been left at your disposal.

With the train, you will quickly arrive in Werfen. The Hohenwerfen fortress is a medieval hill castle which is sure to astonish you.

On the way back to Zell am See, you will follow the course of the Salzach. In Bischofshofen, you can admire the ski jumping hill on which the final of the Four Hills Tournament is held each year. In St. Johann, you will find the world-famous Liechtensteinklamm gorge, a mighty natural spectacle with a 50 m high waterfall at the end of the gorge. Via Bruck on the Glockner Road, you will again reach your starting point, Zell am See.

Today you’ll be spoiled for choice. Use the day to take a refreshing dip in Lake Zell or just relax in the hotel’s spa.

However, an excursion to the highest mountain in Austria is also a great option. The Grossglockner High-Alpine Road with its 48 kilometres and 36 hairpin bends is one of the most beautiful panoramic roads in the world. An excursion with the most modern travel buses will take you right into the incomparable world of experience in the heart of the Hohe Tauern National Park. You will be accompanied and informed by an experienced and knowledgeable national park ranger. The Glocknerbus departs 2 times per week in the period from the end of May to the middle of September.

Alternatively, you could visit the alpine reservoirs in Kaprun, or go hiking on the Schmittenhöhe. Whatever you decide to do today, an evening walk along the Esplanade will bring to mind a more southerly destination and help you to forget everyday life.

You will start your day with a short train ride to Saalfelden. From there, it’s only a little bit further to Weißbach, where the Seisenbergklamm gorge or the Lamprechtshöhle cave are waiting to be discovered. Wood cutters built a 600 m long trail here in 1831. The way back will take you via Maria Alm and Ritzensee lake through small rural hamlets to Zell am See.

Your journey home begins after breakfast. We would be happy to help you book an extended stay in this magical region.

Level

Occasional cyclists

You prefer flat terrain, but you won’t be put off by the occasional hill. There has to be the right mix of breaks, nature and culture. You enjoy exercise and bring some stamina and cycling experience to the table.

Topography

The cycle route is almost completely flat in the valleys of the Salzach and Saalach rivers, with only minor inclines away from the riverbanks.

Road conditions

You ride pedominantly on sealed cycle paths and low-traffc side roads, only short sections on roads with more traffic.

Route-finding & navigation

You will navigate by yourself using maps and/or GPS data.

Fancy a break from cycling?

On a location-based tour, you can simply choose to skip a day's cycling if a stage seems too difficult for you.

Services & info
Trip details

Services included

7 x overnight stays in 4*Hotel zum Hirschen Zell am See
7 x hearty breakfast buffet
Ride with the Pinzgaubahn Zell am See – Krimml incl. bike
Train rides from Zell am See to Hochfilzen, Werfen and Saalfelden incl. bike
Admission to the Krimmler waterfalls, Hohenwerfen fortress and Leogang mine
Admission to the Seisenbergklamm or Lamprechtshöhle
Free entry to the lido Zell am See

Reduced admission to the golf course in Zell am See (including transfer)
Carefully designed routes
Detailed cycling map with route information in English
PEDALO app and/or GPS data
1 x detailed info package per room in English
7-day service hotline in German and English

Travel notes

Local/resort tax: according to tariff

If applicable, these are to be paid directly to the hotel and are not included in the holiday price.

Prices & Dates
at a glance

Arrival: Daily from 06.05. to 29.09.2025

Prices per person in EUR

Frequently asked
questions

How does a location-based tour work?

There are places in the world of cycle touring that are just so picturesque and diverse that once you have arrived, you can't tear yourself away. They have so much to offer that you will struggle to decide which direction to cycle in first. These special spots are where we at PEDALO have created our location-based tours just for you.

Keep riding, but always stay in the same place

In contrast to staged tours and round trips, you won't cycle from place to place, and thus from hotel to hotel. Instead, you will stay in one and the same accommodation for the duration of your cycling holiday. This hotel will be the starting point for fascinating cycling excursions in the surrounding area. Every day, there will be new routes for you to explore. Every evening, you will return to hosts who put their heart and soul into their work and offer you a pleasantly cosy atmosphere with a healthy dose of class. Instead of having to pack your bags each day, you simply get to ride your bike and enjoy your holiday.

For beginners, improvers - and anyone seeking a breath of fresh air

This type of cycling holiday is designed for anyone who likes to take it easy. If you’re feeling a bit too sore for cycling or the weather isn't looking good, you can simply take a day off. Location-based tours are also ideal for first-time cyclists who may not yet know exactly how much they can or want to tackle in a day. No unnecessary stress, just pure freedom - so your tour can be all about the joy of cycling!

What info material will I receive for my bike tour?

Your travel documents usually include general travel information, a hotel list, a road book and/or detailed maps as well as a textual description of the route; you will also get luggage tags and possibly also vouchers and/or information material on the various sightseeing attractions. The exact contents of the information package depend on the booked trip and its included services.

The documents will be sent to you approx. two to three weeks before the start of your tour. Depending on the trip, you may receive them partly in digital form and partly by post – or you will receive the hotel list and general travel information in advance by e-mail, and the remaining documents along with the maps on site at your starting hotel.

Please note that the travel documents are issued exclusively for PEDALO guests and are therefore not available without a booking.

Should I take out travel insurance?

Travel insurance is not included in our prices. You can decide whether to get a quote elsewhere or simply book your travel insurance online at pedalo.com/en/service/travel-insurance. In any case, we recommend that you take out travel cancellation insurance!

Please note that for last-minute bookings (less than 30 days before the start of the trip), insurance cover can only be taken out within 3 days of booking.

The itinerary at a glance