Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Bodensee Cycle Path
Touching base with Bregenz (
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) in Vorarlberg, this 270km cycleway encircles
the Bodensee (Lake Constance), Europe's third-largest lake. Marked with red-and-white
signs, the mostly easygoing trail zips through Austria, Germany and Switzerland, passing
through woodlands, marshes, orchards, vineyards and historic towns. Come in early au-
tumn for fewer crowds, new wine and views of the Alps on clear days. Visit
www.bodensee-radweg.com
for details.
Salzkammergut Trail
This 345km circular trail explores the pristine alpine lakes of the Salzkammergut, includ-
ing Hallstätter See (
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)
, Attersee and Wolfgangsee. Though not exactly flat, the
trail is well signposted (R2) and only moderate fitness is required. To explore in greater
depth, pick up Esterbauer's Bikeline
Radatlas Salzkammergut.
Tauern Trail
Rolling through some of Austria's most spectacular alpine scenery on the fringes of the
Hohe Tauern National Park (
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)
, the 310km Tauern Trail is not technically diffi-
cult, but cycling at high altitude requires stamina. It begins at Krimml, then snakes along
the Salzach River to Salzburg, then further onto the Saalach Valley and Passau. The trail
is marked with green-and-white signs in both directions. For maps and GPS tracks, see
