Cycling Trail around Lake Hallstatt
Information in advance
Cycling around Lake Hallstatt offers a unique combination of nature experience, sporting activity and unforgettable views. The route, especially the East Shore Cycle Path, is a lovely way to explore the lake and surrounding countryside. The bike tour can be easily combined with other activities, such as a boat trip, swimming breaks or a visit to Hallstatt. The route always offers new and unique views of the lake and the surrounding mountains. The East Bank Cycle Path is also suitable for families with children and offers many places to rest.
Around Lake Hallstatt
Once around Lake Hallstatt, this is a "must" for many mountain bikers on a holiday in the Salzkammergut. No wonder, because the eastern shore of the fjord-like mountain lake invites you to "unwind". Every now and then benches and shady places for a little stopover. Just great!
From Bad Goisern to Hallstatt
There are many variants of this tour - we have chosen this version for the description: We start our approximately 41-kilometer tour at the parking lot "Mitte" on the Salzkammergut main road (B145). From here, the path leads us through the village to the district of "Stamm" and further along the Pass Gschütt main road (B166) on the western shore of Lake Hallstatt to the world-famous salt mining town of Hallstatt.
From Hallstatt to Obertraun
From Hallstatt, the route continues along the southern shore on a well-developed cycle path to Obertraun. If you feel like it, you can take a "dip in the cool water" at the lido on hot days, before continuing along the east bank cycle path along the lake.
More about the lake
The fjord-like lake landscape, shaped by glacial ice from the Ice Age, is impressive. About 10,000 years ago, the lake acquired its current appearance with the greatest width of 2.1 km and the greatest length of 8.2 kilometers. Between the lakeshore and the railway, a gravel path leads across meadows, past individual houses, up and down, also in the forest (swimming opportunities, even if you don't have a bathing suit with you).
From Obertraun back to Bad Goisern
On the way, we pass the Hallstatt train station and pass the deepest point of Lake Hallstatt over a suspension bridge. Here it goes xxx meters into the water. On steel slabs, which are attached to the rock, we continue in the direction of Bad Goisern. A Scottish path is always our companion. And if you want to fortify yourself in between, we recommend a stop at the rustic "Seeraunzn".
Well strengthened, we then go on the last stage of our "round trip". We continue our "journey" on a well-maintained paved road. We pass a stone house, the former inn "Tuscher" and cross under the railway line of the Salzkammergut railway several times. Shortly after the Maislinger bakery, we get back on the Pass Gschütt federal road (B166) and continue our journey towards the starting point. Here, after about 4 hours, depending on the breaks, our bike trip around Lake Hallstatt ends.
Tip for all families
It is not recommended to bike with children along the busy, narrow and winding main road between Steeg and Hallstatt. That's why our tip: From the Goiser village of "Steeg", at the Gasthof Post, directly to the Ostufer-Ra
We hope you enjoy cycling around Lake Hallstatt in the heart of the Salzkammergut.
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Recreational paradise on Lake Hallstatt
The Obertraun lido is worth a visit because it is one of the most beautiful and well-kept bathing facilities on Lake Hallstatt, with a wide range of leisure activities for the whole family. It is also free to access and offers a breathtaking backdrop. There are regular events such as concerts by the lake or local evenings, which make the lido a lively meeting place.
"'s Goiserer Seeplatzl" on Lake Hallstatt
Bad Goisern on Lake Hallstatt |“ s'Goiserer Seeplatzl”: In the middle of the romantic ‘Ostuferwanderweg’ (East shore hiking trail) between Bad Goisern and Obertraun with a culinary connection! Perfect for a holiday afternoon in the World Heritage region!
Shipping on Lake Hallstatt
Hallstatt | Ship tours: Whether large or small trip – this is where you will find an overview of daily excursions from May through October on Lake Hallstatt. Cast off and Ship Ahoy!
Bike rental Resort Obertraun
Are you looking for a bike or e-bike for your holiday in the Salzkammergut? Then just stop by the "Radverleih Resort Obertraun" near the Obertraun beach. There is a large selection of rental bikes here.
Hikers snug “Seeraunzn“
Bad Goisern on Lake Hallstatt | Insider tip amongst hikers and cyclists. Excellent cuisine with magnificent views. Easy to reach by boat. Dinner is served!
“Steegwirt” in Bad Goisern on Lake Hallstatt
Bad Goisern | Cosy, rustic inn serving typical Austrian cuisine and new culinary creations on the north shore of Lake Hallstatt. Open all year!
Free accommodation for your cycling holiday in the Salzkammergut
Hotels and accommodation providers in Hallstatt, Bad Goisern, Gosau and Obertraun offer the ideal room or apartment for your holidays, no matter what your tastes. Aside from establishments rated according to the international "star" scale, you will also find around Lake Hallstatt in Austria businesses that have been awarded two to four "edelweiss". The more flowers, the greater comforts you can expect. Whether you eventually find your cozy nest in an elegant 5-star luxury hotel, at comfortable guesthouse, a family-friendly apartment, or on a traditional farm, the choice is always entirely up to you.