Austria and Germany are a real paradise for cyclotourist. They are, in fact, two of the European countries that have focused more on alternative touri
Austria and Germany are a real paradise for cyclotourist. They are, in fact, two of the European countries that have focused more on alternative tourism, exploiting the abundance of vast open spaces and watercourses.
One of the most fascinating routes in both countries is the Cycle Track of the Tauri, or Tauernradweg. This cycle route connects the Austrian town of Krimml with the German Passau.
One of the most fascinating routes in both countries is the Cycle Track of the Tauri, or Tauernradweg. This cycling connects the Austrian town of Krimml with the German Passau. The track allows you to always ride in a slight downhill along the placid streams. Except for a few short stretches, this is a path for everyone. In total you will cycle for 309 km, but there is also the possibility to connect to other cycleways in the area.
Starting from Krimml you can immediately watch the waterfall on the river Ache, one of the highest in Europe. We are in the Hohe Tauern National Park, surrounded by stunning mountain landscapes. You start pedaling following the course of the Salzach river.
The cycle path often crosses local attractions of some significance that is worth visiting.
It is the case of the artificial lakes of Wasserfalboden and Mooserboden, the ice cave called Eisriesenwelt and Hohenwerfen fortress. They deserve a stop even the salt mines of Hallein, now converted into a museum.
The town of Hallein is only a few kilometres away from Salzburg, Mozart’s home-town. Leaving the old town you start to follow the course of the Inn River to the north-east. You cross the little towns of Oberndorfe and Braunau am Inn, then the route ends at Passau.