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The route leads on a circular course from the city of Salzburg through the spectacular Strubklamm to the deep blue lakes of the Salzkammergut. It continues over the old Postalm road (Alte Postalm Stra\u00dfe) into the Tennengau, on bike paths along the Enns and Salzach rivers and around Zellersee to Mittersill. Passing the Leoganger Steinberge and along the Tauern cycle path through the Salzburger Saalachtal, you finally return to Mozarts hometown Salzburg. In all gravel regions, not only great accommodations and bike hotels await you, but there are also additional loops and other highlights to discover. This way, everyone can create and expand their gravel experience themselves. All according to the motto, everything is possible, nothing is mandatory!<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Soft \u2013 step by step through the gravel-regions<\/h2>\n

The city of Salzburg<\/h3>\n

Already the first section is challenging and requires a good amount of stamina. But not to worry, you\u2019ll be more than rewarded with magnificent views and great natural experiences. The adventure starts in the city of Salzburg, which can ideally be reached by train or bus using public transport<\/strong>. The ride along the Salzach bike path is an initial highlight. Especially the view from the M\u00fcllner Steg of the impressive backdrop of the old town with the Hohensalzburg Fortress<\/a> is something you shouldn\u2019t miss. And the Cathedral<\/a>, Mirabell Palace, and Mirabell Gardens<\/a> are also in close proximity and invite you to delve into the culture of the Mozart city.<\/p>\n\"\"\n

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Then, it\u2019s finally time to head out into nature. Those arriving the day before will find the right accommodation for every budget with Hotel St. Virgil<\/a>, Hotel Hohenstauffen<\/a>, the Green Hotel zur Post<\/a>, and Hotel Pension Adlerhof<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Extra Tip:<\/strong> The city of Salzburg is also home to the small but exquisite bike company Pastel Cycles<\/a>. Seb and Martin, two bike enthusiasts from Salzburg, along with their team, build perfect, individually tailored gravel bikes. And they do it in just a few weeks!<\/span><\/p>\n

Road cycling region SalzburgerLand-Salzkammergut<\/h3>\n

Passing Glasenbach, the route leads through the imposing Strubklamm<\/a> gorge eastward into the mountains and into the\u00a0road cycling region SalzburgerLand-Salzkammergut<\/a>. At the Felsenbad in Faistenau, it\u2019s a must to dismount from the saddle and experience the power and force of water at this extraordinary location. Along the Alm (river), you soon reach Lake Hintersee, where you ride on a magnificent stretch of gravel along the track of the old forest railway by the lake\u2019s shore.<\/p>\n\"\"\n

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For those spending the night here, DAS Hintersee Hotel<\/a> is highly recommended. Refreshments are available at the Lago Bar on the western shore. The following section, with views of the Faistenauer Schafberg, is challenging due to the elevation gain but rewarding. At the end of it, the cozy Hatznalm<\/a> invites you for a stop. Just before reaching Fuschl am See. The road bike & triathlon Hotel Jakob<\/a> and the Hotel Seewinkel <\/a>await you in close proximity to the lake.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

The route leads on a circular course from the city of Salzburg through the spectacular Strubklamm to the deep blue lakes of the Salzkammergut. It continues over the old Postalm road (Alte Postalm Stra\u00dfe) into the Tennengau, on bike paths along the Enns and Salzach rivers and around Zellersee to Mittersill. 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