How many stages does the Enns Cycle Path have?

The Enns Cycle Path is about 260 kilometers long and is usually cycled in 5 to 6 daily stages. Depending on fitness, stages can be shortened or extended.

Where does the Enns Cycle Path start and end?

The Enns Cycle Path starts in Flachauwinkl, leads over Schladming, Gesäuse, and Steyr to Enns in Upper Austria

Are there dining options along the Enns Cycle Path?

Yes. Along the route, there are numerous inns, cafés, and huts that specialize in cyclists.

Is the Enns Cycle Path suitable for e-bikes?

Yes. The Enns Cycle Path is well suited for e-bikes. There are numerous charging stations along the route and many rental shops offer e-bikes.

Which section is particularly beautiful?

Very popular are the first kilometers around Schladming in the upper Enns Valley and the passage through the Gesäuse National Park with its steep rock faces.

Is the Enns Cycle Path suitable for children?

Yes. Flat sections like between Schladming and Radstadt or in the middle Enns Valley are ideal for families with children.

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Enns Cycle Path R7 Cycling Holiday in Schladming

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What is the Enns Cycle Path?

The Enns Cycle Path – also known as the long-distance cycle path R7 – is one of the most beautiful river cycle paths in the Alps. Over approximately 250 kilometers, it leads from Flachauwinkl in Salzburg to Enns in Upper Austria – through three federal states, past lakes, villages, and natural beauties.

263 km from Flachauwinkl to Enns in Upper Austria
Crosses 3 federal states: Salzburg, Styria, Upper Austria
Ideal for 4–6 stages or day trips from Schladming
By the river, varied, well signposted

Over 60 kilometers of this cycle path run directly through the Schladming-Dachstein region. Ideal for anyone spending their holiday with us and wanting to discover the Enns Cycle Path in stages – all without packing and unpacking.

From Mandling to Pichl to Aigen, you cycle always along the Enns – idyllic through meadows, floodplains, small towns, and past popular bathing lakes. Whether as a sporty day tour or a relaxed outing with the family: The stages from Schladming are mostly flat, paved, and also easily manageable with children.

Tip: With the included Schladming-Dachstein Summer Card, you can use the bus or train for free – ideal for flexibly combining individual sections or comfortably returning.

Stage Schladming-Irdning

approx. 60 km. Scenically varied, mostly gently descending, perfect leisure tour.

Stage Schladming-Radstadt

approx. 35 km. Particularly popular with gravel bikers – partly gravel, great views.

Enns Cycle Path as a round trip with train or bus return

Many guests cycle from Schladming to Liezen or Mandling or Flachauwinkel and return by train/bike bus.

Just start pedaling!

Start possible from any holiday accommodation. Perfect for families & leisure cyclists. Well-maintained rest areas & dining options
Well signposted & well developed

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comfortable & affordable

Bike Shuttles & Bike & Train

A stretch by bike, a stretch by train or bus: This is how you enjoy the wonderful Enns Cycle Path depending on your mood.

Bike & Train

You cycle a beautiful section and let the return journey be done differently? No problem! The regional trains of ÖBB take your bike with them – and run at least every two hours through the Enns Valley. Start and destination are flexible: From Schladming it goes over Stainach, Liezen, and Selzthal – perfect for a round trip or stages with viewpoints and cultural stations along the route.

Bike Shuttle - free with the Summer Card

Do you want to return a bit more comfortably? Then the free return transfer with the bike shuttle is ideal – exclusively with the summer card for our guests:
Thursdays: Return transfer from Schladming, Hauser Kaibling, or Ramsau am Dachstein to Flachauwinkl

Departure around 08:30–09:15 AM – return around 10:00 AM

Only by prior arrangement until Wednesday 3:00 PM, at least 7 participants needed.

Bike Shuttle Sunday

For larger groups or individual planning:

Every Sunday (May–October) from Enns → Return to Radstadt or Flachau

Price approx. 79 € per person, from 2 persons, otherwise from 4

Groups of up to 8 persons also possible on other days

Reservation required by Friday 5:00 PM

From bed to bike