After checking into your hotel the rest of the day is yours to explore the Tyrolean capital. We recommend heading up to the Bergisel Ski Jump. It's worth taking on the 455 stair climb to appreciate the stomach-churning view that awaits contestants before they begin their descent. You could also take the 30 minute cable car ride from the city centre up to the Hafelekar on the impressive Nordkette mountain range. The views over the surrounding alps and the city itself far below, are awe inspiring. In the city itself stroll around the Old Town where you will find the famous Golden Roof built in 1496 to commemorate a royal wedding.

The deep and fast flowing Inn river is your guide today as you follow it eastwards along the wide valley and scenic Inn Valley. To your left the towering Nordkette mountain range creates an impressive backdrop as you follow the riverside cycle path downstream. After a few kilometres you reach the medieval salt mining town of Hall in Tirol. Here you may wish to take a break to explore the Old Town as well as the Mint Tower and Museum. A little further along the river you reach the town of Wattens, home to the world famous crystal jewellery manufacturer Swarovski . After passing through the old silver-mining town of Schwaz you reach the village of Strass at the head of the beautiful Ziller Valley where you stop for the night.

Today's ride follows a glorious cycle path along the picturesque Ziller Valley. Along the way you'll pass quaint Tyrolean villages, such as Schlitters, Fügen and Aschau, each with its own tall steepled church visible from afar. Verdant green meadows fill the space between these villages and the alpine scenery on either side of the valley is truly breathtaking. All the way along the valley the cycle path flirts with the burbling Ziller river. In the afternoon you will be picked up in either Zell am Ziller or the famous ski resort of Mayrhofen and transferred (45 kms), with your bikes, over the Gerlos Pass to the village of Krimml. After checking in to your hotel, we recommend a hike up the valley to admire Europe's largest waterfall -a truly awesome sight in full flow!

Magical high alpine scenery accompany your ride today through the beautiful Pinzgau region today. The Hohe Tauern mountain range (to your right as you pedal eastwards) includes some of Austria's highest peaks and every now and then you will catch glimpses up the narrow valleys of high snow covered peaks. The bike path is gently descending making today's ride easy, relax and enjoy the incredible alpine scenery and fairytale villages along the valley. Your destination today is the village of Kaprun or the nearby town of Zell am See. Just up the valley from Kaprun you can take a cable car up to the Kitzsteinhorn Glacier at 3029m. from here you can enjoy amazing views across the Hohe Tauern range, including the Grossglockner, Austria's highest mountain.

If the weather is good you may be tempted to take a dip in Lake Zell this morning before continuing with your ride. A stroll around the attractive pedestrianised area of Zell am See is also highly recommended. Today's route leads you north along the the Saalach valley to the charming little village of Maria Alm. After a pleasant ride along the wide scenic valley you eventually arrive in the picture-perfect village of Lofer surrounded by high granite peaks. If you have any remaining energy take the cable car up to the Loderbichl for some amazing views of the surrounding area.

Your final ride continues to follow the Saalach river which is now quite boisterous with rapids and fast flowing sections that attract daring kayakers. The tranquil Saalach valley provides some serene alpine cycling before you ride through a small corner of Germany. In the Deutsche Eck you will visit Bad Reichenhall, a spa town with a distinct Bavarian flair. A short distance further on you arrive in Salzburg, the perfect place to toast and celebrate completing your alpine cycling adventure. Visit the castle overlooking the city or take a stroll along the famous Getreidegasse where wrought iron signs indicate the trade of each shop. Sound of Music fans may be tempted to take one of the tours that showcases where certain scenes were shot around the city.

After breakfast it is time to head for home or your next adventure.