From Eugendorf to Hellbrunn Palace

DayTrip

Distance

41km

Unpaved

19%

Difficulty

2/10

Rideable

100%

Total Ascent

350m

Surface

Gravel

02 12 2025

This tour takes you from the Salzburg Lake District straight into the city, with the baroque Hellbrunn Palace and its famous park as the cultural highlight.

Route Description

You’ll ride via quiet backroads into Aigen, continue along the Salzach to Hellbrunn, loop around the Hellbrunner Berg and past the Salzburg Zoo, and then follow the iconic Hellbrunn Allee back into Salzburg. The return is an easy spin on the tranquil Ischler railway path, bringing you smoothly back to Eugendorf. A perfectly balanced ride of culture, city flair, and nature.

Eugendorf is not far from Salzburg and a great starting place for bike rides.

Starting in Eugendorf, the ride first heads south on quiet country roads to Aigen, where you meet the Salzach. Riding along the river, you continue towards Salzburg’s baroque jewel: Hellbrunn Palace.

Hellbrunner Allee is a stunning place to ride a bike around Salzburg!

This is the perfect place for a short break — the architecture, the wide palace grounds, and the playful fountains make Hellbrunn one of Salzburg’s cultural treasures. From here, the route circles the Hellbrunner Berg, passing the Salzburg Zoo, before reaching the legendary Hellbrunn Allee.

The city of Salzburg is famous. The best way to discover it is by bike!

The long, straight, tree‑lined avenue guides you directly back into the city, with views of Hohensalzburg Fortress along the way. From the Salzach, you turn north and finish the loop on the quiet Ischler railway path, a converted railway line that delivers you smoothly and car‑free back to Eugendorf.

Fast or touring pace, Salzburg has suitable cycling infrastructure for everyone.

Conclusion

The “From Eugendorf to Hellbrunn Palace” tour may be short, but it offers a rich mix of culture, city, and landscape. From backroads through the countryside and the Salzach promenade, to the grandeur of Hellbrunn and its park, and finally the iconic Hellbrunn Allee and the relaxed Ischler railway path — this loop is an ideal cultural ride for gravel, touring bikes, or e‑bikes.

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