Alpe Adria cycle path

Start your cycling tour in Salzburg, the city of music, culture, and historical landmarks, renowned as the birthplace of W. A. Mozart. Upon arrival, you can visit some of the city's main attractions, such as Hohensalzburg Fortress, the largest medieval fortress in Europe, or take a stroll through the beautiful Mirabell Gardens, which are listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site.

Your hire bike (if booked) is waiting for you atthehotel. Check into your room at the 3-star Hotel Harry's Home orequivalent.A private car park (= fenced property) in Salzburgisincluded(exit ticket is enclosed with the travel documents).

Distance: 63 km, Elevation gain: 350 m

Heading south, you cycle along the car-free Salzach to Hallein and Kuchl. Continue on side roads via Werfen on the well-developed cycle path to St. Johann im Pongau. The day tour can be shortened by taking the train parallel to the cycle route every hour and then only 29 km/61 m elevation (hourly intervals; approx. € 3.50 payable). Overnight stay in a 3-starhotel.

(59 km cycling, 44 minutes by train)

By train to Mallnitz (passenger ticket incl., biketicket pay-able on site approx. € 3,50). Continue into the Drau Valleyto the day's destination (partly at Lake Millstatt).Route on arrival 7thMay to 4thJuly due to tunnel closureTauernschleuse: On a car-free cycle path to Schwarzach-St. Veit train station. ÖBB bus transfer from Schwarzach-St.Veit to Mallnitz incl. bike (approx. 75-120 minutesbybus). A scenic cycle tour into the Seebachtal to the Stap-pitzer Lakes reveals the beauties of the Hohe Tauern Na-tional Park (14 km, 80 m ascent). Continue into the DrauValley to the day's destination (partly at Lake Millstatt).Overnight stay in the 3-star hotel.

Distance: 72 km, Elevation gain: 312 m + optional train

Follow a flat, mostly car-free route along or near the Drava River via Paternion to Villach, known for its charming old town. Continue gently uphill along the Gail River to Arnoldstein, then reach Tarvis either by train (approx. € 5 per person on site) or by bike (+15 km). Overnight stay in a 4-star hotel.

Distance: 52-64 km

Today you ride through the core section of the Alpe-Adria Cycle Path—car-free and following the former railway line through the narrow Fella valley to Pontebba. Continue after a short on-road segment to Osoppo or Gemona. Overnight stay in a 3-star hotel.

Distance: 44-56 km

Partly car-free and close to the Tagliamento River or on back roads, you pass Osoppo and Buia through the fertile landscape of Friuli to the day's destination, a magnificent trading town with numerous sights (Piazza della Liberta, Duomo, old town). Overnight stay at the 4-star hotel.

Via Palmanova with its Venetian fortress and the ancientcity of Aquileia, the route leads through the lagoon land-scape to the charming coastal town of Grado. Overnightstay in the 3-star hotel.

Distance: 33 km + 24 minutes by train or 67 km bike

Mostly on well-maintained cycle paths and side roads,the route passes through the unique lagoon of Monfal-cone and by train to nearby Trieste (bike ticket approx.€ 2,- on site). Overnight stay in the 3 or 4-star hotel.

Journey home or book additional nights. A return transfer for passengers from Trieste (from a central meeting point near the hotel) back to Salzburg is included. An extra night in Salzburg is recommended.

Arrival in Mallnitz and check-in at your hotel. Your travel documents and rental bikes (if booked) will be handed over at the arrival hotel. Arrival tips are included in your travel documents. Parking at the hotel or at the nearby public car park (3 minutes on foot) is included. Overnight stay in a 3-star hotel.

Follow the Alpe-Adria Cycle Path along the valley floor to Obervellach and on into the Drava Valley. Continue past the Möllbrücke bridge toward Seeboden. Depending on your fitness and interests, you may extend your day with a scenic, car-free ride along the Lake Millstatt cycle path to Sappl before returning to Seeboden. Overnight stay in a 4-star hotel.

Elevation gain: 312 m

Cycle a flat, mostly car-free route along or near the Drava River via Paternion to Villach, known for its charming old town. Continue gently and steadily uphill along the Gail River to Arnoldstein, before reaching the beautifully situated town of Tarvis. Overnight stay in a 3-star hotel.

Distance: 52-64 km

Today you ride through the core section of the Alpe-Adria Cycle Path—car-free and following the former railway line through the narrow Fella valley to Pontebba. Continue after a short on-road segment to Osoppo or Gemona. Overnight stay in a 3-star hotel.

Distance: 44-56 km

Partly car-free and close to the Tagliamento River or on back roads, you pass Osoppo and Buia through the fertile landscape of Friuli to the day's destination, a magnificent trading town with numerous sights (Piazza della Liberta, Duomo, old town). Overnight stay at the 4-star hotel.

Via Palmanova with its Venetian fortress and the ancientcity of Aquileia, the route leads through the lagoon land-scape to the charming coastal town of Grado. Overnightstay in the 4 or 3-star hotel.

After breakfast, your cycling tour concludes. Choose to return home or extend your stay with extra nights. Return transfer (persons included) from Grado (near hotel at central meeting point) to Mallnitz.

Arrival in Mallnitz and check-in at your hotel. Your travel documents and rental bikes (if booked) will be handed over at the arrival hotel. Arrival tips are included in your travel documents. Parking is available at the hotel or at a nearby public car park (3 minutes on foot). Overnight stay in a 3★ hotel.

Distance: 49-54 km

Begin with a ride from Mallnitz into the side valleys of the Hohe Tauern National Park and the adjacent Tauern Valley. A gentle 4 km climb leads to the Stockerhütte on the edge of the national park. Continue along the Alpe-Adria Cycle Path via the valley floor toward Obervellach and into the Drava Valley. Passing the Möllbrücke bridge, you follow the route to Seeboden. Overnight stay in a 4-star hotel.

Cycle along the Drava River on a beautiful, mostly car-free route via Paternion to the charming town of Villach, known for its picturesque old town and scenic setting. Overnight stay in a 4-star hotel.

Distance: 44 km, 341 vertical meters

Ride car-free and steadily uphill through forests and pretty villages along or near the Gail stream until you reach Arnoldstein. Continue toward Valbruna (Wolfsbach), your destination for the day. Overnight stay in a 3-star hotel.

Distance: 58 km consistently downhill

Today, the highlight of the Alpe Adria Cycle Path awaitsyou: through the narrow Fella Valley, you cycle along theformer railway line to Pontebba. After a short stretch onregular roads, you continue to your destination fortheday. Overnight stay in a 3-star hotel.

Partly traffic-free and close to the Tagliamento River oron side roads, you pass Buia through the fertile landscapeof Friuli to the day's destination, a magnificent tradingtown with numerous sights (Duomo, old town). Overnight stay in a 4-star hotel.

On cycle paths from the city centre into the fertile coun-tryside and through romantic villages such as Pavia, youcycle to Palmanova, a Venetian fortress town (16th cen-tury) with a cathedral, numerous Renaissance palacesand completely preserved city fortifications. Continue viaCervignano to Aquileia, the former imperial residence inthe Roman Empire (UNESCO World Heritage Site). Sceni-cally impressive you reach the old port town of Gradothrough the lagoon. Overnight stay in a 4-star hotel.

After breakfast, your cycling tour concludes. Choose to return home or extend your stay with extra nights. Return transfer (persons included) from Grado (near hotel at central meeting point) to Mallnitz.

Arrival in Villach and check-in at your hotel. Your travel documents and rental bikes (if booked) will be handed over at the hotel. Parking is available directly at the hotel depending on availability (payable on site). Free public parking is possible at “Willroider Parkplatz” (SEZ-Straße), or you may use the parking garages at Villach Main Station (approx. €68/week/car) or the Contipark underground garage on Hausergasse 13 (approx. €12/night). Overnight stay in a 4-star hotel.

Distance: 44 km, 341 m elevation gain

Enjoy a mostly car-free route with a gentle, continuous ascent through forests and charming villages along or near the Gail stream until you reach Arnoldstein. Continue through scenic landscapes to today’s destination, Valbruna (Wolfsbach). Overnight stay in a 3-star hotel.

Distance: 47-60 km

Today, the highlight of the Alpe Adria Cycle Path awaitsyou: through the narrow Fella Valley, you cycle along theformer railway line to Pontebba. After a short stretch onregular roads, you continue to your destination fortheday. Overnight stay in a 3-star hotel.

Distance: 44-57 km

Your ride continues partly on car-free sections and quiet side roads along the Tagliamento River. Pass Osoppo and Buia as you make your way through the fertile Friuli countryside to Udine — a splendid trading town rich in history, with highlights such as Piazza della Libertà/Matteotti, the Duomo, and a charming old town. Overnight stay in a 4-star hotel.

Cycle from the city center into the surrounding countryside and through picturesque villages like Pavia until you reach Palmanova, a unique Venetian star-shaped fortress town from the 16th century. Continue via Cervignano to Aquileia, once an imperial residence of the Roman Empire and now a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Finally, cross the scenic lagoon to reach the historic port town of Grado. Overnight stay in a 4 or 3-star hotel.

After breakfast, your cycling tour concludes. Choose to return home or extend your stay with extra nights. Return transfer (persons included) from Grado (near hotel at central meeting point) to Villach.