Alps-Adriatic cycle trail / Salzburg - Grado II

Variant without Tauern tunnel

from 1.279,00 €
255-275 km
7 Nächte

7 nights
Roundtrip

Roundtrip/point to point: Cycling from point A to point B or back to the starting point (circle tour). A return transfer to the starting point is mostly included or additionally bookable for an extra charge. >> all Roundtrips
Level 2

Level 2 - Leisure bikers: Slightly rolling, light hilly terrain, few uphill stretches, average physical condition required. >>all Level 2 tours
Individual

Individual Tour: You decide for yourself the pace you want to cycle, the sights you want to see along the way and when to take a break. Our detailed maps and route descriptions show you the way. >>all individual tours

Please note: You can only take part in this trip if you are vaccinated or recovered from Covid-19!
As of Oct 2022, subject to change.

Feel save, book flexible: FREE rebooking up to 6 weeks prior arrival to any alternative date in 2021 - applies to bookings between May 01 and June 15 2021 , the price of the newly selected date 2021 applies in the event of a rebooking.

Rebooking FREE OF CHARGE until 28 days prior tour start; valid for all new bookings between May 01 and ***September 15 2021***. Valid for all tour-dates 2021 – the price of the newly selected date 2021 applies in the event of a rebooking.

Crossing the Alps to the Adriatic Sea in a week – that sounds like hard work, but it’s not if you choose the Alpe-Adria Cycle Path. Here, crossing the Alps is also possible for leisure cyclists, because the ascent to the main Alpine ridge is divided into two daily stages, with the last section crossed by transfer. On the journey you will pass the idyllic Salzach Valley, Bad Gastein, the impressive high mountain landscape of the Hohe Tauern, the sunny Drau Valley and the wild and rugged Canal Valley. On the Via Julia Augusta, you will cycle comfortably via Palmanova and Aquileia to the lagoon of Grado.

Route

Tour profile / Level 2:

The tour runs along bike paths or very quiet side roads, through small villages and picturesque landscape. The most challenging section on the Pass Lueg can also be bypassed by train.

The tour is suitable for children over 16 years.

Day 1: Salzburg

Individual arrival at the starting hotel in Salzburg. A bicycle trip could not start more impressively than in Salzburg, the city of Mozart. You are surrounded by so many Baroque monuments in this beautiful old town. Take some delicious Mozartkugeln (typical Austrian confectionary) on your journey to the sea.

Day 2: Salzburg – Bischofshofen/St. Johann, approx. 60 km

You leave the city with a view of Hohensalzburg Fortress. The mountains are already visible in the distance as you cycle along the Salzach. On the way, you will pass Hellbrunn Palace, whose trick fountains have been delighting young and old for more than 400 years. The journey continues along the Tauern Cycle Path towards Hallein, known for its crooked town houses and, above all, for the white gold - salt. Another highlight is the waterfall in Golling.

Day 3: Bischofshofen/St. Johann – Villach, approx. 45 km + Transfer

Today’s stage begins in the direction of Schwarzach. From Schwarzach, a shuttle bus will take you to Spittal an der Drau. Once you are back on your bike, you will complete the last section of the stage on the Drau Cycle Path to Villach.

Day 4: Villach – Tarvisio/Camporosso, approx. 40 km

Following the Gail River, you will leave Villach behind and soon after, you will also say goodbye to Austria and hello to Italy. The Kanaltal Valley extends into the tri-border region of Italy, Austria and Slovenia, with the Italian border town of Tarvisio at its center. Austrians, Slovenes, Friulians and Italians have been living here together for centuries, and all three major European language families – Germanic, Romance and Slavic – come together here.

Day 5: Tarvis – Venzone/surroundings, approx. 55 km

Tarvisio, a small town surrounded by wide valleys and forests, is the starting point of your tour today. It is not only one of the most important mountain resorts in Friuli-Venezia Giulia, but also one of the ski centers in this region. Continuing through the Valcanale, you can admire the beauties of the Friulian Alpine region from the saddle, with its unspoilt, untouched nature.

Day 6: Venzone/Umgebung – Udine, approx. 55 km

Gemona del Friuli, a small town located at the southern end of Valcanale and at the foothills of the Julian Alps, is considered one of the most beautiful historical towns in Friuli-Venezia Giulia. Hills full of vineyards line your path and invite you to taste one or two of the local wines. Udine, characterized by Venetian influences, radiates calm and composure; you can admire important late Gothic and Renaissance buildings while having a coffee in the piazza or strolling through the city center.

Day 7: Udine – Grado, approx. 55 km

Cycling through the vineyards you will continue your journey. The first highlight of today‘s stage is Palmanova with its star-shaped fortress from the 16th century. Across the hexagonal main square, the route leads out of the Unesco World Heritage Site towards Aquileia. Built in 180 BC, it was one of the most important economic centres of the Roman Empire. Numerous excavation sites and a huge floor mosaic in the Byzantine Basilica are vivid witnesses of this time. A 5 km long straight line leads through the lagoon to Grado, the destination of your journey. After a total of 420 km you have reached the Italian Riviera.

Day 8: Grado

Individual departure or extension of your stay.

Services

7 nights with shower/toilet
Daily breakfast
Video briefing
Luggage transfer from hotel to hotel
Transfer between Schwarzach and Spittal a.d. Drau
Map material per room
Navigation app (we recommend bringing a power bank and phone holder to ensure a smooth riding experience)
7-day Service hotline

Our tip: Get your eSIM for a low-priced holiday-data package here

Dates & Prices

Arrival every Wednesday and Saturday
(Arrival on May 04 only for group bookings for 6 or more guests)

Dates

04.05. - 16.07.25

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Extras

Bikes & Equipment
21-speed	99
Rental bike TOP	169
E-bike	269
Helmet	25
Rental bike insurance 21-speed	24
Rental bike insurance TOP or E-bike	49

Extra nights
Salzburg (dbl/sgl)	89/138
Grado (dbl/sgl)	79/124

Transfer
Return transfer Shuttle bus Grado Salzburg - min. 2 persons	175
Transfer of own bike	39

Best - Price - Guarantee

If you would verifiably receive better conditions and/or prices from another tour operator at the time of booking we guarantee at least the same conditions PLUS 1 handlebar bag for FREE!

All prices per person in EUR

Accommodation

Hotel samples

You will be accommodated in selected guesthouses & hotels of category 3* & 4*.

Salzburg: Hotel Fourside, Hotel zur Post, Villa Ceconi
St. Johann: Hotel Stöcklwirt, Hotel Tirolerwirt
Villach: Hotel Goldenes Lamm, Hotel Mosser, Hotel Voco
Tarvis: Hotel Haberl, Hotel Nevada
Venzone: Hotel Alma Living, Hotel Carnia
Udine: Hotel San Giorgio, Hotel La di Moret, Hotel Astoria
Grado: Hotel Diana, Hotel Regina

Note: Please be informed that these are hotel samples and therefore subject to alteration! Find Your final hotel bookings at Your hotel list after/at booking.

Bicycle

Bicycle incl. panniers (reservation in advance and for charge)

The following bicycles are available

21-speed bike men or ladies frame
Rental bike TOP (aluminium frame, 21 speed)
E-bikes (unisex frame) - limited availability

E-bikes

With an E-bike every bike tour is a breeze! If you had few opportunities to cycle over the last weeks or if you are not sure concerning your fitness, but also with physical disabilities, every bike ride is a treat! The shiftable, low noise electric drive of our modern electro bike relieves you of some of the work and increases the pedal force up to 3 times ... So you can now book a bike tour together with cyclists who have different fitness level. Acclivity can be handled easily.

Useful

Arrival - Parking - Departure

Arrival by plane

Airport: Salzburg (SZG)
Salzburg W. A. Mozart Airport is the second-largest airport in Austria and is served by several different airlines. Furthermore, the major international airports in Vienna and Munich are only about 2 to 3 hours away using public transportation.

Arrival by car

Chargeable parking place either directly at the hotel or at public garage approx. € 85,-/week.

Salzburg is well connected to international motorways, and this makes the city easy to reach. If you reach the City of Mozart from Austria, take the A1 or A10 Motorway, or drive in from Germany on the A8.

Arrival by train

Train station: Salzburg
By offering numerous domestic as well as international connections, Salzburg Main Station is the most important rail hub in Western Austria. And since it lies right on the border with Germany, the station is administered jointly by Austrian Railways (ÖBB) and the German Rail (DB). Timetables at: Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB or Trenitalia

Transfer

Return transfer possible every WED, THU, FRI, SAT and SUN with the shuttle bus. Reservation required, payment upon booking. Surcharge for transport of own bikes.

Prices see under "Dates and Prices"

Additional information

Tourist tax – if requested - has to be paid directly on the spot.
This tour is suitable for ages 16+.

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5,3 13.07.2022 | Keith W. Alps-Adriatic cycle trail / Salzburg - Grado

Salzburg - Grado e-bike tour July 2022

Overall this was an excellent cycle tour. All of the accomodation was very good with all hotel staff very helpful. The e-bikes were very good - it would have been very difficult for us without e-bikes. We felt it necessary to manage battery usage carefully ...

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Booking handling 5
Travel documents 5
Per-Tour information 5
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Board 5
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Route description 5
On-site assistance 4
Route-character 6
Bicycle + equipment 6
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