Alps-Adriatic cycle trail / Villach-Ljubljana-Trieste

From Austria via Slovenia to Italy

Itinerary

Route

Tour profile / Level 2-3:

Mostly on cycle paths or along very quiet side roads through small villages and idyllic landscapes. In some places there are differences in altitude of up to 400m to overcome. Recommended for children aged 14 and over

Day 1: Villach

Individual arrival in Villach

Day 2: Villach – Tarvis, approx. 40 km

Following the idyllic landscape along the Gail river, you cycle today across the Italian border. Enjoy a real Italian gelato and end the first day in Tarvis.

Day 3: Tarvis – Bled, approx. 55 km

Today you leave Bella Italia already and cycle into Slovenia in the direction of Bled. You pass the skiing area of Kranjska Gora and cycle past beautiful untouched landscapes. You have the option of shortening the route by about 10 km by train. You would also cleverly avoid a few metres of altitude this way.

Day 4: Bled – Ljubljana, approx. 55 km

vToday you cycle to Ljubljana, the "green capital of Europe". Along the way you have the chance to enjoy breathtaking views over the Julian Alps and the Karavanke mountains. You will pass interesting towns like the medieval Radovljica and Kranj with its picturesque old town. Once you arrive in Ljubljana, don’t miss the Dragon Bridge, which is considered the city’s landmark.

Day 5: Ljubljana – Postojna, approx. 60 km

Surrounded by green hills and farms, you cycle today via the town of Logatec to Postojna. Don’t miss the Postojna Cave, the second largest stalactite cave in the world! The underground passages and caves can be explored on a 1.5h round trip with the 140-year-old cave train.

Day 6: Postojna – Lipizza, approx. 50 km

Today’s cycle tour takes you to Lipizza, the home of the white horses which gained their noble reputation and fame through the Vienna Riding School. On the way to Lipizza you will pass Pivka, where you can gain an insight into Slovenia’s past in the Park of Military History.

Day 7: Lipizza – Trieste, approx. 30 km

Today you cycle along the former railway line of the narrow-gauge railway "Parnezana" towards Trieste. There are hardly any metres in altitude to overcome, as the route goes gently but steadily downhill towards the sea. In the evening, let your journey come to an end in beautiful Trieste and enjoy the meditteranean flair.

Day 8: Trieste

Individual departure or extension

Services

  • 7 nights DU/WC

  • Daily breakfast

  • Video briefing

  • Luggage transfer from accommodation to accommodation

  • Detailed travel documents

  • Navigation app (we recommend bringing a phone holder and power bank to ensure a smooth experience)

  • Telephone service hotline

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

Dates & Prices

Dates

Merkmale

Season / Period
Type
S1   23.04. - 23.04.25
Version Villach - Ljubljana - Trieste (8 days)
S2   24.04. - 13.06.25
Version Villach - Ljubljana - Trieste (8 days)
S3   14.06. - 09.09.25
Version Villach - Ljubljana - Trieste (8 days)
S2   10.09. - 30.09.25
Version Villach - Ljubljana - Trieste (8 days)
S1   01.10. - 01.10.25
Version Villach - Ljubljana - Trieste (8 days)

Extras

Discounts for extra bed in room with min. 2 full paying adults
12-14,99 years -25%
from 15 years -10%
   
Bikes & Equipment
21-speed bike 99
Rental bike TOP 169
E-bike 269
Helmet 25
   
Extra nights
Villach (dbl/sgl) 79/118
Trieste (dbl/sgl) 89/138
   
Transfer
Return transfer Shuttle bus Trieste - Villach incl. bike - min. 2 persons 85
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

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: Klagenfurt (KLU), Salzburg (SZG) or Ljubljana (LJU). From each city there are frequent train connections to Villach. For more information referring train connections click here.

Airport Klagenfurt - Villach main station; duration approx. 55 min
Airport Salzburg - Villach main station; duration approx 3h
Airport Ljubljana - Villach main station; duration approx. 2,5h


Arrival by car

Parking: Depending on the first hotel unattended parking facilities are available, either directly at your hotel or nearby
Alternatively you can find an unattanded parking lot near the centre.

Villach is easily accessible on the motorways A2, A10 or A11 (depending on the point of origin).


Arrival by train

Train station: Villach


Transfer

Return transfer possible every WED, SAT + SUN with the shuttle bus. Reservation required, payment upon booking. Prices see under "Dates and Prices"

Alternatively: Train connections on the line Trieste-Udine and Udine-Villach. For more informations referring train connections check Trenitalia or ÖBB.


Additional information

Tourist tax – if requested - has to be paid directly on the spot.
This tour is suitable for children over 14 years.

Videos

Travel stories

5,3 of 6 Stars | 2
This trip is one of our brand new cycle tours - we are therefore particularly looking forward to your feedback!
5,8 26.09.2024 | Patrick Anthony M. Alps-Adriatic cycle trail / Villach-Ljubljana-Trieste

Alps Adria

Pros: - Very impressed with overall ride package - Support agent was able to locate another bike shop in order to fix wheel rubbing/alignment - Fun and Adventure app was very good, but unfortunately we only started using on the third day after constant ...
  • Overall satisfaction 6
  • Booking handling 6
  • Travel documents 5
  • Per-Tour information 6
  • Accomodation 6
  • Board 6
  • Luggage transport 6
  • Route description 4
  • On-site assistance 6
  • Route-character 6
  • Bicycle + equipment 6
  • Price-performance ratio 6
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4,6 11.05.2024 | Greg E. Alps-Adriatic cycle trail / Villach-Ljubljana-Trieste

Lovely Green Slovenia

  • Booking handling 5
  • Travel documents 4
  • Per-Tour information 4
  • Accomodation 5
  • Board 5
  • Luggage transport 6
  • Route description 4
  • On-site assistance 4
  • Route-character 4
  • Bicycle + equipment 5
  • Price-performance ratio 5
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