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Alpe Adria 7-day Self-guided Cycling Tour Level 2
A diversified bike tour which starts in Mozart town Salzburg and leads you through the lovely Salzach valley, the wild romantic Gasteiner valley and idyllic Drau valley to Villach, which is located in the sunny heart of Carinthia. This tour offers scenic highlights, culinary tastings, picturesque old cities and fortresses, more steep mountain peaks and deep canyons and of course more Salzburger Nockerl and Carinthian cheese dumplings. Follow the scenic, cultural, architectural and culinary tastings from Salzburg to Carinthia.
No panic! This bike path leads through flat and slightly hilly terrain, even if the surrounding mountain area is not far away. Two longer climbs can be skipped by going by train. You cycle on asphalted roads and nature paths. An about 8 km long descent leads along a road with more traffic
If you would like to rent a bike (99 EUR), or e-bike (259 EUR) please contact our office when booking: [email protected]
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Arrival in Salzburg
Individual arrival to Mozart town Salzburg. Winding alleyways and squares are inviting for a stroll. You should visit a typical café to taste some Austrian delicacies. With every step you breathe in culture and history. Stroll through Getreidegasse, discover Mozart’s birth house or take your time for some shopping. In the afternoon distribution of rental bikes, if booked
Salzburg – Golling (approx. 30 km)
Your bike tour starts in Salzburg, and you continue through the shady Salzach lowlands along the river. You cycle to Hallein, which was due to its excavation of salt a rich Celtic city in former times. Main attraction is the popular Celtic museum. Along the river you reach the waterfall, the beautiful market square and the fortress from 13th century in Golling.
Golling – St. Johann (approx. 35 km)
From Golling up to Pass Lueg, enjoy the views onto the beautiful mountain range. You will even not notice the slightly climb. The mountains are coming nearer, and the water is getting louder. You pass the so-called “Salzach-Öfen”, an imposing canyon which was built through the river. At the foot of mountain Hochkönig you reach Werfen. The biggest ice cave in the world is inviting you for a loop tour through the bewitching world of shimmering ice (duration about 4 hours). A last view onto fortress Hohenwerfen before you continue to Bischofshofen. Within a few kilometres you reach St. Johann. We recommend visiting the dome with its towers and the wild romantic Liechtensteinklamm (gorge).
St. Johann - Mölltal valley (approx. 60 km + train ride)
Shortly after Schwarzach you leave the Salzach and will be accompanied by the Gasteiner Ache through the wild and romantic Gastein valley. Via Dorfgastein and Bad Hofgastein you cycle to the renowned spa and winter sports resort of Bad Gastein, at the foot of the Hohe Tauern, which offers a wealth of natural history and architectural sights. It is then only a stone’s throw to Böckstein, where a train from the Tauernschleuse takes you to Mallnitz on the other side of the Alps in just 10 minutes (self-paid about €5/person). Back in the saddle you can enjoy rushing downhill to your hotel in the Mölltal.
Mölltal valley – Spittal (approx. 30 km)
First off, as you travel along the river Möll you cycle through impressive mountain landscape. In Möllbrücke the Drautal begins, and the sunny south of Austria. Take a leisurely pedal over the last kilometres to Spittal an der Drau. In the middle ages this city was an important junction for pilgrims. Here you can visit the Renaissance Porcia Palace, built in the 16th Century in the style of Italian palazzo – sometimes referred to as ‘the most beautiful Renaissance building north of the Alps’.
Spittal - Villach (approx. 40 km)
Enjoy this route – it leads slightly downhill along river Drau. You should plan a stop in Paternion with worth-seeing churches and palaces. Within short distance you reach Villach with beautiful old city, southern flair and homelike pubs and restaurants.
Departure or extension
Unfortunately you have reached the end of your journey! One thing is certain though: you can head home full of new experiences and impressions. Alternatively you could continue cycling from Villach to Triest... the Adriatic coastline is calling!
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May 25 2024 | May 31 2024 | 12 | Single rooms | 1,278€ | ||
Double rooms | 989€ | |||||
May 26 2024 | Jun 01 2024 | 12 | Single rooms | 1,278€ | ||
Double rooms | 989€ | |||||
Jun 01 2024 | Jun 07 2024 | 12 | Single rooms | 1,278€ | ||
Double rooms | 989€ | |||||
Jun 02 2024 | Jun 08 2024 | 12 | Single rooms | 1,278€ | ||
Double rooms | 989€ | |||||
Jun 08 2024 | Jun 14 2024 | 12 | Single rooms | 1,278€ | ||
Double rooms | 989€ | |||||
Jun 09 2024 | Jun 15 2024 | 12 | Single rooms | 1,278€ | ||
Double rooms | 989€ | |||||
Jun 15 2024 | Jun 21 2024 | 12 | Single rooms | 1,278€ | ||
Double rooms | 989€ | |||||
Jun 16 2024 | Jun 22 2024 | 12 | Single rooms | 1,278€ | ||
Double rooms | 989€ | |||||
Jun 22 2024 | Jun 28 2024 | 12 | Single rooms | 1,278€ | ||
Double rooms | 989€ | |||||
Jun 23 2024 | Jun 29 2024 | 12 | Single rooms | 1,278€ | ||
Double rooms | 989€ | |||||
Jun 29 2024 | Jul 05 2024 | 12 | Single rooms | 1,278€ | ||
Double rooms | 989€ | |||||
Jun 30 2024 | Jul 06 2024 | 12 | Single rooms | 1,278€ | ||
Double rooms | 989€ | |||||
Jul 06 2024 | Jul 12 2024 | 12 | Single rooms | 1,278€ | ||
Double rooms | 989€ | |||||
Jul 07 2024 | Jul 13 2024 | 12 | Single rooms | 1,278€ | ||
Double rooms | 989€ | |||||
Jul 13 2024 | Jul 19 2024 | 12 | Single rooms | 1,278€ | ||
Double rooms | 989€ | |||||
Jul 14 2024 | Jul 20 2024 | 12 | Single rooms | 1,278€ | ||
Double rooms | 989€ | |||||
Jul 20 2024 | Jul 26 2024 | 12 | Single rooms | 1,278€ | ||
Double rooms | 989€ | |||||
Jul 21 2024 | Jul 27 2024 | 12 | Single rooms | 1,278€ | ||
Double rooms | 989€ | |||||
Jul 27 2024 | Aug 02 2024 | 12 | Single rooms | 1,278€ | ||
Double rooms | 989€ | |||||
Jul 28 2024 | Aug 03 2024 | 12 | Single rooms | 1,278€ | ||
Double rooms | 989€ | |||||
Aug 03 2024 | Aug 09 2024 | 12 | Single rooms | 1,278€ | ||
Double rooms | 989€ | |||||
Aug 04 2024 | Aug 10 2024 | 12 | Single rooms | 1,278€ | ||
Double rooms | 989€ | |||||
Aug 10 2024 | Aug 16 2024 | 12 | Single rooms | 1,278€ | ||
Double rooms | 989€ | |||||
Aug 11 2024 | Aug 17 2024 | 12 | Single rooms | 1,278€ | ||
Double rooms | 989€ | |||||
Aug 17 2024 | Aug 23 2024 | 12 | Single rooms | 1,278€ | ||
Double rooms | 989€ | |||||
Aug 18 2024 | Aug 24 2024 | 12 | Single rooms | 1,278€ | ||
Double rooms | 989€ | |||||
Aug 24 2024 | Aug 30 2024 | 12 | Single rooms | 1,278€ | ||
Double rooms | 989€ | |||||
Aug 25 2024 | Aug 31 2024 | 12 | Single rooms | 1,278€ | ||
Double rooms | 989€ | |||||
Aug 31 2024 | Sep 06 2024 | 12 | Single rooms | 1,278€ | ||
Double rooms | 989€ | |||||
Sep 01 2024 | Sep 07 2024 | 12 | Single rooms | 1,278€ | ||
Double rooms | 989€ | |||||
Sep 07 2024 | Sep 13 2024 | 12 | Single rooms | 1,188€ | ||
Double rooms | 899€ | |||||
Sep 08 2024 | Sep 14 2024 | 12 | Single rooms | 1,188€ | ||
Double rooms | 899€ | |||||
Sep 14 2024 | Sep 20 2024 | 12 | Single rooms | 1,188€ | ||
Double rooms | 899€ | |||||
Sep 15 2024 | Sep 21 2024 | 12 | Single rooms | 1,188€ | ||
Double rooms | 899€ | |||||
Sep 21 2024 | Sep 27 2024 | 12 | Single rooms | 1,188€ | ||
Double rooms | 899€ | |||||
Sep 22 2024 | Sep 28 2024 | 12 | Single rooms | 1,188€ | ||
Double rooms | 899€ | |||||
Sep 28 2024 | Oct 04 2024 | 12 | Single rooms | 1,148€ | ||
Double rooms | 859€ | |||||
Sep 29 2024 | Oct 05 2024 | 12 | Single rooms | 1,148€ | ||
Double rooms | 859€ | |||||
Oct 05 2024 | Oct 11 2024 | 12 | Single rooms | 1,148€ | ||
Double rooms | 859€ |
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