Arrival every Friday, Saturday and Sunday from May 7th to October 17th
Additionally every Wednesday and Thursday from July 7th to October 17th
Off Season: October 14th to October 17th
Low Season: June 13th to July 2nd and September 26th to October 13th
High Season: May 7th to June 12th and July 3rd to September 25th
The light blue dates in the calendar are very popular dates. These can be booked online, but there may be surcharges or hotel or location changes. We would be happy to inform you based on your online booking how we can offer your bike holiday.
- 367-375 km by bike, 53 minutes by train
- mostly flat, 2nd and 3rd cycling day with elevations, mostly on dedicated cycle paths
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Individual arrival. You will receive your travel documents at the arrival hotel and, if requested, your booked rental bikes as well. For the duration of your booked cycling holiday, including any extension nights, an unattended private parking space is available either directly at the hotel or approximately a 15-minute walk away. Use the remaining time for an initial stroll through the City of Mozart, with its historic streets, squares and sights, before your cycling tour along the Alpe Adria Cycle Path begins.
Overnight stay in a 3☼☼☼☼hotel
Day 2, Bischofshofen/St. Johann im Pongau (55/63 km by bike)From Salzburg, you follow the Salzach River southwards on mostly traffic-free cycle paths to Hallein and Kuchl. Through the Salzach Valley, the route continues on quiet side roads and well-developed cycle paths via Werfen towards St. Johann im Pongau. Along the way, you can enjoy varied views of the surrounding mountains and pass through typical villages and towns of the Salzburg region. If you would like to shorten the stage, you can take advantage of the hourly train service available along the route. In this case, the cycling distance is reduced to 29 km with 61 metres of elevation gain. The bicycle ticket can be purchased on site for approximately €3.50.
Overnight stay in a 3☼☼☼hotel
Day 3, Spittal/Seeboden by lake Millstatt (59 km by bike, 53 minutes by train)Along the cycle route, you first reach Schwarzach-St. Veit. From there, you continue by train to Mallnitz. The passenger ticket is already included; for your bicycle, a bike ticket costing approximately € 3,- to € 3.50 must be purchased on site. You then cycle through the impressive Drava Valley to today's destination, partly along the shores of Lake Millstatt. For arrivals between 7 May and 4 July, due to the closure of the Tauern Tunnel shuttle service, a bus transfer from the Austrian railway service including bicycle transport is provided from Schwarzach-St. Veit to Mallnitz. You may also want to take a detour by bike to the Stappitzer Lakes in the Hohe Tauern National Park.
Overnight stay in a 3☼☼☼hotel
Day 4, Tarvisio (68 km by bike)Today, you follow the Drava River on mostly flat and traffic-free cycle paths to Villach. The charming old town, with its historic buildings and inviting squares, is an ideal place for a short break. The route then continues southwards along the Gail River, climbing steadily but only gently. Via Arnoldstein, you eventually reach Tarvisio, the traditional border town at the junction of Austria, Italy and Slovenia. Throughout the day, you are accompanied by a varied landscape of river meadows, forests and impressive mountain scenery.
Overnight stay in a 3☼☼☼hotel
Day 5, Carnia/Venzone/Gemona (52/64 km by bike)Today, you experience one of the most spectacular sections of the Alpe Adria Cycle Path. Through the narrow Fella Valley, you cycle largely traffic-free along a former railway line that has been converted into a comfortable cycle path. The route passes viaducts, tunnels and diverse natural landscapes before reaching Pontebba. After a short section on public roads, you continue towards Carnia, or alternatively to the nearby towns of Venzone or Gemona. The historic surroundings and the impressive mountain scenery make this stage particularly attractive.
Overnight stay in a 3☼☼☼hotel
Day 6, Udine (44/54 km by bike)Through the fertile countryside of Friuli, today’s route follows mostly quiet country roads and partly traffic-free cycle paths towards Udine. Along the Tagliamento River, you will experience expansive river landscapes and typical Italian villages. Via Buia, you eventually reach the important trading city of Udine. Its elegant old town delights visitors with Piazza della Libertà, the Cathedral, and numerous historic buildings and squares. Take the opportunity to stroll through the city’s lively street cafés and shopping streets.
Overnight stay in a 4☼☼☼☼hotel
Day 7, Grado (55 km by bike)From Udine, you cycle out of the city centre on dedicated cycle paths and into the fertile countryside of Friuli. Passing through small villages and romantic landscapes, you reach Palmanova, a Venetian fortress town built in the 16th century, renowned for its completely preserved fortifications, Piazza Grande, cathedral and magnificent Renaissance buildings. Via Cervignano, the route continues to Aquileia, with its rich historical heritage. Finally, you cycle through the impressive lagoon landscape to the former port town of Grado on the Adriatic coast.
Overnight stay in a 4☼☼☼☼hotel or a 3☼☼☼S hotel
After breakfast, your cycling holiday comes to an end. Individual departure or the option to extend your stay by booking additional nights. Use any remaining time for a final stroll through Grado before beginning your journey home. The combination of Alpine landscapes, river valleys, historic towns and the Adriatic coast provides a varied and memorable finale to this cross-border cycling tour from Salzburg to the sea.
Information for the return transferReturn transfer by busThe passenger return transfer can be booked for a supplement of € 75,- per person and is operated every Friday and Sunday from May 15th to October 23rd.
Return transfer by bus and trainAn additional combined bus and train return transfer is available every Saturday from July 10th to October 23rd. The return journey begins with a bus transfer to Mallnitz, from where you continue to Salzburg by train with reserved seats. On all other days, the return journey to Salzburg is arranged independently.
Return transfer of your own bicyclesThe return transfer of your own bicycle can be booked for a supplement of € 40,- per bicycle.
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double room | breakfast
- 8 days
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14.10. - 17.10.2027 | A - Off season
€ 969,- Arrival We, Th, Fr, Sa, Su -
13.06. - 02.07.2027 & 26.09. - 13.10.2027 | B - Low season
€ 1.139,- Arrival Fr, Sa, Su, We, Th -
07.05. - 12.06.2027 & 03.07. - 06.07.2027 & 07.07. - 25.09.2027 | C - High season
€ 1.224,- Arrival Fr, Sa, Su, We, Th
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14.10. - 17.10.2027 | A - Off season
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double room | half board (4 x)
- 8 days
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14.10. - 17.10.2027 | A - Off season
€ 1.087,- Arrival We, Th, Fr, Sa, Su -
13.06. - 02.07.2027 & 26.09. - 13.10.2027 | B - Low season
€ 1.257,- Arrival Fr, Sa, Su, We, Th -
07.05. - 12.06.2027 & 03.07. - 06.07.2027 & 07.07. - 25.09.2027 | C - High season
€ 1.342,- Arrival Fr, Sa, Su, We, Th
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14.10. - 17.10.2027 | A - Off season
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single room | breakfast
- 8 days
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14.10. - 17.10.2027 | A - Off season
€ 1.279,- Arrival We, Th, Fr, Sa, Su -
13.06. - 02.07.2027 & 26.09. - 13.10.2027 | B - Low season
€ 1.449,- Arrival Fr, Sa, Su, We, Th -
07.05. - 12.06.2027 & 03.07. - 06.07.2027 & 07.07. - 25.09.2027 | C - High season
€ 1.534,- Arrival Fr, Sa, Su, We, Th
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14.10. - 17.10.2027 | A - Off season
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single room | half board (4 x)
- 8 days
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14.10. - 17.10.2027 | A - Off season
€ 1.397,- Arrival We, Th, Fr, Sa, Su -
13.06. - 02.07.2027 & 26.09. - 13.10.2027 | B - Low season
€ 1.567,- Arrival Fr, Sa, Su, We, Th -
07.05. - 12.06.2027 & 03.07. - 06.07.2027 & 07.07. - 25.09.2027 | C - High season
€ 1.652,- Arrival Fr, Sa, Su, We, Th
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14.10. - 17.10.2027 | A - Off season
- 7 nights including breakfast buffet
- Transport flat rate from Salzburg to Grado including liability coverage up to € 1.000,- per person
- Parking spot in Salzburg
- 1 x train ticket for Schwarzach-St. Veit - Böckstein (2nd class, bike ticket payable on the spot)
- 1 x train ticket for Tauern shuttle from Böckstein to Mallnitz including bike (2nd class)
- Information package with tour map
- Travel documents with GPS data
- 7-day service hotline
- partly local taxes up to € 3,- per person and night
- Bike ticket for train rides and or train tickets to shorten cycling stages
You can rebook your long-distance tour up to 5 days before arrival (single center tour: 17 days, MS Primadonna/island hopping: 8 weeks) – for only € 35,- per person, even for dates in the following year. Payments already made will be credited as a voucher. The prices for the new travel dates apply.
You can find the details here.
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Early bird bonus
- 2 % per person until 28.02.2027 on arrival We, Th, Fr, Sa, Su from 07.05. - 17.10.2027
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Online discount
- 1 % per person on arrival We, Th, Fr, Sa, Su from 07.05. - 17.10.2027
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Children (in double room with extra bed with at least 2 full-paying guests)
- 100 % up to 6 years on arrival We, Th, Fr, Sa, Su from 07.05. - 17.10.2027
- 50 % up to 11 years on arrival We, Th, Fr, Sa, Su from 07.05. - 17.10.2027
- 25 % up to 15 years on arrival We, Th, Fr, Sa, Su from 07.05. - 17.10.2027
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Group discount (invoicing and payment via a trip registrant)
- 2 % from 4 full-paying adults on arrival We, Th, Fr, Sa, Su from 07.05. - 17.10.2027
