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Alpe Adria cycle path – Relaxed Tour

8 x nights with breakfast buffet, luggage transfer from Mallnitz to Grado, 1x welcome menu in Mallnitz, 1x speciality menu in Tricesimo, return transfer by bus Grado - Mallnitz. Easy and safe parking at the start in the romantic mountain village of Mallnitz. Your individual cycling holiday.

©  (c) Nicola Brollo
3 % online-early bird discount until 15/03/2026
Overview
Authentic Donau Touristic
  • Shorter distances with more time for sightseeing: an excursion to the Seebachtal valley and national park lake Stappitzer See is recommended.
  • Easy and safe parking at the start in the romantic mountain village of Mallnitz.
  • Low risk of traffic jams during the return transfer.
  • Stop at the scenic jewel of Lake Millstätter See.
Dates for 2026

Arrival every Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday from May 14th to October 10th

Off Season: July 24th to August 9th and September 24th to October 10th
Low Season: June 11th to July 16th and September 18th to 20th
High Season: May 14th to June 7th, July 17th to 23rd and August 13th to September 17th

Calendar note: The light blue dates shown in the calendar are highly requested travel dates. These dates can be booked online; however, additional charges or changes to the hotel or location may apply. Based on your online booking, we will be happy to inform you how we can offer your cycling tour.

SUMMER SPECIAL

Free rental bike in the off season or e-bike for the price of a rental bike of € 90,-.

Additional information Return transfer

If the destination of your trip is more convenient for you, you can also use the return transfer (transfer to the starting point of the trip) right at the beginning of your trip.

Tour
  • 322-345 km by bike
  • well-maintained Alpe Adria cycle path, approximately 80 % asphalt
  • flat to slightly downhill, one uphill section after the Austria-Italy border
Tour characteristics
  • Fitness
  • Cycle path quality
  • Signage
Route
Day 1, Arrival in Mallnitz

Parking at the hotel or the nearby public car park (3 minutes' walk) included. Your rental bike (if booked) is waiting for you at the hotel. Overnight stay in a good 3☼☼☼ hotel in Mallnitz.

Day 2, Spittal/Seeboden (54 km)

Along the valley via Obervellach to today's destination. Overnight stay in a 4☼☼☼☼ hotel in Spittal or Seeboden by Lake Millstätter See.

Day 3, Villach (42 km)

With very beautiful sights on a car-free route along and near the Drau to Villach. Overnight stay in a 4☼☼☼☼ hotel.

Day 4, Valbruna/Malborghetto (44 km)

Slight uphill to today's destination. Overnight stay in a 3☼☼☼ hotel in Valbruna or Malborghetto.

Day 5, Carnia (49 km)

Cycle through the car-free centrepiece of the Alpe Adria cycle path to Pontebba and your destination for today. Overnight stay in a 3☼☼☼ hotel in Carnia.

Day 6, Tricesimo/Tarcento (42 km)

Past Venzone through alluvial forests to Gemona and today's destination. Overnight stay in a 3☼☼☼ hotel in Tricesimo or Tarcento.

Day 7, Palmanova (46 km)

Continue to Udine (Piazza Liberta, old town centre) and the Venetian fortress town. Overnight stay in a 3☼☼☼ hotel.

Day 8, Grado (38 km)

Cycle via the Aquileia, the Roman Emperor's residence, through the lagune to Grado. Overnight stay in a 4☼☼☼☼ hotel or a 3☼☼☼ superior hotel.

Day 9, DeparturePassenger return transfer

Every Saturday and Sunday via bus at approximately 9 o' clock from the central plaza (about 5 to 10 minutes' walk from the Hotel) to the arrival hotel in Mallnitz (arrival at 1 to 3 pm). Other days own your own (discount of € 55,-).

Return transfer of private bikes

Transfer every Saturday and Sunday together with the passenger transfer by bus for + € 38,- per bike.

Tour Map
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Prices & Services
Price per person
  • double room | breakfast - to Grado - 9 days
    • 24.07. - 09.08.2026, 24.09. - 10.10.2026 | A - Off season
      € 948,- Arrival Th, Fr, Sa, Su
    • 11.06. - 16.07.2026, 18.09. - 20.09.2026 | B - Low season
      € 1.088,- Arrival Th, Fr, Sa, Su
    • 14.05. - 07.06.2026, 17.07. - 23.07.2026, 13.08. - 17.09.2026 | C - High season
      € 1.168,- Arrival Th, Fr, Sa, Su
  • double room | half board (4 x) - to Grado - 9 days
    • 24.07. - 09.08.2026, 24.09. - 10.10.2026 | A - Off season
      € 1.058,- Arrival Th, Fr, Sa, Su
    • 11.06. - 16.07.2026, 18.09. - 20.09.2026 | B - Low season
      € 1.198,- Arrival Th, Fr, Sa, Su
    • 14.05. - 07.06.2026, 17.07. - 23.07.2026, 13.08. - 17.09.2026 | C - High season
      € 1.278,- Arrival Th, Fr, Sa, Su
  • single room | breakfast - to Grado - 9 days
    • 24.07. - 09.08.2026, 24.09. - 10.10.2026 | A - Off season
      € 1.208,- Arrival Th, Fr, Sa, Su
    • 11.06. - 16.07.2026, 18.09. - 20.09.2026 | B - Low season
      € 1.348,- Arrival Th, Fr, Sa, Su
    • 14.05. - 07.06.2026, 17.07. - 23.07.2026, 13.08. - 17.09.2026 | C - High season
      € 1.428,- Arrival Th, Fr, Sa, Su
  • single room | half board (4 x) - to Grado - 9 days
    • 24.07. - 09.08.2026, 24.09. - 10.10.2026 | A - Off season
      € 1.318,- Arrival Th, Fr, Sa, Su
    • 11.06. - 16.07.2026, 18.09. - 20.09.2026 | B - Low season
      € 1.458,- Arrival Th, Fr, Sa, Su
    • 14.05. - 07.06.2026, 17.07. - 23.07.2026, 13.08. - 17.09.2026 | C - High season
      € 1.538,- Arrival Th, Fr, Sa, Su
Services
  • 8 nights including breakfast buffet
  • 1 x welcome menu in Mallnitz
  • 1 x speciality menu in Tricesimo
  • Transport flat rate from place to place to Grado/Monfalcone including liability up to € 1.000,- per person
  • Passenger return transfer by bus Grado - Mallnitz
  • Information package, tour map, and GPS data
  • 7 day service telephone
  • 3 % Loyalty discount for your next cycling trip in the following year
Not included
Best-Price-Guarantee

If you have a cheaper offer for bike tours, bike and boat tours or cruises with the same services or dates at the time of booking, please send us a copy of the offer by e-mail. If you book at Donau Touristik, you will receive the best price.

You can find the details here.

Flexi Total – your flexible appointment rescheduling service

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.

Discount
  • Early bird bonus
    • 2 % per person until 15.03.2026 on arrival Th, Fr, Sa, Su from 14.05. - 10.10.2026
  • Online discount
    • 1 % per person on arrival Th, Fr, Sa, Su from 14.05. - 10.10.2026
  • 1 child (in double room with extra bed with 2 full-paying guests)
    • 100 % up to 6 years on arrival Th, Fr, Sa, Su from 14.05. - 10.10.2026
    • 50 % up to 11 years on arrival Th, Fr, Sa, Su from 14.05. - 10.10.2026
    • 25 % up to 15 years on arrival Th, Fr, Sa, Su from 14.05. - 10.10.2026
  • Group discount (booking and payment by one traveller)
    • 2 % from 4 full-paying adults on arrival Th, Fr, Sa, Su from 14.05. - 10.10.2026
    • 3 % from 8 full-paying adults on arrival Th, Fr, Sa, Su from 14.05. - 10.10.2026
Your hotels
  • Ferienhotel Alber - More Information
    3 stars
    Ferienhotel Alber
    Mallnitz

    LOCATION: The 4☼☼☼☼ Ferienhotel Alber is located in the Hohe Tauern National Park, surrounded by an impressive mountain…

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  • Hotel Eggerhof - More Information
    ©  (c) Franz Gerdl
    3 stars
    Hotel Eggerhof
    Mallnitz

    LOCATION: The 3☼☼☼ Familienhotel Eggerhof is centrally located in the heart of the National Park village Mallnitz. In a…

    extension on request

  • Hotel Ertl - More Information
    4 stars
    Hotel Ertl
    Spittal an der Drau

    LOCATION: The family-run hotel presents itself with great flair in a central location. ROOMS: The hotel has 35…

    extension on request

  • Pension Linder - More Information
    ©  (c) Daniel Waschnig
    4 stars
    Pension Linder
    Seeboden

    LOCATION: The family-run Hotel Pension Linder is situated in a quiet location by Lake Millstatt. From the hotel, guests…

    extension on request

  • Hotel Klein - More Information
    3 stars
    Hotel Klein
    Seeboden

    LAGE: The hotel is situated in a peaceful location near Lake Millstatt, surrounded by the magical panorama of the…

    extension on request

  • Hotel City - More Information
    4 stars
    Hotel City
    Villach

    LOCATION: The 1st-Class Hotel City in Villach is centrally located. ROOMS: All rooms are equipped with bath or…

    extension on request

  • Boutique Hotel Goldenes Lamm - More Information
    ©  (c) Goldenes Lamm
    4 stars
    Boutique Hotel Goldenes Lamm
    Villach

    LOCATION: The hotel is centrally located on the main square of Villach, allowing you to easily explore the charming old…

    extension on request

  • Hotel Saisera - More Information
    3 stars
    Hotel Saisera
    Valbruna

    LOCATION: The 3☼☼☼ Hotel Saisera is situated amidst the beautiful Alpine landscape in the small, picturesque village of…

    extension on request

  • Hotel Valbruna Inn - More Information
    3 stars
    Hotel Valbruna Inn
    Valbruna

    LOCATION: The 3☼☼☼ Hotel Valburna Inn is located on the main road in the heart of the Julian Alps. ROOMS: The hotel…

    extension on request

  • Hotel Ristorante Carnia - More Information
    3 stars
    Hotel Ristorante Carnia
    Carnia

    LOCATION: The 3☼☼☼ Hotel Carnia is easily accessible from the main road to Venzone. ROOMS: The modern rooms of Hotel…

    extension on request

  • Hotel Belvedere - More Information
    3 stars
    Hotel Belvedere
    Tricesimo

    LOCATION: The picturesque location of the family-run Belvedre Hotel combines natural beauty with historic charm, making…

    extension on request

  • Hotel Costantini - More Information
    3 stars
    Hotel Costantini
    Tarcento

    LOCATION: The hotel and the town captivate with their idyllic location on a hill, which has earned Tarcento the…

    extension on request

  • Hotel Ai Dogi - More Information
    3 stars
    Hotel Ai Dogi
    Palmanova

    LOCATION: Hotel Ai Dogi combines a unique historic setting with an inviting, luxurious, yet family-friendly atmosphere.…

    extension on request

  • Hotel Villa Erica - More Information
    4 stars
    Hotel Villa Erica
    Grado

    LOCATION: Hotel Villa Erica is ideally located in the city center. Its prime location offers easy access to Grado's…

    extension on request

  • Hotel Villa Bernt - More Information
    4 stars
    Hotel Villa Bernt
    Grado

    LOCATION: Hotel Villa Bernt is just a short walk from Grado's sandy beaches. Its ideal city center location provides…

    extension on request

  • Hotel Hannover - More Information
    4 stars
    Hotel Hannover
    Grado

    LOCATION: The 4☼☼☼☼ Hotel Hannover is located in the heart of the coastal town of Grado, right by a picturesque fishing…

    extension on request

  • Hotel Diana - More Information
    4 stars
    Hotel Diana
    Grado

    LOCATION: Since 1937, the family-run Hotel Diana has been welcoming guests with warm hospitality in the heart of…

    extension on request

You will spend the night in the 3☼☼☼ and 4☼☼☼☼ hotels mentioned or in some cases equivalent accommodation.

Gastronomy

1 x welcome menu in Mallnitz and 1 x speciality menu in Tricesimo. With half board additionally 4 x 3-course menu of your choice, partly in restaurants close to the hotel.

Information
Our rental bikes
Place of interest
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    Mallnitz

    The mountain climbing village of Mallnitz is located in the centre of the Hohe Tauern National Park. This gentle paradise for…

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    Spittal an der Drau

    The municipality of Spittal an der Drau is the seat of the district administration of the district of the same name. It is…

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    Seeboden

    As a legally recognised climatic health resort, Seeboden on Lake Millstätter See in Carinthia is a popular destination for…

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    Villach

    Villach, the seventh largest city in Austria and the second largest city in Carinthia after Klagenfurt, is an important…

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    Valbruna

    Valbruna is a small, picturesque village in northern Italy with just under 1,000 inhabitants, located in the Friuli-Venezia…

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    Carnia

    Carnia is an area in the north-east of Italy in the Friuli-Venezia Giulia region, province of Udine. The valley landscape…

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    Udine

    Villach's twin city Udine is located in the heart of Friuli. Between the Adriatic Sea and the Alps, the city shines in its…

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    Grado

    The coastal town has more than 8,000 inhabitants. It is known for its historic atmosphere, its culinary delights and as a…