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Alpe Adria Salzburg - Trieste without Tauern tunnel

AT - Salzburg
  • From 1129 €
  • Holiday type Bicycle holiday
  • Duration 9 days
  • Difficulty Level Media

In a week across the Alps to the Adriatic Sea – that sounds like hard work! It is not quite as exhausting,
if you choose the Alpe Adria cycle route. The route is well-marked and suitable for both beginners and experienced cyclists. The Alpe Adria cycle path offers a breathtaking connection between the Alps and the Adriatic coast. The path leads through picturesque landscapes, charming villages and historic towns.The beautiful mountain landscapes are particularly impressive. Cycling on the Via Julia Augusta you pass Palmanova and Aquileia and get to the fishing village of Grado and to the city of Habsburg Trieste.

The tour runs along bike paths or very quiet side roads, through small villages and picturesque landscape. The section ober the Pass Lueg can also be bypassed by train.The tour is suitable for children over 16 years.

Included and Not Included Services

Accommodation in guesthouses and hotels 3** and 4*** category

Breakfast

Videobriefing

Luggage transfer from hotel to hotel

Transfer Schwarzach - Spittal an der Drau

Well planned routes

Detailed documents (maps, route description, places to visit, important telephone numbers)

Telephone service hotline for the entire tour

Navigation App

Arrival to the starting point of the tour

Departure at the end of the tour

Drinks, tourist tax and all extras

Lunch, Dinner

Not mentioned entries

Rental bikes and travel insurance

All not expressly mentioned under the item „Included services"

Aquileia
Marvel at the festive backdrop provided by the enormous patriarchal basilica with its baptistery and 73-metre tower.
Villach
PLEAMLE: Pleamle is a tightrope walk between traditional costume and modern lifestyle. The daring to combine folk culture from the Alpine region with sophisticated clothing.
Tarvisio
The sanctuary of the Madonna of Lussari, where according to tradition the Virgin is said to have appeared, is located on Lussari Mountain (Monte Lussari).
Pontebba
As early as the 1870s, there was a traffic flow between the national border and Udine the "Pontebbana" - pontafelbahn On the railway line, which has been closed down today, a well-developed and asphalted cycle path has been created.
Venzone
Thanks to the many grants, Venzone has been able to recover from the natural disasters rebuilt as it looked like in the Middle Ages. It is a member of the "borghi più belli d'Italia" . Venzone is known for the processing of lavender.
Grado
For beach lovers Grado – also known as a sunshine or golden island – is one of the best beach resorts on the Upper Adriatic and has an old town and a history.
Udine
The Loggia del Lionello is one of the oldest and most important historical buildings in Udine. It was built in Piazza Libertà by Nicolò Lionello.
Salzburg
Mirabell Palace was built in 1606 by Prince Archbishop Wolf Dietrich for his Salome Alt. Today it houses the offices of the mayor and the town council.
Salzburg
Hunting lodges are for hunting, residences for living and governing - but what is a pleasure palace? Very simple: a place for celebration, pleasure and relaxation.

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)

With a view of the fortress Hohensalzburg you leave the city. In the distance the mountains are already visible. The first section takes you along the Salzach. On the way you will pass the former summer residence of the Salzburger Bishops, Hellbrunn palace. For more than 400 years, the extraordinary water games have been a delight for young and old. On the Tauern cycle path, the journey continues in the direction of Hallein, known for its crooked townhouses and above all for the white gold - salt. Another highlight on the way 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 you take a shuttle bus to Spittal an der Drau. As soon as you are back on your bike, you cycle the last section of the stage on the Drau cycle path to Villach.

DAY 4: Villach – Tarvisio/Camporosso

(approx. 40 km)

Following the river Gail you leave Villach behind and shortly after you say goodbye to Austria and enter Italy. In the three-nation corner Italy-Austria-Slovenia extends the Kanaltal valley, whose main centre is the town of Tarvisio, on the Italian border. Here Austrians, Slovenes, Friulians and Italians have been living together for hundreds of years, because all the three big European language families – Teutons, Romans and Slavs – join there. The town of Tarvisio is not only one of the most important mountain resorts of Friuli Venezia Giulia, but it is also famous for its winter offer in this region. Continuing through the valley of Kanaltal you can admire the beauty of the Friuli-Alps-Region with an intact, unspoilt nature and vast, intact forests. If you want, you can take the train (ticket not included) to Tarvisio or Ugovizza and shorten a part of the route.

DAY 5: Tarvisio - Venzone/surroundings

(approx. 55 km)

Tarvisio, a small town - surrounded by wide valleys and forests - in a modern guise, with an old soul and full of traditions , is the starting point of your cycle tour today. It is not only one of the most important mountain resorts in Friuli Venezia Giulia, but is also one of the skiing centres of this region. Continuing through the Canale valley, you can admire the beauty of the Friulian Alpine region from the saddle with its unspoilt, untouched nature and extensive forests.

DAY 6: Venzone/surroundings – Udine

(approx. 55 km)

The small town of Gemona del Friuli, situated at the southern end of the Kanaltal Valley and at the foothills of the Julian Alps, is considered one of the most beautiful historic towns in Friuli Venezia Giulia. Hills full of vineyards line your way and invite you to taste some local wine. The town of Udine, characterised by Venetian influences, radiates peace and tranquillity; over a coffee in the „piazza“ or a stroll through the city centre you can admire its impressive buildings of the late Gothic and Renaissance.

DAY 7: Udine – Grado

(approx. 55 km)

Accompanied by the breeze of the Scirocco you pass through reed landscapes and water canals and arrive to Grado, a historic city of fishers and one of the most popular beach resorts on the Adriatic sea. Along the way the city of Palmanova - UNESCO World Heritage Site- and the extensive excavation areas of the ancient city of Aquileia await your visit.

DAY 8: Grado – Trieste

(approx. 40 km + train ride or 60 km)

The rough karst accompanies you through the hinterland on the way to the Adriatic Sea. Following a breathtakingly beautiful coastal area, you cycle to your destination. Miramare Palace invites you for a last visit before you enter the former Habsburg city of Trieste. The old port and commercial city is a worthy conclusion of this bike trip. If you want, you can shorten the last part of this stage from Monfalcone to Trieste by train (ticket not included in the price).

DAY 9: Trieste

Individual departure or possibility to extend your stay on the Adriatic Sea.

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Price per night in double room with breakfast Trieste From 16/07/2024 to 26/04/2025
Price per night in double room with breakfast Salzburg From 26/04/2025 to 16/07/2025 89 €
Price per night in double room with breakfast Trieste From 26/04/2025 to 16/07/2025 89 €
Price per night in double room with breakfast Grado From 04/05/2025 to 16/07/2025 79 €

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Rental bike 21-gear (women) 9,8 129 €
Rental bike 21-gear (men) 9,8 129 €
Rental electric bike 9,8 289 €
Rental bike TOP (men) 9,8 195 €
TOP bike (unisex) 9,8 195 €

It is recommended to purchase an optional travel cancellation policy. Prices valid subject to changes in the offer, omissions, printing errors or arithmetic.

Return transfer per person 195 €

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By car: 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.

By train: 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 on: www.deutschebahn.de, www.oebb.at, www.trenitalia.com.

By plane: 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.

Guesthouses and hotels 3** and 4*** category

Attention: Tourist tax – if requested – has to be paid on the spot.

We suggest the public parking at the train station or at the airport - reservation not possible.

Return transfer every Wednesday, Thursday, Friday Saturday and Sunday from Grado to Salzburg by shuttle bus - € 195.00 per person + € 39.00 per own bike (reservation required, payment upon booking).

21-gears bicycle (woman and man model)

TOP bike (unisex model - man model on request)

E-bike (unisex model, 500 W battery; range up to 100 km)

It is possible to add a rental bike disclaimer to your booking. Price is € 24/ per trekking bike and € 49/ per TOP bike/ e-bike /mountain bike. For more information we recommend to rewiew our Terms and Conditions.

We suggest travel insurance.

Tour information

  • Duration 9 days
  • Minimum age from 16 years old
  • Difficulty Level Media
  • Distance 315 - 355 km