Rapperswil
Pedal your way to the canton capital of Schaffhausen, dominated by a majestic sixteenth-century fortress. Enjoy a boat excursion to the breathtaking Rhine Falls, Europe's largest plain waterfall. Recharge in the vibrant and cosmopolitan Zurich, Switzerland's largest city, boasting upscale shops, restaurants, theaters, museums, and galleries for your indulgence. As you cycle through picturesque towns and alpine villages like Rapperswill on Lake Zurich, take the opportunity to explore at your own pace.
This self-guided tour navigates through cycle paths, tranquil lanes, and lesser-traveled roads. While the route is predominantly flat, anticipate some gently undulating terrain in the Appenzell region en route to St. Gallen.
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Starting from Salzburg, an elegant, attractive city with lots to see and do, you will cycle to some of the best known and most beautiful villages in Austria. Mondsee, Gmunden, Traunkirchen, Halstatt, St Wolfgang and St. Gilgen are all fairytale-like places set amidst breathtaking alpine scenery.
St. Wolfgang
Each day you will cover between 20 and 35 miles, cycling past pristine lakes surrounded by breathtaking alpine scenery. There's plenty of time to stop and explore some of the delightful little towns and villages that you will pass along the way, you'll also find plenty of scenic spots along the lake-shores to sit and admire the view. The stunning beauty of Lake Hallstatt and the sensational views over Lake Wolfgangsee from the top of the Schafberg cog-railway are just some of the delights waiting for you on this hugely enjoyable route. The daily rides are interesting and varied and all feature gorgeous alpine scenery throughout.
Although you are cycling among mountains, the route tends to follow the valley floor and while we can’t say you won’t encounter any hills at all – there won’t be nearly as many as you might think. You’ll be riding on a mixture of cycle paths and quiet lanes with only a few short sections on busier roads. It’s also worth mentioning that e-bikes are a popular option on this highly enjoyable cycling holiday.
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After spending a night in the elegant city of Salzburg you’ll pedal out into some of Austria’s most famous and celebrated scenery. The Salzkammergut’s sparkling lakes, chocolate box villages and stunning alpine vistas are the perfect surroundings for a relaxing leisure cycling holiday. Each day will finish at a charming 4 star hotel located within another, beautiful, lakeside village.
Traunsee
The lovely, scenic route takes in all the region’s highlights including; Lake Mondsee – where the wedding scene in the Sound of Music was filmed, Lake Attersee – the Salzkammergut’s largest lake, the sublime village of Traunkirchen on Lake Traunsee, Hallstatt on Lake Hallstatt – the most beautiful village in the Salzkammergut, and of course St Wolfgang on beautiful Lake Wolfgangsee where you will spend two nights.
The cycling along the lake shores is level – but the connecting stretches, between the lakes, invariably include some hills. E-bikes are available and worth considering if you are at all concerned about the climbs.
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Hallstatt
Each day will be different but the scenery will always be stunning and by the end of the 5 rides you will have visited no less than 6 lakes including the famous Lake Wolfgangsee and the stunning Lake Hallstatt
And at the end of each day you’ll relish returning to the lovely Hotel Goiserer Mühle, where you can relax in the spa before enjoying a lovely meal in the stylish restaurant.
You’ll cover around 25 miles per day during your week in Austria and the itineraries are pretty easy going. Much of the way will be flat, alongside lakes and rivers, with just a few smaller climbs to contend with. You’ll mainly be using cycle paths and quiet side roads, with just the odd, short section on busier roads.
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Passau sits on the German/Austrian border, it's fabulous old town crammed onto a peninsula created by the Danube and Inn rivers. It's a charming place with a long and rich history, thanks to it's strategic position on the mighty Danube River. The winding lanes and cobbled streets harbour a plethora of charming restaurants and cosy kneipen (pubs) to enjoy after your daily rides.
Shlögener Schlinge (Danube Loop)
Each day you'll embark on a cycle ride of between 30 and 54 kms that will lead you along the Danube or Inn river to a place of interest. The rides are all easy, level and predominantly follow idyllic cycle paths beside the riverbank. E-bikes are an available option if you have any doubts about completing these distances comfortably.
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You join the boat in Passau, on the German/Austrian border and from here you’ll journey downstream, visiting the Austrian capital Vienna and also Budapest. Each day you’ll disembark for highly enjoyable, leisurely bike rides, on level, dedicated cycle paths or quiet lanes beside the river.
Looking down at Spitz in the Wachau valley
The route unveils some of the Danube River’s most iconic sights such as the Schlögener or Danube Loop, elegant Vienna, vibrant and visually stunning Budapest, charming Bratislava and the beautiful villages and scenery of the Wachau Valley.
The daily rides average 44 kms which might sound a lot to some but rest assured the cycling is very easy on level terrain and e-bikes are a pre-bookable option. There are loads of places to stop for a rest or a coffee and the focus is on leisurely cycling rather than haring along so take your time and stop whenever you like.
The MS Primadonna, your floating hotel, moves with you everyday so if you like you can always have a day off from cycling and enjoy a leisurely cruise to the next night’s stop.
Easy cycling, suitable for anyone with a basic level of fitness. E-bikes also available.
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Join your beautiful river cruiser, the MS Prinzessin Katharina, in Passau on the German/Austrian border for a 7 night cycling adventure through Austria, Slovakia and Hungary. Each day you will disembark for highly enjoyable and easy rides along the riverbank, passing castles, historic villages, romantic ruins and famous cities. The scenery is breathtaking and each bend in the river reveals something new.
Ms Prinzessin Katharina at Dürnstein in the Wachau valley
The MS Prinzessin Katharina is an elegant and very comfortable river cruiser and is the perfect base or your cycling holiday. Dine in style in the panoramic restaurant, watching the scenery slip by through the large viewing windows. A partially covered sundeck offers comfortable seating in the fresh air with nothing between you and the beautiful scenery and in the evening there are two cosy bars to choose from
An easy cycling holiday on mostly level terrain, along quiet roads and riverbank cycle paths.
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The MV Swiss Crown offers excellent accommodation in modern, well appointed double/twin bedded cabins, arranged over 3 decks. Her sun deck and viewing decks are the perfect vantage points from which to watch the wonderful scenery drift by.
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The MV Vivienne offers excellent accommodation in modern, well appointed double/twin bedded cabins, arranged over 3 decks. Her sun deck and viewing decks are the perfect vantage points from which to watch the wonderful scenery drift by.
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Spend thirteen nights following the course of the mighty Danube river as it wends its way across Europe through vineyard-laden valleys, past elegant palaces, romantic ruins and intriguing, medieval towns and villages.
Dürnstein - Wachau Valley
Starting from Passau on the German/Austrian border, you’ll follow the river downstream past the majestic Danube Loop, the medieval city of Linz and through the stunning Wachau Valley. Along the way you can stop to explore charming, riverside villages such as Grein, Spitz, Weißkirchen and Dürnstein. At times you will cycle through open plains and meadows while other stretches lead you through steep-sided valleys lined with cascading vineyard terraces. Elegant Vienna has much to see as does Slovakia\'s convivial capital, Bratislava. Exciting Budapest waits at the end of the tour, a fitting finale to your trans-European adventure.
The route is mostly flat but with the odd incline along the way. You’ll be cycling on well-maintained cycle paths and some quiet country lanes. Around cities there may be short sections along busy roads.
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Created for capable cyclists, this 5 day itinerary follows the same route as our seven day Passau to Vienna Cycling Holiday but covers around 80kms per day, as opposed to 48kms per day, on the classic version.
Danube Loop at Schlögen
You’ll follow a lovely, level, riverside cycle path, pass some incredible natural wonders as well as some charming medieval towns and villages, as you make your way downstream.
Starting from Passau – the City of Three Rivers – you’ll take in the wide, sweeping Danube Loop at Schlögen, the serene peace and quiet of the Strudengau and the magnificent abbey at Melk.
The charming wine villages of the magical Wachau Valley will tempt you to stop and enjoy the hospitality of their many quaint wine taverns, before pedaling on to the lovely old town of Krems.
Finally, you arrive in the Imperial City of Vienna, a fascinating, diverse city with a unique history and culture.
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Along the way you can stop to explore charming riverside villages such as Grein, Spitz, Weißenkirchen and Dürnstein. At times you will cycle through open plains and meadows while other stretches lead you through steep-sided valleys lined with cascading vineyard terraces. At the end of the journey, elegant Vienna awaits to enthrall and fascinate.
Easy cycling on traffic free cycle paths.
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There’s plenty to see on this easy Danube cycling holiday - a pleasant mix of historic cities and charming medieval villages along with some sublime natural beauty. The daily routes are quite short, allowing ample time to soak up the atmosphere and visit places of interest along the way. You’ll be following a dedicated cycle path beside the river on mostly level terrain. This is an ideal holiday for families and newcomers to cycling holidays.
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The above video above was shot in July 2018 and depicts the sights and scenes along the route.
Highlights include the panoramic beauty of the Schlögen Loop, the pretty, baroque town of Grein, cycling through the serene Strudengau and the picture-perfect villages and vineyards of the Wachau Valley.
Add to this overnight stays in the historic cities of Passau, Linz and Vienna and you have all the ingredients for a truly memorable cycling holiday..
This route offers easy, traffic-free cycling that can be enjoyed by everyone.
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On this holiday you will follow the Danube River from Passau on the German/Austrian Border, through Upper and Lower Austria, along beautiful, fertile valleys and past charming medieval villages to the elegant city of Vienna.
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Each day you'll enjoy carefree cycling along a clearly marked and well-maintained riverside cycle path. The going is easy with virtually no hills and each day will reveal special highlights that will live long in the memory.
The peaceful majesty of the Danube Loop at Schlögen will take your breath away and an evening strolling the streets of the Old Town of Linz will be a delight. The pretty, baroque town of Grein precedes a tranquil ride through the beautiful, meanders of the Strudengau valley where nature still holds sway.
The ride through the sensational Wachau Valley, with its fairytale villages, cascading vineyards and old castle ruins will take your breath away and a night in the Austrian capital with all its history and culture provides a fitting finale to such a perfect cycling adventure.
You'll cover between 40 and 65 km per day on this route. It's easy level cycling along clearly marked cycle paths. E-bikes are a popular option if you have any concerns about the daily distances.
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This is a fertile region dotted with some great towns and villages. On this route you’ll immerse yourself in Bavarian culture and have plenty of opportunities to sample the region’s hearty local cuisine and world-famous beers.
Straubing
Along the way you’ll stay in the World Heritage city of Regensburg and the old, Baroque town of Straubing. You’ll also spend a night in charming Hengersberg before reaching Passau – the ‘city of three rivers’ where the Danube meets the Ilz and Inn.
This is a leisurely tour that covers around 100 miles in total over three full days of cycling. The majority of the route is on flat, smooth and traffic-free cycle paths along the banks of the Danube, so anyone with a basic level of fitness can enjoy this trip.
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Your bike and boat holiday starts in Passau, on the German/Austrian border. From here you embark on a week long adventure to the Austrian capital and over the Slovakian border to Bratislava and back again. Daily bike rides along the well-maintained riverside cycle path will unveil something different each day. You'll see the natural beauty of the serene and beautiful Danube loop at Schlögen before cycling through the Kaiserau, an enchanting, sparsely inhabited valley. You'll cycle from the bustling city of Linz, past castles and charming villages to the baroque town of Grein.
Dürnstein - Wachau Valley
A stop in Vienna allows you to explore the many sights and attractions of this historic and elegant city before heading back up-stream to spend a full day riding through the beautiful wine villages of the stunning Wachau Valley.
Your floating hotel, the MS Primadonna, offers a very high standard of comfort and service and is the perfect base for your Danube cyleing holiday.
This leisurely cycle route follows mostly level terrain along a dedicated cycle path and as such is achievable for anyone with a basic level of fitness. Regular hybrid bikes are included in the package but it is also possible to pay a supplement and upgrade to an e-bike if you prefer.
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Start in the impressive city of Passau on the German/Austrian border. If you have time we suggest a pre or post tour stay in this wonderful old town, which sits astride the confluence of three rivers – the Danube, the Inn and the Ilz. On day two the adventure really begins as you cycle along an easy riverside bike path through gorgeous countryside and pretty villages. See the beautiful and serene Danube Loop before reboarding the boat and cruising downstream to the bustling riverside town of Linz where you will moor for the night.
Danube Loop at Schlögen
And so it continues – the following days slip by, a pleasant mix of easy, scenic cycling and relaxing on-board while the beautiful, timeless scenery drifts by. You can look forward to seeing wonderful, baroque buildings, monasteries and abbeys, the stunning Wachau Valley with its patchwork of vineyards and of course the wonderful city of Vienna.
The MS Prinzessin Katharina is an elegant and very comfortable river cruiser with a relaxed and convivial atmosphere. On the upper-deck there is a panoramic restaurant, a comfortable salon and two bars. There is also a partly covered sundeck complete with plenty of seating – perfect for watching the beautiful scenery drift by. This is an easy cycling holiday on level terrain following scenic, riverbank cycle paths.
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You’ll board your river cruiser in Passau on the German/Austrian border. If you have time we recommend a pre or post night stay in this wonderful old town which sits astride the confluence of three rivers – the Danube, the Inn and the Ilz.
Danube cycle path at Grein
You then enjoy 7 days of cruising and cycling along the Danube River. Along the way you’ll visit charming riverside towns, beautiful, unspoilt valleys and wonderful historic palaces and castles. Highlights include the historic cities of Passau and Vienna, the beautiful Wachau Valley, the iconic Danube loop and the simple joy of pedaling alongside the famous river on a level, traffic-free cycle path.
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This is a tour that combines the sights and cultures of some of Europe’s most beautiful capitals with a healthy dose of nature and the great outdoors. Following the river you’ll get a great sense of the changing landscape and enjoy the many traditional towns and villages that line its banks.
Parliament - Budapest
Highlights include the Imperial city of Vienna, the compact and fascinating old town in the centre of Bratislava, enjoying the peace and quiet of the riverside cycle path itself and of course arriving in the stunning city of Budapest.
The route is mostly flat but with the odd incline along the way. You’ll be cycling on well-maintained cycle paths and some quiet country lanes. Around cities there may be short sections along busy roads.
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For most of us, cycling through alpine scenery sounds idyllic but not if it means huffing and puffing up steep gradients all the time. This route solves that dilemma by leading you along a network of easy, valley-level cycle paths through the wonderful alpine scenery of the Austrian Tyrol and Pinzgau regions.
Village of Lofer
Along the route you'll pass countless fairytale villages of charming chalet-style houses surrounded by towering peaks, impossibly green meadows and clear mountain streams. The route includes a night in the village of Krimml where you can marvel at Austria's highest waterfall tumbling 380 metres. Your ride through the Pinzgau region will be accompanied by views of the Hohe Tauern mountain range - the highest mountains in Austria. Take a swim in the crystal clear waters of picturesque Lake Zell while enjoying views of the Kitzsteinhorn glacier before following the Salzach river through a small corner of Germany to historic Salzburg.
This route is easy and well with the abilities of any leisure cyclist with a reasonable level of fitness. E-bikes are an available option for anyone wanting to make the journey even easier.
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This holiday is all about relaxed lakeside cycling on level cycle paths and quiet lanes through sublime scenery and medieval towns. Starting from the pretty town of Constance you’ll cycle in a clockwise direction around the lake. Along the way you’ll explore delightful medieval towns lined with charming half-timbered houses and cobbled streets.
Stein am Rhein
The lake is your constant companion with sailing boats gliding backwards and forwards across its surface. Bathing beaches appear at regular intervals tempting you in for a cooling dip and in the distance the alps create an impressive backdrop to the idyllic scene.
The lake is effectively a large bulge in the Rhine river and this holiday includes a ride downstream along the river bank to the Rhine Falls where the mighty river plummets 75 feet. A boat trip gets you up close and personal to the maelstrom.
Other highlights include the beautiful old village of Meersburg, the incredible Zeppelin Museum at Friedrichshafen, the charming island town of Lindau and the muralled houses surrounding the town square at Stein am Rhein.
All the way around the lake you will enjoy wonderful scenery and easy cycling. The picture-perfect towns and villages provide comfortable places to stay and a great choice of restaurants, bars and cafes.
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Meersburg - Lake Constance
At the eastern end of the lake you will cross into Austria and visit the city of Bregenz, famous for its waterfront theatre. Then it’s on into Switzerland for the final sector through the peaceful villages of the Thurgau back to Constance.
This tour uses a mix of quiet country roads, and lakeside cycle paths. The easy daily rides cover between 18 and 30 miles a day and are well within the reach of most reasonably fit adults. E-bikes are an available option on this popular route.
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Lake Constance is actually a large bulge in the Rhine River and comprises of the Obersee (Upper Lake) and Untersee (Lower Lake). Your cycling holiday will start and finish in Constance, a pretty German town with a small harbour lined with half-timbered buildings. The route will lead you first around the Lower Lake, taking in the gorgeous medieval town of Stein am Rhein, and then the remaining 4 days are spent circumnavigating the larger upper lake.
Stein am Rhein
The daily rides unveil the lake’s many highlights including the the medieval lakeside towns of Überlingen and Lindau, the Zeppelin Museum at Friedrichshafen and the famous theatre on the lake at Bregenz.
Throughout the holiday you’ll enjoy the stunning natural beauty of the lake and surrounding countryside with the Alps providing a dramatic backdrop in the distance.
The route follows dedicated cycle paths along the lake-shore. The terrain is mostly level with very few climbs and will therefore suit anyone with a basic level of fitness. E-bikes are also available and regular ferries link the main towns, providing cyclists with a means of shortening the rides if desired.
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Munich is the starting point for this fascinating journey through Bavaria. Drink in the atmosphere as well as a frothy stein of beer at one of many splendid beer gardens. If art and museums are your thing then head for the city’s “Kunstareal”. This art quarter houses a number of galleries and museums with high quality collections to peruse at your leisure.
Lake Chiemsee
Your cycle route leads you south out of the city into the green countryside of Bavaria. Small rivers and streams will lead you through forests to clear alpine lakes and the alps create a stunning backdrop to your ride.
Highlights of the route include the charming market town of Bad Tölz, the scenic perfection of Lake Schliersee and idyllic Bavarian villages such as Inzell and Bad Feilnbach.
Finally you enter the Baroque city of Salzburg in Austria – birthplace of the world-renowned composer Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and a beautiful setting to celebrate your achievement.
This is a leisurely tour with a few hilly sections. Hills occur most particularly between Bad Tölz and Bad Feilenbach, where there will be some climbs to contend with but nothing too steep. The route follows bicycle paths, service roads and minor roads with a couple of unavoidable, short sections on busy roads.
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Prague will enchant you with its wonderful architecture, bustling, cobbled streets, cathedrals and fascinating history. After a night in the Czech capital you’ll be driven south to another gem, Cesky Krumlov – one of Europe’s best-preserved old towns – from where your cycling holiday begins.
Cesky Krumlov – one of Europe’s best-preserved old towns
The Czech Republic has an excellent network of cycle routes and this tour makes use of some of the best ones, leading you through wonderful, rolling countryside, to charming old towns such as Telc, Znojmo and Mikulov. South Moravian wines really are world class but they don’t produce enough for export so don’t miss the opportunity to sample the product as you are travelling through – the beer’s pretty good too!
Finally you cross into Austria, spending the last night of the tour in elegant Vienna on the banks of the mighty Danube River.
This varied route, combines quiet lanes, paved cycle paths and a few short off-road sections. The terrain is undulating so some climbing is to be expected but nothing too challenging. You’ll be averaging around 55 km per day on this tour.
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The pretty village of Lofer
Leaving the city you follow a riverside cycle path into a world of lush meadows, mountain streams and towering peaks - you are actually following the famous Alpe-Adria Cycle Path for the first day and a half of this route. The Kitzstenhorn glacier above the pretty village of Kaprun is an awe inspiring sight as are the thundering waterfalls near Krimml. Stunning views and fresh mountain air are constants throughout the trip and each evening will be spent in cosy, idyllic alpine villages.
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If you are looking for a leisurely alpine cycle route offering a succession of great scenery and interesting towns along its route then this tour is definitely one to consider.
Stunning Lake Bled
You’ll start in the charming city of Salzburg, birthplace of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, and then head south along the beautiful Salzach Valley, past the lofty Hohenwerfen Castle, one of the oldest continuously inhabited castles in Europe, to the pretty alpine town of Bishofshofen. It\'s worth noting that on this route you are actually following the early stages of the famous Alpe-Adria Cycle Path that goes all the way to the Adriatic Coast.
In the Gastein Valley you’ll visit the beautiful town of Bad Hofgastein as well as its regal neighbour Badgastein with its grand old hotels and tumbling waterfall. A short train ride will then carry you deep beneath the towering central spine of the alps to the pretty village of Mallnitz from where you’ll gently descend the peaceful and glorious Möll Valley.
After a brief sojourn into Italy you cross into Slovenia and follow a peaceful, green valley to the alpine resort of Kranjska Gora situated on the edge of the Triglav National Park with its towering granite peaks.
A final day of cycling along one of the prettiest valleys of all brings you to Lake Bled, one of the most scenic lakes in the Alps and a fitting finale to such a scenic route.
All along the route there are varied and interesting places to stop and explore, such as the largest ice cave in the world in the Salzach Valley, the deep Liechtenstein Gorge near Bishofshofen and the Mölltal Glacier near Mallnitz. There are also stunning waterfalls to stop and admire and crystal clear lakes that tempt you to stop for a swim.
For an alpine route this is relatively easy cycling. There are undulations along the way with one notable climb as you ascend the scenic Gastein valley to Badgastein on day 2.
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Sights and scenes from the route between Salzburg and Venzone
A train ride under the main spine of the alps delivers you to the town of Mallnitz. From here, the route leads you gently downhill, through more dramatic alpine scenery, along a series of cycle paths and country lanes to Villach, a mountain town with a distinctly Mediterranean atmosphere on the Drau river.
The following day's ride will be a memorable one as many believe the 45 kms from Tarvisio to Venzone to be the most scenic cycle path routes in the Alps. you'll be riding through pristine alpine scenery, far from civilisation, on a perfect, traffic-free cycle path.
The final day leads you across the Friuli plains, past vineyards, sleepy villages and the famous Roman town of Aquileia to the resort of Grado on the Adriatic coast.
The route is mostly cycle path and quiet lanes with a couple of sections on slightly busier roads where this is unavoidable. You will need a very good level of fitness for this holiday as you will be covering around 100kms per day and on day one you will be ascending 1300 metres. E-bikes are an available option and will of course make the route possible for cyclists with an average level of fitness. If this sounds like an endurance test rather than a holiday then maybe consider our Salzburg to the Adriatic Cycling Holiday, which covers exactly the same route but over a more sedate six cycling days.
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The 410 kilometre Alpe-Adria Cycle Trail is fast becoming one of Europe's most popular leisure cycling routes. Starting from the historic town of Salzburg, the route leads riders along scenic cycle paths through the Austrian regions of Salzburgerland and Corinthia before crossing into Friuli in Italy and finishing in the fishing village of Grado not far from Trieste on the Adriatic Coast.
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Sights and scenes from the route between Salzburg and Gemona
Recent additions and improvements to the route have made it more attractive to leisure cyclists and, considering it bisects the Alps, the going is actually pretty easy, particularly in Italy. The scenery is the star of the show of course and throughout the route you will find yourself stopping to appreciate the alpine splendour that surrounds you. For the vast majority of the route you will be cycling on dedicated cycle paths or quiet country lanes which means you can relax and drink in the views without worrying about traffic.
Besides the scenery, the different cultural and culinary flavours of each region make this a highly enjoyable and memorable route.
It's a moderate route and as such if you opt for a regular bike you'll need a good level of fitness to enjoy it as there are some climbs to contend with along the way. E-bikes are a very popular option and bring the route well within the abilities of leisure cyclists with an average level of fitness.
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Your cycling adventure starts in the historic city of Salzburg in Austria on the banks of the Salzach River. Wander the winding alleyways of the old town and take in the sights including Mozarts birthplace and the Hohensalzburg Fortress.
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Sights and scenes from the route between Salzburg and Venzone
The Alpe-Adria cycle route leads you south from Salzburg into the heart of the alps and for the next six days the alpine backdrop to your ride becomes ever-more impressive, before a final day cycling across the Friuli plains to the journey's end on the Adriatic coast.
Being a PLUS route, you can be sure your accommodation along the way will be truly special, unique properties, enjoying lovely locations in charming towns and resorts along the way.
Some of the highlights of this route include, a night in the old spa town of Badgastein with its iconic waterfall, the serene natural beauty surrounding you as you descend the Möll Valley to Spittal and the truly amazing cycle path through pristine alpine scenery between Tarvisio and Venzone.
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This popular cycling holiday packs a lot of highlights into the week. Stays in the exciting cities of Salzburg and Vienna bookend a sublime route that winds it’s way through regions of outstanding natural beauty including the stunning Danube Loop and the enchanting Wachau Valley.
Dürnstein in the Wachau Valley
Other highlights include Oberndorf – home of ‘Silent Night’ one of the world’s most popular carols, the impressive castle at Burghausen, and the baroque riverside town of Schärding. You’ll pass through a succession of quaint, riverside villages featuring narrow lanes lined with medieval half-timbered houses. There’s no rush – this is a leisurely cycling holiday after all – so stop whenever you like for a wander around or simply to admire the view.
Much of the route is in Austria’s famed wine region and in these valleys you’ll see legions of neatly terraced vineyards cascading down to the Danube. Stop in one of the charming wine villages for an impromptu tasting session before pedalling on along the gentle riverside cycle path to your next hotel.
You’ll be cycling around 230 miles in total, covering up to 45 miles some days, but the terrain is very forgiving. You’ll mostly be following smooth cycle paths and quiet riverside roads with a few short stretches on non-paved cycle paths but nothing tricky. This tour will suit anyone with a moderate level of fitness who doesn’t mind a few hours in the saddle each day.
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This holiday follows the same route as our Salzburg to the Adriatic Cycling Holiday but finishes in Villach in Carinthia, rather than continuing all the way to the Adriatic. It will appeal to leisure cyclists who enjoy stunning alpine scenery and peaceful cycling on quiet cycle paths and country lanes.
Hohenwerfen Castle
The route crosses the alps, starting in the charming baroque city of Salzburg on the northern boundary of the alps and terminating in Villach, in the southern Austrian state of Carinthia.
A peaceful riverside cycle path will lead you south from Salzburg to the charming alpine town of Golling. Then it\'s on to Werfen with the impressive Hohenwerfen Castle glaring down from it\'s lofty perch. After a night in the famous winter sports resort of St. Johann-im-Pongau, you take on the undulating but incredibly scenic ride up the romantic Gastein valley to the old spa resort of Bad Gastein with a waterfall tumbling through the village centre. A 15 minute train ride transports you and your bike under the spine of the alps to the sunny Möll valley from where you follow an idyllic, gently descending route through truly awe inspiring mountain scenery to the historic pilgrims\' town of Spittal. The final stage follows the meandering Drau river to the bustling town of Villach close to the Italian and Slovenian borders.
This is a leisurely cycling holiday with, for the most part, easy daily routes of between 30 and 40 kms, however there is one longer day of 60km which includes a couple of short but steep climbs. For this reason we recommend e-bikes for most casual cyclists with an average level of fitness. You\'ll be cycling on cycle paths and quiet country lanes for the most part with a couple of sections on busier roads where this is unavoidable.
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The Danube Cycle Path offers relaxed, traffic-free cycling, past quaint, riverside towns and villages. On our extensive range of easy Danube cycle holidays, the river is your guide and constant companion. Choose to cycle from hotel to hotel or maybe opt for one of our popular bike and boat Danube cruises.
The new kid on the block when it comes to Austrian cycle holidays is the recently completed Alpe Adria Cycle route from Salzburg to the Adriatic Coast. Blissfully scenic cycling along a dedicated alpine cycle path.
","It would be hard to pick the best cycling holiday in Austria as there are so many contenders. The cycling routes through the iconic Salzkammergut, Austria’s sublime lake district, are certainly contenders as are the idyllic riverside routes that follow the Danube Cycle Path from Passau to Vienna. There again, the Alpe-Adria route from Salzburg to the Adriatic Coast is the newest contender for the crown and fast-gaining fans.
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The source of the Danube is near the town of Donaueschingen in the Black Forest Bavaria and we offer a choice of itineraries that follow the young river to the Austrian border and beyond.
",4241,832,"Germany offers a wealth of wonderful cycling routes along well-maintained and clearly marked cycle paths. Our Black Forest Cycling Holiday is incredibly popular as is our lazy loop around the Bavarian Lakes. The cycle path around beautiful Lake Constance attracts cyclist from all over the world and we offer a number of variations of this very popular route.
","Germany Cycling Holidays, Black Forest Cycling Holiday,","Germany's best loved cycling holidays, include the Black Forest, the Bavarian Lakes, the Moselle Valley and cycling around stunning Lake Constance.","Germany Cycling Holidays","Daily","Moderate","Apr - Oct","Salzburg","Easy","0","2","Constance","Switzerland Cycling Holidays","Hungary","1",3697,27,"Apr - Sep","Choose whether to start from Passau, on the German/Austrian border, or the Austrian capital, Vienna. You can also choose between a bike and boat holiday, where you live on board a river cruiser, or the traditional route, staying in hotels along the way. Budapest is a fascinating city comprising of two distinct halves, Buda on the west bank and Pest on the east. Both have retained their own individual characters and are sure to beguile and enthrall with their history and culture.
","We offer a range of cycling holidays that follow the Danube River from Austria and Slovakia, to the Hungarian capital Budapest, widely regarded as one of the most beautiful capital cities in the world.
","Cycling holidays in Hungary","Cycling holidays in Hungary, following the Danube cycle path to Budapest.","Hungary Cycling Holidays","cycling-holidays-slovakia","Italy",3707,3720,"cycling-holidays-switzerland","Saturday","2018-07-24T10:27:23.855Z","Bratislava, the country’s charming capital complete with magnificent hilltop castle, sits beside the Danube and its wonderful old town is the perfect place to lose yourself in a maze of flagstone streets, small squares and alleyways.
",4698,"Slovaka is a great choice for a cycling holiday. Beautiful scenery protected within no less than nine national parks. Springs and rivers tumble out of the Tatras mountains and flow south along green valleys flanked by densely forested hills to join the mighty Danube river.
","Slovakia Cycling Holidays, Bratislava Danube cycling holiday","Explore Bratislava and the Slovakian Danube on a range of cycling holidays in Slovakia.","Slovakia Cycling Holidays","cycling-holidays-italy","destination","Cycling the Danube at Grein","Spitz","Gmunden - Traunsee","St. Gilgen - Wolfgangsee","2020-01-03T13:50:18.809Z","Lake Constance on the German/Austrian borders is perfect for a leisurely cycling holiday, offering level cycling on dedicated cycle paths around its pleasant shoreline. We offer a number of different options, including a single centre holiday, where you'll base yourself in one hotel for your entire stay on the Lake. You can also venture along the Rhine River from Lake Constance to the see the thundering Rhine Falls at Schaffhausen.
Consider also, our 4 Country tour, cycling from Lake Constance in Germany, via Lake Zurich and Lake Walensee in Switzerland to small but very rich Liechtenstein and finally over the border to Feldkirch in Austria before closing the loop and returning to Lake Constance.
","Possibly Europe’s most picturesque country, Switzerland has a lot to offer cyclists and don’t worry, our relaxed itineraries tend to stick to the valley floor,
","Scenic cycling holidays in Switzerland. Cycle around Lake Constance or take on the 4 countries loop via Zurich and Wallensee.","032","Budapest","Challenging","Czech Republic","Slovenia","Grado","2019-07-04T14:39:50.623Z","For relaxed, easy cycling through awe-inspiring alpine scenery, consider one of our Adige River cycling holidays and breaks. These routes follow a stunning cycle path beside the Adige River as it gently descends through the Alps to the Roman city of Verona, there are also options to finish the route at Lake Garda or even Venice.
Our Italian Lakes cycling holiday introduces riders to the famously scenic lakes of Garda, Como and Maggiore. We also offer a route that focuses solely on Lake Garda and its surrounding countryside
Our unique Pisa to Cinque Terre cycling holiday offers 5 days of cycling in Tuscany and Liguria, concluding with a day's hike along the stunning Cinque Terre coast path.
Further south, Umbria's gorgeous, hill-top villages and mouth watering cuisine attract more and more cyclists each summer (top-tip: e-bikes makes these routes accessible to all).
Down on the heel of Italy, the olive groves, white villages and gorgeous coastline of Puglia is fast gaining fans, particularly when coupled with a stay in the iconic town of Matera in the neighbouring region of Basilicata
Of course, this being Italy you are assured of marvellous food and a warm welcome from a nation that loves good food, life, family, animated conversation and cycling.
","Italy, a country with more than its fair share of culture, style and scenery is the perfect choice for a cycling holiday. Some of Europe's most scenic cycle path routes are found here, possibly because the Italians themselves are incredibly keen leisure cyclists. From the majestic Alps in the north to the beaches and olive groves in the south, Italy offers a real treasure-trove of cycling routes.
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