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This cycling holiday leads you through some of Austria’s most impressive alpine scenery. Along the way you’ll see picture-perfect alpine villages, serene mountain lakes, glistening glaciers, tumbling waterfalls and cavernous gorges.
This could almost be called the highlights of Austria tour. You start and finish in the charming city of Salzburg, famous with many for being the birthplace of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart while for others it is inextricably linked with one of the most popular musicals ever made, The Sound of Music.
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.
The route is mostly along bike paths and quiet roads. Other than a couple of short, steep climbs the whole the route is reasonably level and well within the abilities of most leisure cyclists.
',"014-127CAT","salzburg-to-krimml-falls-cycling-holiday","This cycling holiday follows the early stages of the Alpe-Adria Cycle Path through some of Austria’s most impressive alpine scenery. Along the way you’ll see picture-perfect alpine villages, serene mountain lakes, glistening glaciers, tumbling waterfalls and cavernous gorges. While you are always surrounded by alpine vistas, the route sticks to the valley floor offering relaxed cycling along bike paths and low-traffic roads.
","https://dhge35oo01ejn.cloudfront.net/images/2020/3/25/Zell_am_See_-_Salzburgerland_-_Austria_-_SS.jpeg","Zell am See - Salzburgerland - Austria - SS.jpeg","Salzburg to Lake Bled",'Cycle from the Sound of Music city of Salzburg through magical alpine valleys to breathtakingly beautiful Lake Bled in Slovenia. Offering jaw-dropping scenery all the way, this route follows idyllic cycle paths and quite roads, stopping each night in beautiful alpine towns.
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.
',"021-104CSI","salzburg-to-lake-bled-cycling-holiday","Apr - Sep","Cycle from the Sound of Music city of Salzburg through magical alpine valleys to breathtakingly beautiful Lake Bled in Slovenia. Offering jaw-dropping scenery all the way, this route follows idyllic cycle paths and quite roads, stopping each night in beautiful alpine towns.
","Lake Bled","2018-07-24T10:27:23.862Z","Our scenic and relaxing cycling holidays in Slovenia include a 7 night, Lake Bled Cycling holiday, exploring the lake and surrounding countryside, as well as a longer, 10 night version that leads cyclists from Lake Bled all the way to the Adriatic Coast.
The very popular country hopping, Salzburg to Lake Bled route leads cyclists along incredibly scenic alpine cycle paths in both Austria and Slovenia.
The Istrian Coast route unveils the charming old fortified towns of the Istrian Peninsula while the Lake Bled to Ljubljana short break is a perfect option for those who only have a few days .
","From the majesty of the Julian Alps and serenity of Lake Bled to the charming old, terracotta-roofed towns of the Adriatic coast, Slovenia packs a lot of spectacular scenery and diverse landscapes into such a small country. On top of this, the locals are very welcoming and justly proud of their fabulous little country.
","Slovenia Cycling Holidays, Lake Bled Cycle Holiday, Salzburg to Lake Bled","Cycling holidays in Slovenia from and to Lake Bled. Scenic cycling routes from Salzburg to Lake Bled and from Lake Bled to Ljubljana.","Slovenia Cycling Holidays","https://dhge35oo01ejn.cloudfront.net/images/2020/4/29/Hohenwerfen_Castle_-_Werfen_-_Salzach_Valley_-_AustriaII-.jpeg","Hohenwerfen Castle - Werfen - Salzach Valley - AustriaII-.jpeg","Alpe-Adria_Salzburg-Grado-SPORTY","New for 2024: This sporty 5 night version of our popular Salzburg to Adriatic Cycling Holiday covers the same route but over four cycling days instead of the usual six. You'll be averaging 100km per day, mostly on cycle paths, through stunning alpine scenery as you follow the Alpe-Adria cycle path from Salzburg in the Austrian Alps to the Italian resort of Grado on the Adriatic coast.
Enjoy exploring the winding alleyways of the historic city of Salzburg before following the Salzach river southwards into ever-more impressive alpine scenery. After the winter sports resort of St Johann, you'll leave the Salzach valley and transition, via some truly glorious country lanes and one tunnel, to the Gastein valley. After gently ascending through some picturesque alpine towns you'll overnight in the unique and picturesque spa resort of Badgastein.
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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.
","014-128CAT","salzburg-adriatic-cycling-break","New for 2024: This sporty 5 night version of our popular Salzburg to Adriatic Cycling Holiday covers the same route but over four cycling days instead of the usual six. You'll be averaging 100km per day, mostly on cycle paths, through stunning alpine scenery as you follow the Alpe-Adria cycle path from Salzburg in the Austrian Alps to the Italian resort of Grado on the Adriatic coast.
","AT-AA-2023_Alpe_Adria_Salzburg-Grado","A fabulous 7 night cycling odyssey from Salzburg in Austria along the glorious Alpe-Adria cycle path to Grado on the Adriatic Coast near Trieste in Italy. Idyllic, mostly traffic-free cycling with jaw-dropping dramatic scenery through the heart of the Alps.
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.
","014-119CAT","salzburg-to-the-adriatic-cycling-holiday","April to October","A fabulous 7 night cycling odyssey from Salzburg in Austria along the glorious Alpe-Adria cycle path to Grado on the Adriatic Coast near Trieste in Italy. Idyllic, mostly traffic-free cycling with jaw-dropping dramatic scenery through the heart of the Alps.
","ALPE-ADRIA-CYCLE PATH WITH CHARM","New for 2024: Another variation of our popular Salzburg to Adriatic Cycling Holiday, this slightly more relaxed 8 night version covers the route over 7 cycling days and focuses on offering extra special accommodation in lovely locations along the way. If you have the time to savour this extended version of alps latest and greatest leisure cycling route you will not be disappointed.
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.
The vast majority of this route is on cycle paths and quiet country lanes but there are a couple of short sections on slightly busier roads where this is unavoidable.
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.
","014-121CAT","salzburg-adriatic-plus-cycling-holiday","New for 2024: Another variation of our popular Salzburg to Adriatic Cycling Holiday, this slightly more relaxed 8 night version covers the route over 7 cycling days and focuses on offering extra special accommodation in lovely locations along the way. If you have the time to savour this extended version of alps latest and greatest leisure cycling route you will not be disappointed.
","ALPE-ADRIA-CYCLE PATH I - From Salzburg to Villach",'New for 2024: Traverse the Austrian alps on this scenic leisurely route following the early stages of the Alpe-Adria Cycle path along the Salzach, Gastein and Drau Valleys. Leisurely, scenic, alpine cycling at its best. Cycle path heaven for most of the route.
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.
',"014-122CAT","salzburg-villach-cycling-holiday","Apr-Oct","New for 2024: Traverse the Austrian alps on this scenic leisurely route following the early stages of the Alpe-Adria Cycle path along the Salzach, Gastein and Drau Valleys. Leisurely, scenic, alpine cycling at its best. Cycle path heaven for most of the route.
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