From Mozart to the historic harbour city at the sea! Most different landscapes and best cycle paths will delight you on this wonderful cycle tour from the Alps to the Adriatic Sea. Narrow valleys, broad river landscapes, smooth hills and high mountains will be enjoyed with every pedal rotation. High culture and geniune traditions will accompany day by day and tasty cuisine will make you strong for the next stage of yoru active holidays. This cycle tour is very diverse and impressive!
Details about the cycle tour from Salzburg to Grado
Along Austria's cycle paths towards Italy: After enjoying a coffee in Salzburg’s old town, take the bike towards St. Johann im Pongau. Accompanied by fantastic natural scenery, you will continue cycling to the Carinthian region. Genuine customs, tasty cuisine and warm hospitality: you can experience all of this on a cycle through Austrian nature. As you pedal you come closer and closer to Italy. Once in Grado you will be overwhelmed with joy! The Italian flair, the charming old town and the wonderful warmth will brighten your mood. Now it’s time to enjoy La Dolce Vita!
Highlights of the Alpe-Adria Cycle Path
Porcia Renaissance Castle: The stopover in Spittal an der Drau is all about culture. All Renaissance lovers can look forward to this! In this city you can pay a visit to the most beautiful Renaissance building in the northern Alps, Porcia Castle. A must-see!
Grado: In the charming fishing town, you can set your soul free. The restaurants in the alleyways of the old town spoil you with pizza, pasta and fine wines. Just lovely! The historic harbour and the extensive beach on the Adriatic coast make this town very special.
Useful information about the cycle tour from the city of Mozart to Italy
Over eight days you will cover around 375 kilometres on well-developed cycle paths. With daily stages of 55 to 75 kilometres there is plenty time for relaxation and enjoyment. Need a rest? During the two long train journeys you can treat your body to a well-deserved break and gather your strength.
More information about the topic Crossing the Alps you'll find here.
Active holidays with Charm
On our ‘Cycle Tours with Charm’ you can enjoy the full service of our individual active holidays while staying in very special accommodation with that extra something in the best location. That means you can look forward to luxury furnishings and decor in the local style, as well as cuisine at the highest level. Many of our hotels with charm also offer large pools and a wellness area where you can relax after a lovely day of cycling.
Individual arrival in the festival-, Mozart- and cultural city of Salzburg. Winding alleyways and squares invite you to take a stroll and languorous cafés entice you to sample genuine Austrian café-specialities. You live and breath culture and history literally with every step you take.
Out of Salzburg and off headed South. You cycle along wetlands in the shade along the river Salzach to Hallein, a formerly wealthy Celtic town due to salt mining. Hallein surprises with a romantic historic town centre including little alleyways, archways and oppulent house fronts. Past the roaring waterfall you pass Golling and continue along the well-developed cycle path onwards to St. Johann. Distinctive – just like twin-peaks – the steeples of the Pongau cathedral rise.
Shortly after Schwarzach you bid farewell to the river Salzach, from today onwards the Gasteiner Ache leads you through the wild-romantic Gasteiner-valley. Via Dorfgastein and Bad Hofgastein you cycle into the renowned spa- and ski resort Bad Gastein situated at the foot of the Hohen Tauern-mountain chain, offering a variety of natural history- and architectural sights. The Gasteiner waterfall is the landmark situtated in the centre of town, which has been the focal point of many artists and poets.
In the morning it is only a short distance to Böckstein, where a train takes you in only 10 minutes through the ‚Tauernschleuse‘ to the other side of the Alps to Mallnitz. Back on your bike you enjoy the speedy descent into the Möll-valley. You cycle along the river Möll through the impressive alpine landscapes today. The Drautal-valley starts in the village of Möllbrücke and hence the sunny South of Austria. Leisurely you cycle the final few kilometres to Spittal an der Drau. Already in the Middle Ages this town has been an important transport interchange for pilgrims and which in parts helped create its prosperity.
Nearly effortlessly you proceed in a gentle descent along the river Drau. Half way we recommend you take a break in the little market town of Paternion with its remarkable churches and palaces. Just a bit more pedalling and soon you have reached Villach, with its enchanting old part of town, Southern atmosphere and inviting pubs and restaurants.
You leave Villach along the river Gail and in a little while you leave Austria and welcome Italy. In the triangle of Italy, Austria and Slovenia sprawls the canal valley, the Italian city of Tarvis builds the centre of it. Austrians, Slovenians and Italians are living here next to each other since centuries, so all three big European families of languages – Germans, Romans and Slavs – are meeting up here.
In Italy too the cycle path is perfectly developed and hence allows you to leisurely cycle downhill through the Kanaltal-valley and from your bike marvel at the beauty of the Friulian alpine region with its intact, unspoilt nature and extensive forests. Your cycle tour ends in one of the picturesque villages located at the foothills of the Julian Alps. With the train you will go further to Udine. When the city is reached you can enjoy the „dolce vita“ with a cafe on a „Piazza“ or stroll through the alleys and admire the buildings of the late Gothic period and the Renaissance.
Feel the warm breeze of the sirocco! You cycle through vast reed scenery and along little water canals towards the Gulf of Venice. In the Roman city of Aquileia, the so-called ‚second Rome‘, we recommend you definitely plan a break before reaching the end destination of your holiday. One of the most popular Adriatic beach resorts, the historic little fishing town Grado, will not only excite you with the extensive sandy beach, but also the historic harbour and the narrow alleyways with lovely restaurants all ooze Italian flair.
Day
9
Departure or extension
Tour character
You mainly cycle on well-developed cycle paths and quiet side roads. Only a few sections lead you also along roads with heavier traffic or on dirt paths. Overall the route leads you on slightly hilly terrain, the most challenging section between St. Johann and the Gasteiner-valley can also be completed and bypassed by train.
Detailed travel documents 1x per room (German, English)
1 train ride Böckstein – Mallnitz incl. your bike
1 train ride Venzone – Udine incl. your bike
App for Navigation and GPS-data available
Optional extras:
Return transfer to Salzburg every Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday morning, costs EUR 169 per person, extra EUR 29 for your own bike, to be paid for in advance, reservation is necessary.
Bike rental, including rental bike insurance
Infos
Arrival / Parking / Departure:
Salzburg train station
Salzburg airport
Hotel car park about EUR 15 per day, to be paid for at the time, no reservation possible/necessary! Public park garage about EUR 70 per week
The return journey by public transport is only possible with a change of trains
Things to note:
Tourist tax, if due, is not included in the price!
Further important information according to the package travel law can be found here!
Accommodation
Arcotel Castellani
★★★★
Surrounded by its own park, it is only a few minutes’ walk from the old town.
Arcotel Castellani
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The ideal starting point to discover Salzburg. Surrounded by its own park, it is only a few minutes’ walk from the old town. The historic mansion was redesigned and expanded into a comfortable hotel with a lot of love and care. Enjoy the sophisticated atmosphere on the terrace and in the excellent restaurant. You will also feel particularly comfortable in the newly designed deluxe rooms.
Sustainable and environmental awareness are guiding principles that inspire your hosts anew every day.
Hotel Brückenwirt
★★★★
The Gasthof Brückenwirt in St. Johann im Pongau was built more than 150 years ago as a local tavern. Your hosts at the Hotel Brückenwirt combine tradition and modernity into a harmonious hotel, that they really care about. Particular attention is paid to the hotel’s resources. Sustainable and environmental awareness are guiding principles that inspire your hosts anew every day. The deluxe rooms booked for you are furnished according to the most modern standards, without forgetting the history of the hotel. The swimming pool and sauna also provide places to relax.
The hotel has been providing traditional hospitality with a breathtaking view of the surrounding mountains for over 100 years.
Hotel Salzburger Hof
★★★★S
The hotel has been providing traditional hospitality with a breathtaking view of the surrounding mountains for over 100 years. The spacious spa and wellness area brings body and mind into harmony. The kitchen team will spoil you with Austrian specialties before you end the evening in the elegant hotel bar.
This unique hotel is located directly on the historic main square of Spittal an der Drau. A hotel that amazes on every turn.
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This unique hotel is located directly on the historic main square of Spittal an der Drau. Unique because the hotel doesn’t want to fit into classic hotel clichés. A hotel that amazes on every turn, starting with the in-house altar at the reception, to the completely different themed rooms to its own shopping arcade, a brewery, coffee roastery and legendary wood-fired pizzas. An entertaining stay is guaranteed.
Relax not only in the comfortably modern superior rooms, but also in the small wellness area and exclusive roof terrace with a wonderful mountain view.
Located directly on the main square, the hotel initially impresses with its magnificent Renaissance façade. The city palace was built around 1500 and has only recently been renovated into a magical boutique hotel. Relax not only in the comfortably modern superior rooms, but also in the small wellness area and exclusive roof terrace with a wonderful mountain view. You will be spoiled with culinary delights in the Restaurant Charles.
In the family-run hotel, a lot of wood and stone was used to match the surroundings in order to create a particularly homely atmosphere.
Hotel Edelhof
★★★★
Alpine chic awaits you a short walk from the centre of Tarvisio. In the family-run hotel, a lot of wood and stone was used to match the surroundings in order to create a particularly homely atmosphere. Chef Diago serves traditional cuisine in the La Stube restaurant. In the modern, small wellness area you can relax in the sauna, whirlpool or Turkish bath.
In the heart of the city and only a few steps away from the historic centre, the hotel welcomes you with excellent service and elegant rooms.
Hotel Ambassador Palace
★★★★
In the heart of the city and only a few steps away from the historic centre, the hotel welcomes you with excellent service and elegant rooms. Toast the eventful day with an aperitif in the American bar before enjoying Italian delicacies in the restaurant.
First of all, the fantastic location right by the sea and yet in the centre of the historic port city is impressive.
Hotel Laguna Palace
★★★★S
First of all, the fantastic location right by the sea and yet in the centre of the historic port city is impressive. From the pool on the top floor you can enjoy a magical view of the lagoon. In the spa area you will be pampered with a sauna and steam room. Modern design runs through the entire hotel and can also be found in the spacious rooms.
Eine wunderschöne Tour...perfekte Organisation...top Hotels...nur zu empfehlen!
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4 stars
Eberhard Haußmann |10.09.2022
sehr schöne Alpe Adria "Genussreise" mit dem E-Bike
die Radreise "Alpe Adria Genussreise" mit Eurofun Touristik GmbH kann sehr empfohlen werden. Die Tour war abwechslungsreich vor dem Hintergrund, dass man sehr schöne, unterschieliche Landschaften unmittelbar vom Fahrrad aus genießen und "aufsaugen" konnte. Dabei gehört auch Regen zu solch einer "Outdoorreise" dazu; dies durften wir im Pongau erleben... . Der Gepäcktransfer von Hotel zu Hotel klappte hervorragend. Gleiches gilt für die Organisation des Rücktransfers von Grado nach Salzburg per Bus. Die Hotels waren allesamt gerade für eine Radreise sehr gut ausgewählt und waren jedes für sich originell. Da wir zu sechst als Gruppe die Reise unternommen haben, wurde seitens des Veranstalters sicher gestellt, dass alle im selben Hotel "Zimmer an Zimmer" untergebracht waren - sehr gut. Man sollte sich eventuell darüber Gedanken machen, ob eine weitere Zugfahrt mit Ausnahme der durch die Tauernschleuse (hier Venzone - Udine) wirklich notwendig ist. Zum einen dürfte allgemein der Ehrgeiz darin liegen, den Adria-Alpe Radweg komplett zu bewältigen. Zum anderen ist eine Zugfahrt mit E-Bikes generell wegen des Verstauens der Fahrräder eher beschwerlich. Insoweit sei an dieser Stelle angeregt, künftig ein zusätzliches Reiseformat anzubieten, ggf. um einen Tag verlängert, um dem genannten Umstand Rechnung zu tragen, damit auch die Gegend zwischen Venzone und Udine erlebt werden kann.
SemiramisFeitleranswered:
Sehr geehrter Herr Haußmann, vielen herzlichen Dank für Ihr ausführliches Reisefeedback. Wir freuen uns sehr, dass Sie mit der Organisation der Reise zufrieden waren und Sie viele schöne Eindrücke von der Radtour mit nach Hause nehmen konnten. Die Zugfahrt von Venzone nach Udine wurde eingeplant, weil die Etappe an diesem Tag ansonsten rund 115 km lang wäre. Da es sich jedoch um eine individuelle Reise handelt, können Sie vor Ort selbst entscheiden, ob Sie die Bahnfahrt nutzen, oder nicht. In Venzone haben wir leider keine Kooperation mit einem Hotel der Charme-Kategorie, wodurch wir dort keine Zwischenübernachtung einplanen.
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5 stars
Anette Walker |30.08.2022
Vielfältige, sehr schöne Tour
Evtl. wär eine andere Aufteilung der Strecke sinnvoll, um sich die 2. Bahnfahrt zu sparen. Bzw. nicht mehr als 100 km an einem Tag zu fahren. Sonst aber KLASSE!
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5 stars
Anja Löhndorf |30.08.2022
Sehr schöne Reise
Die Reise war super organisiert. Es hat nie Probleme gegeben. Die Charme-Hotels waren bis auf eines wunderschön und die Lage immer zentral. Die Strecke war gut zu bewältigen und landschaftlich traumhaft. Lediglich 2 Teilstücke an der Straße waren nicht so schön. Vielen Dank an Eurobike!
SemiramisFeitleranswered:
Das klingt ja nach einem gelungenen Urlaub. Wir würden uns freuen auch nächstes Jahr wieder einen Urlaub für sie organisieren zu dürfen!
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5 stars
Manuela T. |30.08.2022
Die Tour hat uns sehr gut gefallen.
Erster Tag bei der Charme-Tour zu weit, da es viel zu sehen gibt. Millstätter See lohnt sich der Umweg. Spittal nicht so sehenswert. Alte Bahnstrecke Tarvis wieder super. Ich würde die Tour wieder machen.
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5 stars
Dr. Carsten L. |19.08.2022
Schöne und sehr abwechslungsreiche Radtour
Uns faszinierte der Weg durch Weg durch die Berge an das Meer und die jeden Tag neuen Erfahrungen in der Natur und zwischen den Kulturen.
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5 stars
Ursula Krumscheid |29.07.2022
Wunderbare Reise
Die Reise war ein herrliches Erlebnis . Schöne Landschaft ,gut gekennzeichnete Wege ! ( Außer in Bad Gastein gab es eine Unsicherheit und wir sind den weiteren ,steileren Weg gefahren!)
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5 stars
Bernhard Ohlig |24.07.2022
Wunderschöne Radreise von Salzburg nach Grado
Wie immer - im Vorfeld wurden bei der Buchung alle unsere Sonderwünsche berücksichtigt. Reiseunterlagen, Streckenführung und Hotels entsprachen voll unseren Erwartungen. Perfekter Rücktransfer. Eine rundum gelungene Radreise. Es lohnt sich Stammkunde zu sein.... Weiter so !
SemiramisFeitleranswered:
Vielen Dank für Ihre Bewertung! Es freut uns immer wieder, wenn unsere Gäste so zufrieden mit unserem Service sind. Wir würden uns freuen, wenn sie auch wieder nächste Saison zu einer unserer Touren begrüßen dürfen.
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4 stars
Dirk L. |16.06.2022
ALPE ADRIA mit Charme
Eine sehr schöne Reise mit kleinen Schönheitsfehlern. Leider war im Mai noch keine "Saison" in Österreich, somit waren in zwei Hotels die Restaurants geschlossen obwohl in ihrem Katalog auf die Speisen im Restaurant hingewiesen wird. Ebenfalls waren an der Strecke Ausflugsziele (z.B. Draufähre) und Restaurants noch nicht geöffnet. Ansonsten war es eine tolle Reise bei bestem Wetter.