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Cyclist along the river, with mountain panorama in the background

Alpe Adria Cycle Path, Villach – Grado – Trieste

Cycle your way from Carinthia to dreamy Italy

7 Days / 6 Nights
Medium
Cyclist along the river, with mountain panorama in the background

The second stage of the Alpe-Adria-Cycle path starts in Villach, in sunny Catinthia. After you have started cycling in Carinthia, you will soon be saying ‘Servus Austria – Ciao Italia!’. Shortly after the border you can already feel the unmistakable flair and beauty. The cycle route leads through a diverse landscape, from the mountain to the vines and the Italian coast. Cultural highlights are a matter of course! Are you ready for a journey through the most beautiful parts of Austria and Italy? Here we go!

  • Culture in Tarvisio: You will be greeted in three languages at the border from Austria to Italy! Because here the Austrians, Italians and Slovenes say ‘hi’ to you!
  • Gemona del Friuli: The picturesque town, the majestic cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta and the impressive vines speak for themselves. Feel the ‘Dolce Vita’ and enjoy pizza, pasta etc.
  • Port city of Trieste: The dreamlike coastal landscape as well as the world-famous Miramare Castle in Trieste are the crowning conclusion of the cycle tour. The old town invites to take a leisurely stroll. Foodie tip: A read Italian coffee in Piazza Unità d’Italia in Trieste’s old town. Just lovely!

Over seven days you take a leisurely cycle on the gently undulating cycle route from Villach to Trieste. You cover between 40 and 70 kilometres per day. The trip is ideal for leisure cyclists and easy to manage with medium difficulty. The only longer climb is just before Tarvisio. Gather strength – and continue south!

Itinerary at a glance

Hotel (example): Hotel Voco

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.

Hotel (example): Hotel Haberl

 

 

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 Day Finish is one of the picturesque villages located at the foothills of the Julian Alps.

Hotel (example): Hotel Pittis

 

 

At the Southern exit of the Kanaltal-valley is the location of one of the most beautiful historic villages of the Friulian-Julian-Veneto. The focus of the village of Gemona del Friuli is the majestic cathedral Santa Maria Assunta and will blow you away. En route to Udine you come across the first vineyards and vines along the cycle route. Once you arrive in town feel and experience the ‚dolce vita‘ over a coffee enjoyed on the ‚Piazza‘ or during a stroll through the alleyways whilst marvelling at the late Gothic and Renaissance architecture.

Hotel (example): Hotel Suite Inn

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.

Hotel (example): Hotel Rialto

 

 

For now you leave the coast behind and cycle across the rough Karst plateau towards the Gulf of Trieste. Back at the sea you are accompanied by breathtakingly stunning coastal scenery and the world-famous Miramare palace is yet another highlight of today’s cycling tour. The time-honoured harbour town Trieste is a worthy finale to your holiday.

Hotel (example): Hotel Victoria

 

 

Day
07
Departure or extension

Itinerary at a glance

Mountains, valleys and the sea - combined with the culinary delights of Austria and Italy, it's pure pleasure. In Gemona del Friuli, grapevines meet the impressive townscape. In Trieste, you look at the famous Miramare Castle.

The silence of the mountains, the gentle shores of the crystal-clear lakes, pure nature - located in the heart of Carinthia, Villach reflects all this diversity.

Hotel (example): Hotel Voco

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.

Hotel (example): Hotel Haberl

In Italy too the cycle path is perfectly developed and hence allows you to leisurely cycle downhill through the Val Canale-valley and from your bike marvel at the beauty of the Friulian alpine region with its intact, unspoilt nature and extensive forests. Your Day Finish is one of the picturesque villages located at the foothills of the Julian Alps.

Hotel (example): Hotel Pittis

At the Southern exit of the Val Canale-valley is the location of one of the most beautiful historic villages of the Friulian-Julian-Veneto. The focus of the village of Gemona del Friuli is the majestic cathedral Santa Maria Assunta and will blow you away. En route to Udine you come across the first vineyards and vines along the cycle route. Once you arrive in town feel and experience the ‚dolce vita‘ over a coffee enjoyed on the ‚Piazza‘ or during a stroll through the alleyways whilst marvelling at the late Gothic and Renaissance architecture.

Hotel (example): Hotel Suite Inn

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.

Hotel (example): Hotel Rialto

Through the lagoon you cycle towards the Gulf of Trieste. Back at the sea you are accompanied by breathtakingly stunning coastal scenery and the world-famous Miramare palace is yet another highlight of today’s cycling tour. The time-honoured harbour town Trieste is a worthy finale to your holiday.

Hotel (example): Hotel Victoria

Day
07
Departure or extension

Route information

Medium

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, with a longer ascent after Tarvis.

Prices & Dates

Category: 3*** hotels, in Villach and Trieste 4****-hotel

Prices per person in EUR

Our Rental bikes

Men's bike 21-speed
Dereilleur gears with freewheel

High-quality men's touring bike with classic diamond frame

Body size approx. 165 cm - 205 cm

56-51 "sloping" cm |
60 cm |
64 cm
Unisex bike 21/24-speed
Dereilleur gears with freewheel

High-quality unisex touring bike with comfortable low entry

Body size approx. 148 cm - 190 cm

43 cm |
46 cm |
51 cm |
56 cm
Unisex bike 7-speed
Hub gears with coaster brake

High-quality unisex touring bike with coaster brake on the rear wheel

Body size approx. 155 cm - 190 cm

46 cm |
51 cm |
56 cm
Unisex Electro bike 8-speed
Hub gears with freewheel

High-quality unisex electric bike with comfortable low entry

Body size approx. 148 cm - 195 cm

46 cm "xs" |
46 cm |
51 cm |
56 cm
Rental Bike PLUS 20/27-speed
Dereilleur gears with freewheel

Sportier, lighter and more precise premium rental bike with diamond frame

Body size approx. 155 cm - 205 cm

46 cm |
51 cm |
60 cm |
63 cm

Services & Information

Further details about this tour

Included

  • Accommodation as already mentioned
  • Breakfast
  • Welcome briefing (German, English)
  • Luggage transfer
  • EUROBIKE developed route
  • Detailed travel documents 1x per room (German, English)
  • App for Navigation and GPS-data available
  • Service hotline

Optional extras

  • Return transfer to Villach every Saturday morning, costs from Trieste per person EUR 119, extra EUR 29 for your own bike, to be paid for in advance, reservation is necessary
  • Bike rental, including rental bike insurance

Arrival / Parking /Departure

  • Train station Villach
  • Airport Klagenfurt, Salzburg and Ljubljana
  • Parking space at the hotel or near the hotel. Garage for about EUR 40 per week. A reservation is not possible, payable locally.
  • 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!

Join us in achieving greater sustainability by choosing our digital route book, rather than the printed version. As a small thank you we will give you a discount of €20 per room.

Services & Information

Further details about this tour

Included

  • Accommodation as already mentioned
  • Breakfast
  • Welcome briefing (German, English)
  • Luggage transfer
  • EUROBIKE developed route
  • Detailed travel documents 1x per room (German, English, French)
  • App for Navigation and GPS-data
  • Service hotline

Optional extras

  • Return transfer to Villach every Saturday morning, costs from Trieste per person EUR 125, extra EUR 39 for your own bike, to be paid for in advance, reservation is necessary
  • Bike rental, including rental bike insurance

Arrival / Parking /Departure

  • Train station Villach
  • Airport Klagenfurt, Salzburg and Ljubljana
  • Public parking space free of charge or public park garage for about EUR 40 per week
  • The return journey by public transport is only possible with a change of transportation

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!

Join us in achieving greater sustainability by choosing our digital route book, rather than the printed version. As a small thank you we will give you a discount of €20 per room.

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