Dolomites - Trieste
Nearly like in the emperor times.
Individual arrival to your starting hotel in the “Hochpustertal”.
From the water-shed of the rivers Drau and Rienz on Toblach saddle you cycle downhill from South Tyrol along river Drau. By crossing the Italian-Austrian border you leave South Tyrol and reach Lienz in East Tyrol, where impressive summits of the Dolomites seam the way.
Oberdrauburg/Kötschach Mauthen – Feistritz an der Gail
transfer on Gailberg Pass approx. 65 kmAfter a short transfer on Gailberg Pass (350 m/7 km) a downhill section brings you to Kötschach Mauthen. Follow the Gailtal Valley cycle path at the foot of the Carnic Ridge, pass Hermagor and take a bath in Pressegger Lake. Overnight stay is in Feistritz an der Gail.
You cycle to the Italian boarder and continue on the cycle path. Soon you leave Italy and reach Slovenia. Past the well-known skiing area Kranjska Gora the cycle path winds through marvellous, mainly unspoilt nature. Today you have also the possibility to short the stage at 10 km. Spend the evening on the idyllic lake of Bled.
After a transfer across the pass you reach Soca valley, well known for the exiting canoeing and adventure sports. In Kobarid you get a historic review of the dreadful battles during World War I. After that all lovers of fine food and wine can enjoy themselves. Historic city Cividale del Friuli invites to stroll around. Not only the Devil’s Bridge is well worth a visit, a number of cultures as e.g. Goths, Langobards and Francs left their traces.
On your way through Collio Goriziano, centre of the Friulian wine-growing area, many wine-cellars invite to stop and taste the first rate wines. After some small hills we come to Gradisca d'Isonzo. We recommend ambitious cyclists doing a longer tour via Udine. The most important city in the historic region of Friuli-Julitsch Venetian is a visit worth it!
Karst now is our companion to the Adriatic Sea and castle Miramare is worth a stop before we enter the ancient Hapsburg city Trieste. Recommended is an excursion to the biggest grotto of the world accessible for tourists, Grotta Gigante on the Slovenian border.
Departure or extension
Individual departure or the possibility for additional nights in Trieste.
Tour character
The bike trip to Trieste is a varied tour, the last two stages are slightly hilly. The route runs on cycle paths or along very quiet side roads through small villages and idyllic landscapes.
Category: 3*** and 4**** hotels
Additional night in Nierderdorf/Toblach on request
Included:
- Accommodation as already mentioned
- Breakfast buffet or extended breakfast
- Personal tour information (GE, EN, IT)
- Luggage transfer from hotel to hotel
- Well-developed route
- Detailed documentation 1x per room (GE, EN, IT with maps, route description, points of interest, important phone numbers)
- 1 Transfer by minibus from Oberdrauburg to Gailberg pass
- 1 Train ticket Bled – Most na Soci incl. bike
- GPS-data available
- Service-hotline
Optional extras:
- Return transfer from Trieste to Hochpustertal by shuttle bus every Saturday, cost EUR 79 per person incl. your bike, reservation is necessary, payable in advance
Things to note:
- Tourist tax, if due, is not included in the price!
Arrival / Parking / Departure:
- Train station Niederdorf and Toblach
- Airport Treviso,Venice, Triest or Innsbruck
- Free, unattended car park in Hochpustertal valley near your hotel.
- Good train connection between Trieste and Hochpustertal (daily, departure at approx. 6.40am., it is not possible to take the bikes with you)
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!
