Itinerary
- Day 1
Salzburg
You'll arrive in Salzburg and have the day to explore at your own pace. The winding alleyways and squares here have a lot of character, and it's the perfect time to settle in and get a feel for the city. Make sure to try the local coffee culture, which is a big part of what makes Salzburg special. Austria's festival and cultural heart really comes through when you walk around and take in the atmosphere.
Optional Activities
- Stroll through winding alleyways and squares
- Visit traditional Austrian cafés
Landmarks Salzburg 
- Day 2
Salzburg to St. Johann
After breakfast, you'll cycle south from Salzburg through shady meadows following the Salzach river toward Hallein, a former salt mining town with a nice old town to explore. Along the way, you'll pass a rushing waterfall at Golling, and the cycle path continues to St. Johann where Pongau Cathedral's towers stand out against the landscape. It's a scenic day of cycling through the Austrian countryside with plenty of interesting stops.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Cycle from Salzburg to Hallein to St. Johann (approximately 65 km)
Landmarks Hallein Golling Waterfall Pongau Cathedral 
- Day 3
St. Johann to Mölltal
You'll leave the Salzach and head into the Gastein Valley, following the Gasteiner Ache through wild and romantic scenery. Cycling via Dorfgastein and Bad Hofgastein brings you to Bad Gastein, a well-known spa resort at the foot of the Hohe Tauern. You'll see the iconic Gastein waterfall, then take a short train ride through the Alps from Böckstein to Mallnitz. From there, you'll enjoy a thrilling descent to your hotel in Mölltal, ending the day with some adrenaline.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Cycle through Gastein Valley to Bad Gastein (approximately 60 km)
- Train ride from Böckstein to Mallnitz with bike
Optional Activities
- Visit Bad Gastein spa and winter sports resort
- View the Gastein waterfall
Landmarks Gastein Valley Dorfgastein Bad Hofgastein Bad Gastein Gastein Waterfall Hohe Tauern Mallnitz - Day 4
Mölltal to Villach
Starting from Mölltal, you'll cycle along the Möll river through high mountain landscapes that really show off the region. At Möllbrücke you enter the Drau Valley, where the atmosphere shifts to the sunnier south of Austria. The route rolls gently downhill almost on its own along the Drau, passing through Spittal where Renaissance Porcia Castle sits waiting to be seen. Later you'll reach Villach with its charming old town, southern feel, and restaurants perfect for dinner.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Cycle from Mölltal to Villach along the Möll and Drau rivers (approximately 70 km)
Optional Activities
- Visit Renaissance Porcia Castle in Spittal
Landmarks Möllbrücke Drau Valley Spittal Porcia Castle Villach 
- Day 5
Villach to Kanaltal Valley
You'll take a train to Tarvisio to skip the uphill work, then spend the day cycling comfortably downhill through the Kanaltal valley on a well-developed cycle path in Italy. The Friulian Alps region unfolds around you with unspoiled forests and nice views, and you'll stay overnight in one of the pretty villages at the foothills of the Julian Alps. It's a relaxed day of mostly descending through new scenery.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Train ride from Villach to Tarvisio with bike
- Cycle through Kanaltal valley (approximately 60 km)
Landmarks Tarvisio Kanaltal Valley Friulian Alps Julian Alps - Day 6
Kanaltal Valley to Udine
You'll cycle to Gemona del Friuli, one of the most beautiful historic towns in Friuli Venezia Giulia, where the Cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta dominates the skyline. From there, it's on to Udine, where vineyard vines start appearing along the route and the pace slows down. Stop for coffee in the piazza or wander through alleys with late Gothic and Renaissance buildings, soaking in the dolce vita atmosphere.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Cycle from Kanaltal Valley to Udine via Gemona del Friuli (approximately 55 km)
Optional Activities
- Visit Cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta in Gemona del Friuli
Landmarks Gemona del Friuli Cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta Udine - Day 7
Udine to Grado
You'll cycle through vast reed landscapes and along small water channels heading toward the Gulf of Venice. A stop in Aquileia gives you time to explore the historic Roman city known as the Second Rome. Later you'll arrive in Grado, one of the most popular seaside resorts on the Adriatic, with extensive sandy beaches, a historic harbor, and narrow streets filled with cozy Italian restaurants. It's a nice transition from the mountains to the coast.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Cycle from Udine to Grado via Aquileia (approximately 55 km)
Optional Activities
- Visit Aquileia, the Roman city known as the 'Second Rome'
Landmarks Aquileia Gulf of Venice Grado - Day 8
Grado Departure
Your cycling tour along the Alpine cycle path comes to an end in Grado. You'll say goodbye to the coast and the journey, having traveled from Salzburg through Austria and into Italy, covering mountains, valleys, and finally the Adriatic. It's time to reflect on the route and head out from here.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Landmarks Grado
