--- title: "Alpe Adria Cycle Route - Organized cycling tours along the Alpe Adria Cycle Route | OÖ Touristik" url: "https://www.radurlaub.com/en/cycle-tours/alpe-adria.html" description: "Cycling vacation: With a tour on the Alpe Adria Cycle Path you cover 2 countries at once - Austria and Italy. On the way with our rental bikes or your own bike with overnight stays in hotels incl. breakfast. Luggage transfer from hotel to hotel is also included in the price. Book online now!" date: 2022-01-18 modified: 2026-03-30 keywords: - Cycle tour - Alpe-Adria cycle path - Salzburg-Grado - cycle holiday - luggage transport - organised cycle tour - early booking bonus - OÖ Touristik - book cycle tour --- # Alpe Adria Cycle Route - Organized cycling tours along the Alpe Adria Cycle Route | OÖ Touristik - ![2 Personen sitzen am Meeresufer im Sonnenuntergang](https://www.radurlaub.com/fileadmin/user_upload/radurlaub.com/Slider_1920x750/Rad/Italien/Slider_1920x750_TFF017371-Ciclovia-Alpe-Adria---Udine-Grado-_PromoturismoFVG_-Nicola-Brollo.jpg "Unterwegs mit dem Rad zur Adria") © PromoturismoFVG, Nicola Brollo Crossing the Alps Cycling from Salzburg to the seaside Alpe Adria Cycle Route: A cycling tour from Salzburg to Grado ============================================================= ### A cycling holiday on the Alpe-Adria Cycle Path – a leisurely ride from the Alps to the sea - easy to cycle - perfectly organised - luggage service included Experience one of Europe’s most beautiful cycling tours: the Alpe-Adria Cycle Path takes you from **Salzburg, the city of Mozart**, through the stunning Alpine landscape **to the sunny Adriatic coast** at Grado. This unique route combines Alpine nature, Mediterranean flair and culinary highlights to create an unforgettable cycling holiday. Whether you’re looking for **a leisurely, enjoyable cycle or an active crossing of the Alps** by bike – this tour offers ideal conditions for anyone who wants a relaxed yet varied journey. Enjoy **perfectly organised stages, comfortable accommodation and the freedom of cycling** – completely stress-free. [jetzt Alpe Adria Radreise buchen](https://www.radurlaub.com/en/cycle-tours/alpe-adria.html#c11069) Our top tours on the Alpe-Adria Cycle Route --------------------------------------------- [ All offers on the Alpe-Adria Cycle Route ](https://www.radurlaub.com/en/cycle-tours/alpe-adria.html#c11069) [ ![Brücke über die Drau mit Blick über Villach](https://www.radurlaub.com/fileadmin/_processed_/4/a/csm_die_draubruecke_von_villach_in_kaernten__c_Michael-Stabentheiner_Kaernten-Werbung_56afbcd5df.jpg "Die Draubrücke von Villach") © Michael Stabentheiner, Kärnten Werbung Leisure cycling Villach–Grado Alpe-Adria Cycle Route 2027 – Leisure Cycling Tour 6 days/5 nights, 40–60 km per day, gently hilly, 3-star hotels from € 645,05 per person/stay ](https://www.radurlaub.com/en/cycle-tours/alpe-adria/angebot/detail/5999/alpe-adria-villach-grado.html "Alpe-Adria-Radweg 2027 - Gemütliche Tour") [ ![2 Personen schauen den Sonnenuntergang an der Adria](https://www.radurlaub.com/fileadmin/_processed_/9/d/csm_Ciclovia-Alpe-Adria---Udine-Grado-_PromoturismoFVG_-Nicola-Brollo_-TFF017368_ddd655e2e8.jpg "Angekommen am Meer") © PromoturismoFVG, Nicola Brollo until July 10, 2027 Salzburg–Grado Alpe-Adria-Cycle Path 2027 – Classic Tour in Spring 8 days/7 nights, 40–60 km per day, flat to gently hilly, 4- and 3-star hotels from € 1.120,05 per person/stay ](https://www.radurlaub.com/en/cycle-tours/alpe-adria/angebot/detail/6008/alpe-adria-cyclepath-classic-tour-spring.html "Alpe-Adria-Radweg 2027 - Klassiker im Frühling") [ ![2 Radfahrer an der Adria-Küste in der Abenddämmerung](https://www.radurlaub.com/fileadmin/_processed_/7/a/csm_TFF017376Ciclovia-Alpe-Adria---Udine-Grado-_PromoturismoFVG_-Nicola-Brollo_ce8105c89c.jpg "Angekommen in Grado an der oberen Adria") © PromoturismoFVG, Nicola Brollo starting July 14, 2027 Salzburg–Grado Alpe-Adria Cycle Route 2027 – Classic Tour 8 days/7 nights, 40–90 km per day, flat to gently undulating, 4- and 3-star hotels from € 1.196,05 per person/stay ](https://www.radurlaub.com/en/cycle-tours/alpe-adria/angebot/detail/5990/alpe-adria-salzburg-grado-classic.html "Alpe-Adria-Radweg 2027 - Klassiker") [ ![2 Personen an der Brückenmauer, im Hintergrund ein italienisches Städtchen](https://www.radurlaub.com/fileadmin/_processed_/5/5/csm_TFF017409Ciclovia-Alpe-Adria---Udine-Grado-_PromoturismoFVG_-Nicola-Brollo_c5e933edbe.jpg "Machen Sie Pause auf einer der zahlreichen Brücken am Alpe-Adria-Radweg") © PromoturismoFVG, Nicola Brollo on to Trieste Villach–Trieste Alpe-Adria Cycle Route 2027 – Picturesque coasts and mountains 8 days/7 nights, 40–70 km per day, gently undulating, 3-star hotels from € 901,55 per person/stay ](https://www.radurlaub.com/en/cycle-tours/alpe-adria/angebot/detail/6017/alpe-adria-villach-triest.html "Alpe-Adria-Radweg 2027 - Prächtige Berge und malerische Küste") ### Your Alpe Adria cycling tour at a glance The **Alpe-Adria Cycle Route from Salzburg to Grado** stretches for around 400 kilometres from the Austrian Alps to the Italian Adriatic coast. This varied cycling tour links the Salzburg region, Carinthia and Friuli-Venezia Giulia. - **Salzburg & the Gastein Valley:** From the city of Mozart, the route follows the River Salzach into the Alpine mountains. - **Carinthia & Tarvisio:** Via Bad Gastein and a train transfer through the Tauern Tunnel, you’ll reach Carinthia and continue across the border into Italy. - **Friuli & Grado:** You’ll cycle along former railway lines through Tarvisio, Udine and Aquileia to the seaside at Grado. ![2 Personen mit Fahrrad stehen am Geländer beim Wasserfall im Zentrum von Bad Gastein](https://www.radurlaub.com/fileadmin/_processed_/9/f/csm_AlpeAdriaRadweg-Bad-Gastein_Wasserfall_-SalzburgerLand-Tourismus_7beb28d951.jpg "Wasserfall im Zentrum von Bad Gastein") ### Stages & Difficulty Level The **Alpe-Adria Cycle Route** is one of the most enjoyable ways to cycle across the Alps: - mostly well-maintained cycle paths and quiet back roads - longer climbs, particularly on the first stages - plenty of downhill sections and former railway lines in Italy - Daily stages usually between 35 and 70 km - well suited to leisure cyclists and e-bike riders A good level of basic fitness is recommended. ![eine Dame steht auf einem Felsen, im Hintergrund Bergpanorma](https://www.radurlaub.com/fileadmin/_processed_/5/d/csm_Mallnitz_c_Franz-Gerdl--Hohe-Tauern---die-Nationalpark-Region-in-K%C3%A4rnten-Tourismus_8f11156f2a.jpg "Mallnitz im Nationalpark Hohe Tauern") ### Best time of year to cycle the Alpe-Adria Cycle Route The best time of year for a **cycling trip from Salzburg to Grado** is between **April and October**: - **April–June:** mild temperatures and blossoming countryside - **July–August:** summery weather and a beach holiday on the Adriatic - **September–October:** pleasant temperatures and a quieter travelling experience ### Duration Depending on the itinerary, the tour lasts between 6 and 9 days. ### Hotels & Luggage Transport You’ll stay in carefully selected accommodation along the route. The organised luggage transfer from hotel to hotel ensures that you can cycle with just a light day pack and enjoy your Alpe-Adria cycle tour in complete relaxation. Our cycling tours along the Alpe-Adria Cycle Path --------------------------------------------------- [ ![2 Personen schauen den Sonnenuntergang an der Adria](https://www.radurlaub.com/fileadmin/_processed_/9/d/csm_Ciclovia-Alpe-Adria---Udine-Grado-_PromoturismoFVG_-Nicola-Brollo_-TFF017368_9938ef8309.jpg "Angekommen am Meer") © PromoturismoFVG, Nicola Brollo until July 10, 2027Salzburg-Grado Alpe-Adria-Cycle Path 2027 – Classic Tour in Spring 8 days/7 nights, 40–60 km daily, flat to gently hilly, 4- and 3-star category from € 1.120,05 per person/stay ](https://www.radurlaub.com/en/cycle-tours/alpe-adria/angebot/detail/6008/alpe-adria-cyclepath-classic-tour-spring.html "Alpe-Adria-Cycle Path 2027 – Classic Tour in Spring") [ ![2 Radfahrer an der Adria-Küste in der Abenddämmerung](https://www.radurlaub.com/fileadmin/_processed_/7/a/csm_TFF017376Ciclovia-Alpe-Adria---Udine-Grado-_PromoturismoFVG_-Nicola-Brollo_460c168ffd.jpg "Angekommen in Grado an der oberen Adria") © PromoturismoFVG, Nicola Brollo starting July 14, 2027Salzburg–Grado Alpe-Adria Cycle Route 2027 – Classic Tour 8 days/7 nights, 40–90 km daily, flat to gently hilly, 4- and 3-star category from € 1.196,05 per person/stay ](https://www.radurlaub.com/en/cycle-tours/alpe-adria/angebot/detail/5990/alpe-adria-salzburg-grado-classic.html "Alpe-Adria Cycle Route 2027 – Classic Tour") [ ![Kanaltal mit Fluss, einem Radweg und Bergpanorama](https://www.radurlaub.com/fileadmin/_processed_/6/6/csm_eurobike_radreisen_alpe_adria_radweg_salzburg_grado_kanaltal_0a77ab905e.jpg "Mit dem Rad durch das Kanaltal bis zur Adria") © Eurobike Radreisen early booking discountSalzburg–Grado Alpe-Adria Cycle Path2027 – Superior 9 days/8 nights, 35–65 km daily, flat to gently hilly, 4-star hotels from € 1.551,03 per person/stay ](https://www.radurlaub.com/en/cycle-tours/alpe-adria/angebot/detail/6024/alpe-adria-salzburg-grado-superior.html "Alpe-Adria Cycle Path2027 – Superior") [ ![2 Radfahrer vor antiken Stätten](https://www.radurlaub.com/fileadmin/_processed_/1/d/csm_TFF017385Ciclovia-Alpe-Adria---Udine-Grado-_PromoturismoFVG_-Nicola-Brollo_3c0cb6c9c5.jpg "Vorbei an antiken Stätten bei Udine") © PromoturismoFVG, Nicola Brollo early booking discountSalzburg-Grado Alpe-Adria-Cycle Path 2027 – Special Bargain Tour 8 days/7 nights, 55–70 km daily, flat to gently hilly, 3-star category hotels from € 939,93 per person/stay ](https://www.radurlaub.com/en/cycle-tours/alpe-adria/angebot/detail/6062/alpe-adria-special-bargain-tour.html "Alpe-Adria-Cycle Path 2027 – Special Bargain Tour") [ ![Brücke über die Drau mit Blick über Villach](https://www.radurlaub.com/fileadmin/_processed_/4/a/csm_die_draubruecke_von_villach_in_kaernten__c_Michael-Stabentheiner_Kaernten-Werbung_82ab37e9e2.jpg "Die Draubrücke von Villach") © Michael Stabentheiner, Kärnten Werbung early booking discountVillach-Grado Alpe-Adria-Cycle Path 2027 - Leisure Cycling Tour 6 days/5 nights, 40–60 km daily, gently hilly, 3-star hotels from € 645,05 per person/stay ](https://www.radurlaub.com/en/cycle-tours/alpe-adria/angebot/detail/5999/alpe-adria-villach-grado.html "Alpe-Adria-Cycle Path 2027 - Leisure Cycling Tour") [ ![Radfahrer auf einer Brücke vor Udine](https://www.radurlaub.com/fileadmin/_processed_/a/5/csm_TFF017412Ciclovia-Alpe-Adria---Udine-Grado-_PromoturismoFVG_-Nicola-Brollo_d604115a49.jpg "eine Vielzahl an Brücken erwarten Sie im Radurlaub am Alpe-Adria-Radweg") © PromoturismoFVG, Nicola Brollo early booking discountVillach-Grado Alpe-Adria-Cycle Path 2027 - The Sporty Tour 5 days/4 nights, 60-80 km daily, gently hilly, 3-star hotels from € 569,05 per person/stay ](https://www.radurlaub.com/en/cycle-tours/alpe-adria/angebot/detail/6004/alpe-adria-villach-grado-sport-tour.html "Alpe-Adria-Cycle Path 2027 - The Sporty Tour") [ ![Schloss Miramare am Meer in der Gegend um Triest](https://www.radurlaub.com/fileadmin/_processed_/4/4/csm_Schloss_Miramare_milani_c1-162-2851_c_Archivio-PromoTurismo-FVG_d356b4e95b.jpg "Schloss Miramare in der Gegend um Triest") © Archivio PromoTurismo FVG early booking discountVillach-Trieste Alpe-Adria-Cycle Path 2027 - Picturesque coasts and mountains 8 days/7 nights, 40-70 km daily, gently hilly, 3-star-category from € 901,55 per person/stay ](https://www.radurlaub.com/en/cycle-tours/alpe-adria/angebot/detail/6017/alpe-adria-villach-triest.html "Alpe-Adria-Cycle Path 2027 - Picturesque coasts and mountains") [ ![2 Radfahrer am Schotterweg bei Bad Gastein](https://www.radurlaub.com/fileadmin/_processed_/0/5/csm_AlpeAdriaRadweg-Bad-Gastein_-SalzburgerLand-Tourismus_73bbb1f015.jpg "Radeln am Alpe Adria Radweg bei Bad Gastein") © SalzburgerLand Tourismus starting July 14, 2027Salzburg-Trieste Alpe-Adria Cycle Path 2027 - To the sea on two wheels 9 days/8 nights, 40-95 km daily, flat to gently hilly, 4- and 3-star category from € 1.224,55 per person/stay ](https://www.radurlaub.com/en/cycle-tours/alpe-adria/angebot/detail/6022/alpe-adria-salzburg-triest.html "Alpe-Adria Cycle Path 2027 - To the sea on two wheels") Centre cycling tours along Alpe Adria Cycle Route --------------------------------------------------- [ ![Hauptplatz mit vielen Gastgären mit Schirmen und Tischen](https://www.radurlaub.com/fileadmin/_processed_/d/1/csm_eurobike-radreise-venetien-rundfahrt-pb-vicenza_f970ccdffe.jpg "Vicenza in Venetien") © Eurobike Radreisen Longa die Schiavon Centre Cycling Tour Veneto 2026 7 days/6 nights, 30-65 km daily, slightly hilly, 4-star-hotel from € 702,05 per person/stay ](https://www.radurlaub.com/en/cycle-tours/centre-cycling-tour/angebot/detail/5226/centre-cycling-veneto.html "Sternradtour Venetien 2026") [ ![Außenansicht der Gebäude am Prato della valle in Padua](https://www.radurlaub.com/fileadmin/_processed_/f/2/csm_eurobike-radreise-abano-terme-impressionen_3afb3ad9b1.jpg "Prato del la valle in Padua") © Eurobike Radreisen Abano Terme, Veneto Centre Cycling Tour Abano Terme 2026 7 days/6 nights, 30–55 km daily, mostly flat, 4-star-hotel from € 882,55 per person/stay ](https://www.radurlaub.com/en/cycle-tours/centre-cycling-tour/angebot/detail/5230/centre-cycling-abano-terme.html "Sternradtour in und um Abano Terme 2026") [ ![2 Personen sitzen am Boden vor alten Holz-Weinfässern](https://www.radurlaub.com/fileadmin/_processed_/0/e/csm_Ciclovia-Alpe-Adria---Udine-Grado-TFF017362_PromoturismoFVG_-Nicola-Brollo_5d4dc832de.jpg "Kleine Pause am Alpe-Adria-Radweg bei Udine") © PromoturismoFVG, Nicola Brollo Cividale del Friuli, Gradisca d'Isonzo Centre Cycling Tour Friaul 2026 8 days/7 nights, 35-75 km daily, slightly hilly, 3- and 4-star hotel from € 949,00 per person/stay ](https://www.radurlaub.com/en/cycle-tours/centre-cycling-tour/angebot/detail/5233/centre-cycling-friaul.html "Sternradtour Friaul 2026") Personal contact ---------------- Team Cycle Tours [0043 (0)732 / 7277 - 222]() radwandern@touristik.at Mo-Fr 9 a.m. - 4.30 p.m ![Team Cycle Tours](https://www.radurlaub.com/fileadmin/user_upload/touristik.at/Team/2025_250x160/KarinAmeseder_160x250.png "Team Cycle Tours") **Frequently asked questions about the Alpe Adria cycle tour** -------------------------------------------------------------- ### [ Is the Alpe-Adria Cycle Route suitable for beginners? ](#ttg-faq-collapse10622) Yes, the route is very well signposted and has only moderate gradients. It is therefore ideal for beginners and leisure cyclists. ### [ How many days does it take to travel from Salzburg to Grado? ](#ttg-faq-collapse10623) Depending on the route, the cycle tour usually lasts between 7 and 10 days. ### [ When is the best time to visit? ](#ttg-faq-collapse10624) The best conditions are in spring and autumn, when temperatures are mild and the countryside is at its most beautiful. ### [ Is there a luggage transport service? ](#ttg-faq-collapse10625) Yes, luggage transport is already included in all our organised cycling tours. ### [ How do I get back to the starting point of my journey? ](#ttg-faq-collapse10626) We offer **return** **transport by coach** for all tours along the Alpe-Adria Cycle Route. You can also bring your own bikes. You’ll find more information on this in the relevant tour description under ‘Additional services’. ### [ Are there any routes that don’t start in Salzburg? ](#ttg-faq-collapse10627) Yes, shorter routes start in [Villach ](https://www.radurlaub.com/radwandern/suedtirol-adria/angebot/detail/4406/alpe-adria-villach-grado.html)or [Mallnitz](https://www.radurlaub.com/radwandern/suedtirol-adria/angebot/detail/5179/alpe-adria-mallnitz-grado.html), for example. The destination here is also Grado. [ ![eine Sprechblase mit den Buchstaben FAQ](https://www.radurlaub.com/fileadmin/_processed_/8/d/csm_FAQ_gr%C3%BCn_755d42a5bd.jpg "FAQs für Ihren Radurlaub ") ](https://www.radurlaub.com/en/service/faq.html) ### Do you have any questions about booking, the itinerary or payment? Have a look at our general FAQs, where you’ll find answers to the most common queries about your trip. [to the FAQs](https://www.radurlaub.com/en/service/faq.html) ### Cycling holidays on the Alps-Adriatic Cycle Route The **Alpe-Adria Cycle Route,** which is around 410 kilometres long, has linked the city of Mozart, **Salzburg,** with **Grado on the Italian Adriatic coast** since 2012. The route runs through the Salzburg region and Carinthia to Friuli-Venezia Giulia. Thanks to the Tauern Tunnel between Böckstein and Mallnitz, former railway lines and numerous tunnels, this Alpine crossing is also well suited to leisure cyclists. Your **cycling tour along the Alpe-Adria Cycle Route** begins in Salzburg, a UNESCO World Heritage city. Cycling alongside the Salzach and Gasteiner Ache rivers, you’ll ride through the Gastein Valley and cross the main Alpine ridge by train. In Carinthia, the route continues via Spittal an der Drau and Villach on to Italy. From **Tarvisio,** you’ll follow a spectacular former railway line through the Kanaltal valley to **Venzone, Udine and Aquileia**, before reaching the Grado lagoon. Well-maintained and signposted paths, stunning Alpine landscapes and regional specialities make this **cycling holiday from Salzburg to Grado** particularly varied. On our organised cycling tours, **luggage** **transport from hotel to hotel** ensures a stress-free journey. **Variations on the Alpe-Adria Cycle Route** - **Salzburg–Grado:** The classic Alpine crossing from Austria to the sea – usually in eight days. - **Villach–Grado:** The shorter route leads from Carinthia via Tarvisio and Udine to the Adriatic Sea. - **Venice–Poreč:** A complementary cycle tour along the upper Adriatic coast via Grado and Trieste to Slovenia and Istria. From Trieste, the route follows part of the historic Parenzana trail to Poreč. **Cycle from the Alps to the sea** Discover **the Alpe-Adria cycle tour** that’s right for you and experience the Austrian Alps, the Italian way of life and the Adriatic coast on a perfectly organised tour. [Book your Alpe-Adria cycle tour now](https://www.radurlaub.com/en/cycle-tours/alpe-adria.html#c11069)