Salzburg-Grado Alpe-Adria-Cycle Path 2025 – The Classic Tour
In one week across the Alps to the Adriatic Sea - that sounds like hard work! It is not quite as demanding if you choose the Alpe-Adria cycle path. Here, the crossing of the Alps is also feasible for pleasure cyclists, because the ascent to the main ridge of the Alps is divided into two daily stages, the last part is shortened by train. On the journey, you will cross the idyllic Salzach Valley, Bad Gastein, the impressive high mountain landscape of the Hohe Tauern, the sunny Drau Valley and the wildly rugged Kanal Valley. On the Via Julia Augusta you cycle comfortably via Palmanova and Aquileia to the lagoon of Grado.
Attention: closure of the Tauernschleuse until July 2025

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Detailed information about this offer
- 7 nights in 4- and 3-star hotels for your cycling holiday in Italy
- daily buffet breakfast
- video briefing
- luggage transfer from hotel to hotel
- train ride Böckstein – Mallnitz incl. bike
- information material (cycle map with detailed English route description) per room
- personal tour information in English
- service hotline also at the weekend
- navigation app
Additional costs:
All prices in our offer include VAT. Not included in our prices is the city tax (approx. Euro 1,- to 3,00 per person/night) and is to be paid at the respective hotel.
Day 1 - Individual arrival in Salzburg
Individual arrival at the hotel in Salzburg. A cycling tour could not start more impressively than in the Mozart city of Salzburg. One baroque highlight follows the next in the beautiful old town. Take some Mozartkugeln with you on your journey to the sea. Example of hotel: Fourside Hotel in SalzburgDay 2 - From Salzburg to St. Bischofshofen/St. Johann, approx. 60 km
With a view of the Hohensalzburg Fortress, you leave the city. The mountains are already visible in the distance. The first section takes you along the Salzach river. On the way, you pass the former summer residence of the Salzburg prince-bishops, Hellbrunn Palace. For more than 400 years, the extraordinary fountain features have delighted young and old. The journey continues along the Tauern Cycle Path towards Hallein, known for its warped town houses and above all for its white gold - salt. Another highlight is the waterfall in Golling. Example of hotel:Hotel Stöcklwirt in St. JohannDay 3 - From Bischofshofen/St. Johann to Bad Gastein, approx. 55 km
The journey continues through the tranquil Gastein Valley. Until the 20th century, it was only accessible via mountain paths and narrow roads. Framed by the peaks of the Hohe Tauern, you cycle along the Gasteiner Ache. Passing Dorfgastein and Bad Hofgastein, you reach the famous spa town of Bad Gastein. The 'Montecarlo of the Alps', as the town is often called, is known for its many magnificent hotels from the 'Bel Epouque' period, which dominate the townscape. The main attraction is the Gastein Waterfall, which is fed by a total of 17 springs. Example of hotel: Hotel Mondi Bellevue Gastein in Bad GasteinDay 4 - From Bad Gastein to Villach, approx. 80 km by bike + train ride
In Böckstein you take the train through the Tauern lock to Mallnitz. You will cycle along the river Möll through the impressive high mountain landscape. This section of the cycle path is also called the Glocknerradweg. It is mostly slightly downhill and leads through the Hohe Tauern National Park to Möllbrück. From there, the Drau Cycle Path leads to Spittal with its famous Renaissance castle Porcia. The stage ends in Carinthia's second largest city. Villach is not only known for its carnival, but also for its Carnival. In addition, numerous sights await you. If you still have enough time, we recommend a swim in one of the lakes around the city. Example of hotel: Hotel Goldenes Lamm in VillachDay 5 - From Villach to Venzone/surroundings, approx. 40-60 km by bike + Train ride (ticket not included)
Following the river Gail, you leave Villach behind and soon you are saying goodbye to Austria and hello to Italy. In the border triangle of Italy-Austria-Slovenia stretches the Canal Valley, whose centre is the Italian border town of Tarvis. Austrians, Slovenes, Friulians and Italians have lived together here for centuries, as all three major European language families - Germanic, Romanic and Slavic - meet directly here. Continuing through the Canal Valley, from the saddle you admire the beauties of the Friulian Alpine region with its intact, untouched nature and extensive forests. If you wish, you can take the train (ticket not included) to Tarvis or Ugovizza and thus shorten part of the route. Example of hotel: Hotel Alma Living in VenzoneDay 6 - From Venzone/surroundings to Udine, approx. 55 km
Located at the southern exit of the Canal Valley and on the foothills of the Julian Alps, Gemona del Friuli is considered one of the most beautiful historic towns in Friuli-Venezia Giulia. The town is dominated by the majestic Santa Maria Assunta Cathedral, which is certainly worth a visit. Wine dominates today's stage. Vineyards along the cycle path invite you for a glass of wine. Udine, characterised by Venetian influences, radiates calm and tranquillity; you can admire important late Gothic and Renaissance buildings while having a coffee in the 'piazza' or strolling through the city centre. Example of hotel: Hotel Là di Moret in UdineDay 7 - From Udine to Grado, approx. 55 km
Accompanied by the breeze of the Scirocco, you glide past reed landscapes and water channels and arrive in Grado, an historic fishing town and one of the most popular seaside resorts on the Adriatic. On the way you can visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site, the city of Palmanova and the extensive archaeological sites of the ancient city of Aquileia. Example of hotel: Hotel Diana in GradoDay 8 - Individual departure or extra nights
Individual departure or possibility of extension on the Adriatic Sea.
Parking facilities
We recommend the public parking lot at the Messezentrum (convention centre) in Salzburg.
Note for people with limited mobility
The cycle tour is not suitable for people with limited mobility. However, in specific cases it is possible to accommodate individual customer requests (e.g. barrier-free room).
Passport and visa requirements
To check in to your hotel you will need a valid passport or ID card.
For citizens of countries outside the Schengen area other regulations may apply. You are responsible for obtaining any visa you may require in good time.
Terms and Conditions of Payment:
The deposit of 10% of the tour price is due at the latest 14 days after receipt of the booking confirmation. The balance must be paid 14 days before arrival.
Cancellation Policy:
According to our General Terms and Conditions, the customer may withdraw from the contract at any time in writing. In the event of cancellation or non-commencement of travel, the following cancellation fees will become payable:
20% of the tour price up to 28 days before arrival date
30% of the tour price from 27th to 14th day before arrival date
50% of the tour price from 13th to 8th day before arrival date
70% of the tour price from 7th to 4th day before arrival date
95% of the tour price from the 3rd day until the 1st day before the start of the tour
100% of the tour price for no-show (day of arrival) and cancellation of the already started trip
If the customer makes changes of the date of travel up to 28 days before departure, we will charge a processing fee of € 75,00 per booking. After this date, the cancellation policy will apply. Such changes to a booking may only be made in individual cases and if possible; the customer has no right to any changes.
Our detailed Terms and Conditions of Business can be viewed on our website at https://www.radurlaub.com/en/home.html; upon request, will also send them to you by e-mail.
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Standard information
The combination of travel services offered to you is a package within the meaning of Directive (EU) 2015/2302.
This ensures that you will benefit from all EU rights applicable to packages. Company OÖ Touristik GmbH will be fully responsible for the proper performance of the package as a whole.
Additionally, as required by law, the company OÖ Touristik GmbH has protection in place to refund your payments and, where transport is included in the package, to ensure your repatriation in the event that it becomes insolvent.
More information on key rights under Directive (EU) 2015/2302 https://www.radurlaub.com/en/reisebedingungen.html.
Financial cover for customers
The tour operator OÖ Touristik GmbH, Freistädter Str. 119, 4041 Linz has completed a bankruptcy insurance with Raiffeisen Landesbank Oberösterreich AG, Europaplatz 1a, 4020 Linz. The liquidator is the Europäische Reiseversicherung AG, Kratochwjlestraße 4, 1220 Wien, Email: info@europaeische.at, 24-hour emergency number: +43 1 3172500.
Travelers have to contact the liquidator within 8 weeks if they are denied claims due to the insolvency of OÖ Touristik GmbH. Details on the business license of OÖ Touristik GmbH can be found on the website https://www.gisa.gv.at/abfrage under the GISA number 14930096.

Arrival & Parking
Place of arrival:
Salzburg
Parking possibilities:
We recommend parking your car at the Linzer Gasse Garage (access Glockengasse, approx. a 4 minutes’ walk to the centre)
Rates approx. € 85,00/week. Every further day costs approx. € 28,-.
For any further information please call: Tel: +43-(0)662-878444.

Travelling by train
For the sake of the environment, we recommend travelling by train.

Travelling py plane
If you are planning your journey by plane, we recommend planning via skycanner.at
Important information on flight and train ticket bookings
When booking train or flight tickets via the links above, you CANNOT make use of the rights applicable to package holidays under Directive (EU) 2015/2302. OÖ. Touristik GmbH is therefore not responsible for the proper provision of these travel services. In the event of problems, please contact the respective service provider. However, if a train or flight ticket is booked within 24 hours of confirmation of the cycle tour, these travel services become part of the associated travel services. In this case, OÖ. Touristik GmbH has the security required by EU law for the reimbursement of your payments to OÖ. Touristik GmbH for services that were not provided due to the insolvency of OÖ. Touristik GmbH's insolvency. Please note that this will not result in a refund in the event of insolvency of the service provider concerned. Further information on insolvency protection www.justiz.gv.at/pauschalreisegesetz.
Rates and additional services to book
Arrival: 17.07.2025 - 04.10.2025
Wednesday - Saturday
Special dates possible on request for more than 6 persons
Arrival: 17.07.2025 - 04.10.2025
Saving tips
- adult from 15 years -10 %
- adult from 15 years -10 %
Our bikes
Ladies trekking bike 21-speed
- model: KTM touring bike
- bicycle frame: Aluminium-frame
- gears: Shimano 21-speed-derailleur gears, free wheel
- brakes: Shimano V-Brake
- tyres: 28“
- saddle: Selle Royal Comfort
- saddle holder: 27,2 mm
€ 99,00 per person and stay
Men's trekking bike 21-speed
- model: KTM touring bike
- bicycle frame: Aluminium-frame
- gears: Shimano 21-speed-derailleur gears, free wheel
- brakes: Shimano V-Brake
- tyres: 28“
- saddle: Selle Royal Comfort
- saddle holder: 27,2 mm
€ 99,00 per person and stay
E-Bike
- KTM MACINA EIGHT US
- Rahmen: Macina Trekking Aluminiumrahmen, mit tiefem Einstieg
- Motor: Bosch Performance Line CX 25 km/h
- Batterie: Bosch PowerPack 13.4 Ah = 500Wh
- Schaltung: 8-Gang-Schaltung
- Bremsen: 2 Felgenbremsen
- Reifen: Schwalbe Energizer plus 28''
- Leistung: bis zu 150 km (bei mittlerer/konstanter Geschwindigkeit)
- Sattel: Royal Sattel
€ 269,00 per person and stay