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Alpe Adria 7-day Self-guided Cycling Tour Level 2
A diversified bike tour which starts in Mozart town Salzburg and leads you through the lovely Salzach valley, the wild romantic Gasteiner valley and idyllic Drau valley to Villach, which is located in the sunny heart of Carinthia. This tour offers scenic highlights, culinary tastings, picturesque old cities and fortresses, more steep mountain peaks and deep canyons and of course more Salzburger Nockerl and Carinthian cheese dumplings. Follow the scenic, cultural, architectural and culinary tastings from Salzburg to Carinthia.
You cycle mainly on well-maintained cycle paths and quiet side roads. Only a few sections are on roads with heavier traffic or unpaved paths. Overall, the route is gently hilly, whereby the most challenging section between St. Johann and the Gastein valley can be bridged by train.
If you would like to rent a Bike (99 EUR), or E-bike (289 EUR) please contact our office when booking: [email protected]
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Arrival in Salzburg
Individual arrival to Mozart town Salzburg. Winding alleyways and squares are inviting for a stroll. You should visit a typical café to taste some Austrian delicacies. With every step you breathe in culture and history. Stroll through Getreidegasse, discover Mozart’s birth house or take your time for some shopping. In the afternoon distribution of rental bikes, if booked
Salzburg – Golling (approx. 30 km)
Your bike tour starts in Salzburg, and you continue through the shady Salzach lowlands along the river. You cycle to Hallein, which was due to its excavation of salt a rich Celtic city in former times. Main attraction is the popular Celtic museum. Along the river you reach the waterfall, the beautiful market square and the fortress from 13th century in Golling.
Golling – St. Johann (approx. 35 km)
From Golling up to Pass Lueg, enjoy the views onto the beautiful mountain range. You will even not notice the slightly climb. The mountains are coming nearer, and the water is getting louder. You pass the so-called “Salzach-Öfen”, an imposing canyon which was built through the river. At the foot of mountain Hochkönig you reach Werfen. The biggest ice cave in the world is inviting you for a loop tour through the bewitching world of shimmering ice (duration about 4 hours). A last view onto fortress Hohenwerfen before you continue to Bischofshofen. Within a few kilometres you reach St. Johann. We recommend visiting the dome with its towers and the wild romantic Liechtensteinklamm (gorge).
St. Johann - Mölltal valley (approx. 60 km + train ride)
Shortly after Schwarzach you leave the Salzach and will be accompanied by the Gasteiner Ache through the wild and romantic Gastein valley. Via Dorfgastein and Bad Hofgastein you cycle to the renowned spa and winter sports resort of Bad Gastein, at the foot of the Hohe Tauern, which offers a wealth of natural history and architectural sights. It is then only a stone’s throw to Böckstein, where a train from the Tauernschleuse takes you to Mallnitz on the other side of the Alps in just 10 minutes (self-paid about €5/person). Back in the saddle you can enjoy rushing downhill to your hotel in the Mölltal.
Mölltal valley – Spittal (approx. 30 km)
First off, as you travel along the river Möll you cycle through impressive mountain landscape. In Möllbrücke the Drautal begins, and the sunny south of Austria. Take a leisurely pedal over the last kilometres to Spittal an der Drau. In the middle ages this city was an important junction for pilgrims. Here you can visit the Renaissance Porcia Palace, built in the 16th Century in the style of Italian palazzo – sometimes referred to as ‘the most beautiful Renaissance building north of the Alps’.
Spittal - Villach (approx. 40 km)
Enjoy this route – it leads slightly downhill along river Drau. You should plan a stop in Paternion with worth-seeing churches and palaces. Within short distance you reach Villach with beautiful old city, southern flair and homelike pubs and restaurants.
Departure or extension
Unfortunately you have reached the end of your journey! One thing is certain though: you can head home full of new experiences and impressions. Alternatively you could continue cycling from Villach to Triest... the Adriatic coastline is calling!
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Sep 13 2025 | Sep 19 2025 | 12 | Single rooms | 1,248€ | ||
Double rooms | 939€ | |||||
Sep 14 2025 | Sep 20 2025 | 12 | Single rooms | 1,248€ | ||
Double rooms | 939€ | |||||
Sep 20 2025 | Sep 26 2025 | 12 | Single rooms | 1,248€ | ||
Double rooms | 939€ | |||||
Sep 21 2025 | Sep 27 2025 | 12 | Single rooms | 1,248€ | ||
Double rooms | 939€ | |||||
Sep 27 2025 | Oct 03 2025 | 12 | Single rooms | 1,208€ | ||
Double rooms | 899€ | |||||
Sep 28 2025 | Oct 04 2025 | 12 | Single rooms | 1,208€ | ||
Double rooms | 899€ | |||||
Oct 04 2025 | Oct 10 2025 | 12 | Single rooms | 1,208€ | ||
Double rooms | 899€ | |||||
Oct 05 2025 | Oct 11 2025 | 12 | Single rooms | 1,208€ | ||
Double rooms | 899€ | |||||
Apr 25 2026 | May 01 2026 | 12 | Single rooms | 1,278€ | ||
Double rooms | 949€ | |||||
Apr 26 2026 | May 02 2026 | 12 | Single rooms | 1,278€ | ||
Double rooms | 949€ | |||||
May 02 2026 | May 08 2026 | 12 | Single rooms | 1,278€ | ||
Double rooms | 949€ | |||||
May 03 2026 | May 09 2026 | 12 | Single rooms | 1,278€ | ||
Double rooms | 949€ | |||||
May 09 2026 | May 15 2026 | 12 | Single rooms | 1,328€ | ||
Double rooms | 999€ | |||||
May 10 2026 | May 16 2026 | 12 | Single rooms | 1,328€ | ||
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May 16 2026 | May 22 2026 | 12 | Single rooms | 1,328€ | ||
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May 17 2026 | May 23 2026 | 12 | Single rooms | 1,328€ | ||
Double rooms | 999€ | |||||
May 23 2026 | May 29 2026 | 12 | Single rooms | 1,428€ | ||
Double rooms | 1,099€ | |||||
May 24 2026 | May 30 2026 | 12 | Single rooms | 1,428€ | ||
Double rooms | 1,099€ | |||||
May 30 2026 | Jun 05 2026 | 12 | Single rooms | 1,428€ | ||
Double rooms | 1,099€ | |||||
May 31 2026 | Jun 06 2026 | 12 | Single rooms | 1,428€ | ||
Double rooms | 1,099€ | |||||
Jun 06 2026 | Jun 12 2026 | 12 | Single rooms | 1,428€ | ||
Double rooms | 1,099€ | |||||
Jun 07 2026 | Jun 13 2026 | 12 | Single rooms | 1,428€ | ||
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Jun 13 2026 | Jun 19 2026 | 12 | Single rooms | 1,428€ | ||
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Jul 04 2026 | Jul 10 2026 | 12 | Single rooms | 1,428€ | ||
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Jul 05 2026 | Jul 11 2026 | 12 | Single rooms | 1,428€ | ||
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Jul 19 2026 | Jul 25 2026 | 12 | Single rooms | 1,428€ | ||
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Jul 25 2026 | Jul 31 2026 | 12 | Single rooms | 1,428€ | ||
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Jul 26 2026 | Aug 01 2026 | 12 | Single rooms | 1,428€ | ||
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Aug 02 2026 | Aug 08 2026 | 12 | Single rooms | 1,428€ | ||
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Aug 08 2026 | Aug 14 2026 | 12 | Single rooms | 1,428€ | ||
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Aug 09 2026 | Aug 15 2026 | 12 | Single rooms | 1,428€ | ||
Double rooms | 1,099€ | |||||
Aug 15 2026 | Aug 21 2026 | 12 | Single rooms | 1,428€ | ||
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Aug 29 2026 | Sep 04 2026 | 12 | Single rooms | 1,428€ | ||
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Aug 30 2026 | Sep 05 2026 | 12 | Single rooms | 1,428€ | ||
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Sep 05 2026 | Sep 11 2026 | 12 | Single rooms | 1,328€ | ||
Double rooms | 999€ | |||||
Sep 06 2026 | Sep 12 2026 | 12 | Single rooms | 1,328€ | ||
Double rooms | 999€ | |||||
Sep 12 2026 | Sep 18 2026 | 12 | Single rooms | 1,328€ | ||
Double rooms | 999€ | |||||
Sep 13 2026 | Sep 19 2026 | 12 | Single rooms | 1,328€ | ||
Double rooms | 999€ | |||||
Sep 19 2026 | Sep 25 2026 | 12 | Single rooms | 1,328€ | ||
Double rooms | 999€ | |||||
Sep 20 2026 | Sep 26 2026 | 12 | Single rooms | 1,328€ | ||
Double rooms | 999€ | |||||
Sep 26 2026 | Oct 02 2026 | 12 | Single rooms | 1,278€ | ||
Double rooms | 949€ | |||||
Sep 27 2026 | Oct 03 2026 | 12 | Single rooms | 1,278€ | ||
Double rooms | 949€ | |||||
Oct 03 2026 | Oct 09 2026 | 12 | Single rooms | 1,278€ | ||
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Oct 04 2026 | Oct 10 2026 | 12 | Single rooms | 1,278€ | ||
Double rooms | 949€ |
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