From the Dolomites to the Adria

Look forward to Toblach, the gateway to the Dolomites. Arrive early so you have enough time to enjoy Toblach harbors with the Dobbiaco Lake, a very special natural jewel. Free parking near the hotel.

Enjoy today a wonderful bike route. Your bike trip starts at the level of the watershed of the rivers Drava and Rienz. Always slightly downhill, you roll on the good asphalt of the Drava cycle path from South Tyrol to East Tyrol. The impressive mountain scenery of the Dolomites is your fantastic companion today. Look forward to the Austrian town of Lienz. Visit Schloss Bruck and marvel at the beautiful frescoes. You cycle to Oberdrauburg on flat paths. If you are not staying overnight in Oberdrauburg but in Kötschach-Mauthen, a transfer will take you from Oberdrauburg to the Gailberg Pass and from there you cycle along the pass road to Kötschach-Mauthen.

If you have spent the night in Oberdrauburg, start the day comfortably with a short transfer (7 km) in the minibus to the Gailberg Pass. Look forward to a great descent to Kötschach-Mauthen. From Kötschach-Mauthen you cycle away from the traffic on the bike path along the Gailtal parallel to the Italian border. The imposing mountain ranges of the Carnic and Gailtal Alps are close enough to touch. Featured destinations such as the Garnitzenklamm or the Pressegger Lake, one of the warmest lakes in Austria invite you to take a break, before completing the day in Feistritz an der Gail.

The signposted cycle path leads you through small villages, past old farms and inns. Try the local specialties. Homemade products such as the "Gailtaler bacon" and "Gailtaler Alm cheese" makes the cycling even easier. Look forward to Slovenia and to a unique cycle path which leads through a beautiful idyllic and far more unspoilt countryside. Past the famous ski resort of Kranjska Gora you cycle to Bled. Let yourself be enchanted by this romantic place, from the turquoise lake, the picturesque island with a church and the surrounding mountains, which are reflected in the lake in the evening.

In the morning you have a transfer by train which saves you before the long climb up to the pass. You reach comfortable the beautiful Soca Valley. The river Soca with its emerald hues and its whitewater is considered one of the most pristine rivers in the Alps and will certainly draw you into its spell. Not only cyclists but also whitewater canoeists and paragliders get inspired by the fantastic nature. Lovers of good food and wine get their money' worth today, not only on the road but also in the historical town of Cividale. Look forward to a worthwhile tour, marvel at the Devil's Bridge and enjoy Italian flair on the splendid Piazza del Duomo.

Look forward to another landscape change. You cycle on small roads and byways through the small but beautiful wine-growing region Collio Gorizia. Enjoy a break with wonderful views of wide wine hills in the background the Alps and numerous wine cellars. Look forward to the small town of Gradisca, surrounded by the remains of an ancient city wall. Marvel at the Palazzo dei Provveditori (15th c.) And visit the old town in the Enoteca, which invites you to taste of fine local wines. Those who want can cycle the longer tour (70 km) via the beautiful Udine.

Today the Karst accompanies you on the way to the Adriatic Sea, a stretch of coastline of unique beauty. Where the elevated plateaus plunge into the deep blue waters and the white cliffs rise vertically from the sea to heaven, you follow the coastal road through small villages like Duino, Sistiana and Miramare. Take a break and visit the Castle Miramare, just outside Trieste, which is within easy reach of the beach promenade. Stroll through the Piazza dell'Unita, along the Grand Canal and visit the Serbian Orthodox Church and the historic San Spiridone cafe San Marco.

Individual departure or extension of your stay.

You can also take a rest day at Lake Bled on day 5 (instead of spending the night in Cividale del Friuli). The route then changes as follows:

Day 5: Bled
Day 6: Bled - Gorizia - Gradisca d'Isonzo, approx. 40 km + train ride)

Please indicate when booking if you would like a rest day at Lake Bled.