Cycling Collection by Kärnten Werbung
Pure enjoyment – over the Alps on the Alpe Adria cycle path
8 days
2-3 h/day
430km
4,740m
5,160m
Across eight stages, the long-distance trail connects Salzburg with the Italian coastal resort of Grado. Although the route involves crossing the Alps, steep, strenuous mountain stages are conspicuously absent. Instead, the cycle path follows old railway lines and leads through numerous tunnels, making it a true pleasure tour with many cultural and culinary delights.
After starting in the Mozart city of Salzburg, the picturesque mountain world of Carinthia beckons. From Böckstein, you’ll cross under the high mountain region of the Hohe Tauern using the Tauernbahn’s ‘Regio Biking’ carriages. Once at the Italian border town of Tarvis, you’ll cycle on one of Europe’s most popular cycle paths, the disused track of the old K+K railway. Beyond this, you’ll travel via Udine and Aquileia to finish at the Adriatic. Along the way, peaks, waterfalls, gorges, castles, mountain railways and some exciting museums await.
Both Salzburg and Grado are connected to the regional and supra-regional railway network, making it easy to arrive and depart by train. An advantage of the Alpe Adria cycle path running almost continuously along a railway line is that you can pick off stages individually, should you wish, with the bicycle carriage provided by the Micotra-Sprinter. It connects Trieste, Udine and Villach and runs several times a day. Accommodation options along the route are also numerous, giving you plenty of opportunity to rest and recharge. An overview can be found here: alpe-adria-radweg.com/accommodation
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Alpe Adria cycle path
412km
4,460m
4,890m
Last updated: May 7, 2025
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1. Stage 1: Salzburg to Bischofshofen - Alpe Adria cycle path
56.0km
03:39
580m
460m
Expert bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
2. Stage 2: Bischofshofen to Bad Gastein - Alpe Adria cycle path
55.5km
03:58
850m
310m
Expert bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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3. Stage 3: Bad Gastein to Spittal an der Drau - Alpe Adria cycle path
64.6km
03:52
1,970m
2,510m
Expert bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
4. Stage 4: Spittal an der Drau to Villach - Alpe Adria cycle path
39.0km
02:29
120m
180m
Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
5. Stage 5: Villach to Tarvisio - Alpe Adria cycle path
38.7km
02:36
460m
210m
Expert bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
6. Stage 6: Tarvisio to Venzone - Alpe Adria cycle path
57.1km
03:12
400m
900m
Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
7. Stage 7: Venzone to Udine - Alpe Adria cycle path
60.1km
03:41
300m
420m
Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
8. Stage 8: Udine to Grado - Alpe Adria cycle path
59.4km
03:28
60m
170m
Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
Collection Stats
Activities
8
Distance
430 km
Duration
26:55 h
Elevation
4,740 m
5,160 m
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