Alpe Adria Cycle Path sporty, Salzburg – Grado

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On the Alpe-Adria cycle path from the festival city to the Adriatic Sea

From the Alps to the sea! An outstanding mixture of the impressive Alpine region of Austria and the southern flair of Italy. Cycle south with us and experience impressive landscapes, cultural gems, traditional customs and hearty cuisine. When you arrive by the sea, you will agree with us: an outstanding cycle tour!

Details of the sporty cycle tour from Salzburg to Grado

You cycle south in a sporty way, covering almost 400 kilometers in four days. From Salzburg, you first cycle through the Gastein Valley. At your first overnight stop in Bad Gastein, you are already at the beginning of the Hohe Tauern. Listen to the roar of the Gastein waterfall before the second stage takes you via Mölltal and Spittal an der Drau to Villach.

After a short stretch, you pass the Italian border the next day and continue your journey through the picturesque Canal Valley. Mediterranean flair awaits you at every turn during the final stage, be it on the piazza in Udine, in the alleyways of Aquileia or on the beach in Grado. After this tour, you will have well and truly earned a dip in the Mediterranean!

The highlights of the six-day sporty cycle tour from Salzburg to Grado

The Mozart city of Salzburg: Take your time for an extensive exploration tour through the old town, where one sight follows the next. Stroll through the Mirabell Gardens, see the cathedral and stroll through the Getreidegasse and its characteristic through-houses.

The picturesque valleys: It is not only the imposing mountain peaks of the Alps that characterize the beautiful panoramas of this tour. In between lie the valleys, which have their very own scenic charm. On the Austrian route, you will explore the Gastein Valley, while the Canal Valley awaits you on the Italian side.

Mediterranean flair in Friuli-Venezia Giulia: the unique ambience of your destination Grado is characterized by the history of the city, bathing fun on the beach and the surrounding lagoon. Wine-growing also has a long tradition in the region - try the fine wines with a plate of antipasti or freshly caught fish.

Things to know about the sporty tour on the Alpe-Adria Cycle Path

As the cycling stages between Salzburg and Grado cover between 90 and 100 kilometers per day, strength and stamina are required. A train ride through the Mölltal valley is included in the tour, allowing you to bypass the most challenging section. Otherwise, the sections are hilly at the start and become increasingly flatter as you head south. You won't forget the last section of the stage to Grado in a hurry. The sea lines the road to the left and right, as if you were crossing a bridge - enjoy the view of the glistening water and the Mediterranean city backdrop.

The Alpe-Adria Cycle Path is one of the most beautiful tours in Central Europe, partly due to the excellent route guidance and first-class signposting.