Bike tour along the Alpe Adria from Lake Chiemsee to Lignano

The first stage leads you to the „Bavarian Sea“, the picturesquely situated Chiemsee with its scenic and varied landscapes, a true leisure paradise with plenty of activities to chose from. At the end of the route you reach the baroque town of St. Johann in Tyrol, the lively heart of the region between the Kitzbüheler Horn and the Wilder Kaiser.

Hochfilzen is the first interesting stop for today. Every biathlon fan will be familiar with this town, as World Cup races are held here every year in front of thousands of spectators. The route continues to Saalfelden am Steinernen Meer, the third largest town in the province of Salzburg with its typically Austrian centre. The stage destination is Zell am See, on a peninsula on the shore of Lake Zell in the immediate vicinity of the Kitzsteinhorn glacier.

On the Tauern Cycle Path you continue towards Mittersill. The Tauern Cycle Path is a paradise for cyclists of all ages. The imposing peaks of the Hohe Tauern Mountains greet you in the south - fortunately you don‘t have to cross them at the top! A transfer takes you right into the heart of the Hohe Tauern National Park before you cycle mostly downhill from the Matreier Tauernhaus to Matrei in East Tyrol.

The cycle path leads through the idyllic Iseltal valley to the sunny town of Lienz in the very south of Austria near the Italian border, on the sunny slopes of the Alps where they live the „Dolce Vita“ style. In Lienz you turn off onto the well-known Drau cycle path to Oberdrauburg. Those who sleep in Kötschach-Mauthen have a transfer over the Gailbergpass (incl.).

A transfer takes you in the morning to the Plöcken Pass, the border to Italy. Along numerous serpentines you cycle down the pass road to Paluzza. Here every racing cyclist‘s heart would beat faster! Passing the thermal baths in Arta and the Roman excavation sites of Zuglio, you reach the medieval Venzone via Tolmezzo, which had to be rebuilt after the devastating earthquake, nowadays named in the most beautiful Italian villages list.

Variant Tolmezzo/Venzone - San Daniele - Spilimbergo: ascent approx. 430 m, descent approx. 520 m / approx. 55 km
Starting from Tolmezzo, follow the bike path towards Cavazzo Carnico and Pioverno. Upon reaching Pioverno, you can choose to cross the bridge over the Tagliamento River to visit Venzone, famous for its medieval architecture, or continue along the main road. The main route continues towards Bordano, Trasaghis, the picturesque Lake Cornino, Flagogna, and Pinzano. Along the way, don’t miss the chance to visit some extraordinary places. Lake Cornino, with its turquoise waters and surrounding nature, is a true oasis of beauty. In Pinzano, you can enjoy breathtaking views of the Tagliamento River, with the bridge and viewpoints offering unforgettable glimpses. Finally, you will reach Spilimbergo, the „City of Mosaics,“ with its School of Mosaicists of Friuli and its charming historic center, rich in history and beauty.

Strenuous climbs are far from you. With the „fiume Tagliamento“ as your constant companion you cycle through the Friulian countryside towards the sea. The river was the scene of merciless battles during World War I and flows into the Adriatic Sea at Lignano; on the endless sandy beaches you can review your exciting trip.
Day 9: Departure Individual departure or possibility to extend your stay.