Alpe Adria Slovenia: Villaco - Trieste

Following the river Gail surrounded by a fabulous mountain scenery, you leave Villach behind you and also say goodbye to Austria. The ambient noise is absorbed by the trees and you enjoy quiet idyllic pictures all around. The well-maintained cycle path climbs up to the border: Servus Österreich, Ciao Bella Italia! The first gelato is already waiting for you.

variant with train: ascent approx. 170 m, descent approx. 420 m / approx. 40 km
Raggiungete il confine italiano e proseguite lungo la pista ciclabile. Ben presto lascerete di nuovo l´Italia per entrare in Slovenia. Superata la nota località sciistica di Kranjska Gora, la pista ciclabile attraversa il bellissimo paesaggio naturale sloveno, in gran parte incontaminato. Qui avrete anche la possibilità di accorciare la tappa di circa 10 km e pochi metri di dislivello con il treno. Trascorrerete la serata sul romantico lago di Bled.

variant: ascent approx. 300 m, descent approx. 510 m / approx. 55 km
Today you cycle from Bled to Ljubljana, which has been the „European Green Capital“ since 2016. You cycle through Radovljica, a medieval town with a moat and views of the Karavanks and Julian Alps. You will also cycle through Kranj, the capital of the Slovenian Alps and the centre of the Gorenjska region in Slovenia. The old town of Kranj is one of the most beautiful in the country and home to culture and tradition. You will spend the evening in Ljubljana. The city‘s landmark, the Dragon Bridge, is a must-see.

variant: ascent approx. 720 m, descent approx. 450 m / approx. 70 km
You leave the capital Ljubljana and cycle through idyllic and picturesque villages on quiet roads surrounded by fields, green hills and farms through the town of Logatec to Postojna. The highlight of today the Postojna Cave, thesecond largest stalactite cave in the world. It is the only karst cave with a cave railway that has been operational for 140 years. During a 1.5-hour guided tour, this „cave train“ will take you into the network of underground passages, galleries and halls.

variant: ascent approx. 470 m, descent approx. 640 m / approx. 50 km
Today your cycle trip takes you from Postojna to Lipizza (Lipica), home of the noble white horses. Lipizzaner horses have been bred here since 1580. These horses became famous through the Vienna Riding School. On the way, you cycle through Pivka, where the Park of Pivka‘s Military History is located. Here you can get a unique insight into Slovenian and world history.

On the last day you cycle to the former Habsburg port city of Trieste. Near Pesek is located the beautiful Val Rosandra. You cycle along the former railway line of the narrow-gauge railway „Parenzana“. On this last stage, you hardly have to cycle any higher, you will cycle gently downhill towards the sea.
Day 8: Departure Individual departure or possibility to extend your stay on the Adriatic Sea.