Carinthian Lakes and Alpe Adria – based in one Hotel
Cycling through the Carinthian lake paradise and to the neighbouring countries Italy and Slovenia
On the well-developed cycle paths around the lakes, leisure cyclers and families are well treated. The region in the south of Austria with its Mediterranean climate has almost 200 lakes, some of them you will explore.
The special location near the border to Slovenia and Italy makes two great day trips possible. The first tour will lead you to the famous Alpe Adria cycle path with the probably most spectacular section on the old railway track from Tarvis to Venzone. The second tour starts in Kranjska Gora, the Kitzbühel of Slovenia, and leads you also along the old railway track to Italy and back to Austria. Starting point of this journey is Villach, the cycling capital of Carinthia. Starting there the day trips allow you to enjoy different lakes like Lake Wörthersee, Faaker See, Pressegger See, Ossiacher See and the provincial capital Klagenfurt and the Alpe Adria area – a wonderful cycle tour with the highlights of the region.
The journey is a bicycle tour for everyone. On mostly asphalted cycle paths, the trips lead through Carinthia‘s lake district and the Alpe Adria area without any significant slopes.
TRAVEL ITINERARY
7 days / 6 nights
DAY 1: Arrival at Villach
You will arrive at your hotel in Villach Warmbad or Faaker See. Parking spaces available close to the hotel.
DAY 2: Lake Ossiacher See round trip (approx. 55 km)
Along the Gailtal cycle path you cycle towards the Ossiacher lake. Surrounded by an idyllic mountain scenery, inviting bathing resorts and the romantic Ossiach Abbey welcome you. The dark green colour of the water invites you to take a refreshing dip before returning to Villach /Warmbad or Lake Faak.
DAY 3: Lake Wörthersee – Klagenfurt (approx. 45 km)
The first few kilometres you follow the river Drau , passing by a countryside that has kept its naturalness even to the present. At the famous lake Wörthersee, there are plenty offers for the entire family; public beaches, boat rentals and boat trips on the lake. The route will take you through lively villages to Klagenf-urt. You travel back to Villach by train.t trips on the lake. The route will take you through lively villages to Klagenfurt. By train you travel back to Villach Warmbad or Faaker See..
DAY 4: Tarvisio – Alpe Adria Cycle trail (Italy) (approx. 65 km)
In the morning the train takes you to Tarvisio in Italy. The border town is a winter and sommer sport centre. The bike trip is going along the Ciclovia Alpe Adria bike path, an old railway track. The cycling path leads you through a valley called Val Canale and is very spectacular because of a lot of tunnels and bridges high above the valley. You will pass typical Italian villages and unspoilt nature. You go back to Villach with the cycle train which has been specially set up for this purpose..
DAY 5: Kranjska Gora/Slovenia – Tarviso/Italy (approx. 55 km)
After a short transfer in the morning to Kranjska Gora (Slovenia) you cycle on the well laid out cycle path along an old railway track to Italy in the Italian border town Tarvis, known for its market and the typical Italian flair. Then it goes back to your starting point Villach on the route of the popular Ciclovia Alpe Adria cycle path.
DAY 6: Hermagor – Lake Pressegger See (approx. 55 km)
In the morning you take the train to Hermagor. Today you follow the Gailtal bike path. The wide valley has kept its naturalness and the trip is going along the river Gail. At the beginning you pass Lake Pressegger See, one of the smaller lakes in Carinthia. Before reaching Villach, you pass a nature reserve, resulting from a rockfall of the giant Dobratsch mountain. Here you cycle directly along the river Gail , which is wide and flat and a lot of people like to jump into the river. Then the path leads through small dreamy villages until you reach Villach.
DAY 7: Departure
Tour end and departure or possibility of extension.
Prices and dates
| Category Premium | ||
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| Category A | ||
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| Package | view calendar | |
It is recommended to purchase an optional travel cancellation policy. Prices valid subject to changes in the offer, omissions, printing errors or arithmetic.
| Kat. A: Price per night in double room with breakfast | Villach | 79 € | |
| Kat. A: Single room supplement per night | Villach | 25 € | |
It is recommended to purchase an optional travel cancellation policy. Prices valid subject to changes in the offer, omissions, printing errors or arithmetic.
| rental bike TOP (men) | 139 € | |
| rental bike 21-gear (women) | 99 € | |
| rental 21-gear bicycle (men) | 99 € | |
| rental electric bike | 209 € | |
It is recommended to purchase an optional travel cancellation policy. Prices valid subject to changes in the offer, omissions, printing errors or arithmetic.
Prices:
General information
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By car: Villach is easily accessible on the motorways A2, A10 or A11 (depending on the point of origin).
By train: Good train connections to Villach. Timetable available on: www.deutschebahn.de, www.oebb.at,www.trenitalia.com.
By plane: Airport Klagenfurt, Salzburg or Ljubljana. From all three places there are good train connections or airport shuttle services to Villach.
Category PREMIUM: Spa Hotel or hotel 4****category at Lake Faaker
Category A: hotels 3*** category at Faaker See
Please note: Tourist tax – if applicable – has to be paid on site
Depending on the hotel at arrival, unattended parking facilities are available, either directly at your hotel or nearby (for the entire duration of the tour).
• 21-gears women‘s or men‘s bicycle
• Rental bike TOP
• E-bike (unisex bike, 500 W battery, range up to 100 km)
We suggest travel insurance.
• Accommodation in hotels of the chosen category
• Breakfast
• Half board
• On the day of arrival, our service team is available on site for questions and bike handover.
• Train journeys to Tarvis and Hermagor, from Klagenfurt and the Kanaltal to Villach as well as transfer to Kranjska
Gora including bicycle
• Well planned routes
• Detailed documents (maps, route description, places to visit, important telephone numbers)
• Navigation APP
• Service hotline during the entire tour
• Arrival transfer to the starting point of the tour
• Departure transfer at the end of the tour
• Drinks, tourist tax and all extras
• Lunch
• Not mentioned entry fees
• Rental bikes and travel insurance
• All items not expressly mentioned under „Services Included“
FAQ
Questions and answers
If you don't want to pack your bags every day and move to a different hotel, then this tour are just right for you. The starting point of the different tours is always the same hotel to which you return in the evening. So you sleep in the same bed every night and take individual day tours in the beautiful surroundings.
Depending on availability, we will booked 3***superior or 4**** hotels.
