Alpe Adria Cycle Path I for families, Salzburg – Villach
From Salzburg to Villach.
- 8 Days / 7 Nights
- Self-guided Tour
Arrival in Salzburg
Individual arrival in the festival-, Mozart- and cultural city of Salzburg. Winding alleyways invite you to a stroll and lovely cafés to sample genuine Austrian sweet treats and cakes.
Hotel (example): Hotel Goldenes Theater
You leisurely leave Salzburg and cycle through the Salzach river pastures providing shade with the river Salzach as your companion. You are headed for Hallein, a former Celtic town which prospered due to the mining of salt. The main sight is without doubt the world-renowned Celtic museum. Past the Golling waterfall your same-named Day Finish is reached very quickly. Shaped by its pretty market square and the castle dating back to the 13th century. A possible excursion leads you into the stunning Bluntau-valley.
Hotel (example: Hotel Golingen
From Golling you cycle up to the top of Pass Lueg, enjoy the view onto the marvellous distinct Tennengebirge-mountain range. Closer and closer the mountain now moves towards the river Salzach and the roaring noise of the water becomes ever louder. You cycle past the so-called "Salzachöfen", an impressive gorge carved out by the river Salzach. After Werfen with its towering castle you have soon reached St. Johann. From Golling to Werfen the route via Pass Lueg can be bypassed by train (autonomously, approx. 15km less).
Hotel (example): : Brückenwirt
Today the river Salzach still accompanies you until Schwarzach, you continue by train into the wild-romantic Gastein-valley. Via Dorfgastein and Bad Hofgastein you cycle into the famous spa- and winter sport resort Bad Gastein situated at the foot of the Hohen Tauern mountains, offering a multitude of natural and architectural sights. Landmark is the Gastein waterfall in the middle of the resort.
Hotel (example): : Salzburger Hof
During this short stage you can really enjoy the surrounding mountain world once more. From Bad Gastein it is only a stone’s throw to Böckstein, where the train takes you through the Tauern-lock to the other side of the Alps to Mallnitz in only 10 minutes. Back on your bike you enjoy the long descent to your hotel in the Mölltal-valley.
Hotel (example): : Erlebnishotel Mölltal
During this short stage you can really enjoy the surrounding mountain world once more. From Bad Gastein it is only a stone’s throw to Böckstein, where the train takes you through the Tauern-lock to the other side of the Alps to Mallnitz in only 10 minutes. Back on your bike you enjoy the long descent to your hotel in the Mölltal-valley.
Hotel (example): : On the Way 24
Nearly effortlessly you now gently proceed slightly downhill along the river Drau. Halfway we recommend a little break in the little market town of Paternion. Then one final time pedalling hard and you have reached Villach in no time, with its charming historic centre oozing a Southern flair.
Hotel (example): ): City Hotel Villach
Departure or extension
Tour character
You mostly cycle on well-designed cycle paths and quiet side roads. Only a few sections also lead you on roads with heavier traffic (which are in parts bridgeable) or on dirt paths. Overall the terrain is gently hilly, whereas the most challenging part between St. Johann and the Gastein-valley is bypassed by train.
| Season 1 29.04.2023 - 12.05.2023 30.09.2023 - 07.10.2023 arrival saturday | Season 2 13.05.2023 - 26.05.2023 09.09.2023 - 29.09.2023 arrival saturday | Season 3 27.05.2023 - 08.09.2023 arrival saturday | |
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| Alpe Adria Cycle Path I for families, 8 days, Salzburg - Villach, AT-AARSV-08X-FAM | |||
| Base price | 799.00 | 859.00 | 929.00 |
| Surcharge single room | 299.00 | 299.00 | 299.00 |
| extra bed (12 - 14,99 years) | 649.00 | 649.00 | 649.00 |
| extra bed (6 - 11,99 years) | 429.00 | 429.00 | 429.00 |
| extra bed (0 - 5,99 years) | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| extra bed (15 - 99 years) | 929.00 | ||
Category: 3***- and 4****-hotels
Child prices valid if they are staying in same room as 2 full price adults. Charges for children under 6 (for example Child bed) to be paid for at the time.
| Season 1 Apr 29, 2023 - May 12, 2023 Sep 30, 2023 - Oct 7, 2023 arrival saturday | Season 2 May 13, 2023 - May 26, 2023 Sep 9, 2023 - Sep 29, 2023 arrival saturday | Season 3 May 27, 2023 - Sep 8, 2023 arrival saturday | |
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| Salzburg | |||
| Double room p. P. | 85.00 | 85.00 | 99.00 |
| Surcharge single room | 59.00 | 59.00 | 59.00 |
| extra bed (0 - 5,99 years) | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| extra bed (12 - 14,99 years) | 65.00 | 65.00 | 75.00 |
| extra bed (6 - 11,99 years) | 45.00 | 45.00 | 49.00 |
| Villach | |||
| Double room p. P. | 89.00 | 89.00 | 89.00 |
| Surcharge single room | 55.00 | 55.00 | 55.00 |
| extra bed (12 - 14,99 years) | 69.00 | 69.00 | 69.00 |
| extra bed (0 - 5,99 years) | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
| extra bed (6 - 11,99 years) | 45.00 | 45.00 | 45.00 |
Included
- Accommodation as already mentioned
- Breakfast
- Welcome briefing (German, English)
- Luggage transfer
- EUROBIKE developed route
- Detailed travel documents 1x per room (German, English, French)
- 1 train ride Schwarzach – Gasteiner Tal incl. your bike
- 1 train ride Böckstein – Mallnitz incl. your bike
- App for Navigation and GPS-data available
- Service hotline
Optional extras
- Return transfer by minibus to Salzburg every Saturday morning, costs EUR 99/person, for your own bike additionally EUR 29, reservation is necessary, to be paid for in advance
- Bike rental, including rental bike insurance
Arrival / Parking / Departure
- Salzburg train station
- Salzburg airport
- Parking space, cost approx. EUR 15/day, to be paid for at the time, no reservation possible/necessary!
Public underground car park, cost approx. EUR 85/week - Good train connections from Villach to Salzburg
Things to note
- Tourist tax, if due, is not included in the price!
- Further important information according to the package travel law can be found here!
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