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Alpe Adria-Cycle Path from the Main Alpine Ridge to the Sea


6 nights including breakfast buffet, luggage transport from Mallnitz to Grado , 1 x welcome menu in Mallnitz, return transfer by bus Grado - Mallnitz and information package with tour map. Starting the tour in Mallnitz offers significant advantages: hardly any climbs; different contrasts when you cycle from the 'rugged mountain village' in the national park to the charming Veneto; few traffic jams on the outward and return journey. Your individual cycling holiday.

©  Nicola Brollo
incl. car park and return passenger transfer
Overview
Authentic Donau Touristic
  • The Alpe Adria cycle path, which is completely car-free and mostly flat, is a real hit. Most of the route follows the old railway line from Tarvisio to Venzone with great views.
  • Starting the tour in Mallnitz offers significant advantages: hardly any climbs; various contrasts as you cycle from the ‘rugged mountain village’ in the national park to the graceful Veneto; few traffic jams on the outward and return journeys.
Best price guarantee

We offer a best price guarantee with the best price line and this up to 10 % cheaper than other organisers.

If you have a cheaper offer for our Alpe Adria cycle holidays with the same services or dates at the time of booking, please send us a copy of the offer by e-mail. You will receive the most favourable price when you book.

Dates 2025

Arrival every Thursday, Friday and Saturday from May 15th to October 11th

Off Season: July 24th to August 9th and October 9th to 11th
Low Season: July 3rd to 19th, August 14th to 23rd and September 25th to October 4th
High Season: May 15th to June 28th and August 28th to September 20th

Hinweis Kalender Distanztouren Please note

The light blue dates in the calendar are very popular dates. These can be booked online, but there may be surcharges or hotel or location changes. We would be happy to inform you based on your online booking how we can offer your bike holiday.

Heat Campaign

In the Off Season from July 24th to August 9th, you can hire bikes free of charge or e-bikes at the rental bike price. We invite you to a dinner during this period.

Our Tip

With an extra night in Mallnitz and a cycle tour to Lake Stappitz (14 km, 80 metres altitude), you can experience the beauty of the Hohe Tauern National Park.

Tour
  • 307 km by bike
  • well-developed Alpe Adria-cycle path
  • flat to slightly downhill, approximately 3 km uphill on the Austria/Italy border
Tour characteristics
  • Fitness
  • Cycle path quality
  • Signage
Route
Day 1, Arrival in Mallnitz

Parking at the hotel or the nearby public car park (3 minutes' walk) included. Your rental bike (if booked) is waiting for you at the hotel. Our tip: With an extra night in Mallnitz and a cycle excursion to Lake Stappitz (14 km, 80 metres altitude), you can experience the beauty of the Hohe Tauern National Park.

Day 2, Spittal/Seeboden (54 km)

The cycle path leads to Obervellach in the Drau Valley and to Lake Millstatt.

Day 3, Tarvisio (68 km/312 metres altitude)

You reach Villach (worth seeing) on a flat, car-free route along and close to the Drau. A gentle ascent along the Gail via Arnoldstein to Tarvisio.

Day 4, Carnia/Venzona (59/64 km)

Today you cycle car-free through the romantic Fella valley to Pontebba and your destination for the day.

Day 5, Udine (63/58 km)

Mostly car-free near the Tagliamento, you cycle through the fertile landscape of northern Italy to your destination for the day.

Day 6, Grado (63 km)

Past Palmanova and Aquileia (important Roman mosaics and more) to the day's destination.

Day 7, Departure

Every Friday and Saturday return journey by bus from the central Piazza Carpaccio/Grado (approximately 400 m from the hotel) to the hotel in Mallnitz (arrival at approximately 1 pm). Return transfer own bike + € 38,- (limited capacity). Remaining days on your own (discount € 55,-).

Tour Map
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Prices & Services
Price per person
  • double room | breakfast - 7 days
    • 09.10. - 11.10.2025 | A - off season
      € 885,- Arrival Th, Fr, Sa
    • 03.07. - 19.07.2025, 14.08. - 23.08.2025, 25.09. - 04.10.2025 | B - low season
      € 915,- Arrival Th, Fr, Sa
    • 15.05. - 28.06.2025, 28.08. - 20.09.2025 | C - high season
      € 959,- Arrival Th, Fr, Sa
  • double room | breakfast - 7 days
    • 24.07. - 09.08.2025 | A - off season "Heat Campaign"
      € 885,- Arrival Th, Fr, Sa
  • double room | half board (3 x) - 7 days
    • 09.10. - 11.10.2025 | A - off season
      € 965,- Arrival Th, Fr, Sa
    • 03.07. - 19.07.2025, 14.08. - 23.08.2025, 25.09. - 04.10.2025 | B - low season
      € 995,- Arrival Th, Fr, Sa
    • 15.05. - 28.06.2025, 28.08. - 20.09.2025 | C - high season
      € 1.039,- Arrival Th, Fr, Sa
  • double room | half board (3 x) - 7 days
    • 24.07. - 09.08.2025 | A - off season "Heat Campaign"
      € 965,- Arrival Th, Fr, Sa
  • single room | breakfast - 7 days
    • 09.10. - 11.10.2025 | A - off season
      € 1.135,- Arrival Th, Fr, Sa
    • 03.07. - 19.07.2025, 14.08. - 23.08.2025, 25.09. - 04.10.2025 | B - low season
      € 1.165,- Arrival Th, Fr, Sa
    • 15.05. - 28.06.2025, 28.08. - 20.09.2025 | C - high season
      € 1.209,- Arrival Th, Fr, Sa
  • single room | breakfast - 7 days
    • 24.07. - 09.08.2025 | A - low season "Heat Campaign"
      € 1.135,- Arrival Th, Fr, Sa
  • single room | half board (3 x) - 7 days
    • 09.10. - 11.10.2025 | A - off season
      € 1.215,- Arrival Th, Fr, Sa
    • 03.07. - 19.07.2025, 14.08. - 23.08.2025, 25.09. - 04.10.2025 | B - low season
      € 1.245,- Arrival Th, Fr, Sa
    • 15.05. - 28.06.2025, 28.08. - 20.09.2025 | C - high season
      € 1.289,- Arrival Th, Fr, Sa
  • single room | half board (3 x) - 7 days
    • 24.07. - 09.08.2025 | A - low season "Heat Campaign"
      € 1.215,- Arrival Th, Fr, Sa
Services
  • 6 nights including breakfast buffet
  • 1x welcome menu in Mallnitz
  • Transport flat rate from place to place to Grado including liability up to € 1.000,- per person
  • Passenger return transfer by bus Grado-Mallnitz
  • Information package with tour map
  • GPS data
  • 7-day service telephone
Not included

partly local fees up to € 3,- per person and night

Discounts
  • Online discount
    • € 10,- per person on arrival Th, Fr, Sa from 15.05. - 11.10.2025
  • 1 child (in double room with extra bed with 2 full-paying guests)
    • 100 % up to 6 years on arrival Th, Fr, Sa from 15.05. - 11.10.2025
    • 50 % up to 11 years on arrival Th, Fr, Sa from 15.05. - 11.10.2025
    • 25 % up to 15 years on arrival Th, Fr, Sa from 15.05. - 11.10.2025
  • Group discount (booking and payment by one traveller)
    • 2 % from 4 full-paying adults on arrival Th, Fr, Sa from 15.05. - 11.10.2025
    • 3 % from 8 full-paying adults on arrival Th, Fr, Sa from 15.05. - 11.10.2025
Your hotels

You will spend the night in the 3☼☼☼ and 4☼☼☼☼ hotels mentioned or in some cases equivalent.

Gastronomy

Daily breakfast buffet or extended breakfast. 1 x welcome menu in Mallnitz. With half board additionally 3 x 3-course menu of your choice (not in Spittal/Seeboden and Grado); partly in restaurants close to the hotel.

Information
Our rental bikes
Place of interest
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    Mallnitz

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    Seeboden

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    Tarvisio

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    Carnia

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    Venzone

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    Gemona

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    Grado

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