Slovenian miracles & the Alpe Adria Cycle Path

Southern Europe

Facts

Start / End

Ljubljana

Next Airport

Ljubljana Airport (LJU)

Tour duration

10 Days vacation, 8 Riding days

Accommodations

in charming, carefully selected hotels

Route

safe and well-maintained cycle paths, forest roads and side roads

Rest days

Grado

Further info

MINIMUM PARTICIPANTS

Tour Grading

Detailed view

Highlights

Val Canale

Udine

Laguna di Grado

Predjamski Grad (Predjama Castle)

Postojna Caves

Lake Bled

RUGGED MOUNTAINS, CRYSTAL-CLEAR LAKES, AND DOLCE VITA ON THE COAST.

The Alpe-Adria Bicycle Trail is one of the most beautiful and popular cycling routes not only in the Alps, but in all of Europe. It connects Salzburg, located on the northern edge of the Alps, with Grado on the Italian Adriatic coast. We will cycle the southern half of this unique route on this fantastic tour.

We begin in the Slovenian capital of Ljubljana, whose picturesque old town immediately captivates us. Our first riding day takes us to enchanting Bled, where we spend a night by the lake of the same name. Surrounded by the Karawanks and the Triglav massif, we continue into Italy and follow the Val Canale along one of the most beautiful sections of the cycle path. Of course, we occasionally leave it to make detours, as there is an endless amount to see and experience in Friuli, Italy’s northeasternmost province. We indulge in the famous San Daniele ham and then leisurely roll down to the sea. The Alpe-Adria Cycle Path officially ends in Grado, but we make our way north again—not without dipping our feet in the water and enjoying the Italian flair!

Travel schedule

Day 1: Arrival in Ljubljana
Welcome to Ljubljana! We meet at 4 pm in our hotel for our Welcome Briefing.

Day 2: Ljubljana - Bled
Our penultimate day leads us along the Sava River to Bled. The "Pearl of Slovenia" is famous for the deep blue, tranquil lake with an island in it, on which in turn stands a picturesque church, and for the castle perched high on a rock. With the Triglav mountains in the background, it makes an irresistible picture!

Day 3: Bled - Tarvisio
Nestled between the mighty Austrian Karawanks and Slovenia’s highest peak, Mount Triglav, we ride through the valley of the Sava towards Italy and the starting point of the famous Alpe-Adria Trail.

Day 4: Tarvisio - Fagagna
Today, one of the most beautiful stretches of the entire Alpe-Adria Cycle Route awaits us: the Val Canale, where a former railroad line has been converted and now delights cyclists.

Day 5: Fagagna - Grado
This rather long day takes us past the Friulian capital of Udine down to the sea, and to one of the most beautiful places on the entire Adriatic coast. Grado is located on an island and has many historical sights and beautiful beaches. Here you can really relax and unwind. Grado is the terminal point of the famous Alpe-Adria bike path.

Day 6: Grado I After 4 wonderful days on the bike, it's time to give our feet a little break. Where would a rest day be better than in Grado on the Mediterranean. Here you can unwind and enjoy the refreshingwater.

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