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We rate this tour as a 2/5. You should be physically fit and comfortable cycling 3–7 hours daily. The elevation gain is minimal, and you will have comfortable accommodation to recuperate. The bike path is well-maintained and you can rent an e-bike to make the route easier if you wish.
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Experience Austria on the Drau Cycle Path from Italy to Austria Tour
Spend leisure time along the serene shores of the Klopeiner See
The Drau Cycle Path from Italy to Austria Tour is the most comfortable and sunniest route to get to know the South of Austria up close and personal. The beautiful hand-picked locations throughout the region ooze plenty of southern flair, creating a light-hearted holiday bliss that you certainly won’t forget!
The Drau Cycle Path from Italy to Austria Tour meanders leisurely along the river Drava, leading you through Eastern Tyrol and Carinthia as you pass by rugged mountain terrain. Throughout the tour you will cycle past historic castles, intricate palaces, charming villages, and ancient towns, all of which provide an element of culture that is unique to the region.
Cycling roughly 225 kilometres from Lienz to the Klopeiner See over a period of eight days will seem like a breeze, as the course of the Drau Cycle Path is always flat, following closely along the banks of the River Drava. Do you feel like discovering Austria’s sunny south by bike? Then head off to Lienz to begin the Drau Cycle Path from Italy to Austria Tour!
The Drau Cycle Path from Italy to Austria Tour is the most comfortable and sunniest route to get to know the South of Austria up close and personal. The beautiful hand-picked locations throughout the region ooze plenty of southern flair, creating a light-hearted holiday bliss that you certainly won’t forget!
The Drau Cycle Path from Italy to Austria Tour meanders leisurely along the river Drava, leading you through Eastern Tyrol and Carinthia as you pass by rugged mountain terrain. Throughout the tour you will cycle past historic castles, intricate palaces, charming villages, and ancient towns, all of which provide an element of culture that is unique to the region.
Cycling roughly 225 kilometres from Lienz to the Klopeiner See over a period of eight days will seem like a breeze, as the course of the Drau Cycle Path is always flat, following closely along the banks of the River Drava. Do you feel like discovering Austria’s sunny south by bike? Then head off to Lienz to begin the Drau Cycle Path from Italy to Austria Tour!
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Drau Cycle Path from Italy to Austria Tour Itinerary
Day 1 Arrival in Lienz
The first day of your adventure will see you arrive in Lienz, which can be found in Eastern Tyrol at the confluence of the rivers Isel and Drau. With a total of two thousand sunshine hours annually, it is Austria’s sunniest holiday region. The breathtaking panorama looking out onto the Alps and the Lienz-Dolomites will excite your senses!
Overnight Location: Hotel in Lienz
Distance: None
Meals: None
Day 2 Experience the Architecture of Toblach
Today a short train ride takes you from Lienz to Toblach, located just before the Italian border. The river Drau is still a young river in this section, babbling and breaking her way through the narrow Pustertal-valley. Imposing fortresses, castles, and palaces rise majestically above the valley and tell of a rich history of the once rich and powerful. Modest Romanesque chapels, Gothic and Baroque churches, crucifixes and piety columns can all be witnessed while on a short break. The rugged rock faces of the Lienz-Dolomites tower over the landscape, turning today’s cycling stage into an unforgettable experience. Return to Lienze for the night.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Lienz
Distance: 50 km
Meals: Breakfast
Day 3 Cycle the Oberdrautal Valley to Berg
From Lienz, you will once again follow the river Drau, which appears in a shade of gray that the locals call “glacier milk” – due to very fine rock particles coming from the gigantic rocks. Along ancient Roman trade routes, you will cycle past ruins, castles, little churches and wayside crosses, making your way through the picturesque Oberdrautal Valley. En route you pass pretty villages such as Pirkach, Oberdrauburg and the first market town on Carinthian soil, Dellach.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Berg
Distance: 35 km
Meals: Breakfast
Day 4 Travel to Spittal an der Drau
Today you will be cycling mostly along the river Drau through the marvellous Carinthian farmland that is home to forests, fields, old farm houses and little hamlets. Cosy wine taverns, called – Buschenschenken – await with proper farm food and invite you to take a break. After passing by time-honoured farm houses decorated with flowers, the well-developed Drau cycle path takes you to Spittal an der Drau. The centre of Spittal features a main square and a particularly beautiful palace, which is considered one of the most impressive Renaissance buildings in all of Central Europe.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Spittal an der Drau
Distance: 45 km
Meals: Breakfast
Day 5 Visit the Old Town of Villach
Day 5 of your tour will see you cycle through the “Cultural Promenade of Upper Corinthia”. You will leave the area of Spittal along the river Drau and immerse yourself into ancient meadows, forests, and idyllic wetland areas. After passing by Kellerberg Palace along the river Drau you will reach Villach. The heart of Villach features the old town with its Italian flair and the cosy pubs and restaurants. Part of the character of the town is definitely the river Drau, meandering through Villach like a blue ribbon.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Villach
Distance: 40 km
Meals: Breakfast
Day 6 Bike Through the Rosental Valley
Today’s stage will lead you through the enchanting Rosental Valley. The Karawanks Mountain range and the river Drau offer an impressive backdrop for an unforgettable day of cycling. An amazing array of rocks flank the river and offer fascinating views, one of which is home to Hollenburg castle, which rises above as the landmark of the Rosental Valley.
Overnight Location: Hotel in St. Jakob im Rosental
Distance: 30-45 km
Meals: Breakfast
Day 7 Take in the Beauty of Klopeiner See
Along beautifully designed dam-paths the cycling tour leads you through meadows, fields, and little hamlets towards the giant Völkermarkter Reservoir. At this point you will bid farewell to your loyal companion the River Drau, allowing you to enjoy the views of the Klopeiner See. Time to drink in the lakescape and leave all your cares behind.
Overnight Location: Hotel at Lake Klopeiner See
Distance: 55 km
Meals: Breakfast
Day 8 Departure Day
After breakfast, you will pack your things for an individual departure, saying goodbye to the serene shores of the Klopeiner See.
Overnight Location: None
Distance: None
Meals: Breakfast
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Drau Cycle Path from Italy to Austria Tour Price and Dates
This self-guided tour is always run as a private tour for your group only, where the pricing depends on your travelling dates, as well as the types of the rooms that you need. The departures are available every Sunday.2024 Departures: Prices below are per person:
- Price per person staying in a single room: from EUR1228*
- Price per person sharing a double room: from EUR989*
*-Pricing for this tour depends on the dates of your trip. Please click the Book Now button below to get the exact pricing for your trip dates. Hotel upgrades are available for an extra charge.
Accommodation on the Drau Cycle Path from Italy to Austria Tour
This tour is based in hotels. Hotels on this trip are of a 3 and 4-star standard, and offer modern conveniences that can make this trip more pleasant. Rooms may have fireplaces or access to amenities such as hot tubs, steam rooms, or private decks to lounge on.
In some cases, the accommodation listed below may need to be substituted for other comparable accommodations.
Single Rooms and Solo Travellers
Rooms are double occupancy. You can pay a supplemental fee to have a private room in a hotel where possible. Solo travellers may be required to pay a supplement.
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The Drau Cycle Path from Italy to Austria Tour is the most comfortable and sunniest route to get to know the South of Austria up close and personal. The beautiful hand-picked locations throughout the region ooze plenty of southern flair, creating a light-hearted holiday bliss that you certainly won’t forget!
The Drau Cycle Path from Italy to Austria Tour meanders leisurely along the river Drava, leading you through Eastern Tyrol and Carinthia as you pass by rugged mountain terrain. Throughout the tour you will cycle past historic castles, intricate palaces, charming villages, and ancient towns, all of which provide an element of culture that is unique to the region.
Cycling roughly 225 kilometres from Lienz to the Klopeiner See over a period of eight days will seem like a breeze, as the course of the Drau Cycle Path is always flat, following closely along the banks of the River Drava. Do you feel like discovering Austria’s sunny south by bike? Then head off to Lienz to begin the Drau Cycle Path from Italy to Austria Tour!
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