Carinthian Lakes & Alpe Adria Adventure

Introduction
Central Austria Austria
On the well-developed cycle paths around the lakes, leisure cyclers and families are spoilt. Southern Austria has everything to please with its Mediterranean climate and almost 200 lakes - some of them you will explore. In addition, its 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.

The starting point of this journey is the dreamy lake Faaker See near Villach. Starting from there, the daily trips take you to Lake Wörthersee and Klagenfurt, lake Pressegger See, lake Ossiacher See and in the Alpe Adria area - a wonderful cycle tour to explore the highlights of the region.

You cycle on mostly asphalted cycle paths and there are no significant slopes.

Accomodation

Accommodations
During this trip, nights are spent in the same location.

Description
All hotels offer private bedrooms with ensuite facilities.
You can choose between standard accommodation (3* hotels), deluxe accommodations (4* hotels) or luxury accommodations (spa hotels).

Local tax
Some cities charge a tourist tax. These taxes are not included in the sale price of the tour and must be paid directly by you at check-in or check-out at the hotels.
This fee varies depending on the hotel category, the season and the number of days of stay. It is usually between 1 and 5 € per person per night.


Meals
All breakfasts and dinners are included.

Riding

Approx. 270km total.

Rental bikes:
TOP bike unisex model (man model on request)
21-gears women‘s or men‘s bicycle
E-bike (UNISEX bike, 500 W battery; range up to 100 km)

Itinerary

Sample Itinerary - subject to changes

Day 1: Arrival at Villach Warmbad/Faaker lake
You will arrive at your hotel in Villach Warmbad or Faakersee. Parking spaces available close to the hotel.
Meals included: Dinner
overnight in Villach Warmbad or Faakersee

Day 2: Lake Ossiacher See
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.
Biking approx. 55 km
Meals included: Breakfast & Dinner
overnight in Villach Warmbad or Faakersee

Day 3: Lake Wörthersee & Klagenfurt
The first few kilometres you follow the river Drava, passing by a countryside that has kept its naturalness even to the present. At the famous lake Wörthersee, there are plenty of offers for the entire family; public beaches, boat rentals and boat trips on the lake. The route will take you through lively villages to Klagenfurt. You travel back to Villach Warmbad or Faakersee.
Biking approx. 45 km
Meals included: Breakfast & Dinner
overnight in Villach Warmbad or Faakersee

Day 4: Tarvisio & Alpe Adria Cycle trail (Italy)
In the morning the train takes you to Tarvisio in Italy. The border town is a winter and summer 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 by train.
Biking approx. 65 km
Meals included: Breakfast & Dinner
overnight in Villach Warmbad or Faakersee

Day 5: Kranjska Gora (Slovenia) & Tarviso (Italy) 
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 Tarviso, known for its market and the typical Italian flair. Then you go back to Villach following the popular Ciclovia Alpe Adria cycle path.
Biking approx. 55 km
Meals included: Breakfast & Dinner
overnight in Villach Warmbad or Faakersee

Day 6: Hermagor & Lake Pressegger See
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.
Biking approx. 55 km
Meals included: Breakfast & Dinner
overnight in Villach Warmbad or Faakersee

Day 7: Departure
Tour end and departure or possibility of extension.
Meals included: Breakfast

Rates and Dates for Carinthian Lakes & Alpe Adria Adventure

Dates Note: Custom dates possible for groups of 5+ pax

Other Info
Meeting: Villach
Airport: Klagenfurt
Transfer:

Climate:
                                                Klagenfurt area