Salzburg- Lake Bled Austria, Italy and Slovenia by bike: cycling holiday from Salzburg to Lake Bled

A tour that starts from the historic Salzburg, Mozart's birthplace, and takes you through picturesque valleys and charming Alpine villages to reach Italy for a short stretch before entering Slovenia. Continue into the heart of the Julian Alps towards the fairy-tale scenery of Lake Bled, in Slovenia, with its beautiful island and the perched castle reflected in the lake's waters.

Day 1 Individual arrival in Salzburg
A tour is recommended to enjoy the city, in particular to see the Altstadt (old town), a UNESCO World Heritage Site

Day 2 Salzburg - St.Johann in Pongau approx. 65 km
Today you will proceed through the beautiful Salzach Valley towards Hohenwerfen Castle, perched on a rock 113 meters above the village of Werfen. It is among the oldest and best preserved castles in Europe. Surrounded by the Tennen, Hagengebirge and Hochkönig mountain ranges, it is certainly a sight not to be missed. Weather permitting, you can take a trip to the high valley towards the Eisriesenwelt ice caves.

Day 3 Day St.Johann in Pongau - Mallnitz approx. 57 km
You will proceed on a cycle path through the enchanting Gastien Valley and the splendid Liechtenstein Gorge and stop in the beautiful spa town of Bad Gastien, in the heart of the Hohe Tauern National Park, before arriving in the Alpine village of Mallnitz.

Day 4 Mallnitz - Mühldorf/Sachsenburg approx. 30km
You are in the heart of the ancient province of Carinthia, you cycle downhill in the Molltal valley admiring the beauty of 3000 meter peaks. The highlight of the day will be the rack railway that offers a breathtaking view of the Drau Valley.

Day 5 Mühldorf/Sachsenburg - Villach approx. 54 km
A relatively easy descent will take you along the Drava River near the town of Spitall an der Drau, and the suggestive and ancient Roman city of Teurnia. Then you will arrive in Villach, the meeting point of the valleys, and leave behind the Alpine climate to meet a decidedly more Mediterranean climate.

Day 6 Villach - Kranjska Gora approx. 54 Km
You arrive in Italy in the town of Tarvisio and then continue on the panoramic cycle path that will take you along the old railway line that crosses the Italian-Slovenian border and then through the beauty of the Sava Valley. The magnificent Mount Dobratsch will dominate your view as you reach the village of Kranjska Gora.

Day 7 Kranjska Gora - Bled approx. 40 Km
On the last day you will explore the heart of the Triglav Mountain National Park, following the Sava River. We cycle in the Krma Valley, with its World War II monuments and traditional farms, one of which is now a museum. We can stop for lunch in a mountain hut under Triglav, the highest peak in the Julian Alps, surrounded by beautiful Alpine scenery. We continue along the Radovna Valley and make a short detour to the Vintgar Gorge, 1.6 km long and 150 m deep.

Day 8 Bled. End of the trip after breakfast
 

Travel type  Self guided

Departures: minimum two people; every Sunday from 13/7 to 4/10
Not available from 27/7 to 3/8 and from 3/9 to 7/9
Daily departures for a minimum of 4 people

Duration 8 days/7 nights

Difficulty level medium

For cyclists who like to take bike rides in the surrounding area on weekends and are not afraid of a climb or a day trip with a challenging profile. Average daily elevation gain between 500 and 1,000 meters.

Helmet  mandatory

Total km  316

Type of bike  city bike or touring bike

Luggage transport  yes

Information meeting/briefing no

Tour price per person  € 1290.--

Third bed adults        10% discount    

The price includes

Overnight stays in guesthouses and 3* hotels

Breakfast
Luggage transport from one structure to another (1 piece of luggage per person, max 23 kg; in case of extra luggage a supplement of 60 Euro will be required once, to be paid on site)

Travel documents in digital format via the GUIBO app (1 download per room)

24-hour medical/luggage insurance
Emergency telephone support  
Registration fee

The price does not include

The journey to reach the meeting and return locations

Lunches and dinners

Drinks at meals

Gastein - Mallnitz train ticket (approx. 10 Euro)

Saunas and massages in the hotel

Tips

Visits and admissions

Everything not specified under the heading "the price includes"

On request

Travel cancellation insurance

Additional nights in Salzburg and Bled

Quotes for pre-formed groups (CRAL - associations - friends - schools)

By plane: the nearest airport is Salzburg Airport (SZG), 3 km from the city center. From the airport you can reach the city center by bus.
The airport is served by several airlines: Austrian, British Airways, German Wings, Lufthansa, Turkish Airlines and Ryanair.
By train: the main station is called Salzburg Hauptbahnhof, and is located in the city center. From Italy you change in Innsbruck, from which you can reach Salzburg in 2 hours
By car: from the Brenner Pass, 220 km by highway.

For the return: Bled is two hours by bus from Ljubljana Airport.

To book, fill out and send the registration form; pay 25% of the participation fee; pay the balance about a month before departure.