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Salzburg to Villach 8-Day Family Cycling Tour (Level 3)
Cycle with your family the first section of the well-known and extremely popular Alpe-Adria-Cycle path from Salzburg to Villach. Starting in the city of Mozart, this varied cycle holiday takes you through the lovely Salzach valley, the wild-romantic Gastein valley and the idyllic Drau valley to Villach. Your constant companions, rugged mountain peaks, rushing rivers, roaring waterfalls and deep gorges. And as a reward, the delicious sweet treat ‚Salzburger Nockerl‘ and the Carinthian dish of ‚Kasnudeln‘ await you and your children. So, what are you waiting for? On this tour, young and old get their money’s worth!
You cycle mainly on well-maintained cycle paths and quiet side roads. Only a few sections are on roads with heavier traffic or unpaved paths. The length of the cycle stages is between 20 and 40 km, the topography ranges from flat to hilly, with the most challenging section between St. Johann and the Gastein Valley being bridged by train. We recommend that children have a good basic level of fitness, good cycling skills and safety in traffic.
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Arrival in Salzburg
Individual arrival in the festival-, Mozart- and cultural city of Salzburg. Winding alleyways invite you to a stroll and lovely cafés to sample genuine Austrian sweet treats and cakes.
Salzburg – Golling approx. 30 km
You leisurely leave Salzburg and cycle through the Salzach river pastures providing shade with the river Salzach as your companion. You are headed for Hallein, a former Celtic town which prospered due to the mining of salt. The main sight is without doubt the world-renowned Celtic museum. Past the Golling waterfall your same-named Day Finish is reached very quickly. Shaped by its pretty market square and the castle dating back to the 13th century. A possible excursion leads you into the stunning Bluntau-valley.
Golling – St. Johann approx. 35 km
From Golling you cycle up to the top of Pass Lueg, enjoy the view onto the marvellous distinct Tennengebirge-mountain range. Closer and closer the mountain now moves towards the river Salzach and the roaring noise of the water becomes ever louder. You cycle past the so-called "Salzachöfen", an impressive gorge carved out by the river Salzach. After Werfen with its towering castle you have soon reached St. Johann. From Golling to Werfen the route via Pass Lueg can be bypassed by train (autonomously, approx. 15 km less).
St. Johann – Bad Gastein/Surroundings approx. 20 km + train ride
Today the river Salzach still accompanies you until Schwarzach, you continue by train into the wild-romantic Gastein-valley. Via Dorfgastein and Bad Hofgastein you cycle into the famous spa- and winter sport resort Bad Gastein situated at the foot of the Hohen Tauern mountains, offering a multitude of natural and architectural sights. Landmark is the Gastein waterfall in the middle of the resort.
Bad Gastein/Surroundings – Mölltal-valley approx. 20 km + train ride
During this short stage you can really enjoy the surrounding mountain world once more. From Bad Gastein it is only a stone’s throw to Böckstein, where the train takes you through the Tauern-lock to the other side of the Alps to Mallnitz in only 10 minutes. Back on your bike you enjoy the long descent to your hotel in the Mölltal-valley.
Mölltal-valley – Spittal approx. 30 km
Initially today you cycle along the river Möll through impressive alpine mountain sceneries. The town of Möllbrücke is the start of the Drautal-valley and hence Austria’s sunny South. Leisurely you now cycle the final few kilometres to Spittal an der Drau. This town was already an important transport hub for pilgrims in the Middle Ages and owed its prosperity to them in parts.
Spittal – Villach approx. 40 km
Nearly effortlessly you now gently proceed slightly downhill along the river Drau. Halfway we recommend a little break in the little market town of Paternion. Then one final time pedalling strong and you have reached Villach in no time, with its charming historic centre oozing a Southern flair.
Departure
Tours marked with are special prices.
| Start | End | Max. No. Guests | Accommodation | Price p.p. | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 12 2026 | Sep 19 2026 | 12 | Single rooms | 1,328€ | ||
| Double rooms | 999€ | |||||
| Sep 19 2026 | Sep 26 2026 | 12 | Single rooms | 1,328€ | ||
| Double rooms | 999€ | |||||
| Sep 26 2026 | Oct 03 2026 | 12 | Single rooms | 1,288€ | ||
| Double rooms | 959€ | |||||
| Oct 03 2026 | Oct 10 2026 | 12 | Single rooms | 1,288€ | ||
| Double rooms | 959€ | |||||
| Apr 24 2027 | May 01 2027 | 12 | Single rooms | 1,378€ | ||
| Double rooms | 1,029€ | |||||
| May 01 2027 | May 08 2027 | 12 | Single rooms | 1,378€ | ||
| Double rooms | 1,029€ | |||||
| May 08 2027 | May 15 2027 | 12 | Single rooms | 1,418€ | ||
| Double rooms | 1,069€ | |||||
| May 15 2027 | May 22 2027 | 12 | Single rooms | 1,418€ | ||
| Double rooms | 1,069€ | |||||
| May 22 2027 | May 29 2027 | 12 | Single rooms | 1,528€ | ||
| Double rooms | 1,179€ | |||||
| May 29 2027 | Jun 05 2027 | 12 | Single rooms | 1,528€ | ||
| Double rooms | 1,179€ | |||||
| Jun 05 2027 | Jun 12 2027 | 12 | Single rooms | 1,528€ | ||
| Double rooms | 1,179€ | |||||
| Jun 12 2027 | Jun 19 2027 | 12 | Single rooms | 1,528€ | ||
| Double rooms | 1,179€ | |||||
| Jun 19 2027 | Jun 26 2027 | 12 | Single rooms | 1,528€ | ||
| Double rooms | 1,179€ | |||||
| Jun 26 2027 | Jul 03 2027 | 12 | Single rooms | 1,528€ | ||
| Double rooms | 1,179€ | |||||
| Jul 03 2027 | Jul 10 2027 | 12 | Single rooms | 1,528€ | ||
| Double rooms | 1,179€ | |||||
| Jul 10 2027 | Jul 17 2027 | 12 | Single rooms | 1,528€ | ||
| Double rooms | 1,179€ | |||||
| Jul 17 2027 | Jul 24 2027 | 12 | Single rooms | 1,528€ | ||
| Double rooms | 1,179€ | |||||
| Jul 24 2027 | Jul 31 2027 | 12 | Single rooms | 1,528€ | ||
| Double rooms | 1,179€ | |||||
| Jul 31 2027 | Aug 07 2027 | 12 | Single rooms | 1,528€ | ||
| Double rooms | 1,179€ | |||||
| Aug 07 2027 | Aug 14 2027 | 12 | Single rooms | 1,528€ | ||
| Double rooms | 1,179€ | |||||
| Aug 14 2027 | Aug 21 2027 | 12 | Single rooms | 1,528€ | ||
| Double rooms | 1,179€ | |||||
| Aug 21 2027 | Aug 28 2027 | 12 | Single rooms | 1,528€ | ||
| Double rooms | 1,179€ | |||||
| Aug 28 2027 | Sep 04 2027 | 12 | Single rooms | 1,528€ | ||
| Double rooms | 1,179€ | |||||
| Sep 04 2027 | Sep 11 2027 | 12 | Single rooms | 1,418€ | ||
| Double rooms | 1,069€ | |||||
| Sep 11 2027 | Sep 18 2027 | 12 | Single rooms | 1,418€ | ||
| Double rooms | 1,069€ | |||||
| Sep 18 2027 | Sep 25 2027 | 12 | Single rooms | 1,418€ | ||
| Double rooms | 1,069€ | |||||
| Sep 25 2027 | Oct 02 2027 | 12 | Single rooms | 1,378€ | ||
| Double rooms | 1,029€ | |||||
| Oct 02 2027 | Oct 09 2027 | 12 | Single rooms | 1,378€ | ||
| Double rooms | 1,029€ |
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