Alpe-Adria-Cycle Path Salzburg-Villach 7/6

Welcome to Salzburg, the city of Mozart! Start your day by exploring the city's enchanting alleyways and squares. Don't forget to visit a local café to savor some Austrian delicacies. As you wander around, you'll feel the city's rich culture and history at every turn. Visit Getreidegasse and explore Mozart’s birth house. Spend the afternoon shopping or simply soaking in the city's vibrant atmosphere. Your accommodation for the night will be at the Hotel Goldenes Theater (or similar).

Spend another day in the charming city of Salzburg. Continue your exploration of the city, discovering new sights and sounds. If you've booked a rental bike, you'll receive it in the afternoon. Your accommodation for the night will be at the Hotel Golingen (or similar).

Today, you'll journey from Golling to St. Johann. As you ascend to Pass Lueg, take in the stunning views of the mountain range. Pass by the Salzach-Öfen, a magnificent canyon carved by the river. In Werfen, you'll have the opportunity to tour the world's largest ice cave. Before leaving Werfen, take a moment to admire the imposing Fortress Hohenwerfen. Your final stop for the day is St. Johann, where we recommend visiting the dome and the Liechtensteinklamm gorge. Your accommodation for the night will be at the Brückenwirt (or similar).

Start your day with a refreshing ride to Schwarzach im Pongau. Admire the beautiful Schloss Schernberg before continuing your journey. You'll then leave the Salzach and enter the wild and romantic Gastein valley. After a challenging uphill ride, you'll reach the Ausgleichsbecken. From there, you'll cycle through the Klamm Tunnel and onto Dorfgastein and Bad Hofgastein. Your final destination for the day is the renowned spa and winter sports resort of Bad Gastein. From there, it's a short ride to Böckstein, where a train will take you to Mallnitz. Your accommodation for the night will be at the Erlebnishotel Mölltal (or similar).

Today's journey takes you along the river Möll through an impressive mountain landscape. In Möllbrücke, you'll enter the sunny Drautal. Your final destination for the day is Spittal an der Drau, an important junction for medieval pilgrims. Here, you can visit the Renaissance Porcia Palace, a stunning 16th-century Italian-style palazzo. Your accommodation for the night will be at the Erlebnis Post - Hotel mit EigenART (or similar).

Today's route leads slightly downhill along the river Drau. Make a stop in Paternion to admire its beautiful churches and palaces. Your final destination for the day is Villach, a city known for its beautiful old city, southern flair, and homely pubs and restaurants. Your accommodation for the night will be at the City Hotel Villach (or similar).

Sadly, your Austrian adventure has come to an end. As you prepare to head home, you'll be filled with unforgettable memories and experiences. If you wish to continue your journey, you could cycle from Villach to Triest and explore the Adriatic coastline.