654 €
Undoubtedly, the Drau cycle path is one of the most spectacular bicycle routes in Europe and especially this segment of the tour is suitable for families and novice cyclists. The cycle path starts at the source of the Drava River in Toblach/Dobbiaco. This is the place where Gustav Mahler, the composer, found most of his inspiration. The River Drava accompanies you on the way to the East Austrian capital of Lienz. You continue following the easy Drau Bicycle Path and after a short transfer over Gailbersattel you will cycle along the wild romantic “Gailtal Radweg” passing small villages and old farmhouses. On the way you will encounter several lakes where you can have a refreshing bath.
Arrival at the hotel in the Alta Pusteria Valley. Private car parking or car parking nearby is included in the price if you arrive there with your own car. For those arriving earlier, it is well worth cycling into the Höhlenstein Valley to visit Lake Toblach. The brave among you can go to the Adventure Park in Toblach to climb the high rope course. It is also possible to visit the Gustav Mahler Wild Animal Park..
Starting in Niederdorf/Villabassa or Toblach/Dobbiaco you cycle along the bike path to Innichen and then on to Sillian and one of the most sunniest cities in Austria – Lienz. Attractions for the whole family: – Wichtelpark in Sillian, one of the most beautiful playgrounds of the Hochpustertal – Loacker “World of Goodness” and Moccaria in Heinfels – Galitzenklamm, a waterfall with an adventure park for the whole family – Alpine Coaster “Osttirodler” in Lienz – Petting zoo near the station of the Osttirodler
You leave from where the Isel flows into the Drau and carry on with the bike path to Oberdrauburg (“Perchten and Alm” museum and old mill) and then to Berg. This was once an important Roman Trade Route. Attractions for the whole family: – Roman city and museum Aguntum, located about 5 km after Lienz – Outdoor swimming pool in Berg
Advice: The hotel (Ferienpark Putz) is a point of sale for the Kärnten-Card (not included in the package price), a card that provides you several advantages, as for example different entry fees (Folk culture museum in Spittal, boat trips, Monkey- Mountain in Villach and many more). With this card you are also granted a 50% discount on public means of transport in Carinthia.
In the morning a transfer takes you over the “Gailbergsattel”, a pass between Berg and Kötschach-Mauthen. From Kötschach-Mauthen you start cycling along the river “Gail” through idyllic landscape and dreamy villages until you reach Tröpolach, where you stay for two nights.
This day is dedicated to the exploration of the Nassfeld, which is a ski resort in winter and a family mountain in the summer months. A cable car takes you up on 2,000 m above sea level! Once arrived, there are many attractions for the whole family, among those for example a mountain coaster. The Piccolino-Express, a small train, will take you to the different points of interest. The Nassfeld Day Card is included in the package price!
Today you are heading for your final destination, Villach. On the way you will pass the small Lake “Pressegger See”, which, with its warm water, will tempt you to stay there for some time. There are two lidos and an adventure lido waiting for you. If you choose so, you don’t have to hurry afterwards: you can simply take the train to Villach. Otherwise you can of course go there by bike.
On your trip’s last day you can choose between different possibilities: Either you cycle around the famous Ossiacher See, which offers various possibilities to take a bath or a boat trip (a tour from Villach around the whole lake is about 65 kilometres long), or you choose to go to the Landskron Castle. It was destroyed in the 19th century, and now there is a restaurant and a falconry centre conducting regular flying demonstrations. The hill on which the castle is located is also the home of the “Monkey Mountain”, a park with 145 Japanese Macaques that can be visited. You can also make a boat trip on the Drava from Villach to Sankt Niklas and then cycle to the Faaker Lake (2km/100m ascent).
Departure. There is a possibility to extend your stay.
Arrival every Sunday from 03/05/2015 (first available date) to 20/09/2015 (last available date)
Minimum number of participants: 2 persons
With a minimum of 5 persons we can organize a start of a tour on every other day (only on request and depending on the availability).
STAGE | DISTANCE | TIME (aprox) |
Niederdorf/Villabassa or Toblach/Dobbiaco – Lienz | 50 Km | <3,5h |
Lienz – Berg | 35 Km | nd approx. 22 km from Longarone to Belluno |
Berg – Tröpolach | 25 Km | < 2 h |
Tröpolach | — Km | No cycle day |
Tröpolach – Villach | 65 Km | <4h (65 km only biking 20 km, bike+train) |
Villach Lake Loop | 65 km | < 4 h |
INCLUDED |
Accommodation in hotels or guesthouse – 3***star category |
Breakfast buffet or a full breakfast |
Personal tour information ‘The Drau cycle path’ |
Luggage transfers from hotel to hotel |
Nassfeld day Ticket |
Well planned routes |
Detailed documents (maps, route description, places to visit, important telephone numbers) |
Telephone service hotline |
NOT INCLUDED |
Bicycle / E- bike |
Guide |
Extra nights |
Lunch and dinners |
Transfers (arribal to Venice) |
Tourist tax |
Price per person | Description | |
STANDART PRICE | 654 € | Price per person sharing double room |
High Season Surcharge | 50 € | From 26/06/2015 to 08/09/2015 (both included) |
Solo Single room surcharge | 105 € | |
Half-board surcharge | ON DEMAND | |
Rental bike | 70 € | |
E- Bike | 160 € |
Children discount:
This prices are double room with breakfast included (sharing double room, minimum 2 persons). Ask price per triple or other rooms.
PLACE | NORMAL | HIGH SEASON (from 23th June untill 31th August) |
Villach | ON REQUEST | |
Niederdorf/ Villabassa / Toblach / Dobbiaco | ON REQUEST |
By car:
By car on the Brenner motorway (A22) to Brixen/Bressanone – take the exit Franzensfeste/Pustertal (Pusteria), then continue through the Pusteria Valley (SS49) to Niederdorf or Toblach, depending on the location of your first hotel
or
Drive along the Felbertauernstraße to Lienz in Eastern Tyrol (Austria) and then further into Italy through the Hochpustertal (Upper Pusteria Valley) to Toblach or Niederdorf, depending on the location of your first hotel.
By train:
Take the train from Innsbruck over the “Brenner/Brennero” to Franzensfeste. Change trains for the Pusteria Valley and get off either at Niederdorf or Toblach depending on the location of your first hotel.
By plane:
Low cost flights are available to Innsbruck airport, “Sant’ Angelo – Antonio Canova” airport in Treviso and/or to the Marco Polo airport in Venice. On request, we can organize transfers from the airport to the starting point of the cycle tour.
Parking:
Free unattended parking facilities are included for the duration of the bicycle tour at the hotel of your arrival or at the public parking area.
Transfer:
Return-transfer by shuttle-bus every Sunday from Villach to Hochpustertal (Niederdorf/Villabassa or Toblach/Dobbiaco) at the cost of € 49,00 per person, including bicycle (payable in advance); reservation necessary as there are limited places. Minimum number of participants: 4 persons.
On every other day transfers are available on request (with a minimum of 5 persons).
Alternative:
Train connection (www.oebb.at) from Villach-Lienz-Sillian-Innichen/San Candido- Toblach/Dobbiaco-Niederdorf/Villabassa at the cost of approx. € 29,00 per person (bicycle transport possible, but limited availability).
Upon a request, we even organize transfers from the airport to the starting point of the cycle tour
ALL FIELDS ARE REQUIRED
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