Cycling tour Italy, Austria, Slovenia: From the Dolomites to Trieste by the Sea

Your trip

Go on a fantastic bike tour that will take you through three diverse countries from the Dolomites to the Adriatic Sea!

Starting from the northeastern Dolomites, the first part of the route leads along the river Drava through the valley of the same name and then continues through the Gailtal valley on comfortable bike paths through Austria. After a short detour to the Italian border town of Tarvis, you cycle on to Slovenia. At the fairy-tale Lake Bled you will stay at the foot of the Julian Alps.

After a transfer to the south side of the Alps, you will return to Italy to the Friuli Venezia Giulia region and the famous Collio wine region. The former capital of the Longobards, Cividale del Friuli, is worth an extended stroll.

Afterwards, a spectacular conclusion of the Adriatic Sea cycling tour awaits you. On the last day you cycle along the sea to the former Habsburg port city of Trieste.

A wonderful week on two wheels!

Accommodation

You will stay in selected, regionally typical hotels of the 3*** – or 4**** – category along the route. The rooms have shower and toilet. We offer single or double rooms as:

> one double room with one double bed each.

> 2-bed room with two separate beds each.

Note: On this tour, rich in popular excursion sites and seaside resorts, we cooperate with several hotels. This may affect the length of the stage on some days, as well as change the stage finish. In any case, the route description will give you detailed information about all the routes. If a route is shorter one day, then the next one is correspondingly longer the day after. In total you cycle the same route.

The route

Basically the tour is described as easy bike tour for created for everyone. You can also easily add the train rides on your own saddle to the individual daily stages, then the tour goes quite well ‘in the legs’. You can enjoy the trip as a TWIN tour and cycle together at different levels. To appreciate the variety of climbs, descents and pleasure routes.

The route runs mainly on bike paths or along quiet side roads through small villages and idyllic landscapes. In 6 stages you will cover a total of 320 – 380 km.

Please note:
The trip is unfortunately not suitable for persons with reduced mobility.

Rental bikes

Touring / trekking bike ladies, men: If you want to rent a bike from us, you get a very good unisex touring bike optionally with Shimano Deore / Alivio 27-speed derailleur and freewheel or 7-speed Shimano Nexus gears with coaster and Royal saddle. Also available as a men’s bike.

Premium bike: aluminum touring bike equipped with Shimano Deore XT, 21 speed derailleur freewheel.

E-bikes: You can also rent an electric bike for this trip. These unisex bikes are equipped with 9-speed gears and assistance up to 25km/h. Performance: approx. 100 km, varying depending on driving style.

All bikes are equipped with mudguards, puncture-proof tires, single-sided waterproof pannier, handlebar bag (1 x per room), bike computer, repair kit (1 x per room) and bike lock.

The bikes of sizes S – XL and the corresponding equipment such as repair kit, air pump, spare tube, bike lock, saddle bag are ready for you at the arrival hotel. At the end of your bike tour, simply drop off the rental bike at the last hotel. Return transportation is provided. Models may vary depending on region and availability.

Please indicate your height when booking!

Own bikes

It is possible to bring your own bikes, but at your own risk.

For possible damages etc. on the own bike during the whole bike trip as well as during transport trips can not be liable.

In Italy, helmets are not compulsory. However, we recommend that you always wear a bicycle helmet on all bicycle tours. You are also welcome to rent it for the duration of the trip.

Arrival

by train:

Your starting point is Dobbiaco. Dobbiaco can be reached via the Brenner railroad line with a change at Franzenfeste station .
From Munich you can travel with the Flixbusto Brixen and then take the regional train via Frazenfeste to Dobbiaco.
For more information you can also contact the travel information of Deutsche Bahn or TrenItalia.

by car:

Via the Brenner freeway (A22) to Brixen – exit Franzensfeste, Pustertal – through the Pustertal valley (state road SS49) to Villabassa or Dobbiaco, depending on the hotel you arrive at, or via the Felbertauern road to Lienz in East Tyrol and on to Italy in Alta Pusteria (Villabassa or Dobbiaco, depending on the hotel you arrive at).A free, unguarded parking space is available in a nearby public parking lot for the duration of the trip.

Return transfer from Trieste to Dobbiaco / Villabassa

Every Saturday return transfer by shuttle bus from Trieste to Alta Pusteria (Dobbiaco/Lower Villabassa). From the end of May to the beginning of July, the bus also runs every Wednesday. The price is to be paid per person and additionally for each own bike. Please reserve and pay directly at the time of booking.

Alternative

SAF – bus from Trieste (departure daily at about 06.40) to San Candido at the price of about € 25,00 per person (no bike transport possible, duration about 5 hours). Timetable and details at www.autostazionetrieste.it.

Country information

Please see our entry information for Austria, Italy and Slovenia on our Country Information page.

We recommend that you take out travel cancellation insurance. you can find a quote on our travel insurance page.