Alps2Adria

Drava Cycle Path: Villach - Varaždin

Price per person from € 869,-

Description

The Drau cycle path, which has been awarded 5-star quality cycle routes by the ADFC, leads from the source of the Drava in Dobbiaco in Italy along the river of the same name for 366km through East Tyrol and Carinthia to Maribor in Slovenia. The tour starts in the second largest city in Carinthia. Villach is not only famous for its Carnival, but also known for its Villacher Kirchtag (folklore festival). From the border town Dravograd in Slovenia, the cycle path does not follow the valley floor, but accompanies the river slightly above on the slopes of the gentle mountains. You will be rewarded with magnificent views of the Slovenian Drava Valley. After Maribor, once the European Capital of Culture, and Slovenia‘s oldest city – Ptuj – the Baroque splendour of Varaždin welcomes you at the end of the journey.

Characteristics of the Route

In Austria the tour mostly runs on the cycle path in flat terrain on asphalted and paved paths. More demanding in Slovenia with some uphill sections. However, these sections can be shortened by a train ride – also in parts. The tour is suitable for children over 16 years.

Duration

8 days/7 nights

Distance

approx. 270 – 290km

Included Services

Overnight stay in inns and hotels of the 3*** and 4**** category
Breakfast buffet or extended breakfast
Information talk on the cycling tour
Luggage transfer from hotel to hotel
Well-prepared route guidance
Detailed travel documents (maps and descriptions, sights, important telephone numbers)
Telephone service hotline for the duration of the cycle tour
App navigation