DRAVA / DRAU SOUTH TYROL - KLAGENFURT DESCRIPTION FROM THE THREE PEAKS TO KLAGENFURT Undoubtedly, the „Drau Bicycle Path“ is one of the most spectacular bicycle routes in Europe and has self-guided tour been classified in 2016 from ADFC as 5-star-quality- 8 days / 7 nights route: The part from the valley Hochpustertal to Kla- genfurt is especially suitable for families and novice cyclists. The cycle path starts at the source of the ri- ver Drava in Dobbiaco. This is the place where Gustav Mahler, the composer, found most of his inspiration. approx. 260 to 265 km The river Drava accompanies you on the way to the East Austrian capital of Lienz. From here the tour takes you through Spittal a.d. Drau and Villach to Kla- SZG genfurt. On the way you will encounter several lakes where you can have a refreshing bath. Or you just en- AUSTRIA joy the sun on the banks of the Millstätter-, Ossiacher,- Spittal a.d. Faaker- or Wörther Lake. Lienz Drau Ossiacher See Klagenfurt CHARACTERISTICS OF THE ROUTE Villabassa/ Berg im This tour is ideal for beginners and families. The route Villach Wörthersee Dobbiaco Drautal KLU mainly takes you alongside the river Drau and there are no steep inclines. The bicycle path is well marked. ITALY SLOVENIA bicycle holiday difficutly km total kilometers www.funactive.info DRAVA / DRAU CYCLE PATH - FROM SOUTH TYROL TO KLAGENFURT BICYCLE HOLIDAY A DAY BY DAY ACCOUNT OF THE ROUTE DAY 1: Arrival in Hochpustertal (Niederdorf/Villabassa or Toblach/Dobbiaco) Individual arrival at the hotel in Hochpustertal. Free, unguarded public car park near the hotel. For those arriving earlier, it is well worth cycling into the valley Höhlensteintal to visit lake Toblacher See. The brave among you can go to the Adventure Park in Dobbiaco to climb the high rope course. It is also possible to visit the Gustav Mahler Wild Animal Park. DAY 2: Hochpustertal – Lienz/surroundings (approx. 50 - 55 km) Starting in Villabassa or Dobbiaco you cycle along the bike path to San Candido and then on to Sillian. Afterwards the cycling path runs downhill all the way to the sunny Austrian town 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. DAY 3: Lienz/surroundings – Berg im Drautal (approx. 35 km) 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: - 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 with several advantages, e.g. discounts/gratuities on 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 transport in Carinthia. DAY 4: Berg im Drautal – Spittal a.d. Drau/surroundings (approx. 45 km) From Berg you pass through idyllic landscape and dreamy villages on route to Spittal a. d. Drau. Soon after leaving Berg you will reach Greifenburg, where a high rope course is located. There is also the possibility of taking a detour to lake Millstättersee for a quick swim or a short rest. Spittal a. d. Drau is famous for its comedies at Castle Porcia, one of the most beautiful Renaissance castles in Austria to visit. DAY 5: Spittal a.d. Drau/surroundings – Villach (approx. 40 km) This day takes you to Villach, the second largest town in Carinthia. Villach is not only well known for its carnival, but also for its funfair. There are also many other interesting places to visit. Enjoy a trip to the local lakes Ossiacher See and/or Faaker See. If you should still have plenty of time we recommend visiting castle Landskron with its eagle show and/or the nearby “Monkey Mountain” with 145 Japanese Macaques that move freely in the whole park. DAY 6: Villach – Lake Ossiach round trip – Villach (approx. 45 km) Follow the river Seebach out of Villach and shortly afterwards, the ruin of Landskron castle will appear reigning regally over the countryside. Shortly afterwards you will reach lake Ossiacher See which lies idyllically amid the mountains. The clear warm water invites you to stop and have a swim before returning to Villach. www.funactive.info DRAVA / DRAU CYCLE PATH - FROM SOUTH TYROL TO KLAGENFURT BICYCLE HOLIDAY DAY 7: Villach – Wörthersee – Klagenfurt (approx. 45 km) For the first few kilometres, follow the Drau through the countryside that has kept its naturalness. After reaching the famous lake Wörthersee, there is plenty of fun for the entire family; sandy beaches, boats for hire and trips around the lake. In the evening, enjoy a walk around the romantic old town and discover its southern charm. Other possibilities: - Minimundus, the miniature world at lake Wörthersee - Reptile Zoo Happ, Austria’s largest reptile zoo - Planetarium Klagenfurt DAY 8: Departure Individual departure or extension of your stay. GENERAL INFORMATION: • Classification of the cycle-tour: Self-guided tour • Duration: 8 days / 7 nights • Distance: Approx. 260 - 265 km • Starting point: Hochpustertal (Niederdorf/Villabassa or Toblach/Dobbiaco) • Arrival: By car: on the Brenner/Brennero motorway (A22) to Brixen/Bressanone – take the exit “Brixen-Pustertal”, then through the valley Pustertal/Valle Pusteria (SS49) to Niederdorf/Villabassa or Toblach/Dobbiaco, depending on the location of your hotel or drive along the Felbertauernstraße to Lienz in Eastern Tyrol (Austria) and then further into Italy through the valley Pustertal/Valle Pusteria to Toblach/Dobbiaco or Niederdorf/Villabassa, depending on the location of your hotel. By train: take the train from Innsbruck over the Brenner/Brennero to Franzensfeste/Fortezza. Change the train to the valley Pustertal/Valle Pusteria - Lienz and get off either at Niederdorf/Villabassa or Toblach/Dobbiaco depending on the location of your hotel. Timetable available on: www.deutschebahn.de, www.oebb.at,www.trenitalia.com. By plane: low cost flights are available to Treviso, Venice Marco Polo, Trieste Ronchi dei Legionari and Inns- bruck. We can organise your airport transfer to the first hotel (on request and not included in the price). • Accommodation: Guesthouses or hotels 3*** category Attention: Tourist tax – if requested – has to be paid on the spot. • Parking: Free and unguarded parking facilities for the duration of the bicycle tour at a nearby public parking area. • Transfer: Return transfer by shuttle bus every Sunday from Klagenfurt to Toblach/Dobbiaco or Niederdorf/ Villabassa at a price of € 69.00 per person (bicycle included – reservation and payment upon booking). • Alternative: Good train connections from Klagenfurt over Villach/Lienz to Toblach/Dobbiaco or Niederdorf/ Villabassa at a price of approx. € 37.00 per person (limited availability for bicycles on the trains). Timetable on www.trenitalia.com, www.oebb.at, www.deutschebahn.de. • Rental bikes: 21-gears women‘s or men‘s bicycle Electric bike (unisex bike, 500 W battery; range up to 100 km) Children’s bike, children’s bike seat, kid-van and trailer are available on request www.funactive.info DRAVA / DRAU CYCLE PATH - FROM SOUTH TYROL TO KLAGENFURT BICYCLE HOLIDAY INCLUDED SERVICES; SELF-GUIDED TOUR: • Accommodation in hotels or inns 3*** category • Breakfast buffet or full breakfast • If you have booked half board: minimum of 3 course evening meal • Personal tour information • Luggage transfer from hotel to hotel • Well planned routes • Detailed documents (maps, route description, places to visit, important telephone numbers) • Telephone service hotline for the entire tour NON INCLUDED SERVICES • Arrival to the starting point of the tour • Departure at the end of the tour • Drinks, tourist tax and all extras • Lunch, Dinner (if not booked) • Not mentioned entries • Rental bikes and travel insurance • All not expressly mentioned under the item „Included services“ STARTING DATES 2020 every Wednesday and Saturday ARRIVAL 09/05/2020 (first available date) to 26/09/2020 (last available date) NON SCHEDULE minimum of 5 persons upon request! ARRIVAL DATES www.funactive.info DRAVA / DRAU CYCLE PATH - FROM SOUTH TYROL TO KLAGENFURT BICYCLE HOLIDAY PRICES 2020 SELF-GUIDED TOUR Package price per person in a double room incl. breakfast arrival day 09/05/2020 and € 569.00 26/09/2020 Package price per person in a double room incl. breakfast € 669.00 Single room surcharge, per person € 169.00 High season surcharge*, per person € 60.00 Surcharge half board** , per person € 145.00 ***Reduction for children from 0-5.99 years (other services and extras to be paid directly in the hotel): 100% ***Reduction for children from 6-11.99 years: 50% ***Reduction for children from 12-14.99 years: 25% ***Reduction for extra beds in a double room (children from 15 years and adults): 10% ADDITIONAL SERVICES Rental Bike € 79.00 E-Bike € 169.00 Children bicycles (for children up to 12), Trailers; trail-a-bikes € 50.00 Rear child seat € 15.00 EXTRA NIGHTS IN VILLABASSA/DOBBIACO Per person and night in a double room incl. breakfast in May/June/September/October € 59.00 Per person and night in a double room incl. breakfast in July/August € 79.00 Single room surcharge, per night € 17.00 EXTRA NIGHTS IN KLAGENFURT Per person and night in a double room incl. breakfast € 69.00 Single room surcharge, per night € 18.00 *High season: arrival dates from 20/06/2020 to 12/09/2020 (incl.) ** Half board can be booked for children over 6 years.