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Alpe Adria Cycle Path: from Villach to Germona del Friuli

Buga: 04.07.2024

After a rainy day, which we used for bike repairs and chilling out, we head towards Italy.

On the Drau River, we try out the recliners and come across circus animals in a meadow.

Recliners on the Drau in Villach
Recliners on the Drau in Villach
Circus camels in front of the Alps
Circus camels in front of the Alps

The first 40 km are uphill, but the route is easily manageable. We take a break in Maglern with fresh pastries (cinnamon twists, quark poppy seed pastry, and plum quark pastry).

Break in Maglern
Break in Maglern
Cinnamon twist
Cinnamon twist (Austrian yeast pastry), very delicious

The power boost enabled us to overcome the 15% incline, which was signed as a downhill, without much effort.

High barriers at the border crossing from <a href="/ha/destination/594e6a8dbd6981074f8ab643/austria" target="_blank">Austria</a> to Italy
High barriers at the border crossing from Austria to Italy
Buongiorno
Buongiorno! We have arrived in Italy.

From Tarvisio, the cycle path follows a former railway track. Along the route, you can find remnants of the railway's past. Some are abandoned places reclaimed by nature, while others are renovated buildings used for gastronomy or living.

Lost Place: former train station in Tarvisio
Lost Place: former train station in Tarvisio
Former pedestrian bridge
Former pedestrian bridge
Tarvisio
Tarvisio City

From Camporosso, it's all downhill. Over 40 km, we can ride at 25-30 km/h with moderate pedaling. Additionally, most sections of the route are paved. Maria's favorite scenario for cycling (downhill/paved).

You meet acquaintances again and again
We had already spent the night together with the Milanese couple at the campsite in Salzburg. Very nice people (communication was in Italian, French, and with gestures, but it worked).
Not a country road, but a bike path!
Not a country road, but a bike path!
Bridge structure upgraded for cycling traffic
Bridge structure upgraded for cycling traffic
Cycling bridge over the Tagliamento River
Cycling bridge over the Tagliamento River
Road at the campsite in Germona
Road at the campsite in Germona

Amsa

Italiya
Rahoton balaguro Italiya