The perfect destination for your road bike holiday
A road bike holiday is full of variety.
Ambitious sportsmen and women, who are looking for a challenge, go on tours in the mountains. Biking from alpine pass to alpine pass, they clock up altitude metre by altitude metre. Endurance sportsmen and women on the other hand are looking for long flat routes. And leisure cyclists are attracted to places where they can explore the most beautiful landscapes without much effort. Roadbike Holidays has the perfect destination for every road bike type.
Austria’s biggest state impresses with its incredibly diverse scenery. With its combination of hilly landscapes, river valleys, steppes and moors, you can enjoy pure road biking happiness. Here are a few highlights:
- The Saurüssel tour
- Katzentürl tour
- Tour to the 1,000-year-old linden tree
The scenery in the land of a thousand hills in the Vienna Alps is beautiful. The region is also referred to as the “Bucklige Welt” (hilly world) and offers a constant up and down between small villages and fruit orchards. Behind every hilltop you’ll discover something new!
- The Hollenthon loop
- Bucklige Welt tour
- Hochwolkersdorf tour
You can have it all here: challenging ascents, spectacular panoramas and unrivalled natural surroundings. Not to mention leisurely tours on the well-developed and well-signposted network of routes. The highlights:
- The classic: the Glockner Road
- The Postalm tour
- Trip to the Gasteinertal valley
Embark on a multi-day cross-country tour through SalzburgerLand: With the two new top-class gravel bike circular tours, SalzburgerLand impresses once again among gravel specialists. The motto: Wider tires, wider perspectives!
The Pinzgau region impresses with its quiet side roads and well-developed cycle trails. If you enjoy taking a pleasure bike ride along asphalted roads and admiring the surrounding landscape, you’ll constantly find something new to discover here!
- The Dienten tour
- Gasteinertal tour
- The Tauern Cycle Trail
The SalzburgerLand – Salzkammergut road bike region is a combination of six different regions. You can explore the variety of towns and lakes in this region on one single tour and enjoy the combination of glistening lakes and impressive mountains.
- Postalm round tour via Hallein
- The Gaisberg tour
- Close-knit network of routes
Tyrol has everything a biker’s heart could desire: lots of high mountains, winding pass roads and quaint villages. That’s why it’s also a popular training location for lots of professional teams. Discover Austria’s third biggest state. Here are a few highlights:
- The Ofen Pass tour
- The Flüela Pass
- The large Germany tour
Gravel.Tirol covers 4 regions in the Tyrolean district of Außenfern with over 1,000 km of gravel routes, 18 routes and 58 accommodations. Discover the alpine landscapes of the Lechtal and the Reutte nature park region, the imposing Tyrolean Zugspitz Area and wild nature in the Tannheimer Tal on your Gravel.Tirol gravel bike holiday.
With over 180 km of cycle routes, the Kaiserwinkl is an Eldorado for all racing bike fans! Whether you’re an extreme biker, hobby cyclist or have sporting ambitions – the varied offering leaves nothing to be desired. Experience pleasure and tranquillity on gentle cycle tours on flat terrain!
The fortress town of Kufstein is located on the Bavarian-Austrian border. You can enjoy a comprehensive range of tours in the immediate surroundings. You’ll find everything here – from hilly alpine foothills to steep mountain passages. Pure diversity!
- The Kufstein cycle marathon
- Kufstein and Reintal lakes tour
- The Achen Lake tour
Nauders on the Reschen Pass is a municipality with 1,500 residents and one of THE hotspots for road bikers in the regions. Embedded between the Finstermünz Pass in the north and the Reschen Pass in the south, there are more than 20 passes within a 100-kilometre radius!
- The three-country giro tour
- The Samnau tour
- 2,200 of road bike kilometres with a cumulative elevation gain of more than 80,000 metres
With its craggy mountains and rustic chalets, this high valley offers lots of photo spots for your photo album – and of course lots of spots for you and your road bike to explore. The range of tours is really worth experiencing – as is the hospitality!
- For border crossers: the long Germany tour
- Tour to Neuschwanstein Castle
- Partner region/part of Gravel.Tirol - the largest gravel bike region in Tyrol
Vorarlberg is located between Lake Constance and Arlberg and offers flat routes around the lakes as well as routes to the summits and high mountain passes. This state impresses all round despite its relatively small size. Here are the highlights:
- Lake Constance
- The tour around Vorarlberg
- The large Vorderwald tour
The Bregenz Forest may not immediately spring to the mind of every road biker when they think about a road biking holiday. But this wonderfully small area is on the rise and is becoming increasingly popular – come and see for yourself!
- The Bregenz Forest discovery tour
- 3 passes tour (Hochtannberg Pass, Flexen Pass, Faschinajoch)
- The challenging Hinterwald tour
The legendary Dolomite passes, outstanding food and good wines make this corner of the world something very special. Add in more than 300 days of sunshine per year and there’s nothing standing in the way of your road biking holiday in South Tyrol. The highlights:
- The Furkel Pass
- Brixen and Würzjoch tour
- The Dolomites Marathon tour
The most beautiful passes in the Dolomites can be found in the Alta Badia region in South Tyrol. You’ll receive a special reward on the ascents: breathtaking panoramic views of the UNESCO World Heritage Site. The highlights:
- The Dolomites marathon tour
- The Sellaronda
- The Fedaia tour
The Three Peaks of Lavaredo are probably one of the most photographed motifs of the Dolomites and a spectacular excursion destination. The quaint holiday villages of Sexten, Innichen, Toblach, Niederdorf and Prags add to the atmosphere – the region is a must for every bucket list!
- Dobbiacco – Cortina tour
- The Tree Peaks tour
- The Staller Saddle
Anyone who really wants to feel the burn in their calves has come to exactly the right place. You’ll find countless passes that can be combined in many different ways – but that doesn’t mean that you can’t also enjoy some relaxing tours. Take a look at the highlights and find your perfect tour:
- Brixen – Würzjoch tour
- Pragser Wildsee to Plätzwiese
- Villnöss & Grödnertal
Are you looking for the perfect mix of road biking, culture and indulgence on holiday? Then you must absolutely add the South Tyrol Wine Road around Tramin and Lake Kaltern to your bucket list. Discover both gentle and challenging tours & Italian flair. The highlights:
- Car-free day on the Mendel Pass
- The Menghen Pass
- Umbrail Pass - Stilfserjoch
In Emilia Romagna you’ll find the perfect combination of an active road biking holiday and a beach holiday in the Adriatic. The pleasant, warm climate makes it possible to enjoy an XXL road biking season. The highlights of this region are definitely worth seeing:
- Il Cippo – on the trail of the pirate
- The Longiano – Montiano tour
- The Sogliano Tour
The quaint villages that lie between rocks and hilly vineyards are the counterpart to the romantic coastline in many places – and this mix makes both elements irresistible when it comes to delivering a harmonious road biking holiday! The highlights:
- The Marco Pantani Museum in Cesenatico
- The UNESCO World Heritage Site in San Marino
- Road biking season from March to November
Road bike holiday between the Adriatic and Apennines, Blue Flag beaches and conservation areas: at the road bike Natural Village Resort in Porto Potenza Picena, you’ll experience pure nature in one of the most unspoilt, wild and charming regions of Italy.
- On the trail of the Giro d'Italia
- Culinary specialities
- Perfect climatic conditions
Road bike holiday between the Adriatic and Apennines, Blue Flag beaches and conservation areas: at the road bike Natural Village Resort in Porto Potenza Picena, you’ll experience pure nature in one of the most unspoilt, wild and charming regions of Italy.
- On the trail of the Giro d'Italia
- Culinary specialities
- Perfect climatic conditions
A road bike holiday away from the hustle and bustle, with sea views and impressive passes: the incredibly beautiful Mediterranean island of Sardinia offers a road bike holiday right by the sea and surprises with seven mountain range and expansive valleys.
- The Unique Coastal Roads of Sardinia
- Diverse landscape between mountain & sea
- Kilometres of roads to beautiful bays
A road bike holiday away from the hustle and bustle, with sea views and impressive passes: the incredibly beautiful Mediterranean island of Sardinia offers a road bike holiday right by the sea and surprises with seven mountain range and expansive valleys.
- The Unique Coastal Roads of Sardinia
- Diverse landscape between mountain & sea
- Kilometres of roads to beautiful bays
Trentino is scattered with road biking highlights. Whether it’s the world-famous hotspot of Lake Garda or less well-known spots in the region – Trentino has so much to offer and in many places there is an interesting mix of alpine flair and Mediterranean atmosphere:
- The Mocheni valley
- Malcesine tour
- San Giovanni al Monte tour
The picturesque Lago di Levico in the spa town of Levico Terme is located in Valsugana in eastern Trentino. The Eldorado passes deliver a great many road biking highlights but without all the hustle and bustle of the popular hotspots. So, you’re in the right place if you prefer things to be a bit quieter. The highlights:
- The Kaiserjäger Road
- Asiago plateau
- The thermal spa town of Vetriolo
For many people, northern Lake Garda is THE hotspot when it comes to road biking – and it has earned this reputation with its intact infrastructure and spectacular mountain backdrops. The highlights:
- Monte Velo - Viote
- San Giovanni al Monte
- Cavedine Lake tour
Veneto is situated in Northern Italy and is part of the country’s most diverse region. Here you bike from the passes of the Dolomites to the coast of the Italian Adriatic Sea. Perfect for a multi-faceted road bike holiday.
- The Sellaronda Bike Day
- Two nations tour
- The Marmolada tour
Cortina d’Ampezzo is a great destination for a road biking holiday – there is so much history and so many mountain passes to discover! In the heart of the UNESCO World Heritage Site, you’ll find exactly what you`re looking for and the sights are likely to take your breath away! The highlights:
- Cortina tour
- The Sellaronda
- The Three Peaks of Lavaredo tour
With expansive forests, numerous moors, biodiverse mountain pastures and the varied landscape relief, the Saxon-Bohemian Ore Mountains are an insider tip for road bikers. Set off on magical tours of discovery into the unique landscape. High-altitude trails with fantastic views alternate with idyllic valleys and challenging ascents. The highlights:
- Stoneman Miriquidi Road
- Guided Stoneman tours
The name itself sounds like an adventure: Ore Mountains. You’ll find yourself enjoying a sense of exhilaration on the asphalt and adventures on the dusty gravel. The region, which has been on the list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites since 2019, surprises with geological and historical highlights along quiet roads.
- Stoneman Miriquidi Road
- Guided Stoneman tours
This region is shaped by the Karawanken and Julian Alps – so in the north you’ll find mountain passes and high-altitude tours, whereas the mountains in the west are gentler and hillier. In summary: wonderful landscapes for your road biking holiday! The highlights:
- Bled in the Triglav National Park – a must!
- Mild climate with a long season
- The 3 passes tour
This region is shaped by the Karawanken and the Julian Alps – so in the north you’ll find mountain passes and high-altitude tours, whereas in the west the mountains are gentler and hillier. In short: you’ll find wonderful landscapes for your road biking holiday! The highlights:
- The Triglav tour
- Thermal springs believed to have healing powers
- Lake Bled with the unmistakable “Blejski Otok” island
Slovenia is the gravel biking insider tip. Here, the Mediterranean east meets the Alpine foothills in the northwest, quiet side roads meet gravel paths, and underground biking meets summit joy. Falling head over heels in love with gravel adventure is easy here.
When one thinks of the sunny peninsula in the Mediterranean, one thinks of winding coastal roads and a maritime climate. However, the strengths of the Slovenian part of the road bike & gravel region are also hidden in the hilly hinterland. Because in the lush karst landscape, solitude can be discovered. A real insider tip for road bikers.
- Challenging road bike tours between coast & karst
- From the port cities of Koper, Trieste & Pula to medieval villages
- Tours in the Slovenian-Croatian-Italian border area
The upper Savinja Valley with the picturesque Logar valley and crystal-clear, green Savinja river will leave you lost for words. Experience pure nature in an iconic glacier valley, between mighty mountain summits, on a unique panoramic road and in a picturesque flower park. The highlights:
- Solčava panoramic road
- Smrekovec – tours around Slovenia’s volcanic mountain
- Green Valley cycling marathon
Your bonus at Roadbike Holidays:
- You will find a suitable road bike hotel specialised in road bikers at all of our destinations in Austria, Germany, Italy and Slovenia.