!!! NEW 2018!!! ideal for families Self-guided tour approx km 8 days / 7 nights

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1 THE DRAU CYCLE PATH TO LAKE KLOPEINERSEE!!! NEW 2018!!! ideal for families Self-guided tour approx km 8 days / 7 nights Description The Drau cycle path is one of the most spectacular bicycle routes in Europe and has been classified in 2016 from ADFC as 5-star-quality-route. The part from Villabassa/Dobbiaco to Lake Klopeinersee is especially suitable for families and novice cyclists. The tour starts at the source of the river Drau in Dobbiaco. This is the place where Gustav Mahler, the composer, found most of his inspiration. The river Drau accompanies you on the way to the East Austrian capital of Lienz. From here the tour takes you through Spittal and Rosegg to the Lake Klopeinersee. On the way you will encounter several lakes where you can have a refreshing bath. OOr you just enjoy the sun on the banks of the Millstätter*, Ossiacher*, Faaker or Wörthersee* Lakes. (*can be reached doing some loops) Characteristics of the route Easy tour. This tour is ideal for beginners and families. The route mainly takes you alongside the river Drau and there are no steep inclines. The bicycle path is well marked. FUNActive Tours GmbH Bahnhofstraße Toblach (BZ) Italien Tel.: office@funactive.info

2 A day by day account of the route Day 1: Arrival in Niederdorf/Villabassa or Toblach/Dobbiaco The tour starts at the source of the river Drau in Dobbiaco; Day 2: to Lienz/surroundings (approx. 50 km) Through the valley Hochpustertal - in the heart of the Dolomites; Day 3: to Dellach/Berg im Drautal (approx km) Visit the outdoor museum Aguntum ; Day 4: to Sachsenburg/Spittal an der Drau (approx km) Lake Millstättersee for a quick swim or a short rest; Day 5: to Rosegg/Mühlbach (approx km) Over Villach - well known for its carnival adventures; Day 6: to Lake Klopeiner See (approx km) Through the charming Rosental; Day 7: Day of rest or around the Lake Klopeiner See Lake Klopeiner See - one of the warmest lakes in Austria Day 8: Departure Individual departure or extension of your stay;

3 detailed routing Day 1: Arrival in Niederdorf/Villabassa or Toblach/Dobbiaco Individual arrival at the hotel in Villabassa/Dobbiaco. Free, unguarded public car park near the hotel. Day 2: Villabassa or Dobbiaco - Lienz/ surroundings (approx. 50 km) Starting in Villabassa or Dobbiaco you cycle along the bike path to San Candido and then on to Sillian. Afterwards it is downhill all the way to the Austrian town of Lienz, where already the Illyrer founded one colony, which was developed by the Romans to the city Aguntum. Day 3: Lienz/surroundings - Dellach/Berg im Drautal (approx km) Visit the outdoor museum Aguntum - excavations and discoveries report about that Roman settlement. 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. Day 4: Dellach/Berg im Drautal Sachsenburg/ Spittal an der Drau (approx km) From Dellach/Berg you pass through idyllic landscape and dreamy villages en route to Sachsenburg/Spittal an der Drau. You have the possibility of taking a detour to lake Millstättersee for a quick swim or a short rest. Spittal is famous for its comedies at Castle Porcia, one of the most beautiful Renaissance castles in Austria to visit. Day 5: Sachsenburg/Spittal an der Drau - Rosegg/Mühlbach (approx km) This day takes you over Villach, the second largest town in Carinthia, to Rosegg/Mühlbach. Villach is not only well known for its carnival adventures, but also for its fair. There are also many interesting places to visit. Through its position at the border triangle Carinthia- Slovenia-Italy you will experience the Mediterranean flair. The nice and well preserved medieval city centre invites to stroll and linger. Along the bike path you cycle to Rosegg/Mühlbach. Day 6: Rosegg/Mühlbach - Lake Klopeiner See (approx km) Today the bike tour leads you through the charming Rosental. During your journey along the Drau cycle path you get the possibility for the one or another cultural or sportive side trip. At lake Feistritz you can do canoeing or you visit the gunsmiths and Carnica Museum of apiculture in Ferlach. Gain an insight view on bee hives, beekeeping tools and much more. The exhibition also documents the apiculture traditions of the Rosental valley. The Tscheppa gorge is 1.2 km long. The 26m high Tschauko waterfall and the gateway through the rock are well worth seeing. Day 7: Day of rest or individual tour around Lake Klopeiner See You are spoilt for choice: either a relaxing day on the banks of Lake Klopeiner See or you start for an individual bicycle tour in Southern Carinthia. Day 8: Departure Individual departure or extension of your stay. starting dates 2018 arrival every Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday 06/05/2018 (first available date) to 30/09/2018 (last available date) exception Sunday 08/07 (no start possible on 06/07 and 07/07) non schedule arrival dates minimum of 5 persons upon request

4 General information Classification of the cycle-tour: Self-guided tour Duration: 8 days 7 nights Distance: approx. 240 km Starting point: Niederdorf/Villabassa or Toblach/Dobbiaco Accommodation: Category A: accommodation in hotels - 3*** or/and 4**** category Category B: accommodation in hotels or guesthouses - 3*** category Tourist tax if requested has to be paid on the spot Arrival: By car By car on the motorway Brenner/Brennero (A22) to Brixen/Bressanone take the exit Vahrn/Varna, then along 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 trains for 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. trenitalia.com By plane Low cost flights are available to Innsbruck airport, Sant Angelo - Antonio Canova airport in Treviso and/or to the Marco Polo airport in Venice. On request, we can organise transfers from the airport to the starting point of the cycle tour transfer every Saturday (in June, July and August even on Wednesday) by shuttle bus from Venice mainland/mestre to Toblach/Dobbiaco or Niederdorf/Villabassa at a price of Euro per person (bicycle included reservation and payment upon booking). Parking: Free unattended parking facilities for the duration of your bicycle tour at a nearby public parking area Transfer: Lake Klopeiner See > Villabassa/Dobbiaco every Saturday and Sunday per person bicycle included reservation and payment upon booking minimum 2 persons Alternatively you can return by train timetable on or Rental bikes: 21-gear women s or men s bicycle 7-gear unisex bicycle with back pedal Electro bike (unisex bike) Included services Accommodation in hotels of the chosen category Breakfast buffet or full breakfast Luggage transfer from hotel to hotel Well planned routes Detailed documents (maps, route description, places of interest, important telephone numbers) Telephone service hotline for during the entire tour non Included services Arrival to the starting point of the tour Departure at the end of the tour Drinks and all extras Lunch Dinner Not mentioned entries Rental bikes Travel insurance All not expressly mentioned under the item Included services

5 prices 2018 Self-guided tour; category a Package price per person in a double room with breakfast arrival date 06/05 and 30/09/ Package price per person in a double room with breakfast Single room surcharge per person High season* surcharge per person Self-guided tour; category B Package price per person in a double room with breakfast arrival date 06/05 and 30/09/ Package price per person in a double room with breakfast Single room surcharge per person High season* surcharge per person Additional services Rental bike Electro bike Extra nights in Villabassa/Dobbiaco; 3* hotels Per person and night in a double with breakfast in April/May/October Per person and night in a double with breakfast in June/from August, 19th/September Per person and night in a double with breakfast in July/until August, 3rd (incl.) Per person and night in a double with breakfast from August, 4th to 18th (incl.) Surcharge single room per night Extra nights in Villabassa/Dobbiaco; 4* hotels Per person and night in a double with breakfast in April/May/October Per person and night in a double with breakfast in June/from August, 19th/September Per person and night in a double with breakfast in July/until August, 3rd (incl.) Per person and night in a double with breakfast from August, 4th to 18th (incl.) Surcharge single room per night Extra nights Klopeiner Lake; 3* hotels Per person and night in a double room with breakfast Surcharge single room per night Extra nights Klopeiner Lake; 4* hotels Per person and night in a double room with breakfast Surcharge single room per night * High season: arrival date from 23/06/2018 to 08/09/2018 (incl.)