Cycling tours in Europe for relaxed holiday days
Cycling tours are about more than getting from A to B. They combine scenery, active travel, regional cuisine and culture into a rewarding day on two wheels. On Velontour, you can discover selected cycling tours in Austria, Italy, Germany, Switzerland, Slovenia and Liechtenstein and compare them by region, distance, elevation gain and difficulty. This makes it easier to find a route that suits your pace, fitness level and preferred way of travelling.
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Enjoyable cycling holidays in the Velontour destinations: Explore the most beautiful cycle paths in the Alps, idyllic mountain lakes and vibrant cultural cities.
Austria
Flat trails and wine in Burgenland, lakes and alpine valleys in Carinthia and Salzburg, landscapes along the Danube and other rivers in Lower and Upper Austria, thermal spas in Styria, or the River Inn and mountain scenery in Tyrol: compare the regions based on landscape, experiences on offer and your preferred type of holiday.
Burgenland
Flat routes, vineyards and Lake Neusiedl make Burgenland ideal for a relaxed cycling holiday with regional flavour.
Carinthia
Lake Wörthersee, the Drava Valley and Alpine views make Carinthia ideal for cycling, swimming breaks and southern flavours.
Lower Austria
Lower Austria links the Danube Cycle Path and Wachau with wine villages, river valleys and relaxed cycling days.
Upper Austria
The Danube, Salzkammergut and clear lakes shape cycling holidays in Upper Austria between rivers and Alpine scenery.
Salzburger Land
Lakes, the Salzach Valley and Alpine valleys make SalzburgerLand a varied destination for relaxed cycling holidays.
Styria
The Mur Cycle Path, vineyards and thermal spas turn Styria into a cycling region rich in scenery and local flavour.
Tyrol
In Tyrol, the Inn Cycle Path and quiet Alpine valleys lead to historic towns, scenic stops and relaxed cycling days.
Italy
Italy’s cycling regions each have their own distinct character. In South Tyrol, the Dolomites, Alpine valleys, lakes, vineyards and apple orchards blend with the Italian way of life. Friuli-Venezia Giulia takes you around Grado, amidst the lagoon, wine-growing countryside, culture and the Adriatic coast. Emilia-Romagna combines the sea and flatter coastal countryside with historic towns, culinary traditions and the rolling hinterland of the Apennines.
Emilia-Romagna
The Adriatic coast, Apennines and historic towns make Emilia-Romagna ideal for cycling holidays rich in food and culture.
Friuli-Venezia Giulia
Friuli-Venezia Giulia links the Alps, vineyards and Adriatic lagoons with cycling, Grado and historic Aquileia.
South Tyrol
South Tyrol combines the Dolomites, Lake Reschen, apple plateaus and vineyards for varied leisure cycling.
Germany
Upper Bavaria reveals its true diversity when explored from the saddle of a bicycle. Around Lake Chiemsee, you’ll be accompanied by water and Alpine panoramas, whilst in the Tölzer Land region, the River Isar, moors and crystal-clear lakes take turns to captivate you. Further east, the Inn and Salzach rivers shape a landscape of river floodplains, forests and historic towns.
Bavaria / Upper Bavaria
Upper Bavaria delights with the Alps, lakes, and idyllic cultural landscapes. Tradition, customs, and modern cities like Munich shape the region, uniquely combining nature, culture, and relaxation.
Switzerland
The Swiss Velontour regions offer two different ways to explore the country by bike. Graubünden–Eastern Switzerland links Lake Constance, fruit-growing and wine-growing regions, towns and alpine scenery. The RheinWelten follow the Rhine from the Oberalp Pass towards Basel, combining scenery, culture and regional culinary highlights along the way.
Grisons - Eastern Switzerland
Grisons and Eastern Switzerland blend Alpine scenery, Lake Constance, vineyards and orchards into relaxed cycling days.
RheinWelten
RheinWelten follows the Rhine from the Oberalp Pass to Basel through river scenery, vineyards and cultural stops.
Slovenia
Slovenia combines forests, rolling hills and the Adriatic coast for varied cycling days rich in nature and local flavour.
Liechtenstein
Liechtenstein combines Rhine-side cycling, Alpine views and Vaduz with culture, local food and relaxed riding.
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This leisurely circular tour takes you through the…
Cycle tour starts directly at the Red Bull Ring
Enjoyable gravel tour through hop fields with a stop at the Žalec beer…
Wonderful tour around the three lakes Mattsee, Obertrumer See and Grabensee
Not too long tour on good roads and paths with…
Discover the Isarwinkel by bike: start the…
The lush green countryside with its gentle hills…
This part of the great South Burgenland Paradise…
Tittmoning - Leitgering - Asten - Pirach -…
Radstadt - along the Taurach - Untertauern…
Radstadt - Altenmarkt - Zauchenseestraße -…
On the Mostindien tour, you follow the apple with…
The Traisental cycle path is one of the most…
Through the villages of the lowlands to the…
From castle to castle past colourful Inn-Salzach…
The cycle path connects Munich with Rosenheim and…
Cycle through Austria's second largest floodplain…
The Wasserburger Radrundweg is something for…
Henndorf literary cycle tour: In Zuckmayer's footsteps
A particularly beautiful tour in the southern part…
Enjoyable gravel bike tour around Anthering and the Haunsberg
Circular tour from St.Gallen with plenty of water…
From Altstätten, continue from farm to farm, along…
The Herzschlaufe Wil combines enjoyment of nature,…
Leisurely cycling is the order of the day - over…
Through Lungau's picturesque villages
Multi-day leisure cycle tour along the picturesque…
The "Grand Tour" on the Moststraße: from the…
A tour between dream and reality. Harmonising man,…
Reischach - Winhöring - Engfurt - Pleiskirchen -…
A beautiful circular route through the gently…
Easy, flat circular tour through the beautiful…
Cycle through two nature reserves with 16…
The Lake Neusiedl cycle path (B10) is particularly…
Moor idyll and beer garden: An enjoyable tour…
This tour starts at the Kurz square in Villabassa…
Olang, Bruneck and surroundings, Antholzertal
A cycle tour of around 420 kilometres to the 20…
Leave the daily grind behind and experience the…
Radstadt - Altenmarkt - Reitdorf - Wagrain -…
The cycle route starts in Villabassa and continues…
Nature, customs, culture
The Eastern Switzerland Wine Route leads along…
Between apple trees, the Tannzapfenland and the…
Pleasure tour in the Mostviertel
Demanding tour from Lenggries to Sylvensteinsee to…
Lakes, mountains & more: challenging round tour…
From Villabassa in the direction of Dobbiaco, San…
Experience the hop loop of the Upper Bavarian water cycle paths
Lacken, birds and pure nature as far as the eye…
This cycle tour harbours cultural treasures on…
Leisurely tour around the Reschen and Haider lakes
Radstadt - Altenmarkt - Flachau - Winklersee -…
The tour leads to the "most beautiful" mountain…
Popular MTB route around the Haunsberg with great views
The tour climbs over the Vilterserberg to the…
Wonderful cycle tour in the Inntal and Mangfalltal…
Kiens, Bruneck and surroundings
Cycle tour around Lake Wallersee: enjoy nature, moorland & lake views
Have you ever experienced history with a tailwind?…
between the art of brewing and distilling
The sporty Chiemsee cycle path circles the…
Newly, the e-bike route «RheinWelten» connects the…
Tour between rock and gentle mountain flanks
Active travelling and conscious enjoyment: The…
An adventure for the whole family! Stage 3 from…
Gentle climbs, sweeping views of the Kaiser
The Seerücken Route follows quiet side roads from…
Experience the Bündner Herrschaft from its most…
Burgkirchen - Holzen - Halsbach - Kirchweidach -…
Cycle tour with highlights
A leisurely cycle tour from St.Gallen over green…
Cultural treasures in the Upper Vinschgau Valley
Pure cycling pleasure: car-free along the Štrekna to Austria
From the Danube through the Erlauftal valley to…
Children are kings on the family route: This route…
The best straight from the producer!
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Coffee enjoyment along the Inn - around 100 km…
Permantently flat, this tour offers the perfect…
A 313-kilometre route that takes in all the…
Cycling tour for your holiday in Grado
Waldkraiburg - Sankt Erasmus - Bergham - Fraham -…
Active travelling and conscious enjoyment: The…
Experience the salt loop of the Upper Bavarian water cycle paths
Cycle from farm garden to farm garden in comfort…
On almost 30 km and approx. 300 metres in…
Active travelling and conscious enjoyment: This…
Altötting - Unterneukirchen - Mörmoosen - Tüßling…
Panoramic MTB tour with varied climbs in Salzburger Land
A cycle tour from Ollersdorf via the Rauchwarter…
During the "Bluescht", the time when fruit trees…
The Tour de Thurgau leads past numerous sights.…
The varied cycle route leads from the charming…
Relaxed cycle tour through the Savinja Valley with lake and village views
With Lake Constance almost always in view, the…
Experience the artificial loop of the Upper Bavarian water cycle paths
The Lake Constance cycle path is one of the most…
Varied cycle tour from St.Gallen through the Rhine…
Cycle path on the old Dobbiaco-Cortina-Calalzo…
The "Cycling around Rosenheim" cycle route takes…
The first stage of the Herzroute connects Lake…
Active travelling and conscious enjoyment: The…
A long tour along the Strem.
Half-day tour from Kufstein to Mariastein
Cycle to one of the "Summits of…
The tour to Anthering is a nice little loop in the…
Once around the Mitterberg
80 km panorama around the Wilder Kaiser
An excellent e-bike tour leads to places with a…
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Radstadt - Enns cycle path (direction Schladming)…
Active travelling and conscious enjoyment: The…
Haag i. OB - Lerchenberg - Ramsau - Reichertsheim…
Wine culture meets cycling culture. Culinary tour…
Along the cherry blossom cycle path (B12) you can…
The route takes you along the Prien river from the…
Active travelling and conscious enjoyment: This…
An e-bike tour through the diversity of the Lake…
If you’re looking to explore the Sonnenland region…
Pleasure and culture tour from Glorenza/Glurns to…
San Vigilio - San Martin, Brunico and environs, Valdaora/Olang, Valle…
This beautiful RheinGenussRoute takes you by…
Find cycling tours that suit your holiday
Choosing the right cycle tour starts with asking yourself how you’d like to travel. On Velontour, you can compare tours by destination region, difficulty, distance and elevation gain, helping you find routes that suit your pace and your holiday plans. You can choose from tours taking in lakes, river valleys, wine-growing regions, Alpine scenery and historic sites in Austria, Italy, Germany, Switzerland, Slovenia and Liechtenstein.
It’s not just about the kilometres. An enjoyable cycle tour combines exercise with breaks, regional cuisine, culture and nature. Velontour guides you from a specific tour to the right destination and accommodation in the region. This turns a route into an easily plannable holiday idea, without you having to click your way through a random archive of routes.
From a cycle ride to a journey on two wheels
A cycle tour is ideal if you’re looking for a specific route for a day trip, a circular route or a day’s holiday. You’ll find multi-day, continuous routes on Velontour under ‘Long-distance cycle routes’; organised trips with several stages and overnight stays can be found in the ‘Cycle holidays’ section. This breakdown helps you find the right type of trip more quickly.
There’s more to choosing a tour than just the distance. Elevation gain, difficulty and scenery significantly alter the character of a tour. A tour around a lake feels very different from a tour through vineyards or a route through an alpine valley. First choose the tour type and difficulty level, then the region, places to stop for refreshments and places of interest. This keeps your planning straightforward and ensures your day’s cycling has the pace you’re looking for.
