Alpe Adria Trail: the Ring of the 3 Nations Austria – Italy – Slovenia

The Alpe-Adria trail connects Carinthia (Austria), Slovenia and Friuli-Venezia Giulia (Italy) in a total of 43 different stages. This 7 night walking tour covers the 'ring of the 3 nations', a part of the trail that encircles the area where the three countries meet, that brings you closer to a mix of different cultures along the way and lets you discover the beauty of the Eastern Julian Alps. Contact us for availability

Highlights

• Explore the best bits of the famous Alpe-Adria trail
• Enjoy the mix of cultures, languages and traditions
• Soak up the peace and tranquility

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Itinerary

Day 1: Tarvisio - Fusine Lakes
Start from Tarvisio and make your way to the beautiful area around the Fusine Lakes with their crystal clear water. This stage is mainly uphill, though fairly gentle until then end.
Distance 18.5 km ; Duration 7:00 h; Ascent 976 m; Descent 341 m

Day 2: Fusine Lakes - Kranjska Gora
Cross the border into Slovenia to the famous mountain resort of Kranjska Gora, on the ski world cup circuit. After a slight uphill start there is a longer descent then the terrain is fairly flat. If you have time stop off at the Zelenci nature reserve full of interesting flora and fauna.
Distance 16.2 km; Duration 6:00 h; Ascent 618 m; Descent 1187 m

Day 3: Kranjska Gora - Baumgartnerhöhe
Another border crossing, this time uphill into Austria, enjoy the fantastic panoramic views from the top then head downhill to Baumgartnerhöhe overlooking Lake Faak. People with a fear of heights might find this stage a little tricky around Trupejevo poldne.
Distance 21.4 km; Duration 8:30 h; Ascent 1398 m; Descent 1290 m

Day 4: Baumgartnerhöhe - Villach
A much easier day today, mainly downhill, starting at Lake Faak, past Finkenstein Castle and through the village of Faak am See, continuing on through some picturesque wooded countryside before reaching the River Gail, which you will follow to Villach. After you check into your hotel you might like to head to the Kärnten Therme spa, ideal for soothing aching legs.
Distance 15.1 km; Duration 4:15 h; Ascent 120 m; Descent 539 m

Day 5: Villach - Warmbad - Feistritz
This stage is mainly flat, head along the Römerweg (Roman Way) to Federaun where some people like to make a small detour to visit the ruins of the eponymous castle. You will reach the Gail valley floor, though the trail is flat you can enjoy the views of the towering mountain slopes to either side, continue on to Feistritz.
Distance 19.9 km; Duration 6:15 h; Ascent 305 m; Descent 247 m

Day 6: Feistritz an der Gail - Valbruna
The longest stage in this tour, head uphill to cross the Italian border, and back downhill into the Valley, through the village of Camporosso, and on to Valbruna.
Distance 23.4 km; Duration 7:30 h; Ascent 1306 m; Descent 1034 m

Day 7: Valbruna - Monte Lussari - Tarvisio
Head uphill to Mount Lussari, with its charming hamlet and church at 1790m and back down to the ski resort of Tarvisio at 754m.
Distance 19.4 km; Duration 7:00 h; Ascent 1002 m; Descent 1059 m

Please Note

Start/end point can be at any stage of the itinerary, just let us know if you would like to start from a different stage.

Extras/Upgrades

Luggage transfers available on request for stages where they are not already included. Extra night available at the end of the tour, contact us for a quote.