Vienna–Trieste: an unforgettable challenge that takes you through the impressive mountain landscapes of the former Habsburg Empire to the radiant blue Adriatic coast.
On your way you cross the majestic ranges of the Semmering in Austria and the Karst in Slovenia. Let the fascinating culture and breathtaking nature of Austria, Slovenia and Italy enchant you.
It goes “over the Eastern Alps towards the land where the lemons bloom and the blue waters shimmer beneath Homer’s sun. What a varied, wondrous path!”
Peter Rosegger
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- Aerial View Of Graz City Center – Graz, Styria, Austria, Europe
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- Jamnik, Slovenia – Most famous Saint Primus slovene church, historical Kranj and Kamnik–Savinja Alps
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- Faro della Vittoria lighthouse in Trieste city at sunny day, Italy. Aerial view of the cityscape of Trieste on Mediterranean sea coast in Italy. Historic lighthouse close-up
The 2026 edition of the legendary route from Vienna to Trieste is a homage to the first running of the long-distance ride in 1892. With a distance of 650 km and 14,000 m of climbing, we follow the tracks of the pioneers of cycling while experiencing the challenges and flair of that time.
