Tour Overview
- Total Distance: ~1,120 km
- Duration: 5 Days / 4 Nights
- Riding Level: Intermediate/Advanced (Alpine hairpins)
- Best Bike: BMW R1250GS / R1300GS (Dynamic Mode recommended)
- Key Highlights: Grossglockner, Nockalmstraße, Soboth
- Season: Mid-May — October (High passes closed in winter)
Why This Route?
This is the bucket list tour for any serious rider. Starting from our base in Vienna, you will conquer the highest paved roads in Austria. The focus is purely on the ride: perfect asphalt, hundreds of switchbacks, and majestic alpine views.
You will ride the world-famous Grossglockner High Alpine Road, swing through the 52 curves of the Nockalmstraße park, and test your lean angles on the Soboth pass. It is a symphony of boxer engines and mountain air.
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Day 1: Vienna — Schladming
The Mountain Escape
We leave the capital and head straight for the biker cult spot: Kalte Kuchl. On weekends, hundreds of riders gather here for the famous “Topfenstrudel”.
From there, the road gets wilder. We follow the Salza river through Wildalpen. The road is narrow, twisty, and hugs the river bank—a perfect warm-up for the days ahead.
The Finish: Schladming, a world-class ski resort nestled between the Dachstein massif and the Schladminger Tauern.
Overnight: Schladming.
Stats: ~290 km.
Day 2: Schladming — Lienz
The King of Roads
Today is the main event. We ride towards the Hohe Tauern National Park to face the giant.
This is the Mecca of European motorcycling. We climb to 2,504m at the Edelweissspitze. The views of the Pasterze glacier and Austria’s highest peak (3,798m) are unforgettable. The tarmac is racetrack quality.
The Finish: We descend into Lienz, known as the “Sun City” of Austria with a distinct Italian flair.
Overnight: Lienz.
Stats: ~180 km.
Day 3: Lienz — Klagenfurt
The Nockalm Carousel
We head east towards the gentle, rounded peaks of the Nockberge Biosphere Park.
52 hairpins await you. Unlike the sharp jagged rocks of the Grossglockner, this road flows like a rollercoaster through green pine forests. It is widely considered the most enjoyable riding road for a GS due to its lack of “stop-and-go” corners.
The Finish: Klagenfurt, located on the turquoise waters of Lake Wörthersee.
Overnight: Klagenfurt.
Stats: ~240 km.
Day 4: Klagenfurt — Graz
Styrian Classics
We leave Carinthia and enter Styria via the legendary B69 road over the Soboth pass.
This is the local sportbike riders’ favorite. It’s fast, wide, and cuts through dense forest. The grip is incredible, and the flow is addictive.
The Finish: Graz. Austria’s second-largest city is a UNESCO World Heritage site. Park the bike and walk up to the Clock Tower (Uhrturm) for a sunset view.
Overnight: Graz.
Stats: ~200 km.
Day 5: Graz — Vienna
The Green Heart
The final leg brings us over the Semmering pass and into the dramatic Höllental (Hell’s Valley). The road runs through a deep gorge between sheer rock walls alongside the Schwarza river.
We pass through the spa town of Baden before arriving back at the Tripola base in Vienna.
Stats: ~210 km.
Included in This Self-Guided Tour:
- Motorcycle Rental: BMW R1250GS / R1300GS / R1250RT (fully equipped).
- Navigation: Pre-programmed GPX files including all passes.
- Route Book: Digital guide with toll info and best photo spots.
- Support: 24/7 Assistance.
- Hotels: 4-star biker-friendly hotels with secure garages.
