By bus you get to the Alpine Garden, from there you hike to the Dobratsch, Villach's local mountain in the Dobratsch Nature Park. Enjoy the magnificent panorama. The Dobratsch Nature Park is 7250 hectares in size and consists of landscape, nature conservation, and European protected areas, in the midst of the idyllic lake landscape of Carinthia.

You will travel by public transport to the starting point of the stage in Thörl-Maglern (included). Your hike will take you along the border between Austria and Italy for part of the way, mostly through unspoilt natural landscape. On the descent you will soon see the church of Camporosso, today's stage destination.

Hike to the famous Monte Lussari, which has always been the destination of many pilgrimages by Italian, Slavic and German believers. The unique location at the summit with the pubs and small shops shows the attraction the Marian pilgrimage church and the place exercises on pilgrims and hikers alike. The experience is rounded off with a breathtaking view of the entire mountain range of the Julian Alps. Alternatively, you can reach the summit by cable car and then hike back down to the valley.

After a short transfer you will hike at the foot of the mighty Mangart Group to the White Lakes (Laghi di Fusine), small and fascinating lakes formed by glaciers embedded in a dense spruce forest at the foot of the mountain Mangart. Depending on the season, enjoy the fascinating reflection of the surrounding mountains. Through wide plateaus, wet meadows, peat bogs and pine forests, you walk over the Italian / Slovenian border to the famous ski resort Kranjska Gora.

Today you are free to explore the surroundings of Kranjska Gora - also called the Kitzbühel of Slovenia – or to enjoy a rest day. There are plenty of opportunities for smaller and larger hiking tours around this chic place. It is the gateway to the famous Triglav National Park, around Slovenia's highest mountain.

In the morning short transfer to the starting point of the stage. You will hike past the Techantinger and Mallestiger Mittagskogel, down to Faak am See. The lake is the ideal place to cool off and relax after this scenic breathtaking tour. From Faak am See by train back to Villach.

Your Alpe-Adria 3-Country Loop begins in Villach, at the crossroads of three cultural regions. The city welcomes you with its southern charm and an impressive setting amongst lakes and mountains.

You set off from the bustling city center of Villach and find yourself surrounded by nature in the blink of an eye. Take the bus from the city center to Rosstratte, the Alpine Garden in the Dobratsch Nature Park. From there, hike up Villach’s local mountain of the same name. Enjoy the magnificent panoramic views! The Dobratsch Nature Park covers 7,250 hectares and comprises landscape conservation areas, nature reserves, and European protected areas, nestled in the heart of Carinthia's idyllic lake landscape.

In the morning, a transfer will take you to the start of the stage in Thörl-Maglern. Your hike takes you along the border between Austria and Italy, mostly through unspoiled natural scenery. As you descend, you’ll soon catch sight of the church in Camporosso, your destination for the day.

A hike to the famous Monte Lussari awaits you, which has long been a destination for pilgrimages by Italian, Slavic and German believers. The unique village at the summit, with its restaurants and small shops, highlights the appeal of the Marian pilgrimage church and the village itself to pilgrims and hikers alike. The experience is rounded off with a breathtaking view of the entire mountain range of the Julian Alps. Optionally, you can take the cable car from Camporosso to the summit and then enjoy a leisurely walk back down into the valley.

After a short transfer, you’ll hike to the Fusine Lakes (Laghi di Fusine), with views of the mighty Mangart massif. These small, fascinating glacial mountain lakes nestled in a dense spruce forest at the foot of Mount Mangart. Depending on the season, enjoy the fascinating reflection of the surrounding mountains. The route continues through vast plateaus, damp meadows, peat bogs and pine forests, crossing the Italian-Slovenian border into the well-known ski resort of Kranjska Gora.

Today, you are free to explore the area around Kranjska Gora, also known as the ‘Kitzbühel of Slovenia’, or to treat yourself to a day of rest. There are plenty of opportunities for both short and long hikes around this sophisticated resort! Kranjska Gora is also known as the gateway to the Triglav National Park, a natural paradise surrounding Slovenia’s highest mountain.

First, you’ll first take a short transfer to the starting point of the final stage of your walking holiday. The route leads you past the ‘Techantinger’ and the ‘Mallestiger Mittagskogel’, down to Faak am See. The lake is the perfect place to cool off after this breathtakingly scenic tour. From Faak am See, you’ll then take the train back to Villach, where you can wind down and relax for the rest of day in a relaxed manner.