Alpine Grand Cycle Loop
Conquer the Alps, one cycle path at a time
The adventure of a lifetime! The Alpine Grand Cycle Loop connects ten of the greatest cycle paths into a stunning 2000 km route across the Alps
HOW IT WORKS
10 CYCLE PATHS
Ride along fabulous routes such as Via Claudia Augusta and the Donauradweg
GET CHECKPOINTS
Check in at digital points to track your progress along the way
EARN YOUR BADGE
Complete all cycle paths and receive your Alpine10 finisher badge
DONAURADWEG
A classic European river route, following the Danube through scenic valleys and historic towns.
MUNCHEN – VENEZIA
An unforgettable journey from the Bavarian capital across the Alps all the way to the Venetian lagoon.
VIA CLAUDIA AUGUSTA
A historic Roman trade route crossing the Alps, filled with culture, mountain passes, and ancient pathways.
Bodensee–Königssee Radweg
A panoramic route through Bavaria’s Alpine foothills, connecting two iconic lakes.
Lechradweg
Follow the wild, glacier-blue Lech River through pristine valleys and rugged Alpine landscapes.
innradweg
A long-distance river trail from Switzerland through Tirol into Bavaria — perfect for stage touring.
Ciclovia Alpe Adria Radweg
A spectacular Alps-to-Adriatic route with tunnels, viaducts, and dramatic mountain landscapes.
Drauradweg
A relaxed, scenic river path through Carinthia’s sunny valleys, ideal for multi-day cycling.
Adriabike Radweg
A charming Northern Adriatic cycling route linking Alpine foothills with Italy’s coastal landscapes.
Isarradweg
A beautiful riverside ride from the Alps to Munich, following the clear turquoise Isar.
The Challenge
Complete all 10 iconic Alpine routes – in one epic journey or over many years.
Cycling the Alpine Grand Cycle Loop is not a race. It’s a lifetime achievement.
Whether you ride all 2,000 km in one massive adventure or complete the ten seperate cycle routes one by one over several seasons – every checkpoint, every climb, every valley becomes part of your personal Alpine story.
Collect Checkpoints
A check ✅ for every visited cycle path.
Every cycle path includes a digital checkpoint. Check in with your phone while you’re underway – or start today and upload past rides – and your profile updates instantly, showing you which routes you’ve already completed and which ones are still waiting for you.
Earn Alpine badges
Earn Alpine6, Alpine8, and the prestigious Alpine10 finisher badge.
Track your progress and unlock rare achievements as you complete more routes.
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Umleitung Villach
Umleitung – UPDATE: Umleitung beendet – Sanierungsarbeiten abgeschlossen (August 2025) Umleitung nach Villach im Bereich des Abzweigers zum Ossiacher See und dem Technologiepark Villach ab 21. August bis Saisonende 2025 In diesem Abschnitt wird der Drauradweg saniert. Es wird nicht nur eine neue Asphaltschicht aufgebracht,…