The 5 regions tour
This motorcycle tour is quite the adventure. Not only will you be captivated by the diverse scenic beauty, the majestic mountains, the various cultures, and the fascinating architecture—ranging from farmhouses to imposing churches and castles—but also by the mountain passes, mountain roads, and countless curves that wind through every imaginable terrain.
This tour may be a little long, but it is not a monster tour. There is enough time to enjoy the many impressions.
Conclusion on the 5 regions tour
We were impressed by the five regions of Friuli, Belluno, South Tyrol, East Tyrol, and Carinthia. We’ll be talking about this trip for a long time to come. This route is definitely worth revisiting, as there’s still so much to experience.
| Kilometers: | approx. 339km |
| Travel time: | approx. 6 to 7 hours |
| Road conditions: | asphalt |
Motorcycle tour description
We drive from Tröpolach, through Nassfeld, to Pontebba. From there, we continue through the Fellatal valley to Carnia. Here, we turn off toward Tolmezzo. From Tolmezzo, we head toward the Mauria Pass to Villa Santina. At the fork, we take the right turn toward Ovaro. We drive through Ovaro, Rigolato, and Forni Avoltri to Sappada (1,217 m above sea level). In Sappada, there is a German-speaking ethnic group known as “the Plodn,” who settled here in the Middle Ages. The architectural style of the old houses resembles that of Tyrol or the Lesach Valley. That is why it is also called the “Little Lesach Valley.”
From Sappada, we continue via San Pietro to San Stefano. Keep left here and ride through the tunnel. After the tunnel, turn right towards Auronzo. From Auronzo we continue in the direction of Lake Misurina, Col San Angelo (1,756m above sea level), past the Three Peaks to Dobbiaco. At the crossroads, continue left to Olang and turn right into Antholzertal. This road leads to the Staller Sattel (2,052m above sea level).
Attention: At the junction in Olang there is already a sign indicating that the Staller Sattel can only be driven on one lane due to a traffic light regulation. You have to be careful here because of the travel times.
Over the Staller Sattel you come through the Deffreggental (high valley) to Huben in the Iseltal. Here we turn right towards Lienz. At the traffic circle in Lienz, we turn left through the town into the Drau Valley and on to Oberdrauburg. Now we have to cross the Drau bridge and ride over the Gailberg to Kötschach-Mauthen. From here we turn left again through the Gailtal valley back to the starting point in Tröpolach.