GOOD OLD ROADS, BRAND NEW PLACES

I've enjoyed this roadtrip so much... that I'm already looking forward for the next one! 

An exciting ride through biker-friendly roads, spotting nice views and appealing sites

East Northern Italy and Southern Austria

[County of Udine (Italy) + Carinthia (Austria)]

20.06.2021

ROADTRIP OF EXACTLY 200 MILES, OUT AND ABOUT THE ALPS

I just love these old mountain roads! 

The inviting and spectacular B111, locally known as Gailtalstraße (=the road of the valley of the Gail river), is definitely among my top absolutely favourite ones.

The smooth and sweet B87, immersed in the flavours and smells of the countryside,  always beams me back, like in a sort of peaceful beyond-time dimension, and I adore that sensation! For instance, you can find yourself passing by a herd of cows and spotting a "fresh milk" signal nearby.

Plus, the solid and reassuring B100 or Drautalstraße (=the road of the valley of the Drau river), internationally labeled as "E66" [or "ROUTE E66" by me 😜], is an important European way of connection, whose purpose is to link together Hungary with Italy, by covering a total of 404 miles, mostly across the territory  of Austria. 

These 3 roads, each one of them, entail pleasant surprises, welcoming places and unique views, deserving all your attention.

I've have experienced such a variety of emotions in this small portion of Carinthia, the extreme southern Austrian region.

Here are the highlights...

entering Austria from Italy after the last Corona Lockdown like "I'm back, folks!"

...savouring Nature along the panoramic B87.

this is just before the funny serpentines of the last part of the B87 direction North

wild animals signals are legit here: I met several kind of creatures who were
 trying to cross the road (or sadly had attempted to, without success 🥺)

a break along the majestic B100/E66

the beauty of the Austrian countryside is stunning

"THE RENEGADE": an American Steak and Grill House in the City of Spittal an der Drau

The US-MILITARY-SHOP in the city of Villach, since 1983

There's a yummy menu waiting for you at the "H&H Lunchbox" in Hart/Regensdorf,
a Hamburger Trattoria near the borderline with Italy.

This used to be also the location of the Marameo Café (since 1978),
till they moved to the main entrance of the shopping center "Atrio" in Villach.

Plus, there's a brand new shop of Italian products here,
which is also a take away for typical Italian food from my region: Friuli Venezia Giulia!