THE AUSTRIAN DIVIDE – 8 Days Bikepacking Across Austria

A cinematic 8-day bikepacking adventure across Austria, following The Austrian Divide route, from Zurich to Budapest.
No talking. Just the raw sounds of nature, the road, the wind, and the mountains. Perfect for cycling enthusiasts, nature lovers, and anyone craving a peaceful escape.
Grab your coffee, sit back, and come ride with us through the heart of the Alps.

► ABOUT THIS ADVENTURE
In July 2025, my brother Tomás and I set out on an 8-day bikepacking trip from Zurich, Switzerland, all the way to Budapest, Hungary — crossing Austria from west to east.
The journey began among the green landscapes and clear blue lakes of Switzerland before riding into the Austrian Alps, with a brief pass through Liechtenstein. From the beauty of Tyrol and Innsbruck to Salzburg, Graz, and every mountain road in between, each day brought new surprises and stunning views.
The adventure ended in Budapest, completing this unforgetable route that I called “The Austrian Divide”. And while the trip has ended, the memories will last forever, mirrored in this silent film.

📍 You can find the route we followed here: https://www.strava.com/routes/3362494309086260062

► TIMESTAMPS
00:00 – Intro
00:39 – Day 1: Zurich → Schruns
03:35 – Day 2: Schruns → Pettnau
07:16 – Day 3: Pettnau → Neukirchen am Großvenediger
11:04 – Day 4: Neukirchen am Großvenediger → Salzburg
12:27 – Day 5: Salzburg → Selzthal
15:18 – Day 6: Selzthal → Graz
17:55 – Day 7: Graz → Keszthely
19:46 – Day 8: Keszthely → Budapest

► MY GEAR
Bike: Canyon Grail CF SLX 8 (Gravel)
Saddle Bag: Topeak Backloader X 15L
Backpack: Deuter Race 12
Camera: Panasonic Lumix S5 II
Lens: S 20–60mm f/3.5–5.6
Drone: DJI Mini 2

► PARTNERS
Thanks to:
Siroko – my favourite cycling wear brand
(use code DUARTEXPLORES for an extra –10%)
Discount Link: http://srko.co/duartexplores
4Endurance – my go-to sports nutrition
(use code DUARTEXPLORES for an extra –10%)
Discount Link: http://mdsh.io/4endurance-duarte

► FOLLOW MY ADVENTURES
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/duartexplores/
Strava: http://strava.com/athletes/duartexplores
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@duartexplores

► Music from Epidemic Sound