This hotel has been recommended to me. It is in Malta. No,not that shitty little rock in the Med but Malta in Austria, which is south of Salzburg. [URL]http://www.hochalmspitze.com/[/URL] The owner has a deal with [URL]http://www.bikemoversuk.co.uk/[/URL] which might suit those who a) don't have much time and don't want to devote 4 days to travelling to/from the area or b) those who want to get to the Eastern Alps & Balkans without riding through Germany. [URL]http://www.hochalmspitze.com/contact-faq/how-to-get-here/[/URL] Grossglockner pass, the highest in Austria is an easy day trip. Slovenia & Adriatic coast are in range plus loads of other Austrian passes missed by those who stick to the Tyrol & Voralberg.