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Carinthian Lakes 8-day Self-guided Cycling Tour Level 2
The “Austrian Riviera”, is what the locals call the Carinthian lake region. it is Austria's southernmost and sunniest region and makes an ideal location for a picture book bike tour. Many lakes are magically embedded in a unique background of staggered mountain ranges. There are cultural treats such as Hochosterwitz castle or Maria Saal and cultural cities like Villach and Klagenfurt. You will find splendid places to swim and a lot of unspoiled nature. All of this will treat you to a bike tour par excellence. And remember: the most beautiful weather is found in the Carinthian lakes land!
The variation between the individual river valleys and lakes – as well as avoiding roads with heavy traffic – makes this route slightly hilly. This journey can be carried out by any frequent cyclist. You mainly cycle along tarmac bike paths and quiet side roads.
If you would like to rent a bike (99 EUR) or e-bike (239 EUR) please contact our office when booking: [email protected]
(2024 PRICES) If you would like to rent a bike (99 EUR) or e-bike (259 EUR) please contact our office when booking: [email protected]
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Arrival in Villach
The Romans and later on Paracelsus sized up the healing power of the thermal springs in Villach.
Lake Faaker See approx. 50 km
You leave the town and cycle along the Karawanken mountain range eastwards to the first lake on your tour - the turquoise coloured Lake Faaker See. After a lunch break you cycle back to Villach along the Drau cycle path.
Around Lake Ossiacher See approx. 45 km
The first destination is the castle ruin Landskron. Cycle along Lake Ossiacher to Ossiach where there is a Benedictine convent and the collegiate church ‘Assumption’. Via Steindorf – a charming lakeside town – you continue to Bodensdorf and then you head back to Villach.
Villach – Klagenfurt approx. 40 - 50 km
You cycle a few kilometres eastwards along the river Drava's bike path. Your next destination is Velden, which is a pulsating village by Lake Wörthersee. You continue through a slightly hilly landscape into Keutschach valley. You can bathe in Lake Hafnersee, Lake Keutschacher See, Lake Baßgeigensee and Lake Rauschelsee, which are all located around the bathing resort of Keutschach. Along Lend Canal you reach the capital of Carinthia – Klagenfurt. Alternatively (approx. 40 km) you can also cycle along the northern banks of Lake Wörthersee via Velden, Pörtschach and Krumpendorf to Klagenfurt.
Klagenfurt – Lake Klopeiner See approx. 40 km
After strolling through Klagenfurt you cycle to the Ebenthal and Grafenstein castles. Grafenstein castle has got an arcade courtyard well-worth seeing. You then continue to the Völkermarkter Stausee (reservoir) and then onto the warmest lake in Carinthia, Lake Klopeiner See.
Lake Klopeiner See – St. Veit approx. 40 km
Today you cross the river Drava for the last time. You cycle through a slightly undulating landscape towards Maria Saal. Today you also pass the Duke's chair and Hochosterwitz castle (excursion there is about 15 km extra) on your way to St. Veit.
St. Veit – Villach approx. 60 km
St. Veit was the capital city for centuries and domicile of the Carinthian bishop. Even today, the past is still evident through the city wall, the medieval square, the gorgeous houses, the castle of the duke and lots of monuments. Along the river Glan you cycle to Glanegg (castle ruin) and Feldkirchen, surrounded by romantic castles, ruins and hills. You then cycle along the Glan bicycle path back to Villach.
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Apr 14 2024 | Apr 21 2024 | 12 | Single rooms | 1,228€ | ||
Double rooms | 899€ | |||||
Apr 17 2024 | Apr 24 2024 | 12 | Single rooms | 1,228€ | ||
Double rooms | 899€ | |||||
Apr 21 2024 | Apr 28 2024 | 12 | Single rooms | 1,228€ | ||
Double rooms | 899€ | |||||
Apr 24 2024 | May 01 2024 | 12 | Single rooms | 1,228€ | ||
Double rooms | 899€ | |||||
Apr 28 2024 | May 05 2024 | 12 | Single rooms | 1,318€ | ||
Double rooms | 989€ | |||||
May 01 2024 | May 08 2024 | 12 | Single rooms | 1,318€ | ||
Double rooms | 989€ | |||||
May 05 2024 | May 12 2024 | 12 | Single rooms | 1,318€ | ||
Double rooms | 989€ | |||||
May 08 2024 | May 15 2024 | 12 | Single rooms | 1,318€ | ||
Double rooms | 989€ | |||||
May 12 2024 | May 19 2024 | 12 | Single rooms | 1,318€ | ||
Double rooms | 989€ | |||||
May 15 2024 | May 22 2024 | 12 | Single rooms | 1,318€ | ||
Double rooms | 989€ | |||||
May 19 2024 | May 26 2024 | 12 | Single rooms | 1,318€ | ||
Double rooms | 989€ | |||||
May 22 2024 | May 29 2024 | 12 | Single rooms | 1,388€ | ||
Double rooms | 1,059€ | |||||
May 26 2024 | Jun 02 2024 | 12 | Single rooms | 1,388€ | ||
Double rooms | 1,059€ | |||||
May 29 2024 | Jun 05 2024 | 12 | Single rooms | 1,388€ | ||
Double rooms | 1,059€ | |||||
Jun 02 2024 | Jun 09 2024 | 12 | Single rooms | 1,388€ | ||
Double rooms | 1,059€ | |||||
Jun 05 2024 | Jun 12 2024 | 12 | Single rooms | 1,388€ | ||
Double rooms | 1,059€ | |||||
Jun 09 2024 | Jun 16 2024 | 12 | Single rooms | 1,388€ | ||
Double rooms | 1,059€ | |||||
Jun 12 2024 | Jun 19 2024 | 12 | Single rooms | 1,388€ | ||
Double rooms | 1,059€ | |||||
Jun 16 2024 | Jun 23 2024 | 12 | Single rooms | 1,388€ | ||
Double rooms | 1,059€ | |||||
Jun 19 2024 | Jun 26 2024 | 12 | Single rooms | 1,388€ | ||
Double rooms | 1,059€ | |||||
Jun 23 2024 | Jun 30 2024 | 12 | Single rooms | 1,388€ | ||
Double rooms | 1,059€ | |||||
Jun 26 2024 | Jul 03 2024 | 12 | Single rooms | 1,388€ | ||
Double rooms | 1,059€ | |||||
Jun 30 2024 | Jul 07 2024 | 12 | Single rooms | 1,388€ | ||
Double rooms | 1,059€ | |||||
Jul 03 2024 | Jul 10 2024 | 12 | Single rooms | 1,388€ | ||
Double rooms | 1,059€ | |||||
Jul 07 2024 | Jul 14 2024 | 12 | Single rooms | 1,388€ | ||
Double rooms | 1,059€ | |||||
Jul 10 2024 | Jul 17 2024 | 12 | Single rooms | 1,388€ | ||
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Jul 14 2024 | Jul 21 2024 | 12 | Single rooms | 1,388€ | ||
Double rooms | 1,059€ | |||||
Jul 17 2024 | Jul 24 2024 | 12 | Single rooms | 1,388€ | ||
Double rooms | 1,059€ | |||||
Jul 21 2024 | Jul 28 2024 | 12 | Single rooms | 1,388€ | ||
Double rooms | 1,059€ | |||||
Jul 24 2024 | Jul 31 2024 | 12 | Single rooms | 1,388€ | ||
Double rooms | 1,059€ | |||||
Jul 28 2024 | Aug 04 2024 | 12 | Single rooms | 1,388€ | ||
Double rooms | 1,059€ | |||||
Jul 31 2024 | Aug 07 2024 | 12 | Single rooms | 1,388€ | ||
Double rooms | 1,059€ | |||||
Aug 04 2024 | Aug 11 2024 | 12 | Single rooms | 1,388€ | ||
Double rooms | 1,059€ | |||||
Aug 07 2024 | Aug 14 2024 | 12 | Single rooms | 1,388€ | ||
Double rooms | 1,059€ | |||||
Aug 11 2024 | Aug 18 2024 | 12 | Single rooms | 1,388€ | ||
Double rooms | 1,059€ | |||||
Aug 14 2024 | Aug 21 2024 | 12 | Single rooms | 1,388€ | ||
Double rooms | 1,059€ | |||||
Aug 18 2024 | Aug 25 2024 | 12 | Single rooms | 1,388€ | ||
Double rooms | 1,059€ | |||||
Aug 21 2024 | Aug 28 2024 | 12 | Single rooms | 1,388€ | ||
Double rooms | 1,059€ | |||||
Aug 25 2024 | Sep 01 2024 | 12 | Single rooms | 1,388€ | ||
Double rooms | 1,059€ | |||||
Aug 28 2024 | Sep 04 2024 | 12 | Single rooms | 1,388€ | ||
Double rooms | 1,059€ | |||||
Sep 01 2024 | Sep 08 2024 | 12 | Single rooms | 1,388€ | ||
Double rooms | 1,059€ | |||||
Sep 04 2024 | Sep 11 2024 | 12 | Single rooms | 1,388€ | ||
Double rooms | 1,059€ | |||||
Sep 08 2024 | Sep 15 2024 | 12 | Single rooms | 1,318€ | ||
Double rooms | 989€ | |||||
Sep 11 2024 | Sep 18 2024 | 12 | Single rooms | 1,318€ | ||
Double rooms | 989€ | |||||
Sep 15 2024 | Sep 22 2024 | 12 | Single rooms | 1,318€ | ||
Double rooms | 989€ | |||||
Sep 18 2024 | Sep 25 2024 | 12 | Single rooms | 1,318€ | ||
Double rooms | 989€ | |||||
Sep 22 2024 | Sep 29 2024 | 12 | Single rooms | 1,318€ | ||
Double rooms | 989€ | |||||
Sep 25 2024 | Oct 02 2024 | 12 | Single rooms | 1,318€ | ||
Double rooms | 989€ | |||||
Sep 29 2024 | Oct 06 2024 | 12 | Single rooms | 1,228€ | ||
Double rooms | 899€ | |||||
Oct 02 2024 | Oct 09 2024 | 12 | Single rooms | 1,228€ | ||
Double rooms | 899€ | |||||
Oct 06 2024 | Oct 13 2024 | 12 | Single rooms | 1,228€ | ||
Double rooms | 899€ |
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