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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.
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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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Jun 04 2023 | Jun 11 2023 | 12 | Single rooms | 1,258€ | ||
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Jun 07 2023 | Jun 14 2023 | 12 | Single rooms | 1,258€ | ||
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Jun 21 2023 | Jun 28 2023 | 12 | Single rooms | 1,258€ | ||
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Jun 25 2023 | Jul 02 2023 | 12 | Single rooms | 1,258€ | ||
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Jun 28 2023 | Jul 05 2023 | 12 | Single rooms | 1,258€ | ||
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Jul 02 2023 | Jul 09 2023 | 12 | Single rooms | 1,258€ | ||
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Jul 26 2023 | Aug 02 2023 | 12 | Single rooms | 1,258€ | ||
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Jul 30 2023 | Aug 06 2023 | 12 | Single rooms | 1,258€ | ||
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Aug 02 2023 | Aug 09 2023 | 12 | Single rooms | 1,258€ | ||
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Aug 06 2023 | Aug 13 2023 | 12 | Single rooms | 1,258€ | ||
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Aug 09 2023 | Aug 16 2023 | 12 | Single rooms | 1,258€ | ||
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Aug 13 2023 | Aug 20 2023 | 12 | Single rooms | 1,258€ | ||
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Aug 16 2023 | Aug 23 2023 | 12 | Single rooms | 1,258€ | ||
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Aug 30 2023 | Sep 06 2023 | 12 | Single rooms | 1,258€ | ||
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Sep 03 2023 | Sep 10 2023 | 12 | Single rooms | 1,258€ | ||
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Sep 06 2023 | Sep 13 2023 | 12 | Single rooms | 1,258€ | ||
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Sep 10 2023 | Sep 17 2023 | 12 | Single rooms | 1,198€ | ||
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Sep 20 2023 | Sep 27 2023 | 12 | Single rooms | 1,198€ | ||
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Sep 24 2023 | Oct 01 2023 | 12 | Single rooms | 1,198€ | ||
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Sep 27 2023 | Oct 04 2023 | 12 | Single rooms | 1,198€ | ||
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Oct 01 2023 | Oct 08 2023 | 12 | Single rooms | 1,138€ | ||
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Oct 04 2023 | Oct 11 2023 | 12 | Single rooms | 1,138€ | ||
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Oct 08 2023 | Oct 15 2023 | 12 | Single rooms | 1,138€ | ||
Double rooms | 839€ |
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