Your individual journey takes you to Sillian or Strassen in East Tyrol. A free private parking space is available at or near your arrival hotel for the duration of your trip, allowing you to start your holiday comfortably and without concern for your vehicle. If you have booked a rental bike, it will already be waiting for you at the hotel and can be collected upon arrival. The rest of the day is at your leisure, giving you time to settle in and enjoy the surroundings before your cycling adventure begins the following morning.

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After breakfast, you set off along the Drauva Cycle Path, following the course of the river through the beautiful East Tyrolean landscape. Passing the impressive Heinfels Castle, the route continues via Thal to Lienz, the cultural centre of East Tyrol. Here, Bruck Castle, the city’s landmark, overlooks the historic town. You then cycle past the archaeological excavation site of Aguntum, the only Roman town ever established in Tyrol. Following quiet riverside paths and enjoying magnificent views of the surrounding mountains, you continue towards your destination in Oberdrauburg or Dellach, where the day concludes in a relaxed atmosphere.

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Today’s route continues along the Drau Cycle Path through the picturesque landscapes of Upper Carinthia. You cycle past the medieval market town of Greifenburg, whose long history is reflected in its charming surroundings, and follow quiet paths through a series of rural villages. The route leads through unspoilt countryside with views of the mountains and the Drau Valley, offering a relaxed day in the saddle. Via Raggnitz, you continue towards your destination in Sachsenburg or Möllbrücke, both ideal stopping points for exploring this scenic region at the confluence of the Drau and Möll rivers.

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Today you enjoy a relaxed and virtually flat ride along the Drau Cycle Path, one of Austria’s most popular cycling routes. Following the river through the scenic Carinthian countryside, you pass Rothenthurn Castle and continue to Paternion, surrounded by impressive mountain views. The route then leads past the historic Gersheim Marble Mill, a reminder of the region’s long tradition of marble craftsmanship. Continuing along quiet riverside paths, you arrive in Villach, Carinthia’s second-largest city. Take time to explore the charming historic town centre with its colourful façades and lively squares, and visit the striking Church of the Holy Cross, one of the city’s notable landmarks.

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Today’s stage leads through the beautiful Rosental Valley and combines nature, culture and regional history. Along the way, you reach Carinthia’s most diverse wildlife park, home to a wide variety of native and exotic animal species. Continuing through the picturesque countryside, you arrive in Maria Elend, an important pilgrimage site with its well-known church. The route then follows quiet cycle paths via Feistritz towards Ferlach, a town famous for its centuries-old gunsmithing tradition. Surrounded by the scenic landscapes of southern Carinthia, Ferlach offers an interesting insight into the region’s cultural heritage and craftsmanship before you continue to your overnight destination in Ferlach or Unterbergen.

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Today’s route takes you through the partly secluded and unspoilt landscapes of the Rosental Valley, one of Carinthia’s most scenic cycling regions. Following quiet sections of the Drau Cycle Path, you continue to Gallizien and pass the impressive Neudenstein Castle, which overlooks the surrounding countryside. The journey then leads to Völkermarkt, beautifully situated above the Drau and known for its charming old town and historic Town Hall. From here, you leave the main cycle route and follow peaceful side roads through gentle rolling landscapes to Lake Klopeiner See, one of Europe’s warmest bathing lakes. Your destination is St. Kanzian, where the lake’s pleasant atmosphere provides the perfect setting to relax after an enjoyable day in the saddle.

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After breakfast, your cycling holiday comes to an end at Lake Klopeiner See. Take the opportunity to enjoy a final stroll along the lakeshore or simply relax and savour the beautiful surroundings one last time before departing. You then begin your individual journey home. If you would like to extend your stay in Carinthia, additional nights can be booked, giving you more time to explore the region, enjoy the lake’s pleasant atmosphere, or discover further attractions at your own pace.

By bus: every Saturday (all season) for a surcharge.
By train: The use of public transport for the route Klopeiner See-Lienz is partly free of charge (due to the payment of the obligatory local tax in Carinthia). Free choice of train, partly regional train / e.g. Kühnsdorf-Klopeiner See from approx. 9 a.m. / to Sillian/Strassen approximately 1 p.m. (2 x change; no transfer to the train station, e.g. shuttle St. Kanzian-Kühnsdorf on your own approx. € 2,- per person on site, information in the travel documents).

In the case of a return transfer by bus: in the course of the bus journey (only joint transport of customer and bike).
For passenger return transfers by train: take your own bikes with you. We recommend booking rental bikes.