Your individual journey takes you to Villach, the starting point of your cycling holiday in Carinthia. Depending on availability, free public parking is available at the Willroider car park on SEZ Straße. Alternatively, you may use the Contipark Parkhaus Zentrum underground garage for approximately € 12,- per 24 hours or, in some cases, park directly at the hotel. Any parking fees are payable locally. If you have booked rental bikes, they will be ready for collection at the hotel upon arrival, allowing you to prepare for the days ahead and enjoy your first impressions of this charming Carinthian town at a relaxed pace.

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Today’s ride begins on the Drau Cycle Path, following the river downstream to the well-known "Red Bridge". From here, the route continues around picturesque Lake Ossiach, surrounded by rolling shores and the scenic mountain landscape of Carinthia. As you cycle along the lakeside, you can enjoy wonderful views across the water and the surrounding countryside. If you wish, a visit to the former Benedictine Abbey of Ossiach is well worthwhile. Highlights include the impressive Baroque abbey church and the historic monastery complex, which reflects the region’s rich cultural heritage.

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Today’s route takes you past Lake Silbersee to Rosegg, where several attractions invite a stop along the way, including Rosegg Castle, the wildlife park and the Celtic World exhibition. You then continue through the enchanting Rosental Valley, widely regarded as one of the most beautiful valleys in Carinthia. Following quiet cycling paths and scenic landscapes via Feistritz, you reach the Ferlach Reservoir before arriving in Ferlach, the renowned “gunsmith town”, famous for its long tradition of precision craftsmanship. Enjoy the varied scenery and cultural highlights that characterize this stage of your journey.

Overnight stay in a 3^☼☼☼hotel.

Today you follow the River Drau through the unspoilt landscapes of the Guntschacher Au bird sanctuary, an important protected habitat rich in flora and fauna. The route continues to the Annabrücke power station before leading through Stein im Jauntal and the varied cultural landscape of southern Carinthia. Passing the idyllic Kleinsee, you eventually reach Lake Klopeiner See. Known as the warmest bathing lake in Europe, it offers pleasantly mild water temperatures and is an ideal place to relax by the shore and enjoy the peaceful surroundings.

Active option: Scenic cycling tour via the Völkermarkt Reservoir (+18 km).

Overnight stay in a 3^☼☼☼hotel.

Today’s stage takes you through the peaceful Jauntal Valley, a scenic region characterised by gentle hills, wide fields and charming villages. Along the way, you pass Grafenstein, whose castle is among the area’s most notable historic landmarks. Continuing towards Lake Wörthersee, you soon reach Klagenfurt, the capital of Carinthia. Often referred to as the “Rose of Lake Wörthersee”, the city delights visitors with its Mediterranean atmosphere, elegant Renaissance courtyards and lively squares in the historic old town. If you wish, you may explore Klagenfurt independently and discover its unique charm and cultural highlights at your own pace.

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The final stage of your cycling holiday follows the scenic cycle path along the shores of Lake Wörthersee. Time and again, magnificent views open up across the lake, framed by the impressive mountain backdrop of the Karawanken range. Cycling via Pörtschach, you travel through one of Carinthia’s most attractive regions, with plenty of opportunities to pause and enjoy the lakeside scenery. The route then continues through Saag to Velden, the well-known holiday resort on the western shore of Lake Wörthersee. From there, you return to Villach, where your circular tour comes full circle and you can reflect on the many memorable impressions gathered during your journey through Carinthia.

Overnight stay in a 3^☼☼☼ or 4^☼☼☼☼hotel.

After breakfast, your varied cycling holiday through Carinthia comes to an end. Take the opportunity to enjoy a final stroll through Villach or simply reflect on the many impressions gathered over the past few days. Your individual departure and onward journey home are at your own arrangement. If you would like to spend more time in the region, additional nights can be booked. This allows you to further explore the surroundings, enjoy more excursions or relax at leisure before starting your journey home.

Overnight extension available on request.