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Cycling holiday starting in St. Jakob im Rosental on the Drava Cycle Path, based at the 4☼☼☼☼Hotel Rosentaler Hof – 7 nights’ accommodation with gourmet half board, use of the hotel’s own wellness area, parking at the hotel, and much more

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3 % online early-bird discount if booked by March 15th, 2026
Overview
Dates 2026

Arrival on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays from April 12th to October 11th

Low season: April 12th to 25th and October 3rd to 11th
Shoulder season: April 26th to June 13th and August 30th to October 2nd
High season: June 14th to August 29th

Note: If you would like to arrive on a different date, please contact us!

Tour
  • 234 to 294 km of cycling, approx. 30 minutes by train
  • Cycle paths are paved and very well signposted, mostly flat to gently rolling
  • 70% car-free cycle paths, 30% on quiet back roads
Tour characteristics
  • Fitness level
  • Cycle path quality
  • Signposting
Route
Day 1 – Arrival in St. Jakob

Located in the Rosental valley, just a few kilometres south of Lake Wörthersee. Parking at the hotel is included. Your rental bike (if booked) will be ready for you at the hotel.

Day 2 – Lake Faak (35 km)

Via Dolintschach to Rosegg (optional visit to Rosegg Castle and the animal park), then on to nearby Lake Faak. Continue on a gently rolling route around the lake and return via Ledenitzen.

Day 3 – Villach (45 km)

Follow the Drava Cycle Path to Rosegg. Continue via Föderlach to Lake Silbersee (swimming possible), on to Villach, and then back.

Day 4 – Lake Ossiach (65 km cycling, approx. 30 minutes by train)

From Velden, take the train to Villach. Cycle around Lake Ossiach (including a visit to the Baroque Ossiach Abbey). Return by train from Villach to Velden, then cycle back to the hotel.

Day 5 – Rest day or guided cycling tour

Enjoy the excellent facilities at your hotel, or join a guided three-country cycling tour (60 km) with guide and transfers (bookable at the hotel).

Day 6 – Lake Wörthersee circular tour (57 km)

Cycle along the Drava to Rosegg, then slightly uphill to Selpritsch. Continue to Velden and along the northern shore to Klagenfurt (route can be shortened individually by train). Return via the southern shore.

Day 7 – Through the Rosental Valley (40 km)

Follow the Drava Cycle Path through the beautiful Rosental valley with views of the impressive Karawanks mountain range to the Feistritz reservoir. Return via Ludmannsdorf and Selkach.

Day 8 – Departure

After breakfast.

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Prices & Services
Price per person
  • double room | half board - 8 days
    • 12.04. - 25.04.2026, 03.10. - 11.10.2026 | A - Off season
      € 499,- Arrival Fr, Sa, Su
    • 26.04. - 13.06.2026, 30.08. - 02.10.2026 | B - Low season
      € 649,- Arrival Fr, Sa, Su
    • 14.06. - 29.08.2026 | C - High season
      € 712,- Arrival Fr, Sa, Su
  • single room | half board - 8 days
    • 12.04. - 25.04.2026, 03.10. - 11.10.2026 | A - Off season
      € 634,- Arrival Fr, Sa, Su
    • 26.04. - 13.06.2026, 30.08. - 02.10.2026 | B - Low season
      € 784,- Arrival Fr, Sa, Su
    • 14.06. - 29.08.2026 | C - High season
      € 847,- Arrival Fr, Sa, Su
Services
  • 7 nights’ accommodation with gourmet half board as described by the hotel
  • Parking at the hotel
  • Use of the hotel’s own wellness area
  • Reusable water bottle to take along
  • Service package including transfers according to the itinerary
  • Information package with tour map
  • GPS data
  • 7-day service hotline
Not Included

Local tourist tax: €4.60 per person, per night; Train journeys according to the itinerary: approximately €13,-; Guided cycling tour on Day 5: approximately €54

Best-Price-Guarantee

If you have a cheaper offer for bike tours, bike and boat tours or cruises with the same services or dates at the time of booking, please send us a copy of the offer by e-mail. If you book at Donau Touristik, you will receive the best price.

You can find the details here.

Flexi Total – your flexible appointment rescheduling service

You can rebook your long-distance tour up to 5 days before arrival (single center tour: 17 days, MS Primadonna/island hopping: 8 weeks) – for only €35 per person, even for dates in the following year. Payments already made will be credited as a voucher. The prices for the new travel dates apply.
You can find the details here.

Discount
  • Early bird bonus
    • 2 % per person until 15.03.2026 on arrival Fr, Sa, Su from 12.04. - 11.10.2026
  • Online discount
    • 1 % per person on arrival Fr, Sa, Su from 12.04. - 11.10.2026
  • Children (in double room with extra bed with at least 2 full-paying guests)
    • 100 % up to 6 years on arrival Fr, Sa, Su from 12.04. - 11.10.2026
    • 50 % up to 12 years on arrival Fr, Sa, Su from 12.04. - 11.10.2026
Your hotel
  • Rosentaler Hof - More Information
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    4 stars
    Rosentaler Hof
    St. Jakob im Rosental

    LOCATION: The Hotel Rosentaler Hof is quietly located near the Drau Cycle Path in St. Jakob in the Mühlbach district. ROOMS: The hotel has 40 cozy rooms with shower/toilet, TV, WLAN and a safe. RESTAU…

    extension on request

Gastronomy

Gourmet half board, including a breakfast buffet with a vitality corner; packed lunch; and an evening choice menu with salad bar.

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Our rental bikes
Place of interest
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    St. Jakob im Rosental

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