Arrival in Mühlbach, part of the municipality of St. Jakob near Villach, idyllically situated in the Rosental Valley. After your individual arrival, free parking is available at the hotel. If you have booked a rental bike, it will already be waiting for you at the hotel and can be collected after check-in. Use the remainder of the day for your first explorations of the surrounding area or enjoy a relaxing walk through the Rosental Valley. Its peaceful setting and proximity to the River Drau provide a pleasant introduction to your cycling holiday.

Today’s cycling route first takes you via Dolintschach to Rosegg. Here, you may wish to visit Rosegg Castle or the adjacent wildlife park at your leisure. You then follow the Drau Cycle Path to Föderlach before reaching picturesque Lake Faak. The scenic circular tour leads over gently rolling terrain around the lake, offering beautiful views of its striking turquoise waters. Via Faak am See and Drobollach, you continue to Ledenitzen before returning to your hotel in the Rosental Valley.

Today's stage follows the Drau upstream to Rosegg. From there, you continue through gently undulating countryside to Föderlach and on to Lake Silbersee, whose crystal-clear waters invite you to take a refreshing break. The route then leads into the centre of Villach, where you can explore the lively old town at your own pace. After your visit, you return along the same route. The combination of river landscapes, lakes and urban flair makes for a varied and enjoyable cycling day.

You begin the day by cycling to Velden. From there, you take the train to Villach. The return train journey costs approximately €13 per person and is payable locally. You then cycle around Lake Ossiach via St. Andrä and Steindorf. The route passes through attractive lakeside scenery and includes a visit to the Baroque Ossiach Abbey, one of the cultural highlights of the region. After completing the circuit, you return by train from Villach to Velden and cycle back to the hotel.

Today is at your leisure. Relax and enjoy the facilities of your hotel or spend a peaceful day in the Rosental Valley. If you prefer to stay active, you can explore the surrounding area independently. Alternatively, join a guided Three-Countries Cycling Tour. The approximately 60 km excursion includes a guide and transfers and can be booked directly at the hotel. The cost is approximately €58 per person and is payable locally. This flexible day allows you to shape your itinerary according to your individual interests.

Following the Drau River, you cycle to Rosegg before continuing on a gentle ascent through Selpritsch to Velden on Lake Wörthersee. Along the northern shore, you pass the well-known holiday resorts of Pörtschach and Krumpendorf before reaching Klagenfurt. After spending some time in the provincial capital, the route returns along the southern shore of Lake Wörthersee. Those wishing to shorten the stage may use regional train services for individual sections. This tour combines impressive lake scenery, cultural attractions and the natural beauty of Carinthia.

On the final cycling day, you follow the Drau towards the Feistritz Reservoir. The route leads through the varied landscapes of the Rosental Valley and offers frequent views of the river, meadows and the surrounding mountains. After reaching the reservoir, you return via Ludmannsdorf and Selkach. Passing through typical Carinthian villages, the route combines peaceful country roads with scenic natural surroundings. A delightful cycling day provides the perfect conclusion to your journey.

After breakfast, your cycling holiday comes to an end. Take the opportunity to enjoy one final view of the Rosental Valley before beginning your individual journey home. Depending on your travel plans, you may either depart directly or extend your stay in the region on your own. With lasting impressions of lakes, river landscapes and some of Carinthia’s most beautiful cycling routes, your memorable week in Southern Carinthia concludes.