Carinthia Lakes Cycling Tour Central Austria Austria Special Offer Available!! This bicycle tour brings you to the most beautiful lakes of Carinthia. Past blue and turquoise lakes, accompanied by a hilly and mountainous landscape, the route captivates with a varied sceneries.  This 8-day cycle tour takes you from Villach, the cycling capital of Carinthia, to lake Millstätter See, lake Weißensee, lake Pressegger See, lake Faaker See and via the valley Keutschacher Seental with 4 lakes to the provincial capital of Klagenfurt. From there, the journey leads over the lake Wörthersee to the Drava cycle path and back to Villach and the lake Ossiacher See. There are also some shorter options focusing on the Eastern and Western lakes. This route has no sections with steep slopes and has short stages so you can get more time to discover the wonderful surroundings, but also the cuisine and culture. This tour leads mostly on well laid out bicycle routes, often directly along the lakesides. The route is mainly flat, in a few stages slightly hilly. For more ambitious and experienced cyclists, we have another option with a couple of slopes to overcome and partially leading several kilometers along paved roads with some traffic. In some sections the route leads along federal roads without a cycle path. In addition, there is a long slope on the route to Weißensee to overcome (transfer optional). The rest of the route is mainly flat, sometimes slightly hilly. The route is ideal for E-bikes. Biking Tour Meeting: Villach Airport: Klagenfurt Transfer: Trip Brochure (PDF) Trip Rating

Special Offer: 100 euros off (approx. 120 usd) April 24th and October 2nd departures (valid for all package options)

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This is a self-guided tour, there is not an official meeting. The trip starts on Day 1 when you check in to your 1st hotel in Villach.

Sample Itinerary: 8-day relax program - subject to changes

Day 1: Arrival to Villach
You will arrive at your hotel in Villach. Parking spaces available close to the hotel.
Meals included: none
Overnight in Villach

Day 2: Lendorf to Millstatt
In the morning you take the train to Lendorf near Spittal an der Drau. From there you cycle on secondary roads to Lake Millstatt, which is completely surrounded by a cycle path. You will discover the untouched south shore without any roads where you can enjoy a breathtaking view of the lake in many places. Along the northern shore you cycle, partly directly along the lake, to the capital of the region, Millstatt am See. Already the Austrian emperor spent his holidays here, and many elegant villas from this era are still preserved.
Biking approx. 30 km
Meals included: Breakfast
Overnight in Millstatt

Day 3: Lake Weißensee to Lake Pressegger
In the morning, a shuttle bus takes you up to the lake Weißensee. From there, a boat will take you to the starting point of the bike tour. The trip starts with a short slope before turning downhill again along the dreamy Gitschtal valley, to the small town of Hermagor and then to Lake Pressegger.
Biking approx. 30 km
Meals included: Breakfast
Overnight in Lake Pressegger

Day 4: Lake Pressegger to Mühlbach (Rosegg)
The tour starts at the Gailtal cycle path, one of Carinthia‘s most natural cycling routes. It leads through the Schütt nature reserve, formed by a landslide of the imposing Dobratsch mountain, and where the Gail River flows through wide gravel banks. From the Gailtal cycle path, turn off at Müllnern in the direction of lake Faaker See and continue along the southern shore of the lake. Then the path leads through small dreamy places to today‘s final destination.
Biking approx. 60 km
Meals included: Breakfast
Overnight in Mühlbach (Rosegg)

Day 5: Mühlbach (Rosegg) to Klagenfurt
Today starts with a section along the Drava cycle path and then leads to the Keutschacher Seental cycle path. The trip starts with some slopes before turning downhill towards the valley along the 4 lakes through idyllic natural landscape and forest sections. Via the suburb of Viktring you return to the shore of lake Wörthersee and then cycle the last part to Klagenfurt along the Lendkanal, which connects the city center with the lake. Do not miss a leisurely evening stroll through the romantic old town, and experience the flair of this city up close.
Biking approx. 40 km
Meals included: Breakfast
Overnight in Klagenfurt

Day 6: Klagenfurt to Villach
The path leads you back to lake Wörthersee and then always along the north shore. The route runs continuously on bike paths and often directly along the lake, where you are free to stop for a cooling jump into the water. The bathing resorts along the lake are lively and have nice inviting sea promenades with many attractions for big and small cyclists. Leaving lake Wörthersee in a westerly direction you reach the Drava cycle path, the most famous bike path in Carinthia, which will bring you back to Villach. The relatively small city of Villach is perfect for little stroll in the centre.
Biking approx. 45 km
Meals included: Breakfast
Overnight in Villach

Day 7: Lake Ossiacher See round trip
The Seebach leads you out of Villach and soon you will notice the castle ruin of Landskron, dominating the valley below. Surrounded by the idyllic mountain scenery, you will come across inviting bathing resorts and the romantic Ossiach monastery. The dark green colour of the lake water is really inviting to take a last bath before closing the roundtrip in Villach.
Biking approx. 45 km
Meals included: Breakfast
Overnight in Villach

Day 8: Departure
Tour end and departure or possibility of extension.
Meals included: Breakfast

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Sample Itinerary: 8-day sporty program - subject to changes

Day 1: Arrival to Villach
You will arrive at your hotel in Villach. Parking spaces available close to the hotel.
Meals included: none
Overnight in Villach

Day 2: Villach to Klagenfurt
You start in Villach and through the small town the way leads out in the direction of Lake Faaker See. This lake is not very big, but very warm and turquoise like the Caribbean. You will circumnavigate the lake from south to east and then cycle along the Drava cycle path over the Wörthersee north shore to Klagenfurt.
Biking approx. 60 km
Meals included: Breakfast
Overnight in Klagenfurt

Day 3: Klagenfurt to Mühlbach (Rosegg) 
In the morning you start in Klagenfurt and cycle on a flat route towards Lake Klopeiner See. Do not miss a ride around the lake before continuing along the Drava cycle path directly on the water, crossing untouched nature until the final destination of this stage.
Biking approx. 80 km
Meals included: Breakfast
Overnight in Mühlbach

Day 4: Mühlbach (Rosegg) to Villach
The first section follows the Drava cycle path, a quite pleasant start, mostly along the river. Before you reach Villach you turn to the lake Ossiacher See and initially follow the creek. Soon you will notice the castle ruin of Landskron, dominating the valley below. Surrounded by the idyllic mountain scenery, you will come across inviting bathingnresorts and the romantic Ossiach monastery. The dark green colour of the lake water is really special. From the lake Ossiacher See you cycle a short distance along the Drava cycle path upriver to your destination Villach.
Biking approx. 60 km
Meals included: Breakfast
Overnight in Villach

Day 5: Villach to Millstatt
In the morning the bike tour takes you again out of Villach and into the vicinity of lake Ossiach. You then change onto the cycle path in the direction of lake Millstätter See, which leads through the so-called Gegendtal valley past the two small idyllic lakes Afritzer See and Brennsee and the small town of Radenthein to the eastern shore of lake Millstätter See. After that there are a few more kilometers directly along the lake to reach today‘s destination Millstatt.
Biking approx. 60 km
Meals included: Breakfast
Overnight in Millstatt

Day 6: Millstatt to Lake Presseggersee
You start at lake Millstätter See and continue through the Lieserschlucht gorge to the district town of Spittal an der Drau with it’s beautiful renaissance castle of Porcia. Then follow the Drava cycle path downstream and continue on the federal road up to the lake Weißensee (transfer optional). Once you reach the top, you cross over by boat, as there is no road connection to the eastern shore. There you start with a short slope before turning downhill again along the dreamy Gitschtal valley, to the small town of Hermagor and then to Lake Pressegger.
Biking approx. 60 km
Meals included: Breakfast
Overnight in Lake Pressegger

Day 7: Lake Presseggersee to Villach
Your bike tour will take you along the Gailtal cycle path. The wide valley is mainly untouched and the cycle path crosses the natural landscape along the river. At the beginning of this trip, you pass the lake Pressegger See. Like all Carinthian lakes, it is a bathing lake with warm temperatures. Before reaching Villach, part of the trip leads through a nature reserve at the foot of the majestic Dobratsch Mountain, formed by a gigantic historic landslide. You cycle directly along the Gail River, which is wide and flat at this point - an inviting bathing place for many nature lovers.
Biking approx. 55 km
Meals included: Breakfast
Overnight in Villach

Day 8: Departure
Tour end and departure or possibility of extension.
Meals included: Breakfast

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Sample Itinerary: 6-day Eastern program - subject to changes

Day 1: Arrival at Villach
You will arrive at your hotel in Villach. Parking spaces available close to the hotel.
Meals included: none
Overnight in Villach

Day 2: Villach to Mühlbach (Rosegg)
You start in Villach and through the small town the way leads out in the direction of lake Faaker See. This lake is not very big, but very warm and turquoise like the Caribbean. You will circumnavigate the lake from south to east and then ride along the Drava cycle path, which will take you to your destination.
Biking approx. 35-40 km
Meals included: Breakfast
Overnight in Mühlbach (Rosegg)

Day 3: Mühlbach (Rosegg) to Lake Klopeinersee
Today your bike tour in Carinthia takes you through the scenic valley of the Rosental. During the cycle tour along the Drava cycle path, you will have the opportunity for some additional sporting or cultural activities: the Feistritz reservoir offers canoe tours while in Ferlach you can visit the gunsmith museum and the Carnica bee museum, giving you an insight into the history of this region. The Tscheppaschlucht gorge is 1.2 km long and impresses with rugged rocks and the 26 m high Tschauko waterfall.
Biking approx. 55-65 km
Meals included: Breakfast
Overnight in Lake Klopeinersee

Day 4: Lake Klopeinersee to Lake Wörthersee
From lake Klopeiner See you cycle to Klagenfurt. The cycle tour is comfortable, the path leads flat directly to the provincial capital of Carinthia. The small town is a manageable size, the medieval centre very beautiful with well-preserved houses and today the heart of the city. A stroll around the Old and New Square, where the landmark Lindwurm stands, is a must. After that, you leave the city along the channel Lendkanal and cycle directly to the shore of the Lake Wörthersee. You now have the choice: either you take the cycle path along the northern shore of lake Wörthersee through the famous bathing resorts or you cycle through the untouched lake valley Keutschacher Seental with its four additional lakes. Both variants are charming and converge at the final destination of this stage.
Biking approx. 45 km or alternatively valley Keutschacher Seental (approx. 50 km)
Meals included: Breakfast
Overnight in Lake Wörthersee

Day 5: Lake Wörthersee to Villach
In the morning, you cycle along the Drava cycle path towards Villach. Before you reach Villach you turn to the lake Ossiacher See and initially follow the creek. Soon you will notice the castle ruin of Landskron, dominating the valley below. Surrounded by the idyllic mountain scenery, you will come across inviting bathing resorts and the romantic Ossiach monastery. The dark green colour of the lake water is really special. From the lake Ossiacher See you cycle a short distance along the Drava cycle path upriver to your destination Villach.
Biking approx. 60 km
Meals included: Breakfast
Overnight in Villach

Day 6: Departure
Tour end and departure or possibility of extension.
Meals included: Breakfast

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Sample Itinerary: 6-day Western program - subject to changes

Day 1: Arrival at Villach
You will arrive at your hotel in Villach. Parking spaces available close to the hotel.
Meals included: none
Overnight in Villach

Day 2: Lendorf to Millstatt
In the morning you take the train to Lendorf near Spittal an der Drau. From there you cycle on secondary roads to Lake Millstatt, which is completely surrounded by a cycle path. You will discover the untouched south shore without any roads where you can enjoy a breathtaking view of the lake in many places. Along the northern shore you cycle, partly directly along the lake, to the capital of the region, Millstatt am See. Already the Austrian emperor spent his holidays here, and many elegant villas from this era are still preserved.
Biking approx. 30 km
Meals included: Breakfast
Overnight in Millstatt

Day 3: Lake Weißensee to Pressegger See
In the morning, a shuttle bus takes you up to the lake Weißensee. From there, a boat will take you to the starting point of the bike tour. The trip starts with a short slope before turning downhill again along the dreamy Gitschtal valley, to the small town of Hermagor and then to Lake Presseggersee.
Biking approx. 30 km
Meals included: Breakfast
Overnight in Lake Presseggersee

Day 4: Lake Pressegger See to Villach
Leave Hermagor and lake Pressegger via the Gailtal bike path and cycle into the countryside. In Müllnern you leave the river Gail and cycle in the direction of lake Faaker and along the southern shore of the lake. Then the path leads through small dreamy villages until you reach Villach.
Biking approx. 60 km
Meals included: Breakfast
Overnight in Villach

Day 5: Lake Ossiach round trip
The Seebach leads you out of Villach and soon you will notice the castle ruin of Landskron, dominating the valley below. Surrounded by the idyllic mountain scenery, you will come across inviting bathing resorts and the romantic Ossiach monastery. The dark green colour of the lake water is really inviting to take a last bath before closing the roundtrip in Villach.
Biking approx. 45 km
Meals included: Breakfast
Overnight in Villach

Day 6: Departure
Tour end and departure or possibility of extension.
Meals included: Breakfast

                                                Klagenfurt area

Month	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Average High Temperature (°F)	34	41	52	60	69	75	79	78	69	58	44	34
Average Low Temperature (°F)	19	22	30	37	46	52	56	55	48	39	31	22
Average High Temperature (°C)	1	5	11	16	21	24	26	25	21	14	7	1
Average Low Temperature (°C)	-7	-5	-1	3	8	11	13	13	9	4	-1	-6
Average Precipitation (days of rain)	3	3	4	7	8	11	8	8	6	6	6	5

Source: NOAA


Seasons
Due to its proximity to the Sea, the region benefits from a Mediterranean influence bringing lots of sunshine and a relative mild climate, even though winters can be quite cold.

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Accommodations
During this trip, nights are spent in different locations.

Description
Accommodations consist of a mixture of 3 and 4 star hotels offering private bedrooms with ensuite facilities.

Local tax
Some cities charge a tourist tax. These taxes are not included in the sale price of the tour and must be paid directly by you at check-in or check-out at the hotels.
This fee varies depending on the hotel category, the season and the number of days of stay. It is usually between 1 and 5 € per person per night.


Meals
All breakfasts are included.

Tack:		--
Horses:		--
Pace:		--
Level:		(2 to 3 out of 5)    Easy to Moderate
Age:		Min 12

Enjoyment Tour: approx. 250km total
E-bike or Sporty Tour: approx. 375km total
6-day Program - East: approx. 195-215km total
6-day Program - West: approx. 165km total

Rental bikes:
21-gears women‘s or men‘s bicycle
E-bike (unisex bike, 500 W battery, range up to 100 km)

Passports
Passport valid for at least three months beyond length of stay required by all nationals referred to in the chart except:
(a) 1. British nationals whose passport should be valid for intended length of stay.
(b) 2. EU nationals holding a valid national ID card.
Note: EU nationals are only required to produce evidence of their EU nationality and identity in order to be admitted to any EU member state. This evidence can take the form of a valid national passport or national identity card. Either is acceptable. Possession of a return ticket, any length of validity on their document, sufficient funds for the length of their proposed visit should not be imposed.
Passport Note
Austria is a signatory to the 1995 Schengen Agreement.

Visas
Not required by all nationals referred to in the chart above for the following lengths of visit:
(a) nationals of EU countries for an unlimited period, provided passport is valid;
(b) 3. nationals of Australia, Canada and USA for the purposes of business or tourism for stays of up to three months. For stays longer than three months an entry permit must be applied for which is valid for up to six months.
(c) 4. holders of the following British passports do need a visa: British subject (without right of abode in the UK); British Dependent Territories; British Overseas Citizens; British Protected Persons.
 

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