Lake Loop: Lake Klopein - Klagenfurt - St.Veit an der Glan

The fastest route runs from the north shore of Lake Klopein to St. Kanzian and then on to Piskertschach. From there, a quick descent leads to the Drava River at Dullach, via Althofen and Grafenstein and the railway cycle path to Klagenfurt. A stop in Klagenfurt and the city center is definitely worthwhile, as the state capital has much to offer guests.

From the center of Klagenfurt, the route continues on the perfectly signposted R7 cycle path along the Glan river directly to St.Veit. There, you can choose whether to add the approximately 20 km long route around Lake Längsee and Hochosterwitz Castle, or postpone it to the next day. 

Detailed description of cycle paths: From Lake Klopein to St. Kanzian, further on municipal roads to Piskertschach, from there after passing through the village switch to state road L116 and follow this to Dullach2, cross the Drava and follow L115 to Althofen, then after passing under the railway line turn right onto the railway cycle path, then follow this to Grafenstein. Follow the railway cycle path from Grafenstein to Klagenfurt (R6). Follow cycle path R6 to the center of Klagenfurt, then at Neuer Platz switch to the R7 and follow this to St.Veit.

Sights and things to experience nearby: 

Ride with the Wörthersee shipping and/or excursion to the Pyramidenkogel

Alternative route via the Drava cycle path and the Rosental valley 

69 kilometers, 493 meters in elevation

After a nice round around Lake Klopein, today's stage focuses entirely on the River Drava. The route runs largely along the well-known Drava cycle path, which has been rated one of four 5-star quality cycle routes by the ADFC since 2016. Here you can enjoy a relaxed ride by the water – past cliffs, castles and reservoirs. In the hiking region Rosental you pass the gunsmith town of Ferlach. In one of the many Drava loops lies the elegant Rosegg Castle with a large garden, labyrinth and animal park. From here, it is only a few kilometers to stylish Velden on Lake Wörthersee.

Sights and things worth experiencing nearby: 

Tscheppaschlucht near Ferlach – a natural jewel of a special kind

EXPI – Science Center full of (physical) experiments in Gotschuchen/St. Margarethen im Rosental

Trekking bike is the ideal bike for this route

For the most part, the Carinthia Lake Loop runs over independent cycle paths or less busy municipal roads.

However, some sections must be covered on federal roads due to a lack of cycle paths!! Caution on these sections.

Car

From the north (Salzburg) via the A10 and A2

From the east (Vienna): via the A2

From the south (Ljubljana): via A11 and Karawanken tunnel

From the south (Italy): via A2

Accessible by train and bus

Train: www.oebb.at

Station shuttle: https://www.bahnhofshuttle.at/de

Flight: http://klagenfurt-airport.at

Car:

From the north (Salzburg) via the A10 and A2

From the east (Vienna): via the A2

From the south (Ljubljana): via A11 and Karawanken tunnel

From the south (Italy): via A2

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