“Nothing Compares to the Simple Pleasure of a Bike Ride!”

In spring 2016, the cycle route along the Drava river (“Drauradweg”) reached for the stars. Five stars, to be more precise, making it a 5-star cycle route certified by the German Cyclist’s Association (ADFC). The 366-kilometre tour that crosses the whole province of Carinthia is one of Austria’s most popular routes. An adventure for the whole family! Signposts on every corner and delicious meals that you can savour at one of the restaurants and taverns along the Drava river make this route a “don’t worry - be happy” travel experience for cyclists. Would you like to cross the borders? In just one week, the “Alpe-Adria Cycle Path” takes you to the sea. It starts in Salzburg, the city of Mozart, goes through the Hohe Tauern National Park before heading southward toward the sunny province of Carinthia and across the Austrian border to Italy. With a total length of 162 kilometres, the different cycle routes of “Via Carinzia” in southern Carinthia guarantee pleasurable cycling rides rich in history and culture. The cycle route “Gailtal-Radweg” winds through the Gailtal valley with the awe-inspiring Gailtal and Carnic Alps rising either side of you. In central Carinthia, it’s all about the e-bike.

Carinthia has become a paradise for mountain biking enthusiasts over the past few years. What’s on offer? Tricky singletracks, scenic mountain roads, leisurely rides across lush, green alpine pastures or tours to the summits. Check out the world’s longest flow trail in Bad Kleinkirchheim - 15 kilometres of pure fun! Another flow trail of 10 kilometres takes you along the massif “Petzen”.

With the “Flow Trail Card”, you have access to more than 30 tracks and trails in Carinthia. There’s even more to discover beyond the borders of the bike parks, in the great outdoors.

Experienced road cyclists are familiar with it: Austria’s south boasts great routes for road cyclists to suit every level of ability with spectacular and diverse terrain. The area around Carinthia’s lakes is a diverse, natural training ground. Are you ready for the mountains classification? Panoramic mountain passes and scenic roads are waiting for you. The king of climbs and arguably the hardest road in the country, the Grossglockner High Alpine Road (“Großglockner Hochalpenstraße”), is an amazing sliver of tarmac. Starting near the town of Villach, the famous Three Countries MTB Route takes you to Italy and Slovenia. An epic cross-border adventure! Don’t miss any of the breathtaking panoramic lookouts on this single-day tour! Enjoy an immersive experience of the Alps-Adriatic area, cycling along the turquoise waters of the Soča river, via an arduous ascent to the Vršič pass and back down to picturesque Italian villages. Have a blast!