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Cycling holidays in Klagenfurt on Lake Wörthersee

Destination for enjoyable cycling: Carinthia / Austria

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Southern charm meets cycling pleasure

Klagenfurt am Wörthersee is the ideal starting point for enjoyable cycle tours in the heart of Carinthia. Surrounded by a marvellous lake and mountain landscape, the city combines sporting experiences, culinary delights and culture. Whether along Lake Wörthersee, through the gently rolling hills or on challenging routes in the Karawanken - every cyclist will find their perfect tour here.

With its location on the eastern bay of Lake Wörthersee and as the hub of the 1,300 km long Carinthian cycle path network, Klagenfurt offers a wide variety of cycle tours. The Glan Cycle Path, the Wörthersee Cycle Tour or the Drau Cycle Path lead through idyllic landscapes, past historical sites and culinary highlights. With the Wörthersee PLUS Card, you also benefit from guided tours and the bus bike shuttle to Friesach. In addition to relaxed pleasure tours, there are also sporting challenges, such as mountain stages in the Karawanken or the fast-paced single trails on the Falkenberg.

Cycling in Klagenfurt am Wörthersee

Discover Alps-Adriatic cuisine

Austrian, Slovenian and Italian cuisine come together in Klagenfurt, making the city the culinary centre of the Alps-Adriatic region. One highlight is the Alps-Adriatic Cuisine Days at the beginning of September, where top chefs celebrate the diversity of the region. Whether at the Benediktinermarkt, in the Michelin-starred restaurants or in cosy guest gardens - gourmets get their money's worth here. A glass of Carinthian wine from the Taggenbrunn or Vinum Virunum wineries is the perfect accompaniment.

Mediterranean flair meets cycling pleasure

Klagenfurt is the perfect starting point for a variety of cycle tours between lakes, hills and mountains. The city combines relaxed cycle paths with sporting challenges and leads through a landscape characterised by cultural highlights and Mediterranean flair. Whether leisurely or sporty - nature, culture and sporting enjoyment combine here to create a unique experience.

Accommodation for your cycling holiday

The ideal accommodation is where you feel comfortable. It serves as a retreat, for relaxation, for switching off. It is an important part of the ideal cycling holiday. Choose one that suits you.

Krumpendorf am Wörthersee / Carinthia  (AT)
Krumpendorf am Wörthersee / Carinthia  (AT)
Hotel Jerolitsch

Get on your bike - into biking paradise!

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Klagenfurt am Wörthersee / Carinthia  (AT)
Klagenfurt am Wörthersee / Carinthia  (AT)
Hotel Liebetegger ***

City hotel in the heart of Klagenfurt

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Klagenfurt am Wörthersee / Carinthia  (AT)
Klagenfurt am Wörthersee / Carinthia  (AT)
Das Seepark Wörthersee Resort ****

Comfort, relaxation and exercise

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Klagenfurt am Wörthersee / Carinthia  (AT)
Klagenfurt am Wörthersee / Carinthia  (AT)
Der Sandwirth ****

to fall in love with since 1735

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Gourmet dish with breaded item, sauce, and edible flowers on white plate
Klagenfurt on Lake Wörthersee / Carinthia  (AT)
Klagenfurt on Lake Wörthersee / Carinthia  (AT)
Alps-Adriatic cuisine

Klagenfurt am Wörthersee is also a culinary hub in the Alps-Adriatic region. At the Benediktinermarkt, in traditional inns and award-winning restaurants, Austrian, Italian and Slovenian influences come together to create a distinctive culinary style. A particular highlight will be the Alpine-Adriatic Cuisine Days in September 2026, when top international chefs will join forces with local businesses to bring the diversity of the Alpine-Mediterranean region to the table.

Recipes from Klagenfurt am Wörthersee

Carinthian cheese noodles

Klagenfurt on Lake Wörthersee

Carinthian noodles with brown butter or roasted grammerln are the "royal class"…

Cycling tours in Klagenfurt am Wörthersee

One destination, lots of enjoyable cycle tours. Discover panoramic views, cultural highlights and the finest places to stop for refreshments. Explore the region with all your senses. See. Feel. Feel.

Cycling tours
Cycling tours
Long-distance cycle paths
Cycle trips
Carinthia Lakes Loop
Klagenfurt on Lake Wörthersee / Carinthia  (AT)
Klagenfurt on Lake Wörthersee / Carinthia  (AT)

A cycle tour of around 420 kilometres to the 20…

Difficulty
Medium
Around the mountain - Kreuzbergl & Falkenberg
Klagenfurt on Lake Wörthersee / Carinthia  (AT)
Klagenfurt on Lake Wörthersee / Carinthia  (AT)

Cycle out to Lake Wörthersee and around the…

Difficulty
Medium
Castle tour around Klagenfurt am Wörthersee
Klagenfurt on Lake Wörthersee / Carinthia  (AT)
Klagenfurt on Lake Wörthersee / Carinthia  (AT)

A ring of numerous castles surrounds the…

Difficulty
Easy
Zollfeld tour
Klagenfurt on Lake Wörthersee / Carinthia  (AT)
Klagenfurt on Lake Wörthersee / Carinthia  (AT)

A journey through time through the historic heart of Carinthia

Distance
25 km
Uphill
120 m
To the sources - the south of Klagenfurt
Klagenfurt on Lake Wörthersee / Carinthia  (AT)
Klagenfurt on Lake Wörthersee / Carinthia  (AT)

This cycle tour leads along the water - via the…

Difficulty
Easy
Drau cycle path
Klagenfurt on Lake Wörthersee / Carinthia  (AT)
Klagenfurt on Lake Wörthersee / Carinthia  (AT)

River cycling south of the Alps

Difficulty
Medium
Length
510 km
Uphill
1245 m

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Cycling holidays in Klagenfurt on Lake Wörthersee

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Klagenfurt on Lake Wörthersee
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