
Cycling holiday in Carinthia
Welcome to the cycle routes in Carinthia
Cycling in Carinthia: a simple lust for life!
The most southerly federal state in Austria not only attracts visitors with its Mediterranean flair and mild temperatures. It also offers wonderfully warm, turquoise green lakes and a magnificent mountain world. Holidays in the heart of the Alps-Adriatic region have a pinch of the Mediterranean – in both the cuisine and way of life. A cycling holiday in Carinthia is pleasure cycling for all of your senses!
The south of the Alps has its very own attitude towards life that you can best discover from the saddle of your bike. From Upper Carinthia with its 267 three-thousand metre peaks in the Upper Tauern National Park to Lower Carinthia and the Klagenfurt basin – Carinthia offers pure scenic and cultural diversity! From the Carnic Alps to the Gailtal Alps and from the expansive Koralm to the impressive Karawanks – Carinthia is a unique natural pleasure!

That’s how the south tastes: pleasure cycling in Carinthia
Whatever kind of bike makes your heart beat faster – in Carinthia mountain bikers, racing cyclists, e-bikers and pleasure cyclists will all find their favourite routes. Whether it’s a gentle trip around the lake or a sporty climb up the mountain – pleasure must not be overlooked while cycling. Do you prefer regional delicacies? Or are you more of an adventurous connoisseur? In southern Austria you’ll discover exciting cuisine shaped by many influences and characterised by lived traditions. Discover the diverse tastes of the south for yourself!
5 enjoyable cycle routes in Carinthia
- On culinary cycle tracks (48,6 km)
- The Lake Millstatt Cycle Track (27,9 km)
- Millstatt alpine pasture tour (49 km)
- Wine tavern tour (9,7 km)
- Three-hut tour (26,4 km)
Destinations for a cycling holiday in Carinthia
Have you already discovered the jewel in Carinthia’s crown? It’s not only because of its size – it’s the second largest lake in Carinthia after Wörthersee - that Lake Millstatt deserves this name; it’s primarily because of its scenic beauty. Embedded in the gentle Nock Mountains, it offers exceptional access to lakes and mountains.
Impressions of cycling in Carinthia
Accommodations in the area
The ideal accommodation is where you feel comfortable. It serves to retreat, to relax, to switch off. It is an essential part of a perfect cycling holiday. Choose one that suits you.