From Villach to the Windischen Höhe
Road Cycling
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Region Villach - Faaker See - Ossiacher See Verified partner Explorers Choice
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An intense but very pretty bike tour for amateur athletes.
difficult
105.1 km
5:30 h
1418 m
1418 m
Author’s recommendation
There is a wonderful spot to take a peaceful break on the northern shores of the Weissensee!
Difficulty
difficult
Technique
Stamina
Experience
Landscape
Highest point
1110 m
Lowest point
488 m
Best time of year
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Rest Stop
Kulturwirt Zum MohrenSafety information
The path becomes slippery before crossing over creeks.Equipment
A trekking bike or racing bike, rain jacket and drinking water.Tips, hints and links
Region Villach Tourism+43 4242 42000
Start
Villach (489 m)
Coordinates:
Geographic
46.616619, 13.842541
UTM
33T 411376 5163212
Destination
Villach
Turn-by-turn directions
The ride starts in Villach and begins in the direction of „Obere Fellach.” From there the ride is almost always uphill until “Bad Bleiberg.” After a short rest in the idyllich “Bergbau-Dorf” the route goes past the Erlach Cemetery downwards to Nötsch. From there you begin the climb to “Windische Höhe” (the windy peak), which is a connection point between the Gail and the Drau valleys. The path then takes you through small villages until you get to the “Weissensee,” the least disturbed lake in Carinthia. We recommend taking a break here to enjoy the lake’s beauty.
After this break you will bike further into the Drau valley (Drautal)- from Zlan to Olsach, where you get onto the “Drauradweg” (Drau bike path). If you are riding a racing bike you can also use the main road. This will take you back to Villach, passing through Feistritz, Paternion, Weissenstein, Puch and Gummern on the way.
Note
all notes on protected areas
Public transport
The starting point in Villach is easy to reach with the train (get out at Hauptbahnhof Villach) or with the bus.Getting there
Villach is a transport hub and best reached on the A10 highway (exit at Villach-Ossiacher See) and the A2 highway (exit at Villach-Faaker See).Parking
It is recommended to park at the free "Willroider-Parkplatz," about 500 meters west of the train station.Arrival by train, car, foot or bike
Difficulty
difficult
Distance
105.1 km
Duration
5:30h
Ascent
1418 m
Descent
1418 m
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Highest point
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Lowest point
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