recommended route
From Villach to the Windischen Höhe
Road Cycling
· Villach - Faaker See - Ossiacher See
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An intense but very pretty bike tour for amateur athletes.
difficult
Distance 105.1 km
5:30 h
1,418 m
1,418 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
1,110 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.Tips and hints
Region Villach Tourism+43 4242 42000
Start
Villach (489 m)
Coordinates:
DD
46.616619, 13.842541
DMS
46°36'59.8"N 13°50'33.1"E
UTM
33T 411376 5163212
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///courage.punk.lately
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.Coordinates
DD
46.616619, 13.842541
DMS
46°36'59.8"N 13°50'33.1"E
UTM
33T 411376 5163212
w3w
///courage.punk.lately
Arrival by train, car, foot or bike
Equipment
A trekking bike or racing bike, rain jacket and drinking water.Basic Equipment for Road Cycling
- Cycling helmet
- Cycling gloves
- Cycling shoes
- Padded shorts and jersey
- Sunglasses
roadCyclingTechnical
- Water bottle and cage
- Ample supply of drinking water and snacks
- Air pump or CO2 pump including cartridges
- Puncture repair kit
- Where applicable, the bike must meet requirements for road use by having a bell, front and rear lamps and spoke reflectors
- The 'basic' and 'technical' equipment lists are generated based on the selected activity. They are not exhaustive and only serve as suggestions for what you should consider packing.
- For your safety, you should carefully read all instructions on how to properly use and maintain your equipment.
- Please ensure that the equipment you bring complies with local laws and does not include restricted items.
Difficulty
difficult
Distance
105.1 km
Duration
5:30 h
Ascent
1,418 m
Descent
1,418 m
Statistics
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Maps and trails
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Ascent
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Highest point
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Lowest point
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