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Cyclists with children's trailers in Sillian, Heinfels Castle in the background

Drau-Cycle Path for families

From the Dolomites to Carinthia’s Lakes

7 Days / 6 Nights
Medium
Cyclists with children's trailers in Sillian, Heinfels Castle in the background

Come along and discover the sunniest path in Austria with your entire family during our cycling holiday in Carinthia! You start in Toblach, situated immediately after the Italian border, which is the start of the Drau-cycle path. Leisurely you proceed always downhill along the river Drau through East Tyrol to Lienz, onwards to Spittal and finally to Villach. The beautiful towns along this marvellously designed cycle path offer Southern flair and countless sun hours. So that it does not get too hot for you, there are countless natural lakes for swimming, adventure outdoor pools and bathing spots situated directly en route to cool off. Experience action and family fun in the climbing park, water adventure trail or the ‚Wichtelpark ‘. At as a finale the warm swimming lakes of Carinthia await. It is hard to pinpoint, what is most beautiful during your family cycling holiday: the spectacular views onto the Lienz-Dolomites maybe? The cycle route through the cool wetlands, neat scenery and tranquil villages? Or the diverse as well as delicious cuisine of East Tyrol and Carinthia? Come to Carinthia and make up your own mind!

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Itinerary at a glance

Along the Drava River many adventures await you. To start, you strengthen yourself in Lienz with Schlipfkrapfen (donut) and Tyrolean dumplings. The Drauoase Dellach offers water adventure trail and climbing park, near Villach are the Ossiacher and Faaker lakes.

The sunny town of Lienz welcomes you. Enjoy the marvellous backdrop of the Lienz-Dolomites surrounding you and soak up a few rays whilst strolling through the charming town with its Mediterranean flair.

Hotel example: Hotel Sonne

You start very leisurely with a train ride to Italy! Since the Drau-cycle path and hence your cycle holiday starts in Innichen, situated immediately after the Italian border. Before you make your way through the narrow Puster-valley along the Drau, which is still very unspoilt here, there are still plenty of chances for some swimming fun located directly en route with the adventure pool in Innichen, the leisure centre in Assling and the ‚Dolomitenbad‘-pool in Lienz. But we also recommend to save some time to visit the ‚Wichtelpark‘ Sillian and the water adventure park ‚Garlitzenklamm‘. Had enough of cycling? Today’s tour can be easily cut short by train.

Hotel example: Hotel Sonne

Have you sampled the diverse cuisine of Lienzyet? We highly recommend you at least try the „Osttiroler Schlipfkrapfen“ or the „Tiroler Knödel“, before saying goodbye to the hussle and bussle of the traditional markets in Lienz. Now you cycle on ancient Roman trade routes through the picturesque Upper Drau-river valley. Palaces, ruins and castles are testimony over and over of ancient times.  However also away from the route there is lots to discover: for instance the adventure pool in Oberdrauburg, the Drau-river oasis Dellach with a giant tree house, water experience trail, climbing park and more in Greifenburg. A cycling stage packed with adventure!  

Hotel example: Hotel Berghof

 

You continue gleefully through blooming wetlands, rural farmland and neat, cultivated landscape always following the river Drau all the way to Spittal. You pass cosy villages, cycle across historic market squares and race through cool wooded scenery. In Möllbrücke you get to visit the adventure pool and enjoy a 50-metre long tower-slide, then for the final few kilometres you pass through the ‚Drauenland‘ with a natural pond and reach Spittal. There is still time left to visit the ‚Sportbad Drautalperle‘ or simply enjoy a stroll through the enchanting historic centre of today’s Day Finish. Also Lake Millstätter See is only a stone’s throw away!

Hotel example: Erlebnis Post

 

Today the marvellous scenery of the lower Drau-river valley awaits! Therefore you leave the cultural town of Spittal behind you now and continue cycling along the dams of the river Drau all the way to Villach. Along the easy cycling route we recommend you take a quick break in Molzbichl and visit the Carantana Museum. Here you can learn a lot about the origins of Carinthia’s first settlers. On hot days a detour to the outdoor pool in Paternion or to the natural pool in Puch provides a welcome cooling off in the lovely water. However do not spend too much time there though, since as a finale the ‚cosy capital of the Drau-cycle path‘ Villach awaits. How convenient that you get to spend not one but a total of two nights there.

Hotel example: Hotel Seestuben

 

Carinthia‘s Thermal springs, diverse playgrounds, adventure Mount Affenberg, the town museum and lots more – the town of Villach offers so many opportunities for exciting experiences. Today however you are back on your bike again and visit one of the most popular lakes around Villach. Depending on how you feel and on your stamina you cycle around Lake Ossiacher See and get to discover the climbing forest or embark on a trip to Lake Faaker See and enjoy one of the family-friendly lakeside lidos. No matter what you decide to do: a stupendous cycling ay with lots of fun for the entire family along the warm lakes is guaranteed!

Hotel example: Hotel Seestuben

 

Day
07
Departure or extra days

Route information

Medium

You cycle mostly on very well-maintained and throughout signposted cycle paths with good road conditions, running mostly directly along the Drau riverbank. In sections also on side roads with very little traffic. Routes can be cut short by train rides.

Prices and dates

Category: 3***- and 4****- hotels, inns and B&Bs

Child prices valid when staying in a room with 2 full-paying adults. Fee for children under the age of 6 (i.e. child’s bed/cot) payable on site.

Prices per person in EUR

Our rental bikes

Eurobike Herren-Leihrad mit 21 Gängen
Men's bike 21-speed
with freewheel and diamond frame

The rental bike with the classic men's frame.

Body size approx. 165 cm - 205 cm

Note: Due to limited availability, reservation is required.

56-51 "sloping" cm |
60 cm |
64 cm
Eurobike Unisex-Leihrad mit 21 Gängen
Unisex bike 21/24-speed
with freewheel

With this high quality touring bike, you are well-equipped for all our tours.

Body size approx. 148 cm - 190 cm

43 cm |
46 cm |
51 cm |
56 cm
Eurobike Unisex-Leihrad mit 7 Gängen
Unisex bike 7-speed
with coaster brake

For all those guests who prefer a coaster brake at the rear wheel.

Body size approx. 155 cm - 190 cm

46 cm |
51 cm |
56 cm
Eurobike E-Bike-Leihrad von KTM
Unisex Electro bike 8-speed
with hub gears

With our electric bikes you are fully mobile and can really enjoy every cycling tour.

Body size approx. 148 cm - 195 cm

46 cm "xs" |
46 cm |
51 cm |
56 cm
Eurobike Leihrad PLUS
Rental Bike PLUS 20/27-speed
with freewheel and diamond frame

Slightly sportier, lighter and more precise, this type of rental bike will delight all guests who want even more quality in the saddle.

Body size approx. 155 cm - 205 cm

46 cm |
51 cm |
60 cm |
63 cm
Eurobike Kinder-Leihrad 24
Children's bike
The Children's bike with 9, 12 or 18-speed with freewheel

Body size approx. 115 cm - 150 cm

Note: The number of gears is determined by the size of the bike.

20 inch |
24 inch |
26 inch
Eurobike Follow-Me
Follow-Me
Children's bike + Follow-Me

For children who are already able to ride the bike on their own, but would also like to be pulled along the route by their parents, we offer a Follow-Me always in combination with an Eurobike 20 inch children's bike (body size approx. 115 cm - 150 cm) and a rental bike for the parents.

Services & Information

Further details about this tour

Included

  • Accommodation as already mentioned
  • Breakfast
  • Welcome briefing (German, English)
  • Luggage transfer
  • EUROBIKE developed route
  • Detailed travel documents 1x per room (German, English)
  • 1 train ride Lienz – Innichen incl. your bike
  • App for Navigation and GPS-data available
  • Service hotline

Optional

  • Return transfer by minibus to Lienz Sunday morning, costs approx. EUR 79 per person, extra EUR 29 for your own bike, reservation is necessary, to be paid for in advance

Arrival / Parking / Departure

  • Lienz train station
  • Klagenfurt airport
  • Public car park near the hotel approx. EUR 35 per week, parking spaces free of charge at the edge of town.
  • From Villach good train connection back to Lienz

Note

  • Tourist tax, if due, is not included in the price
  • Further important information according to the package travel law can be found here!

Join us in achieving greater sustainability by choosing our digital route book, rather than the printed version. As a small thank you we will give you a discount of €20 per room.

Services & Information

Further details about this tour

Included

  • Accommodation as already mentioned
  • Breakfast
  • Welcome briefing (German, English)
  • Luggage transfer
  • EUROBIKE developed route
  • Detailed travel documents 1x per room (German, English, French)
  • 1 train ride Lienz – Innichen incl. your bike
  • App for Navigation and GPS-data
  • Service hotline

Optional

  • Return transfer by minibus to Lienz Sunday morning, costs approx. EUR 85 per person, extra EUR 39 for your own bike, reservation is necessary, to be paid for in advance

Arrival / Parking / Departure

  • Lienz train station
  • Klagenfurt airport
  • Public car park near the hotel approx. EUR 35 per week, parking spaces free of charge at the edge of town.
  • From Villach good train connection back to Lienz

Note

  • Tourist tax, if due, is not included in the price
  • Further important information according to the package travel law can be found here!

Join us in achieving greater sustainability by choosing our digital route book, rather than the printed version. As a small thank you we will give you a discount of €20 per room.

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