Kapla Border Crossing – Slovenia-Austria border loop from Wies-Eibiswald

Kapla Border Crossing – Slovenia-Austria border loop from Wies-Eibiswald

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Kapla Border Crossing – Slovenia-Austria border loop from Wies-Eibiswald

03:07

41.5km

870m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 16, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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12.3 km

Pongratzen Chapel and Bell Tower Viewpoint

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A beautiful view in the distance

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12.3 km

Great view

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Brilliant view of the valley

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13.8 km

Austria - Slovenia border

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The old border guard's house still stands here and in front of it lies the sawn-off border beam.

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14.0 km

Gravel Road from Pongratzen to Kapla Pond

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A view of the fields and forests, just a fantastic area. Cool driveway.

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20.3 km

Odamovo Jezero

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A short, refreshing dip in the water in summer.

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20.4 km

Kapla Lake

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Beautiful lake, private, probably a fish pond.

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21.9 km

Kapla Border Crossing

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What a liberating feeling it was when the Iron Curtain fell! When that rigid border that separated our home from that of our neighbors gave way to friendship and shared …

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21.9 km

Slovenia-Austria border

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This hike is for young and old..Not too steep and not too long..and there is also something to stop for😋🍷

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41.5 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

32.3 km

5.65 km

2.23 km

1.24 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

15.1 km

15.0 km

10.4 km

795 m

240 m

Elevation

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Highest point (800 m)

Lowest point (320 m)

Weather

Monday 5 October

23°C

4°C

0 %

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Max wind speed: 6.0 km/h

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Comments

October 14, 2025,Kapla-See - Remschniggalm - Montikogel

Even in the morning, there was fog and clouds, no mountains visible. Nevertheless, I was planning another beautiful panoramic tour to Slovenia. During the entire climb to Pongratzen, I had very little view; thick patches of fog hung over the forests and vineyards at times. Mystical, but the panoramic views like yesterday were nowhere to be seen. Only at the …

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