Bridge over the Gail River – Gailtal cycle path loop from Bezirk Villach-Land

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Bridge over the Gail River – Gailtal cycle path loop from Bezirk Villach-Land

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Bridge over the Gail River – Gailtal cycle path loop from Bezirk Villach-Land

04:27

69.4km

740m

Cycling

Hard bike 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: August 27, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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Naturpark Dobratsch

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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15.9 km

Bridge over the Gail River

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The Gail flows through the Tyrolean Gailtal, the Lesachtal and the Gailtal. The river is 122 km long.

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15.9 km

Gailtal Cycle Path (Gailtalradweg) in the Dobratsch Nature Park

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Along the Gail there are always shady cycling passages

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24.3 km

Gailtal cycle path

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From here you don't feel like driving in Germany or Austria anymore. You can tell by the smell, the plants, the stones - the south is near. :)

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33.4 km

Finkenstein Moor

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A very beautiful cycle path through the moor with wonderful views of the surrounding mountains.

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39.2 km

Lake Faak

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In my opinion, Lake Faak and Lake Weissensee are the most beautiful bodies of water that Carinthia has to offer. Both lakes have the highest water quality, something that is …

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43.6 km

Drau Bridge, St. Ulrich

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Great bike path below the highway, good view.

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45.4 km

Silver Lake

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A beautiful, idyllic lake situated directly on the bike path, offering the opportunity for a swimming break or a rest. Those who are hungry or thirsty can find refreshments at the "Silbersee Ranch".

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46.1 km

Drau Cycle Path in St. Magdalen

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A river distinguished by its extraordinary color. A very beautiful cycle path along the Drava with many benches for resting.

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69.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

33.4 km

14.0 km

13.9 km

7.84 km

134 m

107 m

Surfaces

54.8 km

7.04 km

6.40 km

1.14 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (960 m)

Lowest point (480 m)

Weather

Tuesday 6 October

20°C

2°C

0 %

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Max wind speed: 14.0 km/h

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Comments

July 17, 2023,Rund um Villach - St. Magdalen, Bad Bleiberg, Gailtalradweg, Faaker See, St. Niklas

Admittedly - without an e-bike we probably wouldn't have ridden this tour to Bad Bleiberg at 920 m altitude on such a hot day. But having never driven past there it was a must. The start of the Drau Cycle Path to Villach in the morning was wonderful and a little cooler. In Villach, due to the reconstruction of the …

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