Friesach Castle – Pöckstein Castle loop from Friesach

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Austria

Carinthia

Friesach

Friesach Castle – Pöckstein Castle loop from Friesach

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Friesach Castle – Pöckstein Castle loop from Friesach

01:35

26.6km

160m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. 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 25, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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672 m

Friesach City Fortifications and Moat

Highlight • Historical Site

The largest filled city moat in the German-speaking area that is still preserved.

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1.20 km

Friesach Castle

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An EU-funded project spanning many years. Here you can watch how a medieval castle is built using the same resources as back then, but in the present day.

More information at: burgbau.at

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2.12 km

View of Burg Friesach and Church

Highlight • Viewpoint

8.74 km

Romanesque Church on Hochfeld in Pöckstein

Highlight • Religious Site

9.92 km

Pöckstein Castle

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Pöckstein Castle is an early neoclassical castle at the entrance to the Gurk Valley in Carinthia. The former bishop's residence is considered the most important neoclassical building in Carinthia.

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10.1 km

Pöckstein Castle

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A magnificent building at the confluence of two rivers….

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16.1 km

Turnoff to Töscheldorf Castle

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Schloss Töschelhof is a historic castle that is now used as a restaurant, café, and event venue. The listed building combines baroque architecture with a long history.

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19.4 km

Hirter Brewery

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Good beer 🍺 and nice shady beer garden!

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26.6 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.4 km

8.38 km

4.93 km

597 m

236 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

23.5 km

2.27 km

532 m

300 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (650 m)

Lowest point (590 m)

Weather

Friday 9 October

16°C

7°C

59 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 3.0 km/h

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Comments

August 18, 2024,In die Altstadt nach Althofen🚲🚲

Short bike ride to Althofen. According to the description, it's supposed to be a beautiful old town. We were a bit disappointed 🤨. No matter, the main thing is that we got some exercise and escaped the approaching storm. Best wishes Gudrun 🤗

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