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Carinthian Lake Loop - lakes and rivers of southern Austria

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    The Carinthian Lake Loop runs mostly on safe, comfortable cycle paths, often separated from cars. In some places, it follows public roads with different levels of traffic. Komoot data shows about 120 kilometres of dedicated cycle paths and around 180 kilometres on public roads. Many of these are quiet local roads, with only a few short, busier sections. The rest includes forest gravel tracks, some narrow singletrack paths, and even one six-kilometre stretch by boat. This mix makes the route varied and fun, and suitable for most cyclists, though a few spots require extra attention, especially if you’re riding with children.
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    Distance 439 km
    30:55 h
    2,609 m
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    1,073 m
    385 m
    The German name of the route is Kärnten Seen-Schleife, which the creators translated as Carinthian Lake Loop. In German, “Schleife” can also mean a bow - and the route really looks like one, with two loops meeting in Villach. Each loop is about 210 kilometres long. The western loop is harder, with two longer climbs to lakes high in the mountains. The eastern loop is easier, following much of the Drava Cycle Route and adding a pretty section through the Glan Valley. In total it’s about 420 kilometres of changing scenery - great for a trip that, at an easy pace, can take a week. 

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    What impressed us most about the Carinthian Lake Loop was the variety packed into a relatively compact region. Within a few days, the route combines crystal-clear lakes, mountain scenery, historic towns and excellent cycling infrastructure, constantly changing the character of the journey. We particularly appreciated that the route is designed for discovering the region rather than simply covering distance. For cyclists looking for a scenic multi-day tour in the Alps without extreme climbs, the Carinthian Lake Loop is one of the most rewarding routes we have ridden in Europe. More:

    Cycling Austria - Carinthian Lake Loop

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    46.618091, 13.848597
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    46°37'05.1"N 13°50'54.9"E
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    33T 411842 5163369
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    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

    Distance
    439 km
    Duration
    30:55 h
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    2,609 m
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    2,609 m
    Highest point
    1,073 m
    Lowest point
    385 m
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