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Bicycle Rides recommended route Bicycle Rides  · Central Carinthia Open

St. Veit - Kraig - Pisweg - Gurk - Straßburg - Gunzenberg - Meiselding - Längsee - Taggenbrunn - St. Veit

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    The bike route from St. Veit via Kraig, Pisweg, Gurk, Straßburg, Gunzenberg, Meiselding, Längsee, Taggenbrunn, and back to St. Veit offers a varied route through picturesque Central Carinthia.

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    Distance 66.1 km
    5:36 h
    1,371 m
    1,371 m
    1,036 m
    467 m

    The bike route from St. Veit via Kraig, Pisweg, Gurk, Straßburg, Gunzenberg, Meiselding, Längsee, Taggenbrunn, and back to St. Veit offers a versatile journey through the picturesque region of Central Carinthia. From historical sights such as Kraig Castle and the imposing Gurk Cathedral to idyllic villages and breathtaking views of the landscape, there is much to discover along this route. With charming towns, picturesque lakes, and impressive castles, this bike route is a perfect way to experience the cultural and natural treasures of Central Carinthia at the center of good taste.

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    Difficulty
    difficult
    Overall difficulty
    difficult

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

    Experience
    Landscape
    Highest point
    Gunzenberg, 1,036 m
    Lowest point
    St. Veit/Glan, 467 m
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    Track types

    Asphalt 38.60%Dirt road 6.97%Forested/wild trail 3.09%Road 51.32%
    Asphalt
    25.5 km
    Dirt road
    4.6 km
    Forested/wild trail
    2 km
    Road
    33.9 km
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    Rest stops

    Restaurant und Stiftscafè JUFA Hotel Stift Gurk
    Burg Taggenbrunn:Museum, Burgshop, Panorama-Lift, Riesenrutsche
    Weingut Burg Taggenbrunn

    Safety information

    Check the weather; inform someone where you are going and when you will be back; charged mobile phone

    Tips and suggestions

    Find more routes here:

    https://regio.outdooractive.com/oar-mittelkaernten/de/

    Tourism region Central Carinthia

    Book accommodations in Central Carinthia

    Slow Food Travel

    Roadbook

    Start in St. Veit and ride via Kraig, Pisweg, and Gurk to Straßburg.

    Continue through Gunzenberg and Meiselding.

    Visit the Längsee and dare to take a look at Burg Taggenbrunn.

    Finally, return to the beautiful old town of St. Veit.

    Public transport

    Public-transport-friendly

    *Arrival by train: St. Veit an der Glan station (bike transport possible, reservation required for bicycles, detailed information at: www.oebb.at)

    *ÖBB timetable information: https://fahrplan.oebb.at/webapp/#!P|TP!H|704158

    Directions

    Use your route planner:

    From the north: via Leoben – Judenburg – Neumarkt – St. Veit an der Glan

    From the east: via Völkermarkt – Klagenfurt – St. Veit an der Glan

    From the south: via Klagenfurt – St. Veit an der Glan

    From the west: via Villach – Klagenfurt – St. Veit an der Glan

    Parking

    Plenty of parking garages and parking spaces available

    Coordinates

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    46.767048, 14.357289
    DMS
    46°46'01.4"N 14°21'26.2"E
    UTM
    33T 450925 5179478
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    Equipment

    Comfortable clothing, suitable bike, provisions, sufficient water

    Localization

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    Open
    Difficulty
    difficult
    Overall difficulty
    difficult

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

    Distance
    66.1 km
    Duration
    5:36 h
    Ascent
    1,371 m
    Descent
    1,371 m
    Highest point
    1,036 m
    Lowest point
    467 m
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