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Road Bike recommended route Road Bike  · Central Carinthia Open

Kraig - Pisweg

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    The road bike route (12 km, 400 m elevation gain) offers even gradients, quiet roads and wonderful views of Central Carinthia - perfect for sporty cyclists and nature lovers.

    Open
    easy
    Distance 12.2 km
    0:53 h
    381 m
    41 m
    957 m
    577 m

    The road bike route from Kraig to Pisweg is a varied and scenically impressive route in Central Carinthia. Over a length of around 12 kilometers, the route covers around 400 meters in altitude, which makes it particularly attractive for sporty cyclists. The even gradients make it possible to cycle at a constant pace without having to tackle extreme climbs.

    The route leads along roads with little traffic and good asphalt. Again and again, there are magnificent views of the surrounding Carinthian mountain landscape, inviting you to pause for a moment.

    Pisweg, situated at around 960 meters above sea level, offers cultural highlights such as the church of St. Lambert and a quiet village atmosphere, ideal for a short break. The route is particularly recommended in the snow-free months from spring to fall and is suitable for anyone who wants to combine sporting challenges with the enjoyment of nature.

    Author’s recommendation

    Difficulty
    easy
    Overall difficulty
    easy

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

    Experience
    Landscape
    Highest point
    Pisweg, 957 m
    Lowest point
    Kraig, 577 m
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    Track types

    Asphalt 0.96%Road 98.98%
    Asphalt
    118 m
    Road
    12 km
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    Rest stops

    Müllers Hofladen
    Wimitzbräu
    Gasthof "Zum Kramer"

    Safety information

    pay attention to the weather; tell someone where you are going and when you will be back; loaded cell phone pay attention to local traffic rules and occasional agricultural vehicles on the roads

    Tips and suggestions

    You can find more tours here:

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

    Roadbook

    Length: The direct route from Kraig to Pisweg is around 12 kilometers.

    Elevation gain: This distance involves climbing around 400 meters in altitude, which corresponds to an average gradient of around 3.3%.

    Road conditions: The route is mostly on well-paved roads with little traffic, ideal for racing cyclists.

    Scenery: The route leads through the Gurktal valley

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    Museum St. Veit
    Pfarrkirche Kraig
    Müllers Hofladen
    Wimitzbräu
    Die "Weibertauschzentrale" | Lost Place
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    Pisweg, Gurnerkreuz
    Pisweg, Karner
    Pisweg, Pfarrkirche hl. Lambert
    Pfarrkirche Pisweg
    Gasthof "Zum Kramer"

    Public transport

    Public-transport-friendly

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

    Directions

    use your route planner

    Parking

    Sufficient parking spaces available

    Coordinates

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    46.811608, 14.367213
    DMS
    46°48'41.8"N 14°22'02.0"E
    UTM
    33T 451723 5184423
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    Book recommendation by the author

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    Author’s map recommendations

    can be ordered here:

    www.mittelkaernten.at/prospekte/#/prospekte

    Equipment

    comfortable clothing, suitable bike, provisions, sufficient water

    Localization

    Parts of this content were machine translated from German.

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    Status
    Open
    Difficulty
    easy
    Overall difficulty
    easy

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

    Distance
    12.2 km
    Duration
    0:53 h
    Ascent
    381 m
    Descent
    41 m
    Highest point
    957 m
    Lowest point
    577 m
    Public-transport-friendly Out and back Linear route Refreshment stops available Flora Fauna

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