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Road Bike recommended route Road Bike  · Central Carinthia Open

Maria Saal - Klagenfurt - Wörthersee - Grafenstein - Ottmanach - Karnburg - Maria Saal

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    The road bike route offers a varied mix of flat sections and gentle climbs. The route combines cultural highlights with sporting challenge.

    Open
    moderate
    Distance 99.3 km
    5:04 h
    224 m
    224 m
    584 m
    417 m

    The road bike route offers a perfect combination of sporting challenge and scenic enjoyment. The route runs on well-developed roads and passes through flat sections as well as gentle climbs, guaranteeing variety and riding fun. With a length of 100 km, it is ideal for ambitious leisure riders. The road condition is mostly paved, while some narrow side roads with little traffic offer additional tranquility.

    The route combines cultural and scenic highlights: The starting point Maria Saal impresses with its historic cathedral, Klagenfurt offers urban variety, and the ride along Wörthersee delights with magnificent views of the water. On the further route via Grafenstein, Ottmanach and Karnburg, you can enjoy the rural surroundings and the view of the Karawanks and the Carinthian basin – an all-around successful route for road bike enthusiasts!

    Author’s recommendation

    Difficulty
    moderate
    Overall difficulty
    moderate

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

    Experience
    Landscape
    Highest point
    Ottmanach, 584 m
    Lowest point
    Klagenfurt, 417 m
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    Rest stops

    Gasthof Sandwirt

    Safety information

    watch the weather; inform someone where you are going and when you will return; charged mobile phone; observe local traffic rules and occasionally agricultural vehicles on the roads

    Tips and suggestions

    Find more routes here:

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

    Tourism region Central Carinthia

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    Roadbook

    Start: Maria Saal. The route starts in Maria Saal, known for the historic cathedral. From here the route leads towards Klagenfurt.

    From Klagenfurt, it goes in the direction of Wörthersee, one of Austria's best-known lakes. The route runs along the lake, past charming lakeside sections with beautiful views of the water.

    After Wörthersee, the route continues towards Grafenstein.

    From Grafenstein, the route becomes more challenging. The ride leads over Ottmanach and Karnburg, where shorter climbs and fast descents alternate.

    The last section back to Maria Saal offers the opportunity to roll back relaxed.

    Public transport

    Public-transport-friendly

    Approach by train: Maria Saal stop  (bike transport possible, reservation required for bikes, 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

    Parking spaces are sufficiently available

    Coordinates

    DD
    46.627437, 14.230224
    DMS
    46°37'38.8"N 14°13'48.8"E
    UTM
    33T 441071 5164051
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    Get there by train, car, bike, or on foot!

    Book recommendation by the author

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    Author’s map recommendations

    orderable 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
    moderate
    Overall difficulty
    moderate

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

    Distance
    99.3 km
    Duration
    5:04 h
    Ascent
    224 m
    Descent
    224 m
    Highest point
    584 m
    Lowest point
    417 m
    Public-transport-friendly Round trip Refreshment stops available Cultural/historical interest Flora Fauna

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