The road bike route is a challenging mountain route through the tranquil landscape of the Gurktal, ideal for experienced riders of all fitness levels.
The road bike route is a mountain tour through the Gurktal valley. With a distance of 5 km, it is aimed at all cyclists who want to enjoy easier routes and peace and quiet away from traffic.
The route starts in Pisweg, a small, quiet village in the Gurktal valley. The start is on moderately ascending roads before the ascent becomes steadily steeper. The constant ascent requires a good level of fitness and steady cycling.
At the finish in Masternitzen, a village at a higher altitude, the riders are rewarded with a magnificent panoramic view of the surrounding mountains. The secluded and peaceful atmosphere of this route makes it an ideal experience for ambitious racing cyclists who want to combine nature and a sporting challenge.
Author’s recommendation
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
Track types
Rest stops
Gasthof "Zum Kramer"Pfarrkirche Pisweg
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
Pisweg - start of the climb
The starting point of Pisweg is already slightly elevated, but the first few kilometers offer a moderate start.
The road leads through green meadows and past small farms before the ascent becomes steeper.
Challenging middle section
The ascent to Masternitzen features continuously steeper sections
Finish - Masternitzen
After an intense final ascent, you reach Masternitzen. The reward: peace, fresh mountain air and a fantastic panorama over Carinthia's mountains.
Pfarrkirche Pisweg
Pisweg, Gurnerkreuz
Krön, Fischerkreuz
Zedross, Zedrosserkreuz
Sutsch, Sutscherkreuz
Masternitzen, Filialkirche hll. Philippus und Jakobus
Public transport
ÖBB timetable information: https://fahrplan.oebb.at/webapp/#!P|TP!H|704158
Directions
use your route planner
Parking
Enough parking spaces available
Coordinates
Book recommendation by the author
please contact your bookseller
Author’s map recommendations
can be ordered here:
www.mittelkaernten.at/prospekte/#/prospekte
Equipment
comfortable clothing, suitable bike, provisions, sufficient water
Localization
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

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