The Weitensfeld-Masternitzen road bike route (7 km, 350 m elevation gain) offers a sporting challenge with a gradient of 5.9%, serpentines and little traffic in a beautiful landscape.
The racing bike route is a challenging and scenic route in the Carinthian Gurktal valley. There are 350 meters of elevation to overcome over 7 kilometers, which corresponds to an average gradient of 5.9%. The highest point of the route is at 1,056 meters and rewards riders with a magnificent view of the surrounding mountain landscape. The route leads along well-surfaced roads with several hairpin bends that wind their way through forests, offering a varied riding experience. Due to the constant gradient, a good basic level of fitness is required, which makes the route particularly attractive for ambitious racing cyclists. There is little traffic on the road, which makes for a relaxed and safe ride. The route is ideal for riding in the snow-free months, as it can only be used to a limited extent in winter due to possible icing. Overall, the tour is a rewarding combination of sporting challenge and nature experience.
Author’s recommendation
every year at Whitsun the Kranzelreiten
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
Track types
Rest stops
Cafè-Konditorei StocklauserBäckerei Stocklauser
Freibadbuffet Weitensfeld
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
The ascent begins in Weitensfeld and leads over a distance of 7 kilometers, overcoming around 350 meters in altitude. This corresponds to an average gradient of 5.9%, with the highest point at 1,056 meters.
The road is asphalted and has hairpin bends that wind their way through wooded areas. The moderate gradients and good asphalt make the route particularly attractive for racing cyclists. At the end of the climb, you are rewarded with an impressive view of the surrounding mountains.
Due to the gradient and length of the climb, a good basic level of fitness is required. The route is not very busy, which makes it particularly pleasant for racing cyclists. It is recommended to undertake the tour in the snow-free months, as accessibility may be limited in winter.
Kunstschmiede Fladnitzer
Cafè-Konditorei Stocklauser
Bäckerei Stocklauser
Weitensfeld, Pfarrkirche hl. Johannes Ev.
Pfarrkirche Weitensfeld
Steinerne Jungfrau
Freibadbuffet Weitensfeld
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
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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