“Carinthia offers the best conditions

for a cycling holiday ”

Paco Wrolich, bike coordinator for Kärnten Werbung and former racing cyclist,
in an interview about the range of bikes in his home country Carinthia.


Mr. Wrolich, what makes cycling in Carinthia so attractive?

Carinthia offers the best conditions for cycling. Wonderful bike routes along the numerous lakes and rivers, appropriate bike accommodations, the proximity to Slovenia and Italy and, in addition to nice people, perfect cuisine. This is a very important aspect for a functioning bike offer.

Which routes do you recommend?

The most famous cycle routes in Carinthia are the Drau cycle path and the Alpe-Adria cycle path from Salzburg to Grado. But the Kärnten Seenschleife also has a very attractive offer. The most famous Carinthian lakes are connected to the Seenschleife via well-developed cycle paths. Carinthia Radreisen guarantees perfect luggage transport from hotel to hotel. The guest can concentrate fully on cycling and does not have to worry about anything.

And what is the range of services for cyclists?

Carinthia rent e-bike offers the perfect offer when it comes to bike rental. At over 50 rental stations, bikes with or without a motor can easily be rented and returned wherever. Along the Drau- and Alpe-Adria cycle paths, numerous Drau cycle path hosts and bett & bike businesses are geared towards cyclists.



Is it possible to transport bicycles on the trains?

Yes, in Carinthia you can ideally combine bike tours with the train. Almost all cycle paths lead along or not far from a railway line, and bicycles can be taken on all S-Bahn trains. This also applies to the Alpe-Adria cycle path, where the Italian and Austrian railways guarantee the return transport to Villach up to 5 times a day.

What does the 3-country corner Austria / Slovenia / Italy offer in terms of cycling?

The cross-border Drauradweg leads from South Tyrol across Carinthia and is now very well developed in Slovenian and Croatian territory. The internationality is also noticeable on the Alpe-Adria cycle path. The area from Tarvisio along the old K&K railway line towards Udine is considered to be one of the most beautiful bike paths in Europe. The two countries Slovenia and Italy also have a great influence on Carinthian cuisine.


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