THE CLASSIC DRAUR BIKE TRAVEL

From Sillian in East Tyrol to Lake Klopein

 

about 230 km

from € 559

7

Days

DESCRIPTION:

The Drau cycle path is one of the most beautiful river cycle paths in Europe and has been awarded 5 stars by the ADFC. The classic, 230 km long Drauradweg cycle tour runs along the most beautiful stretch of the route and leads from Sillian in East Tyrol to Lake Klopein in southern Carinthia. You will accompany the Drau as the river changes from a wild mountain stream to a wide, turquoise shining body of water. You cycle downriver past imposing mountain scenery over the enchanting cities Spittal / Drau and Villach and on through the beautiful natural Rosental to one of the warmest bathing lakes in Europe.

SERVICES:

  • 6 nights in bike hotels of the category of your choice
  • Breakfast buffet or rich breakfast
  • Daily luggage transfer from hotel to hotel (1 piece of luggage per person, max. 20 kg)
  • Parking lot in Sillian (unguarded)
  • Bikeline bike tour book "Drauradweg"
  • Bike maps, information material, GPS tracks
  • Service hotline (7 days a week)

GETTING THERE:

individual arrival to Sillian in East Tyrol

from 11.05. - October 02.10.2024nd, 2, every Saturday and Sunday, from 3 people, season XNUMX also Friday
Daily arrival from 4 people possible
Major event notice:
28.07/04.08.2024 - August 02.09th, 08.09.2024 Villach Church Day and September XNUMXnd. - September XNUMXth, XNUMX Bike Week, there is a certain room capacity in the affected towns.

PRICE:

Category B:
Home-style, family-run middle-class hotels and inns

Season 1
€ 559, - per person in a double room
10.05. – 17.05.2024
25.09. – 02.10.2024

Season 2
€ 619, - per person in a double room
18.05. – 28.05.2024
12.09. – 24.09.2024

Season 3 
€ 659 per person in a double room
29.05. – 11.09.2024

Category A:
4 * -star and 3 * -star hotels and 3 * -star inns

Season 1 
€ 779, -
per person in a double room
10.05. – 17.05.2024
25.09. – 02.10.2024

Season 2
€ 829, -
per person in a double room
18.05. – 28.05.2024
12.09. – 24.09.2024

Season 3
€ 929 per person in a double room
29.05. – 11.09.2024

EXTRAS:

Single room surcharge: € 180, - Cat. B
Single room surcharge: € 260, - Cat. A

RENTAL BIKES (including delivery, luggage rack bag and service)
Trekking bike: € 109
E-Bike: € 209,-

Local tax: if due, is not included in the tour price.

return transfer in a comfortable minibus including pick-up from the hotel from Lake Klopein – Sillian: € 99 per person excluding bike; Customer's own bike €25.
Please make a reservation and prepayment in advance.

 

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How to get there

Individual arrival in Sillian and check-in at the accommodation. The day is at leisure. If you arrive earlier, we recommend cycling to the source of the Drava to Toblach in South Tyrol / Italy (about 33 km there and back).

Sillian in East Tyrol (c) Sam Strauss

Sillian in East Tyrol (c) Sam Strauss

Sillian - Oberdrauburg (B) / Berg im Drautal (A), approx. 51/64 km

Accompanied by the panorama of the Dolomites, you cycle to the largest city in East Tyrol, to Lienz. Take some time to rest in the charming city and enjoy the hustle and bustle. You drive on strengthened and shortly after Nikolsdorf pass the border to Carinthia.

Carinthian cheese noodles (c) Carinthia advertising, Franz Gerdl

Carinthian cheese noodles (c) Carinthia advertising, Franz Gerdl

Oberdrauburg (B) / Berg im Drautal (A) - Spittal an der Drau, approx. 45/55 km

Following the Upper Drau Valley, you cycle partly along the river bank and partly through smaller villages. In Spittal/Drau you should take the time for a city tour. The Renaissance castle of Porcia is especially worth a visit.

Drau Cycle Path Bridge Puch (c) Austria Advertisement, Martin Steinthaler

Drau Cycle Path Bridge Puch (c) Austria Advertisement, Martin Steinthaler

Spittal an der Drau - Rosegg (B) / Velden (A), approx. 57 km

Today we head to Villach, the city with southern flair, directly on the banks of the Drau. Take a break and experience the lively city up close with a cozy coffee on the main square. Passing the small Silbersee bathing lake, you will soon reach Rosegg with the largest animal park in Carinthia or Latschach near Velden on the famous Wörthersee.

experience an unforgettable cycling holiday - bike tour through Velden

Schlosshotel Velden, © Pixabay

 

Rosegg (B) / Velden (A) - Klopeiner See, approx. 62 km

Enjoy the impressive landscape as you drive on beautiful dam paths through the wonderful Rose Valley. Accompanied by the Karawanken, you cycle past the large reservoir to the gunsmith town of Ferlach. From here you continue to the Klopeiner See, the warmest swimming lake in Carinthia.

The Drauradweg in the beautiful Rosental, © Franz Gerdl

Klopeiner See - a day to relax

When you arrive at your destination, you have the opportunity to go on other bike tours and excursions in the Southern Carinthia region on this day. Of course, you can also just relax and enjoy a day of swimming at Lake Klopein.

Bathing fun at the Klopeiner See in southern Carinthia (c) SUEDKAERNTEN

Bathing fun at the Klopeiner See in southern Carinthia (c) SUEDKAERNTEN

 

Departure

Individual journey home or booked return transfer from Klopeiner See to Sillian, your place of departure.

View of the Klopeinersee (c) SUEDKAERNTEN

View of the Klopeinersee (c) SUEDKAERNTEN

BOOKING HOTLINE

+43 (0) 4242 44 200 -37