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Velovista April 25th – May 03rd, 2026
The big cycling + enjoyment event at the Carinthian lakes
The Carinthian lake regions invite you to a cycling holiday unique in Austria: for eight days, you'll cycle in the grand Carinthian cycling opening event "Velovista 2026," with guided tours in the Wörthersee/Rosental, Klagenfurt, and Villach/Lake Faak/Lake Ossiach regions. Each day is a feast for the senses, with culinary, cultural, musical, and regional highlights that offer participants an unforgettable cycling experience. Trained guides and a dedicated bike service team accompany the tour on roads and bike paths closed to traffic.
The Velovista highlights
The start is truly spectacular, departing from the popular holiday resort of Pörtschach with a car-free day on the famous Lake Wörthersee, where Carinthia's largest lake is entirely dedicated to cyclists. The next day, the route continues along Lake Wörthersee and the Drau Cycle Path into the Drau Valley to Spittal an der Drau. The third stage leads through the Carinthian Lake Valley to Klagenfurt, where you'll stay for three days. Beautiful circular tours to the Völkermarkt Reservoir and St. Veit an der Glan await you. The next stage destination is the turquoise-green Lake Faak, which you reach through the idyllic Rosental valley. A major highlight follows with the subsequent section, which follows the Alpe-Adria Cycle Path in the border triangle to Tarvisio in Italy and the famous Slovenian winter sports resort of Planica. The grand finale on May 3rd is a car-free day on Lake Ossiach, which you'll cycle around.
Three Velovista packages include accommodation with breakfast in comfortable cycling hotels in Pörtschach am Wörthersee, in Klagenfurt and on Lake Faak, luggage transfer, train shuttles, cycling guiding and much more, bookable in 2 categories.
• Velovista Wörthersee / Klagenfurt Package: 25.04.-29.04.2026
5 days, 4 nights with breakfast, 3*-star hotels € 399,- 4*-star hotels € 499,-, per person/double room
• Velovista Faaker / Ossiacher See Package: April 29th - May 3rd, 2026
5 days/4 nights with breakfast, 3*star hotels € 389,- 4*star hotels € 479,-, pp/double room
• Velovista Grande with all the highlights: April 25–May 3, 2026
9 days / 8 nights with breakfast, 3*star hotels € 719,- 4*star hotels € 879,-, pp/double room
On the guided tours, you have the option to choose between two groups: the sportier bicycles They start a little later and, for example, quickly cover the route on their e-bikes. more comfortable vistas They start earlier and drive a little slower, with the possibility of one or two photo stops. The route is the same for both groups, and it's also possible to switch groups spontaneously.
THE VELOVISTA PROGRAM 2026
Cycling tour through Velden am Wörthersee (c) Kärnten Werbung, Gert Perauer
26.04., Stage 1: Wörthersee car-free – The big Velovista – Kick-off, approx. 40 km
The start of Velovista 2026 is also one of the major highlights of the event and marks the beginning of a car-free day at Lake Wörthersee. All roads around the famous turquoise-green bathing lake are closed to car traffic; the lake belongs to cyclists and skaters on this day. Starting in Pörtschach, the participants will cycle around Carinthia's largest lake together. Numerous cafés, bars, and restaurants along both the north and south sides of the lake offer short or longer stops.
Overnight stay in Pörtschach.
Porcia Castle in Spittal an der Drau (c) Auer
April 27.04th, Stage 2: Spittal/Drau - Villach - Pörtschach, 68 km
The second stage begins with a private bus shuttle to Spittal an der Drau. From there, you'll cycle along the idyllic Drau Cycle Path, mostly right next to the river, until you reach Villach, where a culinary stop is planned. Refreshed, you'll continue to Velden am Wörthersee and then return to Pörtschach via the Wörthersee Cycle Path.
Overnight stay in Pörtschach.
Klagenfurt Lindwurm Fountain (c) Franz Gerdl
April 28.04, Stage 3: Pörtschach – Seental – Klagenfurt, approx. 50 km
The next section of the route follows the northern shore of Lake Wörthersee, passing through Velden and into the picturesque Carinthian lake district. Within a short distance, four idyllic bathing lakes line this cycle path: Hafnersee, Keutschacher See, Baßgeigensee, and Rauschelesee. The day's destination is Klagenfurt, the capital of Carinthia, where accommodation will be provided.
Overnight stay in Klagenfurt
Drauradweg©Kärnten Werbung
April 29.04th, Stage 4: Klagenfurt Basin – Ferlach – Klagenfurt, approx. 65km
This varied bike tour starts right by the famous Lindwurm (dragon) in Klagenfurt's old town, leading to the Glan Cycle Path and continuing along the Glan River into southern Carinthia. Following the Drau Cycle Path, the route leads to the traditional gunsmithing town of Ferlach, where a relaxing break is recommended. After a short climb, you'll reach the center of Klagenfurt again via Maria Rain.
Overnight stay in Klagenfurt.
Hochosterwitz Castle (c)August Zoebl
April 30.04th, stage 5: Klagenfurt – St. Veit/Glan – Klagenfurt, approx. 67 km
Today, participants can expect a varied circular tour through the historically rich heart of Carinthia. Following the Friesach cycle path, you'll head north, where impressive views await: the historic Maria Saal Cathedral, Taggenbrunn Castle, and Tanzenberg Palace. Near Hochosterwitz Castle, you'll enjoy refreshments of regional delicacies at a typical Carinthian wine tavern. The route then leads via St. Veit/Glan towards Moosburg and back to Klagenfurt.
Overnight stay in Klagenfurt.
Jetty at Lake Faak (c) Gert Perauer
May 01.05st, Stage 6: Klagenfurt – Faaker See, approx. 62 km
A change of scenery awaits: the destination is the Faaker See, shimmering in vibrant turquoise. You'll cycle along the Klagenfurt Lend Canal to the eastern bay of the Wörthersee. The route then leads south before reaching the Drau Cycle Path near Maria Rain with its impressive pilgrimage church. Following the Drau River, you'll continue via Rosegg to your destination for the day at the Faaker See. In the evening, you can relax at the spacious Kärnten Therme spa in Warmbad Villach (entrance included).
Overnight stay at Lake Faak/Villach.
Alpe Adria cycle path near Tarvisio (c) Kärnten Radreisen
02.05., Stage 7: Faaker See – Tarvisio – Planica, approx. 46 km
A unique highlight awaits: explore the border triangle today. From the eastern shore of Lake Faak, the route follows the Alpe-Adria Cycle Path across the border into Italy. Just before the winter sports resort of Tarvisio, the route continues toward Slovenia, into the picturesque Triglav National Park. The day's destination is Planica, right next to one of the largest and most impressive ski jumps in the world. Cyclist buses will take you back to Lake Faak in a relaxed manner.
Overnight stays at Lake Faak/Villach.
Ossiacher See Cycle Path (c) Region Villach, Gert Perauer
03.05., Stage 8: Ossiacher See car-free, round trip, approx. 56 km
The Velovista culminates in a car-free day at Lake Ossiach. From Lake Faak, participants cycle along the Drau Cycle Path to Villach and then continue on the R2 to Lake Ossiach. On this day, the lake belongs exclusively to cyclists. The lakeside roads are closed to general traffic. The route circles the lake clockwise before returning to Lake Faak, where the Velovista 2026 will conclude with a festive finish.
Individual departure.