Velovista – The big bike + pleasure event in the south of Austria
21. - 25. May 2025
Five days of cycling pleasure on closed roads –
Discover Carinthia's most beautiful lakes
From May 21 to 25, 2025, Velovista will take leisurely cyclists on five relaxed daily stages along the Carinthian Lakes Loop. Each day brings new landscapes, cultural highlights and enjoyable breaks, accompanied by regional specialties and musical experiences.
The journey begins in Villach, a city with southern flair, and leads along the Drau cycle path to Lake Klopein, the warmest bathing lake in Europe. We then continue to the Carinthian capital of Klagenfurt, where you can choose your program, a visit to a beach, a boat trip on Lake Wörthersee or a bike tour to Maria Saal. The route follows the turquoise waters of the famous Wörthersee back to Villach. Finally, explore the idyllic surroundings of the Lake Ossiach.
BOOKING: Velovista travel packages with overnight stay
& book luggage transfer
All-round care: With Velovista travel packages, you enjoy a perfectly organized trip with overnight stays and luggage transfers from hotel to hotel. Experience the full Velovista program included for booking guests and choose between 3- or 4-star hotels and the following packages:
- Velovista 5-night travel package from May 20–25, 2025 (Tue-Sun): Enjoy the entire Velovista round trip from Villach.
Spend a cycling weekend with the Velovista highlights between Klagenfurt and Villach. Choose between the
- Velovista Bike + Culture Weekend Package from 22–25 May 2025 (Thu-Sun) or
- Velovista bike + pleasure weekend package from 23–26 May 2025 (Fri-Mon).
REGISTRATION OF DAY GUESTS: Register and cycle with us!
No time for a multi-day bike tour? On May 21, 22, 24, or 25, 2025, you can join a Velovista day tour free of charge on closed roads. You can also book return transfers for you and your bike to the respective starting point. Registration
Frequently asked Questions:
Still have questions? Here you will find the answers to the FAQs.
Ski legend Franz Klammer cycles with Velovista © Kärnten Werbung
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THE VELOVISTA PROGRAM
Drauradweg©Kärnten Werbung
Carinthian bathhouse at Lake Klopeiner See (c) KSL Tourismus GmbH
Carinthian Bathhouse Klopeiner See Lake Wellness, Wellness Sauna
Carinthian cheese noodles (c) Carinthia advertising, Franz Gerdl
Klopeiner See Promenade Summer Program©Suedkaernten
Jauntaler Schuplattler (c) KSL Tourismus GmbH
21.05., Stage 1: Villach – Klopeiner See (approx. 80 km)
The opening stage leads from Villach along the Drau Cycle Path through the idyllic Rosental and Jauntal valleys to Lake Klopeiner, the warmest bathing lake in Europe. A culinary stop near Ferlach ensures the well-being of the participants. The finish at Lake Klopeiner offers an authentic Carinthian evening with choirs, bands, dance groups, and regional cuisine, as well as a water multimedia show. A 3-hour ticket to the Carinthian Badehaus Klopeiner See is also included (valid until the end of 2025).
Klagenfurt Festival (c) Arnold Poeschl
Jedermann Star Philipp Hochmair © Klagenfurt Festival, Stefan Reichmann
Klagenfurt Strandpark (c) Franz Gerdl
Klagenfurt Lendhafen, harbor chirping (c) Der Schindler
22.05., Stage 2: Klopeiner See – Klagenfurt (approx. 40 km)
The second stage takes you to the large Völkermarkt reservoir and along the Drau towards Klagenfurt, the capital of Carinthia. During the stop at the Gasthof Hambrusch in Grafenstein, you can sample regional slow food delicacies. From there, you follow the cycle path to Klagenfurt. The destination is at the idyllic Lendhafen, where the “Hafenzwitschern” with live music, art and culinary delights rounds off the day of cycling. In the evening, a special performance of “Jedermann reloaded” with Jedermann star Philipp Hochmair is offered as part of the Klagenfurt Festival.
Klagenfurt's landmark Lindwurm (c) Tourismus Klagenfurt, Pixelpoint
Maria Hall, Cathedral (c) Tourismus Klagenfurt, Franz Gerdl 1
Wörtherseeschifffahrt Ostbucht ( c ) Tourismus Klagenfurt, Pixelpoint
Klagenfurt am Wörthersee, beach (c) Michael Stabentheiner
Relaxation at the lake (c) Wörthersee Tourism, Tine Steinthaler
23.05., Stage 3: Klagenfurt am Wörthersee – 4 options to choose from
The third day of the Velovista is at your leisure. Weather permitting, the Klagenfurt lido offers free admission, but three different, very attractive program options are also offered. You can choose between a guided bike tour from Klagenfurt city center to Zollfeld and a visit to the Maria Saal pilgrimage church (3 km), a private boat cruise on Lake Wörthersee (bikes not included), or a guided tour of the city center followed by a private hike up Kreuzbergl.
Leisure bike tour on the Wörthersee cycle path © Kärnten Werbung, Gert Perauer
Cycling tour through Velden am Wörthersee (c) Kärnten Werbung, Gert Perauer
Mediterranean atmosphere in Villach (c) Region Villach Tourism, Michael Stabentheiner
Main square in Villach (c) Marta Gillner
KaerntenTherme outdoor pool ©Region Villach Tourismus GmbH Stefan Leitner 1
KärntenTherme Warmbad Villach (c) Daniel Waschnig
24.05., Stage 4: From Klagenfurt am Wörthersee to Villach (approx. 42 km)
The 4th section leads from the state capital Klagenfurt first along the Lend Canal to the turquoise-green Wörthersee. On the northern shore of Carinthia's most famous bathing lake, the route runs almost entirely along the shore to Velden, where a culinary stop is planned in the center. Shortly after Velden, the Drau cycle path takes you to the center of Villach. This day is rounded off with a cyclist's festival in the Kärnten Therme with musical entertainment and a DJ.
Villach Town Hall Square © Region Villach, Michael Stabentheiner
Ossiacher See (c) Gert Perauer
Ossiach Abbey © Region Villach Tourism GmbH, Michael Stabentheiner
Domenig Steinhaus
Culinary delights at Lake Ossiach (c)
25.05., Stage 5: Ossiacher See circuit (approx. 44 km)
The final day of the Velovista takes you from the center of Villach along the Drava cycle path to the nearby Ossiach Lake, which is circled anti-clockwise. The former Benedictine monastery of Ossiach provides a unique stopover. From there, the route leads almost exclusively along the shore of the Ossiach Lake cycle path back to Villach. Individual departure or optional booking of an additional night in Villach.