Gurk Cathedral – Church of Pisweg loop from Glödnitz

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Austria

Carinthia

Glödnitz

Gurk Cathedral – Church of Pisweg loop from Glödnitz

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Gurk Cathedral – Church of Pisweg loop from Glödnitz

02:45

40.8km

640m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 20, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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9.34 km

View of Weitensfeld im Gurktal

Highlight • Viewpoint

17.9 km

Gurk Cathedral

Highlight • Religious Site

Wonderful cathedral, simply worth seeing. And opposite is a nice little restaurant to stop at.

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18.2 km

The imposing cathedral church in Gurk is a high Romanesque pillar basilica built between 1140 and 1200 and is one of the most important Romanesque buildings in Austria. Tip: Definitely visit the interior and the crypt!

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22.8 km

Church of Pisweg

Highlight • Religious Site

The route between Pisweg and Weitensfeld is one of the most beautiful panoramic roads in Central Carinthia. Little traffic and great views in all directions.

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26.0 km

Pisweg–Weitensfeld Loop

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40.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

21.6 km

7.95 km

6.68 km

4.51 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

26.1 km

14.5 km

159 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,070 m)

Lowest point (660 m)

Weather

Sunday 8 November

6°C

1°C

2 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 3.0 km/h

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Comments

August 16, 2024,Kumm! Affi geht’s... 😅

...that's what 2 racing cyclists shouted at me. They were rolling happily down from Pisweg. While I was fighting my way up to this very place, groaning and panting slightly. ☺️ I really wanted to try it again today. 4km uphill. Without a battery, using pure muscle power. Only this time from the other side, from Gurk.🤭 Phew...🙃
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