View of Lake Ossiach – Ossiach Tauern Pond loop from Villach Westbahnhof

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View of Lake Ossiach – Ossiach Tauern Pond loop from Villach Westbahnhof

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View of Lake Ossiach – Ossiach Tauern Pond loop from Villach Westbahnhof

05:20

77.0km

1,310m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 23, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 951 m for 52 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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977 m

Burg Villach

Castle

1.25 km

Drau Cycle Path Through Villach

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A stop at Bernold's on Nikolaiplatz is always a must for me!

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7.73 km

Treffner Bach Cycle Path

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Sometimes you drive in the shade of the trees, which has a very cooling effect in the summer heat.

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9.01 km

Landskron Castle

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The castle is a worthwhile destination any time of year! From spring to autumn, the Monkey Mountain and the Eagle Arena are also major attractions! 👀

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12.6 km

View of Lake Ossiach

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Riding this trail above the Ossiacher See offers breathtaking views of the shimmering lake, nestled between rolling hills and the majestic peaks of the Carinthian Alps. Although you pass in …

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23.5 km

Ossiach Tauern Pond

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Great pond that rewards you with its peace and quiet after the climb.

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27.2 km

Tauernwald

Forest

31.8 km

Viewpoint

38.8 km

View of Lake Forstsee

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Cool off briefly in summer 🏊

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45.1 km

View of Lake Wörthersee from Velden West

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The square in front of the town hall is a good place to eat; there are many good restaurants around it.

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45.9 km

Bäckerteich

Lake

55.2 km

Föderlacher Bridge

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When the weather is nice you have a great view. The castle Landskron can be seen perfectly.

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63.5 km

Dobrova

Forest

77.0 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

29.9 km

19.4 km

15.5 km

11.1 km

1.04 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

30.0 km

29.5 km

11.9 km

4.46 km

804 m

396 m

Elevation

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Highest point (990 m)

Lowest point (440 m)

Weather

Sunday 11 October

15°C

7°C

29 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 7.0 km/h

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Comments

April 26, 2023,Gravel-Deluxe: Von Velden am Wörthersee über die Ossiacher Tauern

A gravel tour straight out of a picture book! The tour starts in Velden am Wörthersee. At the beginning you follow the Drauradweg on fine gravel paths towards Villach. The ideal route to warm up your (c)old muscles 😜. Here you can enjoy beautiful views of the surrounding mountains and the majestic Landskron Castle. As soon as your legs are …

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