Lienz – Upper Drau Bridge loop from Irschen

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Bezirk Spittal an der Drau

Irschen

Lienz – Upper Drau Bridge loop from Irschen

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Lienz – Upper Drau Bridge loop from Irschen

02:59

49.3km

200m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 20, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.65 km

Confluence of the Dobel and the Drava

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Nice shady section along the Drau. Welcome stop to fill up the rear tire out of the blazing sun.

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14.1 km

Mountain panorama

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Impressive

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18.7 km

Drauradweg Cycling Path

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…a very well developed cycle path! 🚴‍♂️

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18.7 km

Drau Bridge

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The Draubrücke is just interesting.

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24.5 km

The sunny city of Lienz captivates with its southern flair and more than 2,070 hours of sunshine a year. The spectacular backdrop of the Lienz Dolomites opens up a breathtaking panorama for mountaineers, hikers, bikers and water sports fans.

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26.6 km

Scenic Cycle Path Along the Drava

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39.7 km

Bridge over the Drava

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Immediately next to the sweeping covered wooden bridge over the Drau is a sculpture by the artist Hans-Perter Profunser, called "Der damische Hansl" (damisch = stupid, stupid).
From mein-klagenfurt.at (2009) …

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39.8 km

Upper Drau Bridge

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This wooden bridge spans the Drava.

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49.3 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

23.7 km

9.31 km

8.60 km

5.54 km

1.51 km

481 m

105 m

Surfaces

37.6 km

5.46 km

2.21 km

2.07 km

1.74 km

210 m

Elevation

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Highest point (680 m)

Lowest point (610 m)

Weather

Sunday 13 September

21°C

11°C

15 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 8.0 km/h

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Comments

August 29, 2021,St. Jakob/Def 2021.03; Drauradweg R1: Lienz - Dellach

A cold, sunny Sunday in the Drau Valley with the occasional raindrop.
We meet Andreas cousin and her husband above Lienz. They are on their way to Grado. Will it be warmer there to go swimming?
A leisurely day with a few tasting stations!
We are really lucky with the weather and the bike path leads through beautiful scenery and …

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