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Gail Valley Cycle Route (R3) – Gailtal cycle path loop from Geklobene Wand

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Carinthia

Gail Valley Cycle Route (R3) – Gailtal cycle path loop from Geklobene Wand

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Gail Valley Cycle Route (R3) – Gailtal cycle path loop from Geklobene Wand

03:25

50.8km

670m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: March 2, 2026

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Naturpark Dobratsch

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Parking

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10.9 km

Highlights of Villach city center

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The city center of Villach is worth a visit, highly recommended.

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13.9 km

Red Bridge over the Drava

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Great construction

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14.1 km

Villach Peace Bridge

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Bridge over the Drau near Villach. Opportunities for the Drau Cycle Path, Carnic Cycle Path, Alpe-Adria Cycle Path and Faakersee Cycle Path.

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15.6 km

Gail Valley Cycle Path near Villach

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

The cycle path follows the course of the Gail and allows you to cycle with serenity in the midst of the splendid Alpine nature.
It is part of the Alpe Adria cycle itineraries and the Gail cycle path.

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18.9 km

Gail Valley Cycle Route (R3)

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Extremely beautiful section of the Gail cycle path with many resting and swimming opportunities for cyclists and pedestrians

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23.2 km

Gailtal cycle path

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

From here you don't feel like driving in Germany or Austria anymore. You can tell by the smell, the plants, the stones - the south is near. :)

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29.5 km

View of Dobratsch

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The Dobratsch is the symbol of Villach: the mountain rises between the Drava and Gail valleys. And at 2,150 meters above sea level is the church Maria am Stein, which is the highest church in Europe.

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33.0 km

Cycle bridge over the Gail River

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Coming from Villach, you cross the Gail here and soon decide whether you are heading towards Italy or Slovenia.

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50.8 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

18.3 km

14.2 km

10.9 km

6.62 km

466 m

355 m

Surfaces

38.9 km

10.6 km

789 m

538 m

Elevation

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Wednesday 20 May

18°C

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Gail Valley Cycle Route (R3) – Gailtal cycle path loop from Geklobene Wand

Highlights of Villach city center

Red Bridge over the Drava

Villach Peace Bridge

Gail Valley Cycle Path near Villach

Gail Valley Cycle Route (R3)

Gailtal cycle path

View of Dobratsch

Cycle bridge over the Gail River

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