Heinfels Castle – View of Obertilliach loop from Sillian

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Heinfels Castle – View of Obertilliach loop from Sillian

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Heinfels Castle – View of Obertilliach loop from Sillian

03:58

47.6km

1,190m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very 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 3, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 12 m for 15 m

After 47.6 km for 15 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

Get Directions

1.10 km

Heinfels Castle

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Place of historical, cultural, architectural and tourist interest

Panzendorf 1, 9919 Heinfels, Austria
burg-heinfels.com
+436641677078

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2.09 km

According to legend, it was founded by the Huns in the 5th century (hence the derived name), the oldest documented part is the keep from the 13th century. Afterwards, it flourished under the Gorizia family.

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2.38 km

View of Heinfels Castle in the Upper Puster Valley

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Along the Drava cycle path, the castle / fortress can be seen from afar overlooking the village of Heinfels.

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12.9 km

Kartitscher Sattel

Mountain Pass

17.6 km

Obertilliach

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Obertilliach is a lovely place to stay. Plenty of hotels and accommodations.

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19.1 km

Obertilliach Village

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A very nice, quiet place. It's a great place to relax.

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19.5 km

View of Obertilliach

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Meadow with haystacks

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44.2 km

New Drava River Bridge

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New bridge over the Drava and safer cycle path junction.

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47.4 km

Bridge Over the Drau

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The cycle path leads there directly along the Drava.

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47.6 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

27.8 km

10.0 km

6.74 km

2.78 km

305 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

36.4 km

9.34 km

1.54 km

320 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,920 m)

Lowest point (1,070 m)

Weather

Tuesday 20 October

12°C

2°C

99 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 7.0 km/h

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Comments

September 28, 2025,Von Kartitsch nach Obertilliach weiter nach Sankt Oswald

After arriving in Kartitsch, we unpacked and set off to explore the area. The tour continued inland, mostly along forest roads, to the Biathlon Center. Many paths were off-limits to bicycles. But there's always a way. We visited the town of Obertilliach. It was a very beautiful place. Then we returned along the road. On the way back, I made …

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