View of Lake Ossiach – Lake Ossiach loop from Villach Hauptbahnhof

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View of Lake Ossiach – Lake Ossiach loop from Villach Hauptbahnhof

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View of Lake Ossiach – Lake Ossiach loop from Villach Hauptbahnhof

02:40

44.5km

250m

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: September 30, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 37 m for 16 m

After 447 m for 12 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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6.62 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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8.96 km

View of Landskron Castle

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Landskron Castle is a rock castle northeast of Villach, at the western foot of the Ossiacher Tauern range, on the plateau of a rocky cone that rises 135 m above …

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13.7 km

View of Lake Ossiach

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...a well-developed cycle path leads around Lake Ossiach with beautiful views of the lake and good places to stop for a break! 🚴‍♂️👀😋

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15.6 km

Lake Ossiach Cycle Path

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Beautiful bike path with many views of the lake. However, it does not lead directly along the lake.

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21.4 km

Officially, the path only goes halfway, after that there is only a narrow path. (You can already drive through), unfortunately there is not a single sign so that you know. You can easily drive on the main road.

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28.3 km

Hasslerhügel

Viewpoint

30.5 km

Lake Ossiach

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The cycle path on the south bank is also a pleasure to cycle on.

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31.2 km

Lake Ossiach

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Beautiful lake with many cycling opportunities. The tour around the lake is also suitable for beginners, otherwise there are various trails and opportunities to cycle up the Gerlitzen. Villach in …

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39.7 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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44.5 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

27.9 km

9.68 km

3.57 km

3.36 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

35.8 km

5.58 km

2.56 km

386 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Tuesday 20 October

16°C

11°C

99 %

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Max wind speed: 6.0 km/h

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Comments

June 2, 2025,🇦🇹 Runde um den Ossiacher See & Besichtigung des Stifts

Lake Ossiach is the third-largest lake in the Austrian province of Carinthia. It is located northeast of Villach.

Plenty of untouched nature, mountains, the Gerlitzen peaks with their stunning views, the joie de vivre of the border triangle, countless sports and leisure opportunities, and the urban flair of Villach, a town on the Drau River.

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April 6, 2024,Dag 6 - Rondje Ossiacher See

Unfortunately, Hein is still ill today. Rianne cycled around and rested Hein at the beach by the lake in the sun. Hopefully to Italy tomorrow!

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September 17, 2022,16.-18.9.2022: Slowenien, Tag 22, 23 und 24, Villach, Radtour um den Ossiacher See und Heimfahrt

On Friday (day 22) the weather was really bad, heavy continuous rain from noon. So we looked at Villach. On Saturday morning there was only light rain and we decided to do a final tour around Lake Ossiach. In the afternoon even the rain stopped and the sun showed up at times. In the evening there were the mushrooms found …

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August 1, 2025,Rund um den Ossiacher See mit Abstecher nach Villach

Our first time in Carinthia and I was incredibly impressed. A fantastic bike path around Lake Ossiach, crystal-clear water, and towering mountains all around—what could make a bike tour more beautiful? After the beautiful loop around Lake Ossiach, we made a quick detour to Villach to check out the old town. Due to the Kirchtag (church festival), we couldn't see …

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June 21, 2026,Tag 1 Villach mit Ossiacher See

Yesterday arrival by train RE1 Wilferdingen - Singen Stuttgart then continued with Westbahn to Salzburg. Briefly looked around Salzburg and stayed overnight.
This morning we continued by train to Villach - start of cycling holiday Carinthia Lake Loop. Did a few km right away. Nice, leisurely 40 km around the Ossiacher See with a few beautiful highlights.

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May 19, 2025,Fahrradtour

A beautiful tour around Lake Ossiach and a short trip to Villach. The Finsterbach waterfalls are well worth seeing. The final climb is very steep, but then you are rewarded. It was worth it, dear cycling friends.

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June 25, 2025,Rond om de Ossiacher See

Today in Villach rented two bikes. The weather was beautiful with lots of sun and 33 degrees 🌡️ so we chose a route via komoot and this time we cycled around the Ossiacher See from Villach. A beautiful varied route with some gravel and beautiful cycle paths. The route went partly along the Drau and Treffener bach that flows into …

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