Sillian-Lake Klopeiner See River Drau Cycle Path 2026
On the Drau Cycle Path, you cycle from the imposing Lienz Dolomites through the beautiful Carinthian lake district to Lake Klopeiner See, the warmest bathing lake in Europe. Along the Drau, idyllic landscapes, charming villages and magnificent views await you. A varied nature experience from the mountains to the lake.


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- 6 nights in good hotels in the 4- and 3-star category on the Drau Cycle Path
- daily rich breakfast buffet
- Luggage transfer from hotel to hotel as far as Lake Klopeiner See
- Information material for your cycling tour along the Drau Cycle Path (cycle map with detailed tour description) per room
- Travel document app with customized itinerary and GPS data
- Service telephone also at weekends
Additional costs:
All prices in our offer include VAT. Not included in our prices is the city tax (approx. Euro 1,- to 2,00 per person/night) and is to be paid at the respective hotel.
Day 1 - Individual arrival in Sillian
After your arrival in Sillian, check into your hotel and receive the documents for your cycling tour along the Drau Cycle Path. If booked, you will also be given your rental bikes. Use the rest of the day to explore Sillian: stroll through the charming town centre, visit the parish church of St. Antonius or enjoy coffee and cake in one of the cosy cafés with views of the Tyrolean mountains.
Example of hotel: Hotel Bergland in SillianDay 2 - From Sillian to Oberdrauburg/Dellach, approx. 50–65 km
Today, your tour along the Drau Cycle Path takes you from Sillian past the imposing Heinfels Castle to Thal and on to the charming town of Lienz. There you can admire the picturesque townscape, Bruck Castle with its art collection and the archaeological excavations of Aguntum, the only Roman town in Tyrol.
Example of hotel: Gasthof Post in OberdrauburgDay 3 - From Oberdrauburg/Dellach to Sachsenburg/Möllbrücke, approx. 30–40 km
Passing the medieval Greifenburg Castle, the cycle path leads through idyllic villages and rolling meadows. On this enjoyable cycling tour, you will experience rustic traditions and genuine Austrian hospitality. Via Raggnitz, you will leisurely reach your destination for the day, accompanied by views of the Alps. Regional delicacies invite you to take delicious breaks along the way.
Example of hotel: Gasthof zum Goldenen Rössl in SachsenburgDay 4 - From Sachsenburg/Möllbrücke to Villach, approx. 50 km
Today, your cycle tour takes you along the picturesque Drau Cycle Path, which is mostly flat and easy going. Passing Rothenthurn Castle, you continue via Paternion and the historic Gersheim marble mill. Your destination for the day is the charming town of Villach with its historic town centre and impressive Heiligenkreuz Church, an ideal place to stop for a break or an evening stroll.
Example of hotel: Hotel Kramer in VillachDay 5 - From Villach to Unterbergen/Ferlach, approx. 50 km
Today, you will start your bike tour in a relaxed manner towards Maria Elend, known for its impressive pilgrimage church, a perfect place for a short break. The Drau Cycle Path continues past rolling hills and green meadows to Feistritz. Your destination for the day is the traditional town of Ferlach, famous for its centuries-old gunsmithing tradition.
Example of hotel: Gasthof Plasch in FerlachDay 6 - From Unterbergen/Ferlach to Lake Klopeiner See, approx. 50 km
The Drau Cycle Path leads through the partly secluded, unspoilt Rosental valley to Gallizien. Passing Neudenstein Castle, you reach the picturesque town of Völkermarkt with its old town hall. The route continues along quiet side roads to the sparkling Lake Klopeiner See.
Example of hotel: Hotel Alpensee in St. KanzianDay 7 - Individual departure or extra nights
Return journey from your cycling holiday in Carinthia by bus bookable - see price table for prices).
Hotel note: Your accommodation will mainly be in the hotels specified above however, in the event that a hotel is unavailable on the required date, an equivalent hotel will be booked.
Parking possibilities:
You can leave your car free of charge at the starting hotel or at a nearby public car park for the duration of your cycling tour.
Note for people with limited mobility
The cycle tour is not suitable for people with limited mobility. However, in specific cases it is possible to accommodate individual customer requests (e.g. barrier-free room).
Passport and visa requirements
To check in to your hotel you will need a valid passport or ID card.
For citizens of countries outside the Schengen area other regulations may apply. You are responsible for obtaining any visa you may require in good time.
Terms and Conditions of Payment:
The deposit of 10% of the tour price is due at the latest 14 days after receipt of the booking confirmation. The balance must be paid 14 days before arrival.
Cancellation Policy:
According to our General Terms and Conditions, the customer may withdraw from the contract at any time in writing. In the event of cancellation or non-commencement of travel, the following cancellation fees will become payable:
20% of the tour price up to 28 days before arrival date
30% of the tour price from 27th to 14th day before arrival date
50% of the tour price from 13th to 8th day before arrival date
70% of the tour price from 7th to 4th day before arrival date
90% of the tour price from the 3rd day before departure until the day of arrival
If the customer makes changes of the date of travel up to 28 days before departure, we will charge a processing fee of € 50,00 per booking. After this date, the cancellation policy will apply. Such changes to a booking may only be made in individual cases and if possible; the customer has no right to any changes.
Our detailed Terms and Conditions of Business can be viewed on our website at https://www.radurlaub.com/en/home.html; upon request, will also send them to you by e-mail.
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Standard information
The combination of travel services offered to you is a package within the meaning of Directive (EU) 2015/2302.
This ensures that you will benefit from all EU rights applicable to packages. Company OÖ Touristik GmbH will be fully responsible for the proper performance of the package as a whole.
Additionally, as required by law, the company OÖ Touristik GmbH has protection in place to refund your payments and, where transport is included in the package, to ensure your repatriation in the event that it becomes insolvent.
More information on key rights under Directive (EU) 2015/2302 https://www.radurlaub.com/en/reisebedingungen.html.
Financial cover for customers
The tour operator OÖ Touristik GmbH, Freistädter Str. 119, 4041 Linz has completed a bankruptcy insurance with Raiffeisen Landesbank Oberösterreich AG, Europaplatz 1a, 4020 Linz. The liquidator is the Europäische Reiseversicherung AG, Kratochwjlestraße 4, 1220 Wien, Email: info@europaeische.at, 24-hour emergency number: +43 1 3172500.
Travelers have to contact the liquidator within 8 weeks if they are denied claims due to the insolvency of OÖ Touristik GmbH. Details on the business license of OÖ Touristik GmbH can be found on the website https://www.gisa.gv.at/abfrage under the GISA number 14930096.
Arrival: 14.05.2026 - 05.09.2026
every Friday and Saturday
additionally: Thursday, 14.05. and 04.06.2026
Arrival: 14.05.2026 - 05.09.2026
Discounts
Saving tips
Child discount for max. 1 person in a double room with 2 full-paying adults
- child up to 6 years -100 % (additional bed)
- child 07-11 years -50 % (additional bed)
- child 12-15 years -25 % (additional bed)
- child up to 6 years -100 % (additional bed)
- child 07-11 years -50 % (additional bed)
- child 12-15 years -25 % (additional bed)
- child up to 5 years -100 % (additional bed)
- child 06-11 years -50 % (additional bed)
- child 12-14 years -25 % (additional bed)
- child up to 6 years -100 % (additional bed)
- child 07-11 years -50 % (additional bed)
- child 12-15 years -25 % (additional bed)
- child up to 6 years -100 % (additional bed)
- child 07-11 years -50 % (additional bed)
- child 12-15 years -25 % (additional bed)
- child up to 5 years -100 % (additional bed)
- child 06-11 years -50 % (additional bed)
- child 12-14 years -25 % (additional bed)
Ladies bike 21-speed
- Model: Touring bikes from Schauff or Kalkhoff
- Frame: Aluminium ladies frame
- Gears: 21-speed derailleur gears with freewheel, Shimano
- Brakes: 2 rim brakes, Shimano
- Wheel/tyres: 28 inch hollow chamber rim/robust tyres
- (26 inch on request for people shorter than 1.60 m)
- Saddle: high-quality gel saddle, Selle Royal
€ 95,00 per person and stay
Men´s bike 21-speed
- Model: Touring bikes from Schauff or Kalkhoff
- Frame: Aluminum men's frame
- Gear system: 21-speed derailleur gears with freewheel, Shimano
- Brakes: 2 rim brakes, Shimano
- Wheel/Tires: 28 inch hollow rim/rugged tires
- (26 inch on request for people smaller than 1.60 m)
- Saddle: Selle Royal
€ 95,00 per person and stay
Ladies bike 7-speed
- Model: Touring bikes from Schauff or Kalkhoff
- Frame: Aluminium ladies frame
- Gears: 7-speed hub gears
- Brakes: 2 rim brakes, coaster brake, Shimano
- Wheel/tyres: 28 inch hollow chamber rim/rugged tyres
- (26 inch on request for people shorter than 1.60 m)
- Saddle: high-quality memory foam saddle
€ 95,00 per person and stay
Men´s bike 7-speed
- Model: Touring bikes from Schauff or Kalkhoff
- Frame: Aluminum men's frame
- Gear system: 7-speed hub gears
- Brakes: 2 rim brakes, coaster brake, Shimano
- Wheel/Tires: 28 inch hollow rim/rugged tires
- (26 inch on request for people smaller than 1.60 m)
- Saddle: Selle Royal
95,00 per person and stay
E-bike unisex
- Model: mostly Kalkhoff
- Frame: Aluminum unisex frame
- Gear system: 8-speed Nexus with freewheel, Shimano
- Brakes: 2 rim brakes, Shimano
- Wheel/tire: 28 inch hollow rim/rugged tires, Continental
- Saddle: Impulse Comfort Zone, elastomers
€ 210,00 per person and stay