Drava and Carinthian Lakes Lienz to Klagenfurt
Carinthia / Drava
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- Self-guided
- Solo-friendly
- Family
Short Description
Follow the Drava cycle path from Lienz to Klagenfurt over 7 nights. Circle Lake Millstatt, ride through Villach and finish with a full loop of Lake Wörthersee. Return train included.
Tour Program
Tour details
✅ What is included in the trip?
- 🏨 Overnight stay and breakfast
- 💼 Luggage transfer
- 🗺️ Maps
- 📲 GPS or navigation APP
- 📞 Local telephone assistance 7/7
- 🚎 Return transfer to start
❌ What is not included?
- 🚎 Transfers not listed as Included
- ✈️ Journey to/from the starting point
- 🍽️ Meals and drinks not listed as Included
- 🖼️ Entrance fees and extras not listed
- 🌎 Tourist taxes
- 🛡️ Travel insurance
🙋 Common questions
Is the return transfer included?
Yes. The return journey by train is included every day: public transport on the Klagenfurt/Krumpendorf – Lienz route is free of charge thanks to the obligatory local tax paid in Carinthia. Trains run e.g. from Klagenfurt/Krumpendorf at approx. 9:42 to Lienz at approx. 12:16 (1 change). Getting to the station is up to you. Alternatively, a bus transfer runs every Saturday for €84 per person.
Can I bring my own bike?
Yes. On the train you take your bike with you. On the Saturday bus, transport of your own bike costs €40 and must be booked in advance.
Is the route hilly?
On Day 2 the Drava cycle path runs gently downhill from Sillian, and on Day 6 a level side road leads to Velden. Daily stages range from 33 to 59 km.
Can I shorten Day 2?
Yes — skip the train to Sillian and ride directly from Lienz (33 km instead of 59 km).
Can I park my car in Lienz?
Yes, subject to availability: at the hotel or at the public car parks at the station or the Dolomitenstadion (approx. €24 per week), payable on site.
When can I start?
Arrivals on Fridays and Saturdays from May to September.
Are the lakes swimmable?
Lake Wörthersee, which you circle on Day 7, is Carinthia's largest bathing lake.
Is dinner included?
The base price includes B&B. Half board (5 three-course dinners) can be added for €170 per person.
📋💸 Cancellation fees
Bike & hotel tours — terms of cancellation:
• More than 30 days before the departure date: 20% penalty of the total package
• 29 to 20 days before the departure date: 30% penalty of the total package
• 19 to 10 days before the departure date: 40% penalty of the total package
• 09 to 08 days before the departure date: 70% penalty of the total package
• 07 to 0 days before the departure date: 100% penalty of the total package
Bike & boat tours (MS Primadonna cruises RK1, RK3, RK4) — terms of cancellation:
• Up to 84 days before the departure date: 20% penalty of the total package
• 83 to 42 days before the departure date: 50% penalty of the total package
• 41 to 28 days before the departure date: 70% penalty of the total package
• 27 to 15 days before the departure date: 80% penalty of the total package
• 14 to 0 days before the departure date: 90% penalty of the total package
• No-show: 100% penalty of the total package
Starting from
€829/ person
or €879
Available
14 May 2027 – 4 Sept 2027
Departures
Friday, Saturday
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