2024
Die Drau-Radtour für Familien

The Drava Cycle Path for Families

Leisurely and eventful from the Dolomites to the Carinthian lakes

 Lienz – Spittal – Villach

  • Dreamlike nature along the Drava
  • With a detour to San Candido in Northern Italy
  • Daily routes ●○○○○, altitude profile ●●○○○

Days
7

Ø km per day
40

On the southern side of the Alps, the tour of the Drava Cycle Path for families leads from San Candido in Northern Italy via the sunny town of Lienz to the warm Carinthian lakes near Villach. Passing impressive mountain scenery and picturesque meadow landscapes, the route is mostly flat on well-maintained cycle paths. The tour of the Drava Cycle Path also offers action and family fun away from the cycle route – whether high up in the climbing forest, downhill on the summer toboggan run or romping around in the Wichtelpark adventure park. Natural bathing lakes, adventure pools and bathing areas located directly along the route tempt you to get off your bike and enjoy the water. The two southernmost bathing lakes in Austria, Lake Faak and Lake Ossiach, are a paradise for water rats of all ages. The stages of the Drau cycle tour for familie never exceed 45 km per day. However, if your children get tired or you run out of time from all the playing and swimming, the stages can easily be shortened by train.

 

Itinerary

  • Booking code
    OE-DRLV6
  • Start / Destination
    Lienz / Villach
  • Duration
    7 days / 6 nights
  • Length
    approx. 215 km
    Daily routes ●○○○○
    between 35 and 45 km, Ø 40 km
    Altitude profile ●●○○○
Map of the Drava Cycle Path for Families

Day 1: Individual arrival in Lienz

The sun-kissed town of Lienz is the starting point of the tour of the Drava Cycle Path for families. The small town, also known as the Pearl of the Dolomites, is beautifully situated at the foot of wooded mountain ridges and bizarre peak formations. Stroll through the old town with its colorful house facades and small shops. Then enjoy the almost Mediterranean flair of the town in one of the numerous street cafés. If you have enough time, you should visit Hochstein mountain. With a petting zoo, forest playground and climbing forest, the title of Erlebnisberg (adventure mountain) is well deserved. A ride on the Osttirodler – one of the longest summer toboggan runs in the Alps – is a must.

Town hall in Lienz

Day 2: Excursion to San Candido, approx. 45 km + train ride

You start the day with a train ride to San Candido in Italy – the start of the Drava Cycle Path. Along the young Drava, the route leads downhill through the narrow Pustertal valley back to Lienz. The adventure park Wichtelpark Sillian is located directly on the cycle path just over the border. Your children will be spoiled for choice as to which play equipment they should try out first. Cycling with little water rats? Experience the natural power of water up close at the Garlitzenklamm water adventure park before your children let off steam at the water playground.

Stiftskirche Innichen

Day 3: Lienz – Berg / Greifenburg, approx. 35 / 40 km

Today the tour of the Drava Cycle Path for families takes you through the picturesque Oberdrautal valley. Enjoy the protected floodplain landscape, which can only be explored by bike! You cycle along former Roman trade routes. Just a few kilometers after Lienz, it is worth making a detour to the Roman town of Aguntum with its museum. You pass the Kärntner Tor (Carinthian Gate) and soon reach Oberdrauburg with its historic town center. A short detour to the nature and herb village of Irschen, located slightly off the Drava Cycle Path, gives you the opportunity to explore the world of wild herbs with all your senses. The perfect place for a break including a refreshing dip in the Drava is the small town of Dellach.

 

Cyclists in Oberdrauburg

Day 4: Greifenburg - Spittal, approx. 40 km

Today you cycle from Berg or Greifenburg to Spittal. On your tour, you will see beautiful old farms again and again. Focus on the wide meadows and the impressive panorama of the Dolomites. The Drava Cycle Path takes you through the heart of nature on beautiful cycle paths without any great effort. In Spittal, you should not miss out on Porcia Castle! It is a Renaissance work of art with a three-storey arcaded courtyard and a beautiful park. Lake Millstatt is just a short bike ride away. Hire a pedalo and enjoy the peace and quiet on the idyllic lake.

 

Lake Millstatt

Day 5: Spittal – Villach, approx. 40 km

You start this cycle stage framed by the imposing mountains of the Carinthian Alps. With wonderful panoramic views of the surrounding villages, you cycle along a dyke. Visit the Carantana Museum in Molzbichl. Here you follow in the footsteps of Carinthia's first inhabitants. The cycle path takes you over bridges and small footbridges to Villach. Enchanting nature, grazing cows and many inviting resting places make your Drava cycle tour pure joy for the whole family! Shortly before Villach, the valley widens and the mountains recede into the background. Villach, the second largest city in Carinthia, awaits you.

 

View over Villach

Day 6: Excursion to Lake Ossiach or Lake Faak, approx. 45 / 35 km

How you spend today in the vacation region around Villach is entirely up to you – a cycle tour around Lake Ossiach or an excursion to the beautiful turquoise-blue Lake Faak. No matter what you decide: The warm lakes guarantee a fantastic day of swimming fun for the whole family. On the way to Lake Ossiach or as a stand-alone excursion destination after or before your bike tour, we recommend a visit to the imposing Landskron Castle. The eagle arena with flight show and a monkey mountain with around 170 Japanese macaques provide special experiences and will amaze children.

 

Landskron Castle in Villach

Day 7: Individual departure

After breakfast, the tour of the Drava Cycle Path for families unfortunately comes to an end. If you and your family don't want to leave the Villach vacation region just yet, we will be happy to extend your stay with an extra night.

Bildstock at Lake Faak

Dates / Prices / Services

Season times and prices 2024

Arrival on Sundays from 28.04.2024 to 06.10.2024

Bookable dates are shown in the booking form. The season is dictated by the arrival date.

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Season A
28.04. - 05.05.
23.09. - 06.10.
from789 €
Season B
06.05. - 26.05.
02.09. - 22.09.
from839 €
Season C
27.05. - 01.09.

from899 €

All prices per person in a double room

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Services

  • 6 nights incl. breakfast, national 3* / 4* level
  • Luggage transport from hotel to hotel to Villach, no limit on the number of pieces, max. 20 kg / piece
  • Train ride Lienz – San Candido incl. bike
  • Travel documents with maps (1 x per room)
  • Service hotline (7 days, 8 a.m. – 8 p.m.)
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Not included is the tourist tax, if due.

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Prices for children

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From 0 to 5 years

0 €

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From 6 to 11 years

429 €

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From 12 to 14 years

629 €

Applies for accommodation in rooms with 2 full-paying guests.

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Additional services

Additional bookable services

Additional fee single room

219 €

Return transfer incl. own bike, Villach - Lienz (Sundays only)

125 €

Return transfer excl. own bike, Villach - Lienz (Sundays only)

85 €

All prices are per person

Additional nights

Room
Breakfast
Price
Lienz (season A)
 DBL

89 €

 SGL

115 €

Lienz (season B + C)
 DBL

99 €

 SGL

125 €

Villach
 DBL

89 €

 SGL

145 €

All prices are per person

Rental bikes

Rental Bikes

Rental Bike
Rental Bike
99 €
E-Bike
E-Bike
259 €
Children's and Teenager's bike
Children's and Teenager's bike
89 €
Trailer
Trailer
89 €

Types of rental bikes

  • 7-gear unisex bike, hub gears with coaster brake
  • 21-gear unisex bike, derailleur gears with freewheel (men's bike from 1.80 m)
  • E-bike / pedelec
  • Children's bike, children's trailer
Features

Pannier, handlebar bag with map holder, odometer, bike lock, air pump (1 x per room), puncture repair kit (1 x per booking)

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7- / 21-gear rental bike

99 €

E-bike / pedelec

259 €

Children's bike, children's trailer

89 €

All prices are per person

Brief info

  • Booking code
    OE-DRLV6
  • Start / Destination
    Lienz / Villach
  • Duration
    7 days / 6 nights
  • Length
    approx. 215 km
    Daily routes ●○○○○
    between 35 and 45 km, Ø 40 km
    Altitude profile ●●○○○
  • Trail conditions
    You cycle along the river banks on paved paths, sometimes on side roads with little traffic. The cycle paths are well signposted and flat throughout.
  • Parking information
    Public parking lot near the hotel, approx. 35 € / week, alternatively free parking on the outskirts of the city; no reservation possible through Radweg-Reisen
  • Note
    In Austria, helmets are mandatory for children up to the age of 12. For safety reasons, we generally recommend wearing a helmet.
  • Return to Lienz
    Optionally by minibus (Sunday mornings), duration approx. 1.5 hours, must be specified when booking. You can also book the transfer from Villach to Lienz before the cycle tour. This way you can continue from Villach immediately after the tour. Please specify your booking request in the online booking form in the open text field.
    Alternatively on your own by train, direct connections several times a day, duration approx. 1.5 hours
  • Mobility note
    The trip is not suitable for people with limited mobility.
  • Tour operated by
    Local cooperation partner
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Days
7

Ø km per day
40