The southern Austrian provinces of Carinthia and Styria are famous for their stunning scenery of mountains and lakes, their mild, sunny weather, their cultural and culinary variety, and of course for the motorcycling qualities of their roads. From our base hotel next to Lake Wörth, we offer five different day trips designed to take you all over Carinthia and into Styria as well as across the borders to Slovenia and the far north-eastern corner of Italy.
Discover stunning castles like Hochosterwitz, unique churches like the one designed by Hundertwasser in Bärnbach, and charming old towns like Kranjska Gora. Enjoy amazing motorcycle rides on famous mountain passes that include Vršič and the Nockalm road and on unknown, but equally awesome roads like Monte Zoncolan or the Turracher Höhe. The phenomenal views from vantage points like the Magdalensberg or the Pyramidenkogel Tower are simply mesmerizing! Experience Austrian hospitality at its best and indulge in local wine and beer, in Wiener schnitzel, Kaiserschmarrn, and apple strudel. If you don’t feel like riding, just relax at the beach or at the pool, play a round of golf, or head to Klagenfurt or Velden for some shopping or even gambling! And since this tour is a Touring Center where we don’t change hotels or pack our bags, you could easily bring your family! They won’t be bored around here. And you won’t be bored either, that’s for sure!
Start/Finish: | Lake Wörthersee |
Nearest airport: | Klagenfurt |
Duration: | 7 days vacation, 5 riding days |
Route: | Total distance: 1220-1451 km, 758-902 miles Daily distances: 157-329 km, 98-204 miles |
Accommodations: | A comfortable hotel near lake Wörthersee |
Highlights: | Lake Wörthersee, Hochosterwitz Castle, Triglav National Park, Friuli, Bled, Nockalm Road, Magdalensberg, Southern Styria Wine Region, Vršič Pass |
Minimum number of participants: | 6 Please note paragraph 6.4. a) of our terms and conditions of travel to find out more about the cancellation of tour through Edelweiss Bike Travel when the minimum number of participants is not reached - Terms and Conditions |
DAY 1: | Arrival in Lake Wörthersee |
DAY 2: | Lake Wörthersee to the Southern Styrian Wine Region |
DAY 3: | Lake Wörthersee to Bled & the Julian Alps |
DAY 4: | Lake Wörthersee to the Nock Mountains |
DAY 5: | Lake Wörthersee to a corner of Italy |
DAY 6: | Lake Wörthersee to churches, castles, and viewpoints |
DAY 7: | Departure from Lake Wörthersee |
The daily riding kilometres are approximate distances and may vary. The first and last days mentioned in the itinerary are the arrival and departure days; there is no riding on these days. Arrival time should be arranged before 3 pm on the arrival day (Day 1). Bear in mind the time difference between your country of origin and your travel destination. Please book your flights accordingly. Route and overnight places may change due to unforeseen events.
01.06. - 07.06.2025 |
07.09. - 13.09.2025 |
31.05. - 06.06.2026 |
06.09. - 12.09.2026 |
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