Long-distance cycle path Drauradweg

Difficulty ratings:
Route length: 63 m
Duration: 3:30 h

Easy trail conditions and many child-friendly excursion destinations make the Drau Cycle Path in East Tyrol an ideal family long-distance cycle tour.

Tour character

Beautiful, technically easy long-distance cycle tour through East Tyrol with ideal conditions for families. The Drau cycle path leads from Sillian on the Italian border through the Pustertal valley to Lienz and on to the Carinthian border. Along the way, on gently sloping asphalt and forest paths, there are numerous family-friendly excursion destinations and historically interesting sights. The Roman archaeological site of Aguntum lies at the end of the route.

Tour information

  • Length: 63 m
  • Duration: 3:30 h
  • Elevation uphill:50 hm
  • Elevation downhill:600 hm

Highest point

1,230 m

Starting point

Dobbiaco field

Finishing point

Nikolsdorf

  • Fitness level 2 / 6
  • Technique 2 / 6

Best time of year

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Description

With around 510 kilometers of cycle paths, the Drau Cycle Path is one of the most beautiful cycle paths in Europe. The basis for this is not only the scenic delights, but also the many specialized hosts along the route. The cycle tour leads along a well-marked cycle path and is suitable for all types of bikes. The tour is recommended for families with children as well as novice cyclists. A beautiful family-friendly cycle route on a gentle slope along the Drau river through the Pustertal valley, through the villages of Sillian and Abfaltersbach, with a view of the Lienz Dolomites on the right, through the Galitzen gorge to the district capital of Lienz, continuing along the beautiful Drau floodplain to the Carinthian border.

Getting here

  • Arrival by public transport

    Take the train to Dobbiaco station.
  • Parking

    Dobbiaco train station
  • Contact

    Drauradweg

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