Wer Kärnten abseits der klassischen Radwege entdecken möchte, findet bei Gravel Carinthia inspirierende Routen durch sieben Regionen – mit Schotterwegen, stillen Naturplätzen, Kulturmomenten und besonderen „Hidden Trails“ im Süden Österreichs. Über 1.800 Kilometer und 24 kuratierte Gravel-Routen verbinden sportliche Abwechslung mit Landschaft, Geschichte und Genuss.

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Bicycles can be taken on all trains. To guarantee bike transport on the MICOTRA trains (express trains), you must reserve a space for your bike. The reservation is free and is booked together with the purchase of the bicycle ticket. You receive your bicycle ticket with the free reservation in the ÖBB ticket shop, in the ÖBB app, from ÖBB customer service at +43 (0)5 1717 and at ÖBB ticket counters.

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*Please note the ÖBB fares when taking bicycles along.

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Left your gravel bike at home or fancy exploring the wonderful cycling landscape in Carinthia with an e-bike or mountain bike for a change? Then you can easily reserve and pick up a bike online from our external partner (Central Carinthia region in St. Veit an der Glan).

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You’ve come to the right place for a group or club trip as well as for a seminar amid greenery. Look forward to the perfect setting for a multi-day group trip, a harmonious overnight stop or a successful pleasure stop with or without a seminar room. Our events team is available for questions at +43 4213 2046 702 or veranstaltungen@stift-stgeorgen.at.

This challenging tour takes you from the idyllic Lake Längsee deep into Carinthia’s mountain world. As a guest of our house, you enjoy the exclusive advantage of “bike-in, bike-out”: you swing into the saddle directly in front of the Abbey portal and leave everyday life behind.

Tour highlights

• The ascent to the Flattnitz: From St. Veit the route leads steadily uphill into the Gurktal Alps. The Flattnitz (1,400 m) rewards you with alpine freshness and an impressive panorama, before the rapid descent.
• Scenic pleasure: Experience the pristine nature of Central Carinthia, past historic castles and through dense forests – a route that is both sportingly demanding and invigorating for the senses.
• Perfect finish: After returning to the Abbey, the ultimate reward awaits. A jump into our own Abbey Lido lake or a regenerative session in the Abbey sauna quickly makes tired legs forgotten.

Tip for connoisseurs: Start early in the morning, when the mist still lies over Lake Längsee, and after your return enjoy our Slow Kitchen® cuisine in the Abbey Restaurant.

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This challenging tour takes you from the idyllic Lake Längsee deep into Carinthia’s mountain world. As a guest of our house, you enjoy the exclusive advantage of “bike-in, bike-out”: you swing into the saddle directly in front of the Abbey portal and leave everyday life behind.

Tour highlights

• The ascent to the Flattnitz: From St. Veit the route leads steadily uphill into the Gurktal Alps. The Flattnitz (1,400 m) rewards you with alpine freshness and an impressive panorama, before the rapid descent.
• Scenic pleasure: Experience the pristine nature of Central Carinthia, past historic castles and through dense forests – a route that is both sportingly demanding and invigorating for the senses.
• Perfect finish: After returning to the Abbey, the ultimate reward awaits. A jump into our own Abbey Lido lake or a regenerative session in the Abbey sauna quickly makes tired legs forgotten.

Tip for connoisseurs: Start early in the morning, when the mist still lies over Lake Längsee, and after your return enjoy our Slow Kitchen® cuisine in the Abbey Restaurant.

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This tour promises not only top sporting performance but also one of the country’s most beautiful views. Starting directly from the Abbey, you head southeast to climb one of Austria’s sunniest spots: the mountain village of Diex.

Tour highlights

• Diex – the box seat: The climb to Diex is legendary. Located on a sun-drenched high plateau, the village with its characteristic fortified churches offers a breathtaking panoramic view over the Klagenfurt basin all the way to the Karawanks.
• Descent with long views: After the mountain ranking at Diex, a flowing descent towards Völkermarkt follows, on which you can enjoy the view across the Drau valley.
• Völkermarkt & reservoir: The route leads you along the edge of the district town of Völkermarkt before heading back through the gently rolling lowland in the direction of Lake Längsee.
• Recharge at the Abbey: Back at Abbey St. Georgen, the calm of our historic walls awaits you – the perfect place to refuel your energy with a regional snack.

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If you love the glitter of water and gentle hill landscapes, this tour is your absolute must. This loop connects Abbey St. Georgen with some of the most beautiful swimming lakes in the region. It is a tour for connoisseurs who nevertheless seek the sporting challenge in the Carinthian hills.

Tour highlights

Lakes quartet: The route leads you from your home base at Lake Längsee via idyllic Lake Urbansee to hidden Lake Maltschacher. Each lake has its own charm and offers a perfect backdrop for a brief breather.

• Castle town Friesach & Liebenfels: On your way you pass historic places and look at proud ruins that tell the rich history of this region.
• Curvy pleasure moments: The route impresses with low-traffic side roads and varied landscape changes between shady forest sections and sunny plateau stretches.
• Sprint to the finish at Lake Längsee: The finale leads you back to St. Georgen, where Lake Längsee is already standing by for a well-deserved cool-down after the ride.

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This tour is perfect for gravel bikers and adventurers who want to combine the best of nature and history. On a mixture of asphalted side roads and fine gravel paths, this route takes you from Lake Längsee deep into the history-laden Zollfeld and right up to the gates of the state capital Klagenfurt.

Tour highlights

• Cultural monuments along the way: Experience history up close. The route takes you to the history-laden Herzogstuhl on the Zollfeld and to the imposing Maria Saal Cathedral – one of Carinthia’s most important landmarks.
• Klagenfurt detour: The tour takes you close to the state capital. Ideal for a coffee break on the Neuer Platz or a brief glance at the Lindwurm before returning north along varied paths.
• Gravel pleasure: Away from main traffic roads, you enjoy the calm of the Zollfeld and the surrounding hills. The route offers a flowing change of surfaces and remains entertaining throughout.
• Return to the power spot: The crowning conclusion is the arrival at Abbey St. Georgen, where you can review the day with regional delicacies and the Abbey’s calm.

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Immerse yourself in the legends of Central Carinthia! This gravel tour is more than just a sporting challenge – it is a journey on the trail of the notorious “Krapfenbäck Simale”, a kind of Carinthian Robin Hood. From the Abbey, the route takes you into the wooded terrain around the Wimitz ridge, where history and nature become one.

Tour highlights

• Legendary paths: The tour leads you through the deep forests and over the hills where Krapfenbäck Simale once caused mischief. A must for all who enjoy experiencing history in the saddle.
• Gravel action pure: Look forward to crisp climbs and varied forest roads. The route offers exactly the right mix of technical demand and flowing forest passages.
• Wimitz nature experience: The pristine nature of the Wimitz offers a magnificent backdrop. Here you enjoy silence and fresh forest air, far away from busy roads.
• Base camp Abbey St. Georgen: After returning from your “raid” through the forests, our Abbey courtyard offers the ideal place to refill your stores – perhaps even with a sweet Carinthian specialty?

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This gravel tour combines sporting activity with a journey into the past. From the Abbey, the route leads you through the idyllic surroundings to the oldest town in Carinthia: Friesach. Away from main traffic roads, you experience a landscape shaped by castles, ruins and gentle valleys.

Tour highlights

• Castle town Friesach: The route leads you directly into the heart of the Middle Ages. Marvel at the impressive fortifications and the water-bearing moat of Friesach before continuing on gravel paths.
• Guttaring hill country: Through the gentle hill country near Guttaring, you enjoy real “gravel feeling”. The route offers a varied mix of paved paths and fine gravel passages.
• Pure nature experience: This loop is characterized by calm and long views. You cycle through agricultural valleys and small forests that exude their very own charm, especially in spring and autumn.
• Arrival at the refuge: After returning to Abbey St. Georgen, our garden offers the ideal place to let the impressions of this historic loop settle over a cool drink.

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Experience Central Carinthia from its pristine side. This route starts directly at Abbey St. Georgen and takes you over the scenic Steinbichl down into the idyllic Gurk valley. A tour that impresses with its high proportion of natural paths and the constant variety between forest, meadow and river landscape.

Tour highlights

• Steinbichl viewpoint: The first climb is rewarded! From Steinbichl you enjoy a wide view over the land before diving into the curvy descents towards the Gurk valley.
• Nature gem Gurk valley: Follow the course of the Gurk on winding paths. The cool breeze of the river and the calm of the surrounding floodplains make this section a real deep-relaxation experience.
• Gravel paradise: This loop offers exactly what gravel bikers seek: solid gravel paths, little traffic and the feeling of being far away from the bustle of main roads.
• Conclusion in the Abbey Garden: After returning to Abbey St. Georgen, our terrace offers the perfect place to put up tired legs and let the tour pass in review over a glass of regional juice or wine.

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Are you seeking seclusion and pristine landscapes? The tour through the “Inner Wimitz” takes you to a hidden gem of Central Carinthia. This deeply cut valley is a paradise for gravel bikers who prefer the murmur of a stream to the hectic of the road. Directly from the Abbey, you start in an area known for its pure air and its dense, cool forests.

Tour highlights

Nature gem Wimitz: Cycle for kilometres along the Wimitz, one of the most natural rivers in the region. The route offers a unique calm and is a true “power spot” for in between.

• Perfect half-day tour: With a compact distance, this loop is ideal for using the morning sportingly and spending the afternoon relaxed at the Abbey Lido or in the Abbey garden.
• Shady forest passages: Especially on hot summer days, this route offers a pleasantly cool climate through its wooded sections and proximity to water.
• Gravel pleasure pure: The paths are characterized by well-rideable surfaces that offer exactly the right amount of adventure without becoming too technical.

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We’ve prepared a selection of well-matched road-bike and gravel-bike tours for you on “Komoot” under Collections, which you can print out as you wish or load onto your smartphone via the app or GPX data.

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