Leisure biking in the mountains and on lakes
In early summer, the mountains and lakes of the Nassfeld-Pressegger See, Lesachtal and Weissensee region radiate a tranquillity and energy that easily captures their visitors. Moreover, boundless biking freedom close to nature can nowhere else be taken as literal as on the sunny side of the Alps. The region is a real playground for leisure cyclists, families, and sporty bikers.
Enjoying nature to the full
Whether gliding across the glistening turquoise water on a Lake Weissensee boat trip, at meditative relaxation spots along the Gailtal Cycle Route R3 or towards Lake Volaya in the Lesachtal Valley: you can look forward to romantic time for two, a relaxed family day or an eventful excursion with your friends.
From relaxed bike picnics at idyllic (water) spots to cycling to Slow Food Travel producers and a cross-border bike tour to Italy or Slovenia: The purest mountain air and amazing panoramic views are your constant companions whichever theme you choose!
Bike picnic at special (water) spots
Double the enjoyment provide the region’s scenic and culinary delights as part of a leisurely bike tour. Special natural backdrops and vantage points invite nature-loving connoisseurs to spread out their picnic blanket and savour regional flagship products during a bike tour.
Everything for a picnic
The picnic rucksacks are filled to the brim with local specialities and typical delicacies from the region. On request, the rucksack can be filled either as an original Carinthian Jause with cold snacks or with vegetarian delicacies.
Booking info:
Pick up your picnic at a partner business or at the tourist office.
Slow Food by bike
Nature reveals its flavourful side when the warm spring sun brings fresh alpine herbs and lush meadow flowers to life in the world's first Slow Food Travel region. You should definitely plan for plenty of time when setting off on an explorer tour by bicycle. Because you can literally savour the good taste at authentic food artisans, producers, and innkeepers during numerous Slow Food Travel experiences.
Experience. Sample. Take away.
Whether enjoying artisan farmhouse ice-cream, sampling Reindling cake made of country maize, trying Gailtal Valley bacon, or taking part in the "Shopping with the Fine Food Grocer" and "Seasonal sweets from the master" experiences: You can lend a hand at various Slow Food Travel producers and take a look behind the scenes during the production of regional foods.
Booking info:
All packages and day tours, further information and booking options available at
Alps2Adria
Phone: +43 677 62642760 (Mon-Thu 9am-1pm)
www.alps2adria.info
Apart from multi-day tours, culinary day tours are also available:
- 07. 06. 2024: Delicacies from the Gailtal Valley (from Hermagor)
- 07. 06. 2024: Delicacies from the Gailtal Valley (from Kötschach/Mauthen)
- 14. 06. 2024: Culture & Gailtal Valley bacon (from Hermagor > Nötsch)
- 15. 06. 2024: Slow Food for families (from Hermagor)
- 15. 06. 2024: Carinthian specialities (from Kötschach/Mauthen)
A "best of" local products
The home of good taste. As varied and diverse as the moments of enjoyment at the world's first Slow Food Travel destination are, they always also reflect the region's landscape and way of life. Fragrant Lesachtal Valley bread, Gailtal Valley bacon and "Slow Fish" on Lake Weissensee - they all provide more than just enjoyment. They also make you realise that the best is often right on your doorstep. Qualified guides as nature ambassadors or rural food artisans invite you to join in and try out as part of Slow Food experiences or certified "GREEN Experiences". All dates available at: www.slowfood.travel/erlebnisse
to Venzone (ITA) or Bled (SLO)
Take the bike bus for a cross-border bike tour with your own bike guide. The destination is either the Slovenian climatic health resort of Bled (bike route approx. 65 km) or the medieval lavender town of Venzone in Italy (bike route approx. 65 km). This very section of the Alpe Adria Cycle Route is considered one of the most attractive. A large part of it runs along the disused railway line "Pontebbana", through historic tunnels, over viaducts and bridges, and offers spectacular views of the surrounding landscape.
As both tours are mostly slightly downhill, anyone can manage the distances. Once arrived at your destination, there is still enough time to enjoy Italian or Slovenian specialities before returning home in comfort by shuttle bus.
Booking info (May to October):
Urlaubsangebote
Location and how to find us
The Nassfeld-Pressegger See holiday region lies in the Austrian province of Carinthia, directly next to the Italian border.
