HOP ON THE PEDALS
The nature surrounding Hotel Marko offers eventful excursions for anyone seeking adventure on two wheels. From a laid-back lake tour with the family, to a day trip to the Karawanken mountains, to the demanding Flow Country Trail on the Petzen mountain: there are no limits to the fun you can have. The local attractions en route and a leap into the refreshing waters of Lake Klopein are guaranteed to make the tour a real experience.
Over hill and dale
The fantastic trekking and mountain bike tours cover more than 912 kilometres around the region of Lake Klopein and South Carinthia – with varying levels of difficulty and trail lengths.
Petzen mountain Flow Country Trail
A highlight for advanced cyclists: Austria’s only Flow Country Trail, which also happens to be the longest in Europe, is situated on the nearby Petzen mountain. Covering three cross-country routes and a practice circuit with a pump & dirt area, it offers 10 km of cycling pleasure.
Underground biking
Right through the heart of the mountain on two wheels: the guided underground biking is a very special kind of experience. At around 10°C and 95% humidity, the tour takes you through narrow mine tunnels and high mountain halls, surrounded by fascinating rock formations.
Our highlights:
- Lockable bike room
- Washing area
- Laundry service for bike clothing
- Workshop corner
- Bike info corner with up-to-date information and maps
- GPS hire with pre-programmed routes
- GPS data for routes (free download)
- Extensive maps
- Recovery service
- Weekly guided racing bike tour
The top 10 mountain bike routes near Lake Klopein:
SHORT RACING BIKE ROUTE IN GRAFENSTEIN
Route: 27.4 km
Duration: 1:20 hours
Ascent: 327 m
Descent: 327 m
Difficulty: easy
Learn moreTHE REGION AROUND THE LAKE AND HEMMABERG MOUNTAIN
Route: 27.4 km
Duration: 1:20 hours
Ascent: 327 m
Descent: 327 m
Difficulty: easy
Learn moreSHORT RACING BIKE ROUTE ALONG THE DRAU
Route: 40.7 km
Duration: 2:00 hours
Ascent: 549 m
Descent: 549 m
Difficulty: easy
Learn moreROUTE TO CARINTHIA’S SUN TERRACE: DIEX
Route: 59.7 km
Duration: 3:00 hours
Ascent: 1132 m
Descent: 1132 m
Difficulty: moderate
Learn moreSchlossberg Griffen Route
Route: 75.4 km
Duration: 3:45 hours
Ascent: 1069 m
Descent: 1069 m
Difficulty: Moderate
Learn moreHOCHOSTERWITZ CASTLE ROUTE
Route: 81.4 km
Duration: 4:00 hours
Ascent: 708 m
Descent: 708 m
Difficulty: moderate
Learn moreSCHAIDASATTEL & ROSENTAL ROUTE
Route: 86.6 km
Duration: 4:20 hours
Ascent: 1569 m
Descent: 1569 m
Difficulty: difficult
Learn moreFrom the lake into the apple paradise: Lavant Valley
Route: 89.4 km
Duration: 4:30 hours
Ascent: 1021 m
Descent: 1021 m
Difficulty: moderate
Learn moreSOUTH CARINTHIAN VILLAGE TOUR -KOROSKA (SLO)
Route: 93.0 km
Duration: 4:40 hours
Ascent: 967 m
Descent: 967 m
Difficulty: moderate
Learn moreDISCOVER SLOVENIA: MOUNTAIN AND VALLEY ROUTE
Route: 158.4 km
Duration: 8:00 hours
Ascent: 2647 m
Descent: 2647 m
Difficulty: difficult
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