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Your bike hotel in Klagenfurt / Carinthia

The Sandwirth is the ideal bike hotel: As a certified ‘bike-friendly accommodation’, we offer everything you would expect from a bike-friendly hotel – from e-bike hire and special meals to secure parking spaces for your bike.

Your adventure between the mountains and Lake Wörthersee

Welcome to Klagenfurt on Lake Wörthersee, a paradise for cyclists in the sunny south of Austria. Here, sporting activities and Mediterranean joie de vivre combine to create an unforgettable cycling holiday with unmistakable Alpine-Adriatic flair.

Our hotel is the perfect base camp for all your cycling adventures. Thanks to our central location in Klagenfurt, you can set off directly onto an extensive network of well-signposted cycle paths. Whether it’s the legendary tour around Lake Wörthersee (R4), a relaxed tour along the Glan (R7) or the connection to the famous Drau Cycle Path (R1) – Carinthia’s most beautiful routes start right on our doorstep. Enjoy the diversity of the seasons: from blossoming spring to sunny days spent swimming in summer to the colourful, mild autumn, which often extends the cycling season into November.

Your bike hotel in Klagenfurt: Service for your ride

A perfect cycling holiday needs more than just beautiful routes – it needs a partner who understands the needs of cyclists. As a specialised bike hotel in Klagenfurt, we at Sandwirth offer a comprehensive service so that you can concentrate fully on your cycling experience.

• Secure bike garage: Your valuable bike is parked safely and securely in our video-monitored and lockable bike room with charging stations.
• Bike workshop & service corner: Our in-house tools are available for minor repairs or breakdowns. For larger repairs, we will quickly and easily refer you to our local bike service partners.
• Washing area: After the tour is before the tour. Your bike will be sparkling clean again at our washing area.
• Tour advice & information material: Our reception team will provide you with detailed information material about the Klagenfurt tourist region. We will also show you the most popular tour portals. This makes planning your next tour completely straightforward.
• Information & organisation: Whether it’s cycling events such as the Carinthia Cycling Marathon or the best public transport connections including bike transport – we are your central information point.
• Catering: Start your day perfectly with our hearty cyclist’s breakfast. On request, we can prepare energy-packed packed lunches for you to take with you.
• Your laundry in the best hands: Our laundry service will take care of your sportswear.

Your cycling holiday: what we offer

Experience a varied cycling holiday in Klagenfurt. Cyclists get their money’s worth with us. Would you like a preview?

• Bike racks in the rooms: a dream come true for all passionate cyclists: you can bring your bike into your room and park it properly on our bike rack. If you book a sports holiday at the Sandwirth and require a room with a so-called ‘Bikeboy’, please let our reception know when you book your room.
• E-bike hire: Explore the region effortlessly with our modern hire e-bikes, equipped with a bike basket, bike lock and lights. To e-bike hire!
• E-bike package: 2 nights’ accommodation including e-bike hire, packed lunch and much more. Discover our package at a special price here. Click here for the package!

Variety of tours: Discover Carinthia by bike

The Klagenfurt region offers a variety of landscapes and has the right challenge for everyone – from relaxed family outings on the lake shore to strenuous climbs for road cyclists and natural trails for mountain bikers. You can find tips for your next adventure at https://touren.kaernten.at/de/tourenplaner/

For leisure cyclists and families: cycling along lakes and rivers

• Wörthersee Cycle Path (R4): The classic route par excellence. Cycle around Carinthia’s turquoise blue jewel on a route covering around 42 kilometres. The route takes you through towns such as Velden and Pörtschach, past elegant villas and to the picturesque Maria Wörth peninsula. Numerous lidos invite you to take a welcome dip in the summer months. The well-developed north shore in particular is ideal for families.
• Drau Cycle Path (R1): Experience the Drau Cycle Path R1, one of the most beautiful river cycle paths in Europe, awarded 5 stars by the ADFC. The stages near Klagenfurt take you on flat, low-traffic roads through the idyllic Rosental valley, always accompanied by the glittering ribbon of the Drau river – perfect for a relaxing day trip.
• 5-Lakes Tour: This approximately 50 km long tour with a moderate 400 metres of elevation gain is perfect for e-bikers. It connects Lake Wörthersee with the dreamy Keutschacher Seental valley, where three more swimming lakes await you: Lake Hafnersee, Lake Keutschacher See and Lake Rauschelesee.

For mountain bikers and trail enthusiasts: action in Carinthia’s natural surroundings

• Falkenberg Bike Trails: Klagenfurt’s ‘home trails’ are located just outside the city gates. Here, the local community has created a small paradise with various descents. Flow lovers will enjoy the ‘Jelly Belly’ trail, while technically skilled riders can test their skills on the root-covered ‘Pinocchio’ trail.
• MTB Virunum Tour to Magdalensberg: This varied tour covering 25 km and 845 metres of elevation gain is a fascinating mix of sport and history. It leads through forests and meadows, past Roman excavations to the summit of Magdalensberg, where a breathtaking panoramic view awaits you.
• Regional trail highlights: Our hotel is the ideal starting point for day trips to Carinthia’s top spots. Explore the legendary 11 km long Flow Country Trail in the Petzen Bike Park or the diverse trail centres around Lake Faaker See and Lake Ossiacher See.

For gravel bikers: adventure on gravel paths

The Wörthersee-Rosental region has become a real hotspot for gravel bikers. Here you will find the perfect terrain to escape everyday life.

• Gravel Speedway Rosental (T2): This approximately 86 km long tour is the perfect introduction to the gravel world of Carinthia. The route is relatively flat on fine gravel paths along the Drau River and combines riding pleasure with cultural discoveries.
• Adventure ‘Lost Places’: Unique in the region is the combination of gravel tours with the exploration of so-called ‘lost places’ – forgotten places with exciting histories. Discover mysterious ruins, old tunnels or the ‘Chapel of Forgotten Souls’ and turn your tour into a journey through time.
• Wörthersee Gravel Race: The annual ‘Wörthersee Gravel Race’ proves that the region is in the grip of international gravel fever. As part of the UCI Gravel World Series, the event attracts professionals and ambitious amateurs from all over the world and transforms the gravel paths around Velden into a race track in a class of its own.

For road cyclists: asphalt adventures on legendary routes

• Carinthian Lakes Classic: a fantastic, approximately 100-kilometre-long circuit for endurance road cyclists. Starting in Klagenfurt, the tour connects the three largest lakes in the region – Lake Wörthersee, Lake Faaker See and Lake Ossiacher See – for an unforgettable panoramic experience.
• Ironman Austria circuit: test your fitness on the original competition route of the legendary Ironman Austria. The challenging and hilly route leads through the picturesque Carinthian hinterland and is an absolute must for every ambitious cyclist.
• 3-Country Tour: The queen stage for true mountain goats. This epic day tour leads from Carinthia over the Passo Predil in Italy to the emerald green Soča Valley in Slovenia and back over the Vršič Pass (1,611 m). An unforgettable challenge in the heart of the Alps-Adriatic region.

Below, we have compiled an overview of a selection of special cycling routes in and around Carinthia for you:

Events & seasonal tips

Experience Carinthia’s vibrant cycling culture up close. Our hotel is the perfect starting point for taking part in the region’s top events.

• Velovista and Carinthian Lake Loop 2026: A different tour every day – eight tours from 26 April to 3 May:
  • 26 April: Stage 1: Wörthersee car-free
  • 27 April: Stage 2: Pörtschach – Villach – Spittal/Drau
  • 28 April: Stage 3: Pörtschach – Seental – Klagenfurt
  • 29 April: Stage 4: Klagenfurter Becken
  • 30 April: Stage 5: Klagenfurt – St. Veit/Glan – Klagenfurt
  • 1 May: Stage 6: Klagenfurt – Lake Faak
  • 2 May: Stage 7: Lake Faak – Tarvisio – Planica (Dreiländereck)
  • 3 May: Stage 8:  Lake Ossiach car-free, round trip

• Carinthia Cycle Marathon (in June): This special race for everyone through the Nockberge Mountains is a highlight for ambitious racing cyclists. What makes it special is that time is only measured on the climbs. This creates a relaxed atmosphere on the descents and flat sections, where enjoying the landscape is the main focus.

Insider tip: Autumn is the ideal time for gravel bike tours. Discover the ‘lost places’ in the Rosental valley on gravel paths and enjoy the peace and quiet and the intense colours of nature away from the main routes. We are also happy to arrange guided tours with our local partners.

 Sustainable travel: gentle mobility for your green holiday

A cycling holiday in Carinthia is the perfect opportunity to travel in an environmentally conscious manner without a car. The region offers an exemplary network of public transport, allowing you to enjoy a relaxed and sustainable holiday.

Travelling by train is easy thanks to direct connections from many European cities. During your stay, your guest card becomes a free ticket: you can use all S-Bahn lines throughout Carinthia free of charge to get to various tour starting points. For special excursions, the ÖBB Radsprinter trains are available – trains with extra bicycle spaces that take you to more distant cycle paths such as the Lavant Cycle Path. Complemented by our in-house e-bike rental and charging stations, nothing stands in the way of a climate-friendly cycling holiday.

The 5 most important questions about your cycling holiday (FAQs)

Can I store my own bike safely?

Yes, we offer a video-monitored and lockable bike room for the safe storage of your bike.

Do you also offer rental bikes or e-bikes?

Yes, we have our own rental service for modern e-bikes, including charging stations.

Are there special meals for cyclists?

Yes, our extensive breakfast buffet includes a health corner, and we are happy to put together an energy-packed packed lunch for your tour on request. Our slow food cuisine with regional organic specialities is the ideal basis for your next bike tour.

What is the best way to get to the cycle paths?

Thanks to our central location, many cycle paths, such as the Wörthersee Cycle Path (R4), start almost right on our doorstep; in addition, the connection to the S-Bahn is excellent for further tours.

I am a beginner/family, are there any suitable tours for me?

Yes, the region is ideal for beginners with flat paths such as the Drau Cycle Path or the family-friendly north shore route along Lake Wörthersee.