Ossiacher Lake is a region in Carinthia, Austria, characterized by its central lake, the Ossiacher See, and the surrounding Gerlitzen Alps and Ossiacher Tauern mountain ranges. This diverse landscape offers varied terrain, from lakeside paths to mountain ascents, making it suitable for a range of outdoor pursuits. The area's natural features, including the emerald-green lake, forested slopes, and nature reserves like the Bleistätter Moor, provide a setting for several sports like touring cycling, hiking, mountain biking, road cycling, and more.
The Ossiacher Lake region provides 1 routes for outdoor activities across several sports, catering to various skill levels. Cycling options include gentle lakeside paths for touring cyclists, more challenging road cycling routes, and a network of mountain bike trails in the Ossiacher Tauern. Hikers can explore diverse terrain, from family-friendly trails around the Bleistätter Moor and Finsterbach Waterfalls to more demanding ascents in the Gerlitzen Alps. For detailed planning, guides such as Cycling around Ossiacher See and Hiking around Ossiacher See offer specific route information. More than 548,000 visitors have explored the area, contributing to an average rating of 4.47 out of 5 stars for its routes.
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4.6
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8,693
riders
29.4km
01:48
180m
180m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.6
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8,637
riders
28.5km
01:43
140m
140m
Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.7
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3,162
riders
42.5km
02:31
230m
230m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.4
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1,224
riders
20.3km
01:14
80m
80m
Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.7
(183)
864
hikers
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.6
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2.32km
00:44
100m
90m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.2
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23
hikers
Moderate hike. Great for any fitness level. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

5.0
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4.43km
01:28
150m
150m
Hard hike. Great for any fitness level. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
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4.8
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208
riders
13.8km
01:28
450m
450m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.7
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2,255
riders
38.4km
02:52
630m
630m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

4.7
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47
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18.2km
01:44
600m
670m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.8
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427
riders
39.9km
02:11
200m
200m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.8
(94)
1,795
riders
27.3km
01:14
190m
190m
Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

4.7
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1,055
riders
49.4km
03:02
1,290m
1,290m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

4.4
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610
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69.4km
03:32
930m
930m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

4.8
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467
riders
78.5km
03:45
940m
940m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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4.0
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296
runners
27.0km
03:03
320m
320m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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245
runners
10.2km
01:08
150m
150m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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141
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10.4km
01:06
110m
110m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.0
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runners
7.31km
00:47
70m
70m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.5
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594
riders
66.4km
03:51
550m
550m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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27
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42.8km
03:19
860m
860m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.6
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408
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61.7km
03:06
280m
280m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.5
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47
riders
52.7km
03:29
450m
450m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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36
hikers
16.7km
05:46
910m
900m
Hard mountaineering route. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

4.0
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32
hikers
Hard mountaineering route. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

5.0
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hikers
10.3km
05:34
980m
980m
Hard mountaineering route. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

5.0
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18
hikers
9.28km
05:21
970m
970m
Hard mountaineering route. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
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The Ossiacher Lake region offers a variety of outdoor activities including Touring cycling, Hiking, Mountain biking, Road cycling, Jogging, Gravel biking, and Mountaineering. The diverse landscape caters to different skill levels and preferences.
Key natural features include Ossiacher See, the third-largest lake in Carinthia, and the surrounding Gerlitzen Alps and Ossiacher Tauern mountain ranges. Other notable areas are the Bleistätter Moor nature reserve and the Finsterbach Waterfalls.
Yes, the R2 cycle path around Lake Ossiach is known for its family-friendly, gentle gradients and continuous lake views. The Trailcenter Ossiacher See also features options like the MIKI TRAIL, suitable for kids and beginners. For more information, refer to the Cycling around Ossiacher See guide.
The Ossiacher Tauern offers a variety of mountain bike routes for different skill levels. The Trailcenter Ossiacher See provides 24 mountain bike trails. The MTB Trails around Ossiacher See guide provides detailed information.
Family-friendly hiking options include the 4-mile (7 km) circular Slow Trail in the Bleistätter Moor nature reserve and the trail to the Finsterbach Waterfalls. The Family-friendly hikes around Ossiacher See guide offers further suggestions.
The Ossiacher Lake region has attracted more than 548,000 visitors on komoot. Routes in the area have an average rating of 4.47 out of 5 stars, based on over 85,000 ratings.
Yes, komoot offers a dedicated guide for road cycling. The Road Cycling Routes around Ossiacher See guide provides information on routes, including those with varying terrain from flat lakeside paths to mountain ascents.
Easy hiking trails include the Slow Trail in the Bleistätter Moor and the path to the Finsterbach Waterfalls. For more options, consult the Easy hikes around Ossiacher See guide.
Yes, there are hiking routes accessible from bus stations in the region. The Hikes from bus stations around Ossiacher See guide provides specific information on these trails.
The official website for tourist information regarding the Ossiacher Lake region is www.ossiachersee.info. This resource provides additional details for planning visits.
The phone number for Tourist Information Ossiach is +43 4243 497. This number can be used for direct inquiries about the region.

