Hochosterwitz Castle – View of Hochosterwitz Castle loop from Glandorf

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Carinthia

Hochosterwitz Castle – View of Hochosterwitz Castle loop from Glandorf

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Hochosterwitz Castle – View of Hochosterwitz Castle loop from Glandorf

03:07

48.7km

400m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 20, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 45.0 km for 253 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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4.16 km

View of Hochosterwitz Castle

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In one of the most beautiful valleys in Carinthia, a 150 meter high limestone cliff rises, which can be seen from all the surrounding mountains and hills. The mountains of …

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4.56 km

Hochosterwitz Castle

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The fortifications of the Burgweg with 14 large gate structures leading in several turns through the rocky terrain to the top are characteristic and interesting from a fortress point of …

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6.26 km

View of Hochosterwitz Castle

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The mountain cone, which is particularly suitable for a large and solid castle complex, rises completely freely from a gently undulating plain. The road, secured by 14 gates, circles around …

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17.5 km

St. Klementen Church

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A sweet church on the side of the road...

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21.9 km

The old town can be seen from afar from the surrounding area and is noticeable. The tower, in particular, is a striking attraction. There is a footpath to the old town. Unfortunately, many attractions are privately owned.

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45.1 km

Parish Church of St. Egid, Villach

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Beautiful church ⛪️ in the pedestrian zone of St. Vit

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46.8 km

View of Burg Taggenbrunn

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Taggenbrunn Castle, first mentioned in 1142 and documented in 1157, was built in the 12th century by Tageno von Pongau for the Archdiocese of Salzburg.

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48.7 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

22.1 km

15.1 km

7.79 km

3.47 km

226 m

112 m

Surfaces

35.4 km

8.77 km

2.95 km

1.09 km

448 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (680 m)

Lowest point (460 m)

Weather

Monday 19 October

15°C

10°C

11 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 9.0 km/h

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Comments

July 14, 2023,Burg Hochosterwitz – Altstadt von Althofen Rondje vanuit St. Veit a. d. Glan West

It was a very nice tour over country and forest roads with beautiful views as well as at Burgt Hochosterwitsch.

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July 4, 2026,Von St Veit Friedhof nach Althofen über Hochostewitz und zurück

Beautiful tour in beautiful weather. You don't feel the 32 degrees because of the wind

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July 24, 2026,Burg Hochosterwitz 😍👍

Because Wiebke's thigh is still far from normal after the sting, we organized ourselves differently today, but still looked at the same highlight: the impressive Hochosterwitz Castle!

I cycled, she drove there by car. We both did the climb through the 14 gates. Very worth seeing, the spectacular castle on the rock! 👍

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