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Maria Waitschach Church – Althofen Old Town loop from Friesach

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Maria Waitschach Church – Althofen Old Town loop from Friesach

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Maria Waitschach Church – Althofen Old Town loop from Friesach

04:04

47.0km

1,070m

Cycling

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

Last updated: June 26, 2026

Tips

Includes a very steep uphill segment

You may need to push your bike.

After 6.41 km for 725 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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17.6 km

Maria Waitschach Church

Highlight • Religious Site

Good starting point for various hiking routes. There is a small snack station on site.

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18.9 km

Viewpoint

Viewpoint

3

25.4 km

Silberbach

Highlight • River

A beautiful small bridge leads over the canal at this point.

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30.7 km

Schloss Pöckstein

Highlight • Castle

5

31.4 km

Althofen Old Town

Highlight • Settlement

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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6

35.8 km

Pöckstein Castle

Highlight • Castle

A magnificent building at the confluence of two rivers….

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36.0 km

Pöckstein Castle

Highlight • Castle

Pöckstein Castle is an early neoclassical castle at the entrance to the Gurk Valley in Carinthia. The former bishop's residence is considered the most important neoclassical building in Carinthia.

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37.1 km

Romanesque Church on Hochfeld in Pöckstein

Highlight • Religious Site

9

39.2 km

Hirter Brewery

Highlight • Pub

Good beer 🍺 and nice shady beer garden!

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47.0 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

20.6 km

11.8 km

8.63 km

3.90 km

2.00 km

108 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

15.9 km

15.6 km

8.80 km

6.15 km

612 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (1,240 m)

Lowest point (600 m)

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