Driving through Austria

What you may not realize is that the best way to get to know Austria is by bicycle. Austria offers more than 10,000 km of cycling trails and several bike parks. You can ride sightseeing routes around great lakes, blow off steam on trials courses, and, of course, pedal right up the Alpine slopes. So what are you waiting for?

MOUNTAIN BIKE TRAIL IN CARINTHIA

Take a cable car to the top of Petzen Mountain and then ride a bike down (10 km, 1,000 m elevation difference). Flow Country Park Petzen, close to the Klopeiner See, has one of the longest mountain bike trails in the world for experiencing a ride on two wheels as if on a roller coaster. The trail can be used even in rain and by less experienced bikers. There is also an area for beginners and children plus three cross-country trails.

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DRIVING THROUGH 7 EUROPEAN COUNTRIES

Do you have plans for your vacation yet? We have a better tip for you than drawing a finger on the map. Each week in our series of articles, we will present to you one of the seven selected European countries and their most attractive destinations. Overview of the countries is on the map below - click on each country to find out more. Stay tuned and let our interactive map inspire you.

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