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Gailtal cycle path – Gail Valley Cycle Route (R3) loop from Arnoldstein

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Gailtal cycle path – Gail Valley Cycle Route (R3) loop from Arnoldstein

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Gailtal cycle path – Gail Valley Cycle Route (R3) loop from Arnoldstein

01:53

28.9km

140m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 2, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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460 m

Arnoldstein Castle

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Arnoldstein is a market town with approximately 7000 inhabitants. Arnoldstein borders on the Karawanken and the Carnic Alps and forms the border triangle between Italy, Slovenia and Austria.

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3.76 km

View of Dobratsch

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The Dobratsch is the symbol of Villach: the mountain rises between the Drava and Gail valleys. And at 2,150 meters above sea level is the church Maria am Stein, which is the highest church in Europe.

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6.98 km

Cycle bridge over the Gail River

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Coming from Villach, you cross the Gail here and soon decide whether you are heading towards Italy or Slovenia.

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7.46 km

Gailtal cycle path

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From here you don't feel like driving in Germany or Austria anymore. You can tell by the smell, the plants, the stones - the south is near. :)

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10.3 km

Scottish Highland cattle

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Next to the bike path you can see these Scottish highland cattle.

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14.1 km

Gail Valley Cycle Route (R3)

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Extremely beautiful section of the Gail cycle path with many resting and swimming opportunities for cyclists and pedestrians

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16.4 km

Gail River swimming spot

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Here you can cool off in the beautiful Gail on hot days.

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20.7 km

View of the Dobratsch

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Wonderful view of the mountains

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28.9 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

14.3 km

8.54 km

5.49 km

371 m

305 m

Surfaces

13.0 km

11.1 km

3.37 km

1.22 km

311 m

Elevation

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Highest point (590 m)

Lowest point (490 m)

Weather

Saturday 9 May

18°C

1°C

21 %

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Gailtal cycle path – Gail Valley Cycle Route (R3) loop from Arnoldstein

Arnoldstein Castle

View of Dobratsch

Cycle bridge over the Gail River

Gailtal cycle path

Scottish Highland cattle

Gail Valley Cycle Route (R3)

Gail River swimming spot

View of the Dobratsch

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