In 2026, lake.bike will be celebrating its 10th anniversary – and we’re celebrating it with you! From 2 to 5 July 2026, Faak am See will become the place to be for everyone who loves trails, bikes, the community and the region. Look forward to a multi-day anniversary weekend featuring group rides, family activities, local cuisine, shows, music and special moments.
10 YEARS OF TRAILS, COMMUNITY AND AUTHENTIC BIKING MOMENTS
What began ten years ago is now an integral part of our Villach – Faaker See – Ossiacher See cycling region: lake.bike stands for varied trails, shared experiences, strong partners and a community that grows year on year.
To mark our 10th anniversary, we’re looking back at the development of lake.bike, celebrating the people behind the trails and looking ahead together. We bring guests, locals, families, partners and cycling enthusiasts together.
Please note: The programme is currently being finalised. Individual programme items, times and venues are subject to change. Further details regarding registration, participating partners and the final schedule will be provided in good time before the event.
The official kick-off to the anniversary weekend: on Thursday evening, we’ll be celebrating the start of lake.bike’s 10th anniversary together – amidst the special atmosphere of the farmers’ market in Faak am See.
| Thursday, 2 July 2026 | |
| from 5 pm, Faak am See farmers’ market | Cuisine from the farmers’ market, an information stand for the Villach region, an Expo Area featuring regional exhibitors and partners, a children’s programme, music, a raffle, and the official opening with a brief look back at the history of lake.bike. |
Friday is all about the community and a special new highlight.
| Friday, 3 July 2026 | |
| All day, Faak am See farmers’ market | A varied programme for families, cycling enthusiasts and anyone who wants to celebrate lake.bike around the farmers’ market site, including an exhibition area with music, regional partners and local cuisine from farmers’ market stallholders. Official opening of the new Kathi Truppe Trail. |
| in the afternoon, at the farmers’ market in Faak am See | Ride-outs with well-known MTB riders, as well as a varied programme for children and young people. Highlights: a live performance by the Ruso Bros and the prize-giving for the raffle. |
Saturday is all about sport: the Adventure Trail Day focuses on group rides, technical training sessions, bike challenges and activities for riders of all abilities.
Highlights: group rides, technical training sessions, trail photography, children’s pump track races, the PRO Challenge & prize-giving ceremony, and a get-together.
| Saturday, 4 July 2026 | |
| in the morning, Faaker See Trail Centre & Ossiacher See Trail Centre | Bookable ride-outs and technical training sessions in small groups |
| in the afternoon, Faaker See Trail Centre | The PRO Challenge: a sporting highlight with a great chance to win. |
| abends, Baumgartnerhof | Community Get-together |
To round off the anniversary weekend, we’d like to say thank you to the community.
| Sunday, 5 July 2026 | |
| 9.00 am to 12.00 pm, all lake.bike trails | Three hours’ free use of the trails for everyone with a lake.bike anniversary voucher (available on Thursday and Friday at the lake.bike information stand at the farmers’ market) |
| 11:00 Uhr, Pumptrack Drobollach | 11:00 am, Drobollach Pump Track |
Binding registration is required for selected events.
This applies in particular to ride-outs with a limited number of participants, children’s technical training sessions, the children’s pump track race and the PRO Challenge.
Registration is open until no later than 24 hours before the respective event. This allows us to plan group sizes, safety and quality as effectively as possible.
Young cycling enthusiasts will also find plenty to enjoy during the anniversary weekend. The programme includes children’s activities, technical training sessions, a children’s pump track race and family-friendly events taking place around the farmers’ market area and the trail centres.
Whether it’s a first taste of cycling, fun technical training or simply a relaxing day enjoying local food and music, the weekend offers plenty of opportunities for shared experiences.
As well as the sporting programme, you can look forward to a relaxed atmosphere featuring regional cuisine, music, exhibitors and a place to meet up, socialise and spend time together. On Thursday and Friday, the farmers’ market site in Faak am See will become the central hub for socialising, finding out more and celebrating the anniversary.
