Welcome to lake.bike, your ultimate destination for mountain biking trails and tours of all difficulty levels. Explore trails and tours that stretch beyond borders and experience a true MTB paradise, where every mountain is next to a shimmering bathing lake. We are responsible for an increasing number of officially approved MTB tours and trails, and we also provide special services for mountain bikers, such as our lake.bike BASECAMPS with lockable basement and workshop with specific tools for bikes. Experience great trails and tours set in a fabulous mountain and lake scenery on the sunny south side of the Alps, right next to the borders of Austria, Italy, and Slovenia.
In the MTB region Villach – Faaker See – Ossiacher See, a total of 45 diverse and officially approved mountain bike trails await you.
28 trails wind their way around Faaker See, renowned for sporty lines and alpine terrain. 17 trails are nestled in the scenic landscape surrounding Ossiacher See – perfect for fans of panoramic views.
This offer is complemented by 11 carefully designed top tours, featuring stunning views of Carinthia’s mountain world.
Three modern pumptracks ensure skill-building and fun, while the Kids Bike Park on the Gerlitzen Alpe promises adventure-filled biking experiences for young explorers.
All in all, lake.bike offers over 200 kilometers of mountain biking fun with guaranteed quality – making the region one of the most diverse, family-friendly, and authentic cycling destinations in the Alps-Adriatic area.
Coming soon: the new lake.bike Family Playground at Lake Ossiach – another exciting highlight for biking families.
You can find the opening times for all trails and tours here.
We will update you daily on the tour portal and on social media should trails or tours be closed! Please pay attention to the closures and opening hours. THANK YOU!
Please keep in mind that our PROlitzen Trail has its own opening times! It is only opened during the opening hours of the Gerlitzen Kanzelbahn
NEW! Trail Tickets necessary from 01.05.2025
From 01.05.2025, a trail ticket is required to ride the lake.bike trails. You can find all the information at www.lake.bike/trail-ticket
NEW: lake.bike Family Playground – open from June 28, 2025!
NEW: Discover the lake.bike Family Playground – opening on June 27, 2025!
The lake.bike Family Playground is all about fun and adventure! Divided into several zones, it offers something for every level: Start your first rides on the mini pump track in the Kidspark. Explore the Trailpark with its exciting uphill and downhill sections, or go big on the Jump Line. Improve your technique in the Skillspark and land safely in the bike airbag after trying out tricks and stunts.
The Family Playground in Heiligen Gestade on Lake Ossiach – along with all pumptracks – is included in the Trail Ticket.
Parking is available at Ossiachersee Süduferstraße 241, directly opposite the entrance to Seecamping Berghof. From there, follow the cycle path approx. 100 meters in the direction of Landskron.
On the website touren.kaernten.at you can find the actual status of all trails and tours! In general the trails and tours are open from 1st of May until the 31st of October! Please respect that.
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Out in nature, there might be connection issues concerning your mobile data. In order to avoid trouble navigating around, we recommend downloading our map before your tour starts.
No party, only good times: CAMP. RIDE. MEET. REPEAT. The BUCKETRIDE Festival supported by SPECIALIZED is a gathering for everyone who loves mountain biking and camping. Ride together on the lake.bike trails, chill in the vanlife area, get inspired in the van exhibition and the MTB expo area, and enjoy cozy gatherings around the campfire. How does that sound?
