Dolomites bike tour
112 km | 1,870 m: Start and finish at the main square in Lienz, over the Gailbergsattel to Kötschach-Mauthen, through the Lesachtal and over the Kartitscher Sattel back to Lienz.
Cycling vacations in Lienz
Your bike hotel in the center of East Tyrol
Why Lienz is the ideal starting point for cycling vacations in East Tyrol
Lienz is located where the Drau Cycle Path and the Iseltal Cycle Path meet – in the middle of the Lienz Basin, surrounded by the Lienz Dolomites and the foothills of the Hohe Tauern. The sunny town of East Tyrol has around 2,000 hours of sunshine a year and offers cycle paths for all abilities: flat leisurely tours along the Drau, family-friendly laps through the Iseltal valley and challenging road bike routes over passes such as the Staller Sattel or the Grossglockner High Alpine Road. There is also the Bikepark Lienz am Hochstein with 11.6 km of single trails for mountain bikers.
harry’s home Lienz is centrally located at Andreas Hofer-Straße 8 – around 5 minutes’ walk from the main square and the start of the Drau cycle path. The house has its own bike cellar, e-bike charging stations, washing machine and dryer in the service point for sweaty cycling clothes. The breakfast with regional products on the top floor with a view of the Lienz Dolomites makes it easy to start your cycling day.
Your plus as a cyclist
Central location - Drau cycle path and Iseltal cycle path just a few minutes away
Secure, lockable bike cellar in the hotel
service point with washing machine and dryer - available around the clock
Bike rental via local partners (e-bikes, touring bikes, mountain bikes)
Panoramic breakfast on the top floor with a view of the Dolomites
Lienz train station approx. 10 minutes on foot - bikes can be taken on the train
Tips for your cycling vacation in Lienz
The 5-star long-distance cycle route
Drau cycle path from Lienz
The Drau Cycle Path (R1, 510 km, Dobbiaco-Varaždin) is the first long-distance e-bike cycle path in Europe to be awarded five stars. The Innichen-Lienz stage (44 km) is almost entirely downhill and is also suitable for families. From Lienz, the route continues towards Carinthia to Oberdrauburg and Spittal – paved, signposted and separated from car traffic. Along the route, certified Drau cycle path inns serve regional specialties. harry’s home Lienz is only a few minutes away from the Drau cycle path.
✓ San Candido-Lienz stage: 44 km, downhill, family-friendly
✓ ÖBB trains with bike transport along the entire route
Along the last wild river in the Alps
Iseltal cycle path Lienz
The Iseltal cycle path runs for 29 km from Lienz to Matrei in East Tyrol – along the Isel, one of the last free-flowing glacial rivers in Europe. The route is mostly asphalted, with an average gradient of one percent, ideal for families. Along the way: Bruck Castle with the Egger-Lienz Gallery, the Kienburg ruins and the Hohe Tauern National Park House in Matrei. Return journey downhill or by post bus with bike transport.
✓ 29 km, asphalted, 1% gradient – also suitable for children
✓ In Huben connection to Defereggen Valley, to Kals and to Felbertauern
Single trails on the Hochstein
Bikepark Lienz
The Bikepark Lienz offers 11.6 km on four trails – from the blue Flow Family Trail to the black “Welcome to the Jungle”. The Peter Sagan Trail (4.8 km) and the Alban Lakata Trail (2.2 km) provide variety with berms, jumps and Northshore elements. The Lienz cable car takes bikers to the Moosalm, bike rental and World Cup pump track are available at the valley station. The bike park is a Gravity Card partner.
✓ 4 trails (blue to black), gondola and chairlift transport
✓ Bike rental, bike bar and pump track directly on site
Road bike and day tours from Lienz
East Tyrol is a training ground for international professional teams – including the XDS Astana team and East Tyrolean professional cyclist Felix Gall. The region offers legendary road bike tours directly from Lienz. But not every cycling vacation in Lienz has to be a long-distance bike tour. The region offers relaxed day tours for leisure cyclists, families and e-bikers.
Staller Sattel round
approx. 130 km | 2,100 m: From Lienz via the Iseltal cycle path into the Defereggen Valley, up to the Staller Sattel (2,052 m) on the border with South Tyrol, downhill through the Antholz Valley and back via the Puster Valley.
Glockner circuit
approx. 180 km | 4,755 m: The royal stage over the Felbertauern (shuttle service through the tunnel), the Grossglockner High Alpine Road and back over the Iselsberg to Lienz.
Pustertal High Road
Panoramic road from Leisach via Bannberg to Hochstein (1,980 m) - a popular ascent for racing cyclists.
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Explore the Lienz valley floor by bike
Experience the Lienzer Talbodenrunde - an easy, family-friendly cycle tour around Lienz with a magnificent panorama of the Lienz Dolomites. On well-maintained cycle paths, you cycle through idyllic meadows, along the Drau and past charming villages.
Drau cycle path towards Oberdrauburg
(approx. 35 km one way): Along the Drau through the Oberdrautal valley, past the Geißlochklamm gorge and small bathing bays. Return journey possible by train from Oberdrauburg.
Galitzenklamm Gorge
(approx. 8 km from Lienz): Short bike ride to the Galitzenklamm water adventure park on the western edge of the town - via ferrata, water playground and nature experience directly on the Drau cycle path.
Round tour over the Iselsberg
(approx. 40 km, 500 m ascent): Over the Iselsberg to Winklern, back via the Drau cycle path. Panoramic views of the Lienz Dolomites and the Drau Valley - also suitable as an e-bike tour.
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How you live at harry's home
Your bike hotel in Lienz
harry’s home Lienz offers 85 spacious rooms and apartments in the center of town – many with balconies, fully equipped kitchens and walk-in closets. The breakfast area on the top floor with rooftop terrace offers a panoramic view of the Lienz Dolomites.
Particularly practical for cyclists: the secure, lockable bike cellar directly in the hotel, e-bike charging stations, the service point with washing machine and dryer (24/7) and the panoramic sauna on the 4th floor with a view of the Drau Valley – perfect after a long day of cycling.
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FAQ - Frequently asked questions about cycling vacations in Lienz
harry’s home Lienz is specifically geared towards cyclists: secure, lockable bike storage in the hotel, e-bike charging stations, washing machine and dryer in the service point for cycling clothes, bike rental via local partners and tour tips at reception. The hotel is centrally located in the city center, just a few minutes from the Drau cycle path and Iseltal cycle path.
Two long-distance cycle paths meet in Lienz: the Drau cycle path (R1, 510 km from Toblach to Varaždin) and the Iseltal cycle path (29 km from Lienz to Matrei in East Tyrol). There is also the Lienzer Talboden cycle path, the connection to the Lienz Bike Park and numerous road bike tours such as the Dolomites Cycle Tour and the Staller Sattel Tour.
E-bike charging stations are available in the hotel’s bike cellar. For e-cars, there are four type 2 charging stations (up to 11 kW) in the hotel’s own garage.
Lienz train station can be reached via the Pustertalbahn (Innichen-Lienz) and the Drautalbahn (Spittal an der Drau-Lienz). Most local and long-distance trains offer bicycle parking spaces – reservations are recommended. For the Felbertauern tunnel (direction Salzburg/Pinzgau) there is a special bike transport shuttle.
The stage from Innichen/Toblach to Lienz (44 km) is almost entirely downhill and is ideal for beginners and families. The entire Drau cycle path is asphalted and separated from car traffic. Return journeys can be organized flexibly by train.
The cycling season in East Tyrol lasts from April to October. May, June and September offer the most pleasant temperatures and are less busy. At the height of summer, the Drau cycle path – especially the San Candido-Lienz section – is very busy. The Lienz Bike Park is open from June to the end of October.