Pörtschach am Wörther See is a region in the southern Austrian state of Carinthia, situated on the northern shore of Lake Wörthersee. The area is characterized by the turquoise waters of the lake, surrounded by lush greenery and the distant Alps, providing a diverse landscape for outdoor pursuits. This setting makes Pörtschach am Wörther See suitable for several sports like touring cycling, hiking, road cycling, jogging, and more.
Pörtschach am Wörther See…
140
Routes
4.6
(924)
Average rating
8634
People visited

4.7
(37)
195
hikers
5.97km
01:38
80m
80m
Moderate hike. Great for any fitness level. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

4.4
(57)
183
hikers
14.1km
04:01
290m
290m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

4.8
(34)
134
hikers
11.5km
03:15
240m
240m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.2
(33)
119
hikers
Moderate hike. Great for any fitness level. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
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4.7
(15)
122
riders
97.1km
07:36
1,230m
1,230m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.

4.6
(17)
124
riders
77.3km
04:32
780m
780m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.6
(16)
117
riders
83.7km
06:25
950m
950m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.

4.8
(6)
50
riders
58.9km
05:08
1,030m
1,030m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.7
(100)
720
riders
68.9km
04:24
690m
690m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.6
(68)
664
riders
22.3km
01:16
50m
50m
Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.3
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409
riders
33.4km
02:00
170m
170m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.6
(18)
154
riders
43.8km
02:37
290m
290m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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5.0
(1)
196
runners
14.1km
01:28
40m
40m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.0
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202
runners
7.93km
00:50
30m
30m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.3
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191
runners
7.28km
00:45
30m
30m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

89
runners
3.29km
00:21
10m
10m
Easy run. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.8
(16)
92
riders
42.0km
03:10
730m
730m
Hard mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.

5.0
(4)
54
riders
22.3km
01:33
280m
280m
Hard mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.

4.8
(4)
18
riders
27.3km
02:03
560m
560m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
(7)
29
riders
Hard mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.
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5.0
(1)
78
riders
95.6km
04:45
1,410m
1,410m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

3.3
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123
riders
22.0km
00:52
110m
110m
Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

4.7
(3)
54
riders
Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

5.0
(1)
49
riders
83.9km
03:36
470m
470m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.
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Pörtschach am Wörther See offers a variety of outdoor activities including Touring cycling, Hiking, Road cycling, Jogging, Mountain biking, and Gravel biking. The region features over 190 routes, with an average rating of 4.54 stars from more than 146,000 visitors. These activities allow exploration of Lake Wörthersee's turquoise waters and the surrounding landscapes.
Pörtschach am Wörther See offers diverse cycling routes, from leisurely rides along the waterfront to more challenging trails. The region is part of the Carinthia Lakes Loop, providing extensive cycling opportunities. For detailed options, refer to the guide Cycling around Pörtschach am Wörther See.
Yes, Pörtschach am Wörther See provides easy touring bike trails suitable for relaxed rides. These routes often follow the waterfront or pass through meadows and forests. The guide Traffic-free bike rides around Pörtschach am Wörther See highlights suitable options.
The region offers a diverse hiking program, including the 34.2-mile (55 km) Wörthersee Circular Hiking Trail. There are leisurely, wide hiking trails with lake views, as well as routes to the Pyramidenkogel observation tower. More options are detailed in Hiking around Pörtschach am Wörther See.
Pörtschach am Wörther See offers family-friendly options for outdoor activities. There are leisurely hiking trails and cycling routes suitable for all ages. Specific family-oriented hikes can be found in the guide Family-friendly hikes around Pörtschach am Wörther See.
Several routes in Pörtschach am Wörther See lead to viewpoints offering panoramic vistas. The Pyramidenkogel observation tower is a notable destination providing spectacular views of Lake Wörthersee and the surrounding mountains. Many trails along the lake also offer scenic outlooks.
Pörtschach am Wörther See caters to runners with various trails, including the W-Run loop and the Villa Venezia loop from Pritschitz. These routes offer moderate runs, often on paved surfaces, suitable for different skill levels. Further details are available in Running Trails around Pörtschach am Wörther See.
Public transport options are available to access various routes in the region. Some hiking guides specifically highlight routes accessible from bus stations. For cycling, it is advisable to check local public transport schedules for connections to trailheads.
Outdoor routes in Pörtschach am Wörther See have an average rating of 4.54 out of 5 stars on komoot. This rating is based on feedback from over 146,000 visitors who have explored the region's more than 190 routes.
Yes, komoot offers a dedicated guide for mountain biking in the region. The guide MTB Trails around Pörtschach am Wörther See provides information on suitable routes for mountain biking enthusiasts.
Information on road cycling routes in Pörtschach am Wörther See is available through komoot guides. The guide Road Cycling Routes around Pörtschach am Wörther See details various options for road cyclists in the area.
The official tourism information for Pörtschach am Wörther See can be found on their website, www.poertschach.at. For direct inquiries, they can be reached by phone at +43 4272 2354.

