What a Cheese | Gailtal Cheese Alps Gravel Loop

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What a Cheese | Gailtal Cheese Alps Gravel Loop

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What a Cheese | Gailtal Cheese Alps Gravel Loop

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47.6km

1,420m

Gravel riding

A true borderline case: This demanding gravel bike tour leads over the Rattendorfer Alm with its famous cheese dairy to Malga Cason di Lanza, the Lanzer Alm in Italy, and then back into the Gailtal valley.

Cheese has been produced in the Gailtal valley since the 14th century, and since 1996 it has been a protected term by the EU. The production of Gailtaler Almkäse „g. U.“ (which officially means „protected designation of origin“) is subject to strict criteria and controls. It is produced, among other places, on the Rattendorfer Alm, which – to strengthen you for the upcoming passes – is approached right at the beginning of this demanding gravel bike tour.

Via the Scotti Chapel, built during World War I, we go on a treasure hunt to Italy. In Attila's Cave, named after him, the legendary Hunnic king is said to have hidden unfathomable riches. "Unfathomable" in the truest sense of the word – no one has found them to this day, but plenty of fossils nearby.

The reward for the many meters of altitude awaits shortly before the end of the tour: Lissi's cool farm ice cream made from the milk of happy Gailtal cows. That makes others happy too.

by Kärnten Werbung

Last updated: October 29, 2026

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The surface along some of this route may not be suitable

Some segments of your route comprise a surface that may not be suitable for your chosen sport.

After 14.0 km for 655 m

After 14.7 km for 67 m

Waypoints

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13.2 km

Rattendorfer Alm

Highlight • Mountain Hut

The Rattendorfer Alm (1,535 meters) is a great place for a break – whether for a few hours or a whole night. There are regional dishes, rooms or a dormitory and if you register in advance, you can even visit the cheese dairy. Just call +43 650 5514080.

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15.8 km

Grotta di Attila

Highlight • Cave

The entrance to a karst cave at an altitude of 1,700 meters! According to local information, a cave system of 400 meters. When you are on site, you wonder where it could be?

Tip: From Casera del Cason, Lanza is also easily accessible on foot in a short time.

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18.4 km

Passo del Cason di Lanza

Highlight • Mountain Pass

A historic Alpine pass... Today the starting point for many mountain lovers!

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Avoid on weekends during high season! Here everyone tries their motorcycle skills on the hidden routes of the Alps... The road between Pontebba and Paularo is then hopelessly overloaded and even dangerous!

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24.1 km

Straniger Alpine Hut

Highlight • Mountain Hut

The Straniger Alm is a cozy, small alpine hut high above the Gailtal valley. The hut is a perfect stopover on the Karnischen Höhenweg. Hungry hikers can not only get traditional Carinthian cuisine here, but can also try creative new creations like the Kurkuma-Kasspatzn.

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47.6 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

35.7 km

8.56 km

1.98 km

684 m

484 m

254 m

Surfaces

22.9 km

13.6 km

7.73 km

1.66 km

1.56 km

254 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,770 m)

Lowest point (590 m)

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Friday 30 October

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Comments

April 2, 2026

A true borderline case: This demanding gravel bike tour leads over the Rattendorfer Alm with its famous cheese dairy to Malga Cason di Lanza, the Lanzer Alm in Italy, and then back into the Gailtal valley.
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Cheese has been produced in the Gailtal valley since the 14th century, and since 1996 it has been

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