KM1 Stelzling - Laas

Ascent:

The route starts at the town hall Kötschach-Mauthen – from here you follow the federal road B110 north (for about 900 m) – to the church. After the church, at the fountain, turn right and follow the paved side road. Slightly keep left for a short while to then continue straight uphill along the road. At the later junction, turn right towards "Lanz." You reach the district of Lanz after about 3.5 kilometers and 350 meters of elevation gain on an asphalt road.

Currently this route is only open up to here, to the end of the paved road! 

On the gravel road (starting at kilometer 4.3) it continues uphill past a hunting lodge (1,387 m) – (at kilometer 7.1), to the highest point of the loop (no distinctive point – at kilometer 8.3).

Return/descent:

After a short descent you reach the forest road towards Laas. You follow the gravel road downhill to the Laas regional hospital (kilometer 14.5). From here an asphalt road leads to the federal road B110. At this point (kilometer 15.7) you turn left and ride back to the starting point. 

FAIR PLAY & RESPECT:

Awareness of nature – landowners – your health... and safety in the mountains take top priority during your route and route planning!

Therefore, check the rules of conduct before every hike - Mountain safety - as well as the current weather conditions.

Waste disposal:

Waste is not always avoidable – but it has no place in nature and must be disposed of properly (preferably in the valley or at home). 

Emergency numbers:

European emergency number: 112 (access in every available network)

Austrian alpine emergency number: 140

Arrival by car:

From Hermagor via the B111 (Gailtal road) or from Oberdrauburg via the B110 (Plöckenpass road) to Kötschach-Mauthen.

The most sustainable way to arrive is by train to Oberdrauburg (coming from Lienz or Villach) or to Hermagor (coming from Villach).

From Oberdrauburg or Hermagor you can then reach the town of Kötschach-Mauthen by bus.

Details at - Nassfeld mobility info as well as Kärntner Linien route planner

Free parking spaces are available at the town hall in Kötschach-Mauthen.

Are you looking for bike tips in the region or a certified guide for a guided bike route?

You will find this and many other infos at - Route tips and provider information

Places to eat:

In Kötschach-Mauthen and the surrounding villages there are numerous places to eat open all year round – details at Service A-Z.

Open for MTB riders - unless otherwise specified - during the following periods:

May 1 - August 31, from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., and September 1 - October 31, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

The route can also be ridden with an e-MTB.