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On the trail of the "Krapfenbäck Simale"

Gravel bike tour from St. Georgen am Längsee / Carinthia / Austria

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View of Schwarzsee lake with green shore and mountains in the background
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On the trail of the "Krapfenbäck Simale"

Difficulty
Difficult
Duration
5:47 hr./hrs.
Distance
70.1 km
Start and finish location
Stift St. Georgen ****
Uphill
1300 m
Downhill
1300 m

Immerse yourself in the legends of Central Carinthia! This gravel tour is more than just a sporting challenge - it is a journey in the footsteps of the infamous "Krapfenbäck Simale", a kind of Carinthian Robin Hood. From the monastery, the route takes you into the densely wooded terrain around the Wimitzrücken, where history and nature become one.

Tour highlights

  • Paths shrouded in legend: the tour takes you through the deep forests and over the hills where the doughnut baker Simale once wreaked havoc. A must for all those who like to experience history in the saddle.
  • Pure gravel action: look forward to crisp climbs and varied forest trails. The route offers just the right mix of technical challenges and flowing forest passages.
  • Wimitz nature experience: The unspoilt nature of the Wimitz offers a wonderful backdrop. Here you can enjoy the tranquillity and fresh forest air, far away from busy roads.
  • St. Georgen Abbey base camp: After returning from your "raid" through the woods, our Stiftshof is the ideal place to refill your batteries - perhaps even with a sweet Carinthian speciality?

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