Austria: Cycling around Vrbsko jezero
For the second year in a row, we joined the "Wörthersee car-free" 2025 event, the 28th edition of this special day around Lake Vrbsko jezero (Wörthersee). Once a year, the road around the lake is closed to motorized traffic and opened to cyclists, skaters, and all kinds of human-powered transportation. This year, I started the ride from home again, but this time I had three friends joining me. We cycled together towards Celovec (Klagenfurt), where the atmosphere of the event really comes alive with thousands of participants enjoying the freedom of the open road. Together, we completed the approximately 40 km loop around the lake, taking in the views, enjoying the relaxed pace, and making the most of a beautiful day outdoors. After finishing the ride, we ended the adventure the traditional way - with a well-deserved beer and some good conversations. Another great Wörthersee car-free experience, and a reminder that some places are best explored without an engine between you and the landscape - Garmin Connect.
This year 3 friends joined me on the trip from beginning.
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| The lake was crowded with cyclists. |
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| On the other side of the lake. |
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| Our break in Vrba na Koroškem (Velden am Wörther See). |
Selfies.
Our second stop was at the usual place: the local fire station. A familiar stop on the route, where we took a moment to rest and enjoy a well-deserved sausage.
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| Some rode the classic 40 km loop, while others challenged themselves with more than 100 km. Regardless of the distance, we all had a great ride and finished the day with a sense of achievement. |
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