The best way to explore the region around the lake is by bicycle. A cycle path covers much of the shore and bikes can be rented cheaply in most towns. The foothills are a good place for mountain biking and offer great views.
The cycle rental in Pörtschach is opposite the post office. No deposit or ID is required and a 5 h rental was â¬4 in 2003.
Lake ferries connect all major settlements in summer but are infrequent.
Regional and international trains connect Velden, Pörtschach, Krumpendorf and Klagenfurt and run approximately every 45 minutes during peak times. You can check train and bus connections, both domestical and international, at: (http://fahrplan.oebb.at/b...).
On inline skates, do not expect an uncontinuous and wide enough path all around Wörthersee. From Klagenfurt i.e. the east end of Wörthersee to Töschling which is just east of Pörtschach, approx. in the middle of the north bank, there is no problem, as the path is all asphalted. Once you go further westwards to Velden, you either stick to the path and walk for ca. 100 m where there is no asphalt, or, once you see the Töschling tourist office across the street on your right, stick to the narrow ! and a bit uneven pavement next to the main road for ca. 300 m until the railway crossing, where you will hit the asphalted path, from which you departed, again. Until Velden, there are no further obstacles. The south bank of Wörthersee is not recommended for inline skaters.
