Presseggersee

The sky had relieved itself with the night storm and was now blue and bright. I rode through the Glitschtal at an easy pace. At a cafe, a couple noticed Schopper and got talking about the places to visit on my route ahead.

I rode till I arrived at Presseggersee. This azure jewel of an alpine lake is cradled by the forested peaks of the Carnic alps on both sides. I swam out to the middle of the lake and floated about laughing in delight and refreshment. Well played, Carinthia!

After a couple of hours and gin-tonics at the lake, I was feeling very good. I was now riding along the Gailtal. Beautiful mountain views flanked the route. I was tired from the lack of sleep due to the thunderstorm, but could find a shaded spot to camp, so I rode on ahead.

There ahead is Slovenia, but the tri-national border is a mountain top. As I go around the mountain, I end up on the path to Tarvisio in Italy. I climbed up to camp with a view to the Dolomitic peaks.Read more