Kärntner Rad Bergkönig

The Kärntner Rad Bergkönig is a short uphill cycling race held on the Kraigerberg near St. Veit an der Glan in Carinthia, Austria. Participants begin at Kraigersee and ascend 6.5 km to the finish line in Eggen on the Kraigerberg. The event focuses on a single objective: reaching the summit. The local saying associated with the race is “Aufi aufn berg, der Berg ruft,” which translates to “up the mountain, the mountain is calling.” This sentiment aligns with the race's structure. It is not an extended tour or a multi-day competition, but a concise hill-climb. The distance is short enough to appear straightforward, yet steep enough for the title “Bergkönig” (Mountain King) to feel accurate.