BEST OF: Hot summer? Off to the water!

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Looking to cool off? Escape the summer heat and dive into refreshing adventures! In this BEST OF Collection, we’re sharing our favorite outdoor travel spots by the water. Whether you're into paddling across lakes, swimming in the sea, or biking along riversides, discover the best routes in, on, and around the water.


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Viewing platform on the Kitzelberg, Lake Klopein in southern Carinthia
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