Cycle paths in Graz
Useful information for cycling in and around the Capital of Delight
Environmentally friendly, flexible and independent – the locals of Graz love to ride their bikes. No hunting for a parking space, no waiting for the bus – all you have to do is hop in the saddle and cruise through the city at your own pace. Along the way, you discover the city’s top sights, the best parks and gardens and much more. Cycling in Graz is a real treat!
Time to recharge your batteries? Then how about a relaxed picnic? There’s always a nice picnic spot nearby!
Styria’s longest and doubtless most famous riverside cycle path - the Mur cycle path - starts at Hohe Tauern National Park in the province of Salzburg. It leads to the wine-growing areas and the Styrian spa country in the southeast of Styria. At its halfway point, it crosses through Graz Region – an invitation to fall in love.
Our tip: In addition to the Mur cycle path, the region boasts numerous other great cycle routes. Many of them can be combined with the Mur cycle path and a tour of the city of Graz, as well as with each other.
Cycling along the Mur Cycle Path
Welcome to the main cycle route in the Graz Region
From the Tauern to the wine country "The Mur cycle path" is one of the best riverside cycle paths. The path wends its way through the varied landscape of Styria for 361 km alongside the Mur river. It starts at the Hohe Tauern National Park. In Bad Radkersburg, the Mur cycle path exits Austria and continues through northeastern Slovenia and on to Croatia. After another 92 km, the cycle path ends in Legrad, where the Mur meets the Drava.
A particularly varied part of the path goes through the Graz Region. From Frohnleiten, the town on the Mur, the cycle path leads past Rabenstein Castle to Peggau, the location of one of the two entrances to Austria’s largest aqueous stalactite cave, the Lurgrotte. The Mur cycle path R2 then continues towards Stübing, with the Austrian Open-Air Museum - before you reach the state capital of Graz.
A stop in Austria’s only “Capital of Delight” is highly recommended, as there is so much to explore: Eggenberg Palace, Kunsthaus Graz and, of course, the clock tower on the Schlossberg. The path continues towards South Styria
through Feldkirchen and Kalsdorf bei Graz.
Our tip: In addition to the Mur cycle path, the region boasts numerous other great cycle routes.
- R9 Erzherzog-Johann cycle path (Graz – Stainz)
- R49 Mostwärts cycle path (Graz – Gleisdorf)
- R14 Kainachtal cycle path (Bärnbach – Wildon)
E-BIKE LEISURE CYCLING TOURS
Für E-Biker und sportliche Tourenfahrer
Along the left and right banks of the Mur are 18 rewarding e-bike leisure cycling tours that offer something for every fitness level: tours on the flat in the south, tours with lots of ascents and descents in the east and in the home of the
Lipizzaner horses, as well as challenging tours around the Schöckl.
Magnificent panoramas, scenic views of the mountains and nature, historical
cultural monuments, refreshing bathing lakes and, of course, regional delicacies and modern gourmet cuisine can be found along all the cycle routes.
Most of the tours take the cyclists along asphalt cycle paths and quiet country roads. A small part of the routes also go over unpaved cycle paths, gravel roads and country paths. The national roads are only used where there is no alternative or if there is a cycle lane.
The tours are suitable for e-bikes but also for touring bikes, trekking bikes and gravel bikes without electric support. Mountain bikes – provided that they are suitable for road traffic – are, of course, also suitable, but not necessary for these routes.
By the way: All routes, including details, elevation profiles and insider tips, can be found in the brochure "E-Bike Cycling Tours in the Graz Region" – download it now and discover new favourite places, or order it by post here!
Servicestellen für Radfahrer in Graz
Bike service points in Graz
If you have problems with your bike, drop by at the city’s bike service point and have your ride restored to working order.
Discover Graz by bike
A clever combination
You don’t have much time but want to see as much as possible? On two wheels, Graz can be explored at speed. For some inspiration, check out our ideas for seeing Graz in 24 and 48 hours respectively!
