Schöcklland tour
This varied cycling tour connects the bustling center of Graz with the green landscapes of the Schöcklland region. It delights with fascinating sights, stunning views, and beautiful natural scenery – all just outside the city.
The cycling route begins in the historic Stadtpark of Graz and leads through the charming university district, past the Botanical Gardens and greenhouses, to Hilmteich. From there, one of the most scenic cycling paths in Graz (HR5) follows the creek of the same name all the way to Mariatrost. Just after the Tramway Museum, a short but steep climb leads up to the Kirchberg and the well-known Basilica Mariatrost.
After a visit and a short break, the route continues along Roseggerweg through shady forests and scenic ridge paths via Schaftalberg and Fasslberg. The trail then descends Eidexberg and follows cycle lanes before reaching the popular swimming lake in Kumberg.
From here, the route steadily climbs to the well-known Kreuzwirt and continues to the health resort of St. Radegund at the foot of Graz’s local mountain, the Schöckl. Highlights here include the historic Kalvarienberg. If you have more time, you can explore one of the beautiful spring trails (*Quellenwege*) or enjoy a visit to the local outdoor pool in summer.
From St. Radegund, the signposted panoramic cycling path (GU3) leads to Hohenberg, before a steep descent takes you down to Mölten. The well-designed cycling route (HR4) follows the Schöcklbach stream back to Andritz and continues to the Murradweg, which takes you right into the center of Graz.
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By car: Graz
By bike: The route starts in or passes through Graz city center
Route: Graz Stadtpark – R23 Mariatroster Radweg / HR5 – Mariatrost – Kirchberg (Basilica) – Rosseggerweg – Schaftalberg – Fasslberg – Eidexberg – Kumberg (swimming lake) – Not (or alternative route via Hermsdorf) – Willersdorf (GU3) – St. Radegund – Hohenberg – (turnoff) Mölten – cycle route HR4 – Andritz Hauptplatz – R28 Stattegger Radweg – R2 Murradweg – Graz city center
This tour rewards you with stunning panoramic views – but it should not be underestimated. Be sure to plan enough breaks: for swimming, relaxing, sightseeing, and of course, to treat yourself to local food and drinks at one of the many excellent cafés and traditional inns along the way.
Train connection: ÖBB and S-Bahn services to Graz Main Station (Hauptbahnhof). Approx. 15 minutes by bike to reach the route.
Parking in Graz city center: public, paid parking available
Cycling map of the Graz Region
Graz Region Tourist Board
Graz Region – Tourist Information Office
Herrengasse 16, 8010 Graz, Austria
T: +43 / 316 / 80750, info@regiongraz.at
www.steiermark.com – Pleasure cycling and biking
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Graz (350m)
