Bike Riding EuroVelo 14  Zell am See - Szentgotthard (HU) - Touren-Impression #1 | © Steiermark Tourismus / Tom Lamm Bike Riding EuroVelo 14  Zell am See - Szentgotthard (HU) - Touren-Impression #1 | © Steiermark Tourismus / Tom Lamm

EuroVelo 14 Zell am See - Szentgotthard (HU)

The EuroVelo 14 is part of the European long-distance cycle route network. In Austria, it follows regional cycle paths and is set to connect, within a few years, Lake Constance at the tri-border area of Austria, Germany, and Switzerland with Budapest and Debrecen on the Hungarian-Romanian border. The route truly leads through the very heart of Central Europe, crossing Austria and Hungary. The section presented here runs from Zell am See to Szentgotthárd in Hungary, close to the Austrian border: a west–east crossing of Austria, starting in the Salzburger Land, through Steiermark, and on to Burgenland.

The EuroVelo 14 is also known as the “Waters of Central Europe Route.” The reason is simple: the abundance of water along the route – whether lakes, rivers, or thermal spas – is immense. Starting at Lake Zell, we follow the Tauern Cycle Path along the River Salzach, before switching to the Enns Cycle Path, where water is ever-present on both sides of the surrounding mountain ranges – not only in the form of the Enns itself. Along the Liesing and Palten rivers, the Rastland Cycle Path takes us to the Mur Cycle Path, following one of the largest rivers in the Alpine region.

Riding along the Mur, we reach Graz, where in the southern part of the city we turn onto the Mostwärts Cycle Path – part of the Styrian Wine Country Cycling Route – which leads us via Laßnitzhöhe into Eastern Styria. In the historic small town of Gleisdorf, we switch to the Raabtal Cycle Path, following it south into the Thermen- & Vulkanland Steiermark, renowned for its six spas and excellent cuisine.

Characteristics

Skill
Fitness

Best season

January
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The tour in numbers

medium
Level of difficulty
437,5 km
Route
32:00 h
Time
1469 hm
Uphill
1978 hm
Downhill
876 m
Highest point

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The entry point to EuroVelo 14 is Zell am See, which is also very conveniently accessible by train. With the Schmittenhöhe ski area and the surrounding mountain scenery on one side and Lake Zell on the other, the town is one of the most popular holiday destinations in the Salzburger Land. From here, the tour initially follows the Tauern Cycle Path eastwards via Taxenbach to St. Johann in Salzburg and Bischofshofen. Schwarzach is a good place for a stopover, with the Tauernbahn Museum offering lovingly curated original exhibits and vivid insights into the history of the railway.

We then arrive in Bischofshofen, known not only as one of the venues of the Four Hills Tournament but also as one of Austria’s most important railway hubs. About three kilometres after Bischofshofen we turn right onto the B99 road through the Fritztal valley towards Hüttau and Eben – a road with only light traffic thanks to the parallel motorway above the valley. Through Eben, a cycle path takes us to Altenmarkt, where we join the well-known Enns Cycle Path.

From Altenmarkt, the route continues downstream via the historic old town of Radstadt, with the Dachstein massif as a backdrop, to Schladming. Here, a trip up the modern new gondola to the Planai is highly recommended, offering magnificent views of the Enns Valley and the Dachstein mountains opposite. From Schladming we continue on cycle paths and quiet roads along the Enns, through the Gröbming region to Irdning at the foot of the mighty Trautenfels Castle. Just a few kilometres further on, the spectacular Wörschach Gorge invites all nature lovers to stop and explore. Here the water cascades down with thunderous force. It is hard to believe that more than a hundred years ago traders and carters once passed through the gorge with horse-drawn wagons. Today, secure walkways lead through this wild and romantic natural monument. From the town of Liezen, we reach an unmistakable transport hub at the small village of Selzthal.

Here we switch to the Rastland Cycle Path, which takes us through the Palten and Liesing valleys to the Murradweg. From Selzthal, culture enthusiasts can make a detour into the Gesäuse National Park to Admont. The Benedictine Abbey of Admont, the oldest existing monastery in Steiermark, is home to the world’s largest monastic library – a unique treasure that has captivated generations of visitors for centuries. Returning to the Rastland Cycle Path, the route passes the “Wilder Berg” adventure park in Mautern before reaching St. Michael in Upper Styria, where we join the famous Murradweg.

Following the Mur downstream, we pass through small villages and historic towns such as Leoben and Bruck an der Mur before arriving in Graz. For those wishing to divide EuroVelo 14 across several holidays, Bruck an der Mur – one of Austria’s major railway hubs – is an ideal point to join or leave the route. From here, excellent connections are available to Switzerland, Germany, the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Hungary, Slovenia, or Italy. The next stop: Graz, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and UNESCO City of Design – always worth a visit. The design district on the west side of the Mur, centred around the futuristic Kunsthaus, and the old town with its Schlossberg, lie side by side and simply demand to be explored further.

From Graz, we continue along the Mostwärts Cycle Path via Laßnitzhöhe to Gleisdorf in Eastern Styria, where we switch to the Raabtal Cycle Path. This leads us all the way to our destination in Szentgotthárd. Along the way we encounter artisan producers, vineyards, romantic villages, and charming small towns. Finally, near Jennersdorf, we cross Southern Burgenland before reaching the Austrian-Hungarian border at Szentgotthárd. From here, EuroVelo 14 continues via Lake Balaton, Budapest, and on to Debrecen.

Along the route in Austria, you will find numerous Bett+Bike establishments certified by the ADFC (German Cyclists’ Association). These hosts welcome cycle tourists even for just one night, provide secure storage for bicycles, offer facilities for drying clothes, and serve a generous cyclist’s breakfast in the morning. In addition, they are happy to assist with minor repairs by providing tools or by arranging contact with the nearest bicycle dealer.

Details of the Bett+Bike establishments along EuroVelo 14 can be found at www.steiermark.com/eurovelo14.

Detailed information about arriving by ÖBB (Austrian Federal Railways) can be found at www.oebb.at or on the Verbundlinie Steiermark website www.busbahnbim.at

The return journey from Szentgotthárd to Zell am See, including bicycle transport, is possible by train with only two changes – in Graz and Bischofshofen!

With Verbundlinie’s BusBahnBim route planner app, planning your journey has never been easier: simply enter towns and/or addresses, stop names or points of interest to check all bus, train and tram connections in Austria. The app is available free of charge for smartphones – on Google Play and in the App Store



It is recommended to park outside Zell am See in Schüttdorf, as the town centre only offers short-term paid parking spaces and multi-storey car parks.

SalzburgerLand Tourism, Tel. +43 662 6688, www.salzburgerland.com

Steiermark Tourism, Tel. +43 316 4003, www.steiermark.com

Pocket Card "Radwege in der Steiermark" Tel. +43 316 4003 www.steiermark.com

The EuroVelo 14 brochure by Radlobby Österreich is available for download.

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