From Kapfenberg to Thörl, we cycle leisurely up the valley on a perfect bike path. The route takes us through Thörlgraben, past the picturesque Aflenz, and reaches the Seebacher ponds. After that, we ride along the beautifully designed pass road over the Styrian Seeberg, which connects the Mürz Valley with Mariazell. This section follows the Mariazeller Bundesstraße B20, which we must share with trucks, cars, and motorcycles. The traffic distribution varies depending on the day and time.
Upon reaching the Seebergsattel at 1,254 meters, it’s all downhill from there to Gußwerk, and the final stretch to Mariazell is a bit more challenging. But the effort is well worth it.