Explore Styria On the Mur cycle path
Abundant nature in the north – wine and pumpkins in the south. And right in the middle the city of Graz: UNESCO world heritage and culinary capital of Austria. Cycling along the Mur, you gain fascinating insights into the history and culture of Styria and can take a look behind the scenes of culinary manufactories. Along the way, you will experience water in all its different facets – from lovely rest spots along the Mur to refreshing swimming lakes and impressive gorges and stalactite caves.
A river cycle path full of variety
Impressive cycling experiences
From Hohe Tauern National Park to the Spa Country in south-eastern Styria: The Mur cycle path is as varied as they come. Historic towns, cultural treasures and culinary delights – river cycling along the Mur is perfect for cycling fans who love to combine sports and pleasure.
The Mur cycle path at a glance
Many kilometres of cycling and even more adventures are waiting for you along the river Mur - all the time attended from the region’s public transport including bike-transfer.
- starts at: Muhr im Lungau / Sticklerhütte
- ends at: Legrad (HR)
- distance: 453 km
- stages: 8
- difficulty: easy–intermediate
Variations of the Mur cycle path
The Mur cycle path features many variations away from the beaten track.
Mur cycle path between Frohnleiten and Graz
Is one shore of the river Mur more beautiful than the other? Find out for yourself! Just like during the last stage between Slovenia and Croatia, you can also cycle along both shores of the river between Frohnleiten and Graz on the detour via Gratkorn. Just a short ride away from the cycle path, many local attractions are waiting for you.
The cycle path’s architecture along both sides of the Mur is perfect for making a roundtrip of your tour. The Lurgrotte with its impressive stalactite cave and the open-air museum of Stübing are only two of the attractions located along this section of the Mur cycle path. Both of them are popular with tourists as well as locals.
Bett+Bike accommodation
You can find more than 80 “Bett+Bike” (bed + bike) partners along the Mur cycle path. All of them carry the quality seal of the German Cyclist’s Association ADFC and are perfect for cyclists to spend a night or more there. The hotels and guesthouses feature secure bike racks and drying rooms for your clothes. What’s more, they offer a cyclists’ breakfast to charge your batteries for the day ahead. The staff can also help you out with tools or workshop contacts in case your bike is in need of minor repairs.
Historic towns made for lovely breaks
The Mur cycle path takes you through eight small historic towns. Plus, there’s Graz, Austria’s second-biggest city, UNESCO world heritage and City of Design! Each of these places invites you to expand your cultural and culinary horizons.
- Experience the hospitality of the people of the Lungau region at 1,000 metres above sea level in Tamsweg.
- Marvel at the Old-Town castle and the historic and modern wooden buildings of Murau and enjoy a traditional lunch or dinner accompanied by a glass of refreshing Murauer beer.
- Judenburg is known as the stone-pine capital. Enjoy a savoury “stone pine snack platter” before jumping back into the saddle!
- The Mediterranean atmosphere of Austria’s biggest “Schanigarten” in Leoben is perfect for a break. Also don’t miss the Gösser beer museum and the fascinating exhibitions at Kunsthalle museum!
- Bruck an der Mur is the gateway to the Hochschwab region and an inside tip for avid hikers. You might even spot one of the local chamois who live there!
- Marvel at the picturesque cityscape of Frohnleiten from the main bridge, or fuel up for the ride ahead at one of the charming cafés at the romantic town square.
- Discover the culinary side of the cultural capital of Graz during a delightful city stroll.
- Explore Leibnitz on two wheels during a guided tour, or sample Styrian wines and nutty pumpkin seed oil.
- Enjoy splendid scenic views of cornfields, scarlet runner beanstalks and picturesque vineyards from the gentle hills surrounding Bad Radkersburg.
If you plan to visit the Mur estuary, then we recommend for travelling back to Bad Radkersburg the Bikeshuttle Gästehaus Rosi Bad Radkersburg, Tel. +43 664 3925227.
