Cross-country ski trail along the Mürztal Cycling Path in the Mürzer Oberland Nature Park

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The R5 cycling path from Mürzzuschlag to Neuberg an der Mürz (Lechen) is groomed as a cross-country ski trail in winter. This picturesque route along the Mürz River is very popular.

CAUTION: During the operation of the ski trail, please walk only at the edge of the trail! Thank you!

The R5 cycling path from Neuberg an der Mürz to Mürzzuschlag runs very idyllically along shady paths away from the road and is used as a cross-country ski trail in winter. The trail is groomed for both classic skiers and skaters, and due to its location, it is typically passable throughout the entire winter.

Along this wonderfully quiet trail, there are also cozy places to stop, such as the Kaffeerösterei Jahrmann in the former train station building in Kapellen or the Teichwirt Urani in Neuberg an der Mürz. At Teichwirt Urani, you can also rent cross-country skis (please call in advance).

At the start of the trail, there is a donation box – the proceeds are used to cover the costs of grooming the trail.

Characteristics

Skill

Fitness

Best season

January

February

March

April

May

June

July

August

September

October

November

December

The tour in numbers

easy

Level of difficulty

8,7 km

Route

1:45 h

Time

61 hm

Uphill

15 hm

Downhill

721 m

Highest point

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More information

By car, take the exit towards Neuberg an der Mürz at the roundabout in Mürzzuschlag, and then immediately turn left towards the tennis hall. Continue straight along the road towards the Grüne Insel / Tennis Hall.

The cross-country ski trail runs away from the road, with no significant inclines, along shady paths next to the Mürz River.

Recharge at the Kaffeerösterei Jahrmann in the former train station in Kapellen, where Barista Johann serves you coffee specialties.

By public bus: www.oebb.at
Or with the Nature Park Taxi: +43 3857 20170.

In Mürzzuschlag, you will find parking spaces near the tennis hall. From there, it's just a few steps to the start of the cross-country ski trail.

Tourist Office Hochsteiermark