Bike & Hike - Ruine Eppenstein

This bike & hike tour takes you on a historical journey. Cycle from the historic town centre of Judenburg via the R2 to Fisching to Eppenstein and then explore the ruins of Eppenstein Castle on your hike.

Set off on a leisurely cycle tour along the R2 to Fisching and continue on to the castle ruins. Explore the old castle ruins on your hike, which are lovingly maintained by the ruins association. Embark on a journey of discovery in the footsteps of the Middle Ages.

Characteristics

Skill

Fitness

Best season

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The tour in numbers

easy

Level of difficulty

27,5 km

Route

3:30 h

Time

521 hm

Uphill

378 hm

Downhill

Map & downloads

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By Car

Judenburg is well connected by road:

From Graz: Drive north on the A9 motorway and take the exit to the S36 towards Judenburg.
From Vienna: Take the A2 motorway towards Graz, switch to the S6 at Bruck an der Mur, and then to the S36 towards Judenburg.
From Salzburg: Take the A10 motorway and switch to the S36 at St. Michael towards Judenburg.

By Train

Judenburg has its own train station and is well connected by rail:

From Graz: There are direct trains from Graz to Judenburg, and the journey takes about 1.5 hours.
From Vienna: Travel by train via Bruck an der Mur to Judenburg. The entire trip takes around 3 hours.
From Salzburg: Travel via Bischofshofen and Leoben to Judenburg. The journey takes about 3 to 4 hours.

By Bus

There are regional bus services connecting Judenburg with nearby towns and cities. Information on bus schedules and routes can be obtained from local transportation authorities.

Parking in Judenburg

There are several parking options in Judenburg:

Public Parking: In the town center, you will find public parking spaces that are either free or require a small fee.
Parking Garages: There are also parking garages near the town center that can be used for a fee.