Murradweg Alternative über Gratkorn

The route on the left bank mainly follows a cycle path alongside the main road. However, it also takes us to beautiful spots and excursion destinations such as the Lurgrotte Peggau. To reach the left bank of the Mur in Frohnleiten, we follow the right-hand bend at the traffic-light junction and cross the bridge. Here we immediately turn into Mayr-Melnhofstraße and continue along a narrow path. Passing under the motorway, we soon reach Ungerdorf and Schrauding before arriving in Badl. Here we have the first opportunity to switch back to the right bank of the Mur. This is also where the cycle path temporarily ends, and we continue along a quiet road for about 2 km to reach the entrance of the Lurgrotte.

We now arrive in Peggau, where we keep straight ahead at the roundabout towards Graz. Here again, there is the option to cross over to the right bank of the Mur.

From here, the route continues south along the provincial road, with a separate cycle path. Before long, we reach Gratkorn, where we first follow Harter Straße and then the roadside cycle path along Weinzöttlstraße into Graz city centre. Riding along the banks of the Mur, we finally reach Kepler Bridge at the foot of the Schlossberg.

Emergency assistance number: 144

Tips when reporting an emergency – Answer these six WH questions: What happened? How many people are injured? Where did the accident happen (are there GPS coordinates)? Who is reporting the incident (callback number)? When did the accident happen? What is the weather like at the site of the incident?

The right bike: a touring bike or city bike. Racing bikes are not recommended. Breakdowns can occur ‒ and they rarely happen right outside one of the many service points. That’s why it never hurts to ensure you have a basic kit with you comprising key tools and accessories! It’s sensible to bring a replacement hose and/or repair kit, adjustable spanner, air pump, brake and gear cable and a screwdriver.

The Joanneum 24-Hour & 48-Hour Ticket grants entry within 24 or 48 hours from the time of purchase to all exhibitions of the Universalmuseum Joanneum: Styrian Armoury, Kunsthaus, Museum of History, Eggenberg Palace (Old Gallery, Archaeology Museum, Coin Cabinet), Joanneumsviertel (New Gallery, Natural History Museum, Multimedia Collections), Museum of Folk Life and Folk Art, Austrian Sculpture Park south of Graz, Flavia Solva Roman Museum near Leibnitz, Stainz Castle (Hunting and Agriculture Museum) in the Schilcherland, Trautenfels Castle in the Ennstal.

Getting there by public transport
ÖBB: www.oebb.at or Verbundlinie Styria: www.busbahnbim.at

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If you would like to hire a tour operator simply book your trip with Steiermark Touristik, the official travel agency of Steiermark Tourism:
Tel. +43 316 4003450  www.steiermark-touristik.com

Further information:

Steiermark Tourismus, Tel. +43 316 4003, www.murradweg.com

TV Erlebnisregion Graz, Tel. +43 316 8075, www.regiongraz.at

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

Folder "Murradweg - Von den Bergriesen zu den heißen Quellen" Steiermark Tourismus Tel. +43 316 4003 www.steiermark.com

Mur-Radweg 1:75.000, Verlag Esterbauer - bikeline Tel. +43 2983 28982 www.esterbauer.com