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    Bike & Hike in Hochsteiermark

    Bike to the mountain – hike to the summit

    First pedal, then lace up your hiking boots: Bike & Hike in Hochsteiermark combines cycling and hiking for a unique mountain experience in Austria. By mountain bike, e-MTB or gravel bike, the routes take you through scenic valleys and forests and up to alpine pastures – before continuing on foot towards the summit.

    Ten selected Bike & Hike tours, ranging from 73 to 75 kilometres, lead through the diverse mountain landscape of Hochsteiermark – from the striking limestone peaks of the Hochschwab, Schneealpe and Hohe Veitsch to the Fischbach Alps. Discover a unique combination of mountain biking, gravel biking and hiking in Hochsteiermark.

    Das Wichtigste zu Bike & Hike zusammengefasst

    • 10 ausgewählte Bike & Hike Touren in der Hochsteiermark
    • 24 bis 69 Kilometer Radstrecke pro Tour
    • Alle Ausgangspunkte direkt an der Bahnlinie
    • Hauptsaison: Mai bis Oktober
    • Die Radstrecken führen von den markanten Kalkbergen des Hochschwabs, der Schneealpe und der Hohen Veitsch bis zu den Fischbacher Alpen. 
    • Jede Route zeigt, wie abwechslungsreich eine Kombitour aus Rad und Wandern in der Hochsteiermark sein kann.
    • Zusammengestellt wurden die Touren vom Tourismusverband Hochsteiermark in Kooperation mit der WEGES OG. 

    What is Bike & Hike?

    The best of both worlds

    Bike & Hike combines two outdoor activities into one unique mountain adventure in Hochsteiermark: The first part of the tour is covered by mountain bike or e-bike. At a designated transition point, you leave your bike behind and continue on foot – to an alpine pasture, a scenic viewpoint or all the way to the summit.

    This opens up a whole new range of possibilities. By bike, you can comfortably cover longer distances, while hiking takes you to special places beyond the reach of cycling routes.

    And after the hike? Often the best part awaits: a relaxed ride back down into the valley.

     

    The 10 Bike & Hike tours at a glance

    Where cycling meets hiking


     

    Tour  Cycling route Hiking route Total activity time Difficulty Bike
    Tour 1 - Schneealm and Windberg  43 km  4,6 km approx. 6 hrs. challenging E-MTB
    Tour 2 - Malleistenalm and Hocheckalm 27 km 8,6 km  approx. 6 hrs. moderate E-MTB / Gravel
    Tour 3 - Waldheimat and Teufelstein 38 km 14 km approx. 7 hrs. moderate E-MTB / Gravel
    Tour 4 - Hohe Veitsch 38 km 8,2 km  approx. 7 hrs. sporty E-MTB / Gravel
    Tour 5 - Troiseck 24 km  8,2 km approx. 5,5 hrs. moderate E-MTB / Gravel
    Tour 6 - Turnaueralm and Rauschalm 69 km 7,6 km approx. 7,5 hrs. challenging E-MTB
    Tour 7 - Schießlingalm and Schießling  60 km  5,5 km approx. 7 hrs. moderate E-MTB / Gravel
    Tour 8 - Aflenzer Bürgeralm and Höchstein 52 km 7,9 km approx. 7 hrs. sporty E-MTB / Gravel
    Tour 9 - Bodenbauer and Häuslalm 48 km 7,3 km approx. 6,5 hrs. moderate suitable for all bike types
    Tour 10 - Mariazell and Tonion 34 km 8,7 km approx. 6,5 hrs.  moderate E-MTB / Gravel

     

    Bike & Hike by train

    An easy way to reach the trailhead

    Hop on the train, arrive and start cycling: All ten Bike & Hike tours start directly at railway stations, making it easy and convenient to travel by public transport.

    Along the Mürz Valley, train services connect many of the tour starting points. Hochsteiermark is also easily accessible by public transport from Vienna and Graz.

    This means your Bike & Hike adventure can begin right at the station – without having to search for a parking space and with the flexibility to combine individual tours with train connections.

    Everything you need for cycling

    Services, bike rental & more

    Whether you need a bike rental, quick help with a breakdown or the nearest e-bike charging station, Hochsteiermark offers a wide range of cycling services. Bike workshops, service points, rental options and other practical facilities help ensure a smooth ride throughout your trip.

    © TV Hochsteiermark | Tom Lamm
    © TV Hochsteiermark | Tom Lamm

    Food & Drink

    Hochsteiermark is not only known for its alpine pastures and scenic trails, but also for its wide range of places to eat – from rustic mountain huts to award-winning fine dining.

    Discover more places to eat

    FAQ – frequently asked questions about Bike & Hike in Hochsteiermark

    Bike & Hike combines cycling and hiking. The first part of the tour is completed by bike, while the second – usually the final ascent to a viewpoint or summit – is covered on foot. Both sections are designed to complement each other, with the tour starting and ending at the same point.

    There are ten selected Bike & Hike tours in Hochsteiermark. They lead to destinations including the Schneealm, Hohe Veitsch, Aflenzer Bürgeralm and Schießlingalm, as well as through the mountain landscape of the Hochschwab, Rosegger’s Waldheimat and the Mariazellerland.

    Not necessarily. Due to the longer distances and elevation gains on some routes, an e-mountain bike is recommended for many tours. Some routes can also be completed by gravel bike or mountain bike.

    Die Aktivzeit der zehn Touren liegt zwischen 5,5 und 7,5 Stunden, abhängig von Rad- und Wanderstrecke sowie individuellem Tempo Genaue Angaben zu jeder einzelnen Tour finden sich weiter oben in der Tourenübersicht. 

    Wer weniger Zeit hat oder lieber reine Radtouren fährt, findet in der Hochsteiermark viele Routen zum Mountainbiken und weitere Radwege. 

    Die Ausgangspunkte der zehn Touren wurden bewusst in Verbindung mit Bahnhöfen gewählt. Die S1 verbindet zahlreiche Startpunkte entlang des Mürztals und verkehrt im Stundentakt zwischen Bruck an der Mur und Mürzzuschlag. Dadurch ist die Anreise unter anderem aus Wien und Graz problemlos möglich.

    Empfohlen werden festes Schuhwerk für den Wanderteil und wetterfeste Kleidung im Zwiebellook. Ausreichend Verpflegung und Wasser sowie ein Fahrradschloss für den Wechselpunkt dürfen auch nicht fehlen.

    Rund um die Ausgangspunkte der Bike-&-Hike-Touren stehen zahlreiche Unterkünfte zur Auswahl - von gemütlichen Gasthöfen bis zu Hotels. 

    The main season runs from May to October, when alpine paths and hiking trails are generally free of snow. For high-alpine tours, June to September is recommended. Route accessibility may vary, so always check the latest information for your chosen route before setting off.

    More about holidays in Hochsteiermark

    Completed one tour and already have your eye on the next? Then it’s worth staying a little longer in Hochsteiermark. Around the starting points of the Bike & Hike tours, you’ll find plenty of accommodation, regional cuisine and many more cycling and hiking experiences.

    After a long day in the mountains, there’s plenty of time to relax, enjoy the local flavours and recharge – before the next adventure begins the following morning.