Katschtalradweg R55

Characteristics

Skill

Fitness

The tour in numbers

Level of difficulty easy

Route 12,0 km

Time 0:45 h

Uphill 62 hm

Downhill 10 hm

Highest point 824 m

Family-friendly cycle tour with fantastic scenery.

The route leads from the small village of Frojach via Katsch an der Mur to St. Peter am Kammersberg. There are plenty of places to sit and relax along the way.

The section from Althofen to St. Peter am Kammersberg in particular offers numerous places to linger and fantastic views.

Best season

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More information

Coming from Judenburg via Unzmarkt to Scheifling. Turn right here and head towards Murau. Between Teufenbach and Katsch an der Mur, the Frojach train station is on the left-hand side.

Coming from Tamsweg, drive via Ranten (or Stadl an der Mur) to Murau. Here through Murau and past Katsch an der Mur. Frojach railroad station is on the right-hand side.

Public parking spaces are available at Frojach station.

The starting point of this tour is the small village of Frojach. Here you have to cross the main road briefly at the beginning. Cycle past the Austrian Post AG base in Katsch directly to Katsch an der Mur. Here the path leads left past Katsch an der Mur. Along the Katschtalstraße, the path leads directly to Althofen. In the center of Althofen, turn left (over a small bridge) and keep to the right. Away from the main road, you cycle along a gravel path to St. Peter am Kammersberg.

Cycling helmet
Cycling clothing
Sturdy shoes
Well-maintained bike, intact bike lights, bike lock, bike pump, bike repair kit and spare tube (possibly a bike stand), multi-tool, chain oil, screwdriver
Water bottle
Sunglasses
rain cover
Bike rucksack
Camera

The ideal time for this tour is from May to October.

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Information brochures are available from the various information offices.