Road Bike Route from Camping Unzmarkt Through the Murtal

Characteristics

Skill

Fitness

The tour in numbers

Level of difficulty medium

Route 45,4 km

Time 2:00 h

Uphill 292 hm

Downhill 290 hm

Highest point 807 m

A challenging road bike route starting right from the Unzmarkt-Frauenburg campground: The approximately 45-kilometer tour winds through the Murtal, combining gently flowing sections, moderate climbs, and beautiful scenery.

This road bike loop starts right at the campground in the Unzmarkt-Frauenburg Recreation Park and winds through the Murtal for about 45 kilometers. The tour is ideal for anyone who wants to set out from the campground on a challenging yet manageable road bike loop without a long drive.

With about 500 meters of elevation gain, the route offers a pleasant challenge but remains technically straightforward. The focus is on smooth cycling, quiet stretches of road, beautiful views, and actively experiencing the Murtal landscape.

Starting right at the campground is especially convenient: unpack your road bike, set off, and discover the Murtal from the saddle. The tour is well-suited for active campers, road bike beginners with basic fitness, and anyone looking for a varied route that offers a fun, athletic ride.

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By Car

From Vienna (approx. 2.5 hours):

Take the A2 towards Graz.
At St. Michael junction (161), switch to the S36 towards Judenburg.
Take the Unzmarkt-Frauenburg exit.
Follow the signs to Unzmarkt.
In the village centre, follow the signs to Camping Unzmarkt.
The campsite is located directly on the Mur River and offers ample parking.

From Graz (approx. 1.5 hours):

Take the A9 towards Linz/Salzburg.
At St. Michael junction (161), change to the S36 towards Judenburg.
Take the Unzmarkt-Frauenburg exit.
Follow the signs to Unzmarkt.
In the village centre, follow the signs to Camping Unzmarkt.

From Salzburg (approx. 2.5–3 hours):

Take the A10 towards Villach.
At exit 63-Altenmarkt, change to the B320 towards Radstadt/Schladming.
Continue via Schladming to Liezen.
Join the A9 towards Graz.
Take the Trieben exit.
Follow the B114 towards Judenburg to Unzmarkt.
In the village centre, follow the signs to Camping Unzmarkt.

There are parking spaces available at the leisure centre.

The road bike loop starts at the campground in the Unzmarkt-Frauenburg Recreation Park and heads straight into the Murtal. After a pleasant warm-up, the route heads east through the valley and continues toward Judenburg. The tour is typical of an enjoyable road bike loop: smooth roads, quiet stretches, moderate climbs, and frequent beautiful views of the Murtal landscape.

The elevation gain is evenly distributed over the approximately 45 kilometers. This keeps the ride challenging while remaining manageable, making it particularly suitable for road cyclists with a solid base level of fitness. After the easternmost section, the route heads back toward Unzmarkt-Frauenburg.

To finish, you ride back to the starting point at the campground in the recreation park—ideal for anyone who wants to set out on a longer road bike ride through the Murtal directly from the campground.

We recommend a road bike or a sporty touring bike, a helmet, plenty of drinks, weather-appropriate clothing, and the GPX track for navigation. The tour takes place on public roads and bike paths. Please follow traffic laws and be considerate of other road users. Always adjust your riding style to the traffic, weather, visibility, and road conditions.

By train. For more information: BusBahnBim Routenplaner
– Unzmarkt Station