A short Ride starting from Murinsel
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A short and easy leisurely bike loop starting right from Camping Murinsel: The tour covers about 19 kilometers through the Aichfeld region, past Knittelfeld, and on toward St. Lorenzen. Flat sections, clear landmarks, and the ability to combine this route with the bike node system make this loop ideal for campground guests, families, and e-bike riders.
This short, leisurely bike loop starts right at Camping Murinsel or at the Murstüberl inn and winds its way through the Aichfeld for about 19 kilometers. With very little elevation gain, the tour is easy both technically and physically and is ideal for a relaxed ride starting right from the campground.
The loop leads from the Großlobming and Apfelberg area out into the open valley of the Aichfeld. On easily rideable sections, the route heads toward Knittelfeld and continues into the area around St. Lorenzen near Knittelfeld. With Knittelfeld’s main square, the Knittelfeld Railway Museum, and the Zechner recreation area, there are several easily recognizable landmarks along the route that add variety to this short, leisurely loop.
Particularly convenient: This tour can be easily combined with the Murtal cycling node system. The signposted nodes make navigation easy and allow you to individually extend or shorten the loop depending on your preferences, time, and fitness level. This way, the short leisurely loop can easily be turned into a longer discovery tour through the Murtal valley if desired.
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From Vienna (approx. 2 hours):
- Take the A2 towards Graz.
- At St. Michael junction (161), switch to the S36 towards Judenburg/Knittelfeld.
- Take the Knittelfeld-West exit.
- Follow the signs towards Großlobming.
- In the village centre, follow the signs to Camping Murinsel.
- The campsite is located directly on the Mur River and offers ample parking.
From Graz (approx. 1 hour):
- Take the A9 towards Linz/Salzburg.
- At St. Michael junction (161), change to the S36 towards Judenburg/Knittelfeld.
- Take the Knittelfeld-West exit.
- Follow the signs to Großlobming.
- In the village, follow the signs to Camping Murinsel.
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.
- At St. Michael junction, switch to the S36 towards Judenburg/Knittelfeld.
- Take the Knittelfeld-West exit.
- Follow the signs towards Großlobming.
- In the village, follow the signs to Camping Murinsel.
The tour starts right at Camping Murinsel or at the Murstüberl inn. From there, the route begins with a leisurely ride out of the campground area and into the open valley of the Aichfeld. The first few kilometers are pleasantly flat and are a great way to ease into the ride.
As the route continues, it heads toward Knittelfeld. There, you’ll pass through the area around the main square and the Knittelfeld Train Museum. The route then continues toward St. Lorenzen near Knittelfeld, where it winds through the open valley of the Mur. The Zechner Recreation Area and the floating Mur Bridge are also notable landmarks along the route.
After the northernmost and easternmost sections of the loop, the route heads back toward Knittelfeld and continues into the Großlobming/Apfelberg area. The final kilometers remain easy to ride and bring the loop back comfortably to the starting point at Camping Murinsel.