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Gravel & Leisure Bike Tour from Fisching to Zirbenland

Accessible by public transport
  • Public bus (within 15 minutes walking distance from starting point)

Characteristics

Skill
Fitness

The tour in numbers

Level of difficulty medium
Route 27,3 km
Time 3:00 h
Uphill 359 hm
Downhill 360 hm
Highest point 998 m
Starting right from the 50plus Campingpark Fisching, this varied gravel and leisure cycling loop leads into the Zirbenland region. Quiet side roads, easily rideable paths, gentle climbs, and beautiful views make this tour ideal for anyone who wants to experience the Murtal from the saddle in a relaxed but active way.

This varied gravel and leisure cycling loop starts at the 50plus Campingpark Fisching and heads straight into the Zirbenland region. The tour combines quiet side roads, easily rideable paths, and scenic stretches around Weißkirchen and Fisching. At about 27 kilometers and with an elevation gain of approximately 470 meters, it’s challenging enough to be a little cycling adventure, but remains technically manageable.

After starting in Fisching, the route leads out of town and into the gently rolling countryside on the edge of the Murtal. Along the way, leisurely stretches, short climbs, and quieter sections alternate. Time and again, beautiful views open up onto the surrounding meadows, forests, and mountain ranges of the Zirbenland.

This tour is especially convenient for campground guests: the cycling adventure begins right at your doorstep or at your campsite. Without a long drive, you head out into the countryside, up to beautiful viewpoints, and finally back to the starting point in Fisching. An ideal loop for anyone who wants to combine gravel riding, leisurely cycling, and the region’s scenic diversity—true to the motto: It’s all in the mix.

Best season

January
February
March
November
December

More information

By Car

From Vienna (approx. 2 hours):

  1. Take the A2 towards Graz.
  2. At St. Michael junction (161), switch to the S36 towards Judenburg/Knittelfeld.
  3. Take the Zeltweg-Ost exit.
  4. Follow the B78 towards Fohnsdorf/Fisching.
  5. In Fisching, follow the signs to 50plus Campingpark Fisching.
  6. The campsite is located on Mühlgasse and offers ample parking.

From Graz (approx. 1 hour):

  1. Take the A9 towards Linz/Salzburg.
  2. At St. Michael junction (161), change to the S36 towards Judenburg/Knittelfeld.
  3. Take the Zeltweg-Ost exit.
  4. Follow the B78 towards Fohnsdorf/Fisching.
  5. In Fisching, follow the signs to 50plus Campingpark Fisching.
  6. The campsite is located on Mühlgasse.

From Salzburg (approx. 2.5–3 hours):

  1. Take the A10 towards Villach.
  2. At exit 63-Altenmarkt, change to the B320 towards Radstadt/Schladming.
  3. Continue via Schladming to Liezen.
  4. Join the A9 towards Graz.
  5. At St. Michael junction, switch to the S36 towards Judenburg/Knittelfeld.
  6. Take the Zeltweg-Ost exit.
  7. Follow the B78 towards Fohnsdorf/Fisching.
  8. In Fisching, follow the signs to 50plus Campingpark Fisching.

The tour starts at the 50plus Campingpark Fisching and initially leads out of town toward the Weißkirchen area. After a pleasant warm-up, the first climbs begin as you head toward the higher elevations of the Zirbenland region. The route steadily gains elevation but remains technically rideable.

As the route continues, quiet side roads, easily rideable paths, forest and meadow sections, and scenic stretches alternate. By the time you reach the highest point of the loop, most of the elevation gain has been completed, before the route heads back down toward Fisching. Finally, you roll back to the starting point at the 50plus Campingpark.

By Regiobus. For more information: BusBahnBim Routenplaner
Fisching Ort bus stop
There is plenty of parking available at the campsite

Map & downloads

What the weather will be like Weißkirchen in Steiermark (687m)

Today, 17.07.2026

Possibly sunny spells in the early morning, later heavy clouds with frequent thunderstorms.
Morning
very sunny
19°C
sr.Regenwahrscheinlichkeit 85%
sr.Windstärke 0 km/h
Noon
rainy
26°C
sr.Regenwahrscheinlichkeit 70%
sr.Windstärke 10 km/h
Night
rainy
22°C
sr.Regenwahrscheinlichkeit 80%
sr.Windstärke 5 km/h

Tomorrow, 18.07.2026

Mostly cloudy and thunderstorms, especially in the second half of the day.
Morning
weather.icon.04
17°C
sr.Regenwahrscheinlichkeit 20%
sr.Windstärke 0 km/h
Noon
rainy
23°C
sr.Regenwahrscheinlichkeit 75%
sr.Windstärke 5 km/h
Night
rainy
19°C
sr.Regenwahrscheinlichkeit 80%
sr.Windstärke 5 km/h

Forecast

19.07.2026
rainy
12°C 24°C
20.07.2026
very sunny
10°C 23°C
21.07.2026
sunny
11°C 21°C
GSchlössl

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