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Knittelfeld - Rachau

Characteristics

Skill
Fitness

The tour in numbers

Level of difficulty medium
Route 14,1 km
Time 1:15 h
Uphill 147 hm
Downhill 148 hm
Highest point 731 m
We travel to the "Almfrische Rachau" under the motto "A little closer to heaven" and cross the floating bridge over the Mur river
From Knittelfeld to Gobernitz. From there past the former treetop hiking trail. We ride downhill over the Gleinbrücke bridge to St. Margarethen. A short stretch of gravel path and we cross the "floating bridge" over the Mur and pass the Zechner leisure facility. From there to Reifersdorf and back to Knittelfeld.

Best season

January
February
March
April
November
December

More information

Coming via the S36, take the Knittelfeld exit and follow the signs to the main square
Parking is available on the main square and nearby
From Knittelfeld to Gobernitz. From there past the former treetop hiking trail. We ride downhill over the Gleinbrücke bridge to St. Margarethen. A short stretch of gravel path and we cross the "floating bridge" over the Mur and pass the Zechner leisure facility. From there to Reifersdorf and back to Knittelfeld.
The right equipment - especially for such tours - can save lives! Therefore, always be safe on the road! Mountain bike: roadworthy (e-)mountain bike with plenty of wheel traction, bike helmet, if necessary enduro or full-face helmet, if necessary elbow and knee protectors, if necessary back and shin protector, day bike backpack (approx. 20 liters) with rain cover, mountain bike shoes with ankle protection, weather-adapted and durable clothing in multi-layer principle (e.g. functional shirt, bike jersey, bib shorts, arm warmers and leg warmers). shatterproof cycling glasses, long-finger gloves, air pump, bicycle tools, sun and rain protection, provisions and drinking water, water bottle and suitable holder, first aid kit, pocket knife, cell phone, if necessary cell phone holder for the handlebars, if necessary headlamp and reflectors, maps.
a visit to the Knittelfeld train museum is recommended
Information on public transportation can be found at www.verbundlinie.at 
More information at www.murtal.at/radfahren  The bike map and the bike tour booklet are available at all locations of the Tourist Association Murtal and at many businesses in the region

More information about bike and MTB routes you can find here www.murtal.at 

The tour map "Nimm's Radl Murtal" and the bike map "Nimm's Radl" >>> available in the tourist offices in the Murtal region - or order online:

www.murtal.at/prospekte 

Map & downloads

Gallery

cattle on the Brandriedl with view to the Dachstein (Ramsau am Dachstein)

What the weather will be like Knittelfeld (645m)

Today, 23.09.2026

Dry and sunny throughout the day with hardly any clouds.
Morning
very sunny
5°C
sr.Regenwahrscheinlichkeit 0%
sr.Windstärke 5 km/h
Noon
very sunny
17°C
sr.Regenwahrscheinlichkeit 0%
sr.Windstärke 5 km/h
Night
very sunny
10°C
sr.Regenwahrscheinlichkeit 0%
sr.Windstärke 5 km/h

Tomorrow, 24.09.2026

Fairly sunny with scattered clouds. Showers will be possible towards evening.
Morning
sunny
5°C
sr.Regenwahrscheinlichkeit 0%
sr.Windstärke 5 km/h
Noon
slightly cloudy
15°C
sr.Regenwahrscheinlichkeit 30%
sr.Windstärke 10 km/h
Night
cloudy
10°C
sr.Regenwahrscheinlichkeit 70%
sr.Windstärke 5 km/h

Forecast

25.09.2026
very sunny
5°C 18°C
26.09.2026
very sunny
5°C 19°C
27.09.2026
very sunny
6°C 21°C
GSchlössl

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