Cycling in Eastern Styria
Arrive – Take a deep breath – Start cycling
Eastern Styria offers everything a cyclist's heart desires: rolling hills, idyllic villages and untouched nature just waiting to be discovered by you.
Whether you are looking for a challenge on a road bike, off-road on a gravel bike, conquering the trails on a mountain bike or simply relaxing on an enjoyable bike tour - here you will find the right route for every pace.
Experience the freedom of cycling and let yourself be enchanted by the beauty of the region!
Let’s get started with the planning and hop on your bike!
Sitzfleisch Challenge & Hybrid Cup
Scoring period: May – October 2026
In cooperation with Ride4Hope Austria and Rouvy, Erlebnisregion Oststeiermark is organizing a hybrid cup for cyclists. This is a cycling race that takes place both virtually and in real life. The Hybridcup Oststeiermark is entirely dedicated to a good cause – all entry fee revenues are donated in full to med4hope.
Rouvy is the official partner of the Sitzfleisch Challenge and the Hybridcup Oststeiermark. Oststeiermark can be ridden virtually on Rouvy all year round – ideal for winter training, challenge kilometers, and shared experiences, regardless of weather or season. In addition, there are official group rides on Rouvy.
iBike-Box
Book e-bikes quickly and conveniently from home
The fan base for electronically assisted cycling is growing from cycling season to cycling season. That's why in the Erlebnisregion Oststeiermark you don't just ride with electricity, but also “with the power”. The iBike-Box locations in Eastern Styria provide uncomplicated and inexpensive access to environmentally friendly transportation by electric bike.
Trails & pumptracks & BMX-tracks
Driving fun for young & old
Trails are routes integrated into nature - pump tracks are artificially created, course-like cycling routes - BMX means Bicycle Motocross and is a sport that is practiced on bicycles with small frames and 20-inch wheels.
In the Eastern Styria adventure region, family-friendly trails and pump tracks await as fun routes for beginners, advanced riders, ladies, seniors, kids and of course all other spirited cyclists.
Bed & bike
The bicycle specialist among our hosts
Anyone traveling with their own bike has special accommodation requirements. The Bett+Bike establishments are designed with this in mind: Staying only one night if you are on a round trip, a lockable room for bikes or for drying clothes or the provision of tools are just a few of the criteria that these accommodations meet. They are certified by the ADFC (Allgemeiner Deutscher Fahrrad-Club).
Cycling guides
Looking for a guided bicycle tour?
Bicycle tour guides with special training accompany you on a bike trip through Austria’s garden. You not only explore the landscape but also learn insider tips for the Eastern Styria.
Bike-Transport
Bicycle transport is available in Eastern Styria—however, advance registration is required if you plan to bring a bicycle.
The most popular cycle paths
Here are a few suggestions of the most popular cycle routes in and through Eastern Styria:
Feistritztal cycling route
A bicycle tour along former rail lines can be described as highly romantic and nostalgic. The route features dense, lush, green forests in the woodland home of Styria’s poet Peter Rosegger, passing through the untouched, impressive Feistritztalklamm ravine and the colourful Apfelland to the Steiermark volcanic and adventure region.
Weinland Steiermark cycling tour
Experience the most magnificent sights of the eastern Steiermark along the four stages. Not only will you be enthralled by the cycling experience along this route – the variety of culinary delights offered by numerous producers and wine taverns along the Apple Road and Roman Wine Road as well as unique cultural treasures along the Castle Road are sure to wow you.
The Great Jogl
The 193-kilometre mountain bike trail “Der große Jogl” circles the Joglland – Waldheimat region along various roads, streets and trails. Many places like the Hochwechsel or Masenberg feature fantastic views, others like the Trail Land have special additional offers for cyclists.
Eastern Styria garden tour
Starting from Hartberg, the round trip of around 65 km passes through beautiful landscapes with numerous culinary establishments and shopping opportunities such as farm stores. The eight bicycle stations with seating and beds invite you to rest and relax. Truly an enjoyable tour through Austria’s garden!
Weizer-Almenland cycling tour
The mountain bike route connects the district capital of Weiz with the floral village of St. Kathrein am Offenegg. Several versions for you to try are offered here!
