Bike & Hike in the Graz Region
Bike & Hike combines cycling and hiking on varied routes throughout the Graz Region. The cycling section can take you to the start of a hike, lead to an excursion destination or form one stage of the route itself.
These combined cycling and hiking tours lead from Graz into the Grazer Bergland, the Hügel- und Schöcklland and the Lipizzanerheimat, ranging from sporty mountain experiences to relaxed outings with landscapes, nature and culture.
At a glance
- All Bike & Hike tour suggestions start in Graz or can be reached by S-Bahn with bicycle transport
- Tours suitable for e-bikes and mountain bikes
- Many further combinations are possible using leisure cycling, mountain bike and hiking tours
Cycling and hiking combined
Bike & Hike is interpreted in many different ways in the Graz Region. The bike can take you to the starting point of a hike, form part of a longer stage or lead to an excursion destination that can then be explored on foot.
What all tours have in common is the combination of cycling and hiking as part of a day experience.
Bike & Hike to Schöckl
Starting in Graz, this route combines a cycling stage to Schöckl with a hike to the summit of Graz’s local mountain. It is one example of how cycling and hiking come together in the Graz Region.
Bike & Hike tours in the Graz Region
Bike & Hike tours lead from Graz and other starting points into different landscapes across the region. For easier orientation, the tours are grouped according to whether they start directly in Graz or elsewhere in the region.
Planning a Bike & Hike Tour
For combined cycling and hiking tours, it is worth checking both stages of the route. Distance, elevation gain, terrain and hiking sections vary depending on the tour.
FAQ about Bike & Hike around Graz
Bike & Hike in the Graz Region means the combination of cycling and hiking within one tour. The bike can form its own stage, take you to the starting point of a hike or provide access to an excursion destination.
Bike & Hike tours are available around Graz and throughout the Graz Region. The routes lead from the city of Graz into the Grazer Bergland around Semriach and Rein, through the Hügel- und Schöcklland with St. Radegund and Schöckl, into the south of Graz with Premstätten and Lieboch, and into the Lipizzanerheimat around Voitsberg and Köflach.
Yes. Many routes are suitable for an e-bike, especially when longer cycling sections or greater elevation gains are part of the tour. The individual tour descriptions provide information about distance, terrain and route conditions.
All starting points of these tours can be reached by train. Timetables and current conditions for bicycle transport should be checked before starting the tour.
GPX data, elevation profiles, duration and further tour details are available for each route in the tour portal of the Graz Region.
Start your cycling tour directly in Graz: e-bikes can be rented at the bicycle rental service at Graz main station – ideal for exploring the city or heading further into the Erlebnisregion Graz.
Bicycle - Fahrradverleih am Hauptbahnhof Graz
Tel: +43 (0)316 / 82 13 57 34
radstation@bicycle.at
www.bicycle.at/verleih
Yes. The Mur Cycle Path can be part of the cycling section on selected tours or serve as a connection between different areas of the Graz Region. Especially around Graz, it provides a well-developed route for reaching further cycling and hiking destinations.
A key starting point is the Schöckl Trail Area. The cable car takes bikes and riders up the mountain, with different trails leading back down into the valley.
Further mountain bike options are available on the Plabutsch, in the Grazer Bergland and towards the Lipizzanerheimat.
The Bike & Hike tours in the Graz Region lead to natural and cultural highlights such as Schöckl, Kesselfallklamm Gorge, Thalersee, the Austrian Open-Air Museum Stübing, the Lipizzaner Stud Piber and the Austrian Sculpture Park.
Other destinations such as the Arnold Schwarzenegger Museum in Thal and the sebastian RELOADED® adventure trail are also located in the region and can be combined with cycling and hiking routes.
All Bike & Hike tours at a glance
All current Bike & Hike tours in the Graz Region are collected in the tour portal. It provides route details, elevation profiles, duration, difficulty levels and GPX data for tour planning.
Cycling & hiking brochures around Graz
The brochures “Pleasure Cycling” and “Hiking around Graz” provide tour tips and planning information. Available digitally or available to order free of charge
