Mountain and Valley Tour 740

Characteristics

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Fitness

The tour in numbers

Level of difficulty medium

Route 28,0 km

Time 2:30 h

Uphill 400 hm

Downhill 400 hm

Highest point 797 m

From the Mur to Almenland: Scenic mountain ride with swimming spots, starting and ending in Frohnleiten.

Short but challenging, this loop over the Heuberg is well suited for experienced riders as well as gravel and mountain bikes. The tour starts at Volkshauspark in Frohnleiten, right on the Mur. The route first follows a flat section to Schrems before climbing steadily along a stream towards Tyrnau.

After crossing the bridge, the route follows the signposted Dragon MTB Trail, climbing the Heuberg on forest tracks with switchbacks. The ascent is followed by a steep downhill section through woodland, descending around 350 metres. Along the way, impressive views open up towards the Rote Wand and the Graz Highlands.

A short connection on the Mur Cycle Path (R2) leads to Tieber Lake. After crossing the new Mur cycle bridge and passing through Röthelstein, the scenic swimming lake invites a refreshing break. The return ride follows the right bank of the Mur via Laufnitzdorf and Rothleiten back to Frohnleiten, where a walk through the town and a culinary stop round off the tour.

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More information

Car: S35 motorway, Frohnleiten Süd exit

Bike: By S-Bahn line 1 to Frohnleiten or via the Mur Cycle Path R2

Parking available at Volkshauspark or the Park & Ride area at Frohnleiten train station – free of charge

Route:
Frohnleiten Volkshauspark – GU4 Schremser Cycle Path – Schrems – Tyrnau – Dragon Trail – Heuberg – Heuberggraben – Mur Cycle Path R2 – Mur cycle bridge – Röthelstein / Tieber Lake – R2 variant on the western or eastern riverbank – Rothleiten – Frohnleiten main square – Römerpark (optional variant via Adriach) – Rabenstein Castle – Mur bridge at Badl – R2 variant – Schrauding – Frohnleiten Volkshauspark

Connection to Graz:
Via the Mur Cycle Path R2, approx. 26 km and 66 metres of elevation gain from Graz city centre.

Basic equipment:
Bicycle helmet, sufficient drinks, weather-appropriate sports clothing, rain and sun protection, warm clothing in cooler seasons

Bike:
Roadworthy trekking bike or e-bike with the required safety equipment. Proper gearing is essential for climbs (450 meters of elevation gain), and strong brakes are needed for safe descents. Some sections include very steep gravel and natural trails!

A dip in the cool Tieber Lake is refreshing after the descent from the Heuberg. A culinary stop in Frohnleiten is the perfect way to end the tour.

Train connection: S-Bahn / ÖBB S1 from Graz to Bruck an der Mur

Cycling map of the Graz Region

Graz Region Tourist Board
Graz Region – Tourist Information Office
Herrengasse 16, 8010 Graz, Austria
T: +43 / 316 / 80750, info@regiongraz.at
www.regiongraz.at/cycling

Frohnleiten Tourist Information Office
Hauptplatz 31
8130 Frohnleiten, Austria
Phone: +43 3126 2374
frohnleiten@regiongraz.at