Cycling on the Murradweg Cycling Path | © Graz Region | Erwin Haiden Cycling on the Murradweg Cycling Path | © Graz Region | Erwin Haiden

    Mur Cycle Path in the Graz Region

    City, Countryside, River

    The Mur Cycle Path runs through the Graz Region as a connecting line. Between urban spaces, riverside paths and open landscapes, it forms a section where movement meets everyday life. Following the Mur, the route passes through lively areas as well as quieter stretches, opening views towards city, countryside and nature.

    Within the Graz Region, two stages of the Mur Cycle Path follow the course of the river. The route is largely flat, close to the water and well connected. City, countryside and landscape flow seamlessly into one another.

    Spring cycling in Frohnleiten | © Erwin Haiden | Erwin Haiden

    Towards the City

    Stage Leoben – Graz

    This stage follows the Mur through a varied section of the Graz Region. Riverside paths connect landscapes, smaller towns and long-established settlement areas. Along the way, the river cuts through the Graz Uplands, accompanied for long stretches by wooded ridgelines.

    As the route approaches Graz, the surroundings become denser. Movement gradually shifts into everyday life and urban space.

    Out of the City

    Stage Graz – Leibnitz

    This stage leads out of the urban area into the southern landscapes of the Graz Region. Within the Grazer Becken, riverside paths run through open, expansive spaces and the Mur floodplains, accompanied by smaller towns and fields.

    The landscape opens up, while the pace remains steady.

    Cycling along the Mur cycle path in Graz | © Erwin Haiden | Erwin Haiden
    The Mur Cycle Path Allows for Flexibility.
    Switch Banks, Vary the Route, Keep Riding..
    – Graz Region

    Points of Interest Along the Mur

    Culture and Landscape

    Along the Mur Cycle Path through the Graz Region, places unfold naturally along the way. They integrate easily into the route – as a short pause or a more deliberate stop.

    Two cyclists at the main square in Frohnleiten with a beautiful building facade and greenery

    Frohnleiten

    Historic town centre directly on the Mur. The distinctive skyline is best seen from the bridge.

     

    Frohnleiten
    © Graz Region | Erwin Haiden
    Two cyclists on the Mur cycle path with Rabenstein Castle in the background, surrounded by lush greenery

    Rabenstein Castle

    Striking castle complex above the Mur Valley, reachable via a short detour from the cycle path.

    Rabentein Castle
    Two cyclists standing next to their bikes looking at Rabenstein Castle with a glass lift, surrounded by greenery
    Two cyclists in cycling gear walking through the Austrian Open-Air Museum Stübing by the Mur cycle path, with traditional farmhouses and greenery in the background

    Austrian Open-Air Museum Stübing

     
    Austrian Open-Air Museum
    View of the Western Styria group at the Austrian Open-Air Museum Stübing with roses, cottage garden and geraniums on the houses
    Father Janisch guiding a visitor group through the baroque library at Rein Abbey

    Cistercian Monastery Rein

    The world’s oldest continuously operating Cistercian monastery, located north of Graz.

     

    Cistercian Monastery Rein
    Exterior view of Rein Abbey with baroque facade and abbey church seen from the courtyard in summer
    Stalactites hanging down from the ceiling in Lurgrotte Peggau

    Lurgrotte Peggau

    Extensive cave system close to the Mur, easily integrated into the route.

    Lurgrotte Peggau
    Exhibited skeleton of a prehistoric cave bear in Lurgrotte Peggau
    Two cyclists in cycling gear sitting on a wall at Schlossberg overlooking summer Graz, with the clock tower in the background

    Graz

    Urban section with UNESCO World Heritage sites (historic old town and Eggenberg Palace), contemporary architecture and direct river access.

    Two cyclists on a bike path in Graz with Kunsthaus Graz in the background in summer
    A woman pushing a large red sphere sculpture in the Sculpture Park Graz on a green meadow

    Austrian Sculpture Park

    Contemporary sculptures set in an open landscape, freely accessible south of Graz.

     

    Austrian Sculpture Park
    Abstract white sculpture in Sculpture Park Graz with sun rays in the background and green park landscape
    A child jumping into Schwarzlsee, captured mid-air during the leap into the water

    Schwarzlsee

    Swimming lake close to the route, suitable for a short pause by the water.

     

    Schwarzlsee
    A child jumping off a wooden pier into Schwarzlsee, captured mid-jump in bright sunlight
    Cycling break at Maria Straßengel | © Erwin Haiden | Erwin Haiden

    Pauses & Overnight Stays Along the Mur Cycle Path

    Cyclist-Friendly Infrastructure

    Along the Mur Cycle Path in the Graz Region, pauses and overnight stays can be easily integrated into the journey. Short stops come naturally, as do longer breaks between two stages.

    For cyclists, Bett+Bike–certified accommodations are available, offering secure facilities, cyclist-friendly services and convenient access to the route. They are well suited as a base for exploring the region or as a comfortable overnight stop along the Mur Cycle Path.

    Tour de Mur

    Moving Together

    The Mur Cycle Path is not only an individual route, but also part of shared movement. With the Tour de Mur, an organised cycling event regularly takes place along the Mur.

    It connects stages, places and people — temporarily, collectively and in rhythm with the river.

    Cycling group on the Mur cycle path near Rabenstein Castle | © Graz Region | studio draussen

    Keep Riding in the
    Graz Region

    Along the Mur. Cycling and more in the Graz Region, between city and countryside.