Edelschrott Panorama Tour 183 - MTB
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Newly designed and varied MTB tour with around 50 percent natural trail sections, leading from Edelschrott via St. Hemma and Herzogberg to the Hirzmann Reservoir, with magnificent views along the way.
The tour starts in Edelschrott and follows the Winterleitenweg, with beautiful views on the climb towards St. Hemma. This first section already brings the first mountain biking challenge as well as the highest point of the tour.
The route then descends along winding side roads before continuing on forest roads, meadow tracks and woodland trails towards Herzogberg. It leads through beautiful forests and peaceful hunting and forestry areas.
After crossing the A2 above the entrance to the Herzogberg Tunnel, a short section runs close to the motorway, which is surprisingly unobtrusive while mountain biking. Instead, it offers an unusual change of perspective: looking down at the drivers from the bike. The route then heads back towards Edelschrott and descends steeply to the Hirzmann Reservoir.
At the Ströhberne Brücke and the footbridge, the clear mountain water is perfect for a well-earned swim in summer after almost 30 kilometres. During the season, this is also a good spot for a refreshment stop. A short final climb leads back to Edelschrott.
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By car: Travel to Edelschrott via Köflach or take the A2 motorway, exit at Pack and continue to Edelschrott.
Free parking is available at the secondary school in Edelschrott.
Start
From Edelschrott village centre, the route initially follows Packer Straße to the turn-off onto Winterleitenweg. Turn right here, then take the hiking trail on the left and climb steeply to Schoberweg (forest road).
Continue along St. Hemmaweg, keeping right at the next junction, then descend to the crossing of Packer Straße and Modriacher Straße. From here, the route turns left and climbs steeply onto Blochwirtweg.
Continue towards Hahnenschloss at the next junction. Forest roads and woodland trails then lead across Herzogberg.
Return
After crossing the A2 near the entrance to the Herzogberg Tunnel, follow Herzogbergweg down to the Hirzmann Reservoir. From there, Seestraße leads back to Edelschrott village centre.
A well-equipped mountain bike or e-MTB with good suspension, gears and brakes, suitable for around 800 metres of elevation gain and off-road sections. Helmet, water bottle, glasses, GPX track, mobile phone, cash, and weather and wind protection.
Cool off in the Hirzmann Reservoir, stop for refreshments and enjoy the panoramic views.
Access by S-Bahn line 7 (S7) from Graz to Köflach with bike transport. Cycling time from the station to the MTB tour start is approx. 10 minutes.
Travel notice:
Due to electrification works, the Graz–Köflach railway line will be temporarily closed in 2026 and 2027. Replacement services will operate without bicycle transport.
For current information, please visit the Graz–Köflach Railway website: www.gkb.at.
Information, cycling brochure and cycling map
Graz Region Tourist BoardInformationsbüro Herrengasse 16, 8010 Graz
T +43/316/80750, info@regiongraz.at
Graz Region Tourist Board – Information Office Lipizzanerheimat
Rathausplatz 2, Köflach
T +43/3144/72 777