Hill Country Tour 733

Characteristics

Skill

Fitness

The tour in numbers

Level of difficulty medium

Route 46,0 km

Time 3:30 h

Uphill 400 hm

Downhill 400 hm

Highest point 537 m

Cyclists and e-bikers explore the diversity of the Graz region on this delightful ride.

The circular tour starts south of Graz, where the Mostwärtsradweg (R49) branches off from the Mur cycle path (R2) and leads to Laßnitzhöhe. After a break, the route continues over Nestelbachberg to Nestelbach, the birthplace of Johann Joseph Fux. The path then climbs to Schemerlhöhe with panoramic views and a detour to Hügellandhof. The route follows the Höhenrücken (R56) to the Ferbersbach cycle path (R66), descending through forests to Vasoldsberg.

A visit to the Klingensteiner Octagonal Barn is a must, and the village center offers local culinary delights.

The Ferbersbach cycle path (R66) passes through small villages and along nature trails to the Mur River, where it continues through protected floodplain forests to the Auwiesen recreational area. The restored old riverbed here forms a protected lake used for watersports and swimming.

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More information

Bike:
Connection to Graz city centre via R2 Mur Cycle Path (7 km from Graz main square)

Parking available at Auwiesen recreational area, Municipal Road

Route:
Graz Murfeld (start of R49 Mostwärts Cycle Path) – Raaba – Pachern – Hart bei Graz – Krachelberg – Laßnitzhöhe – Bahnhofstraße – (branching off from R49) – Nestelbachberg – Nestelbach near Graz – Schemerlhöhe (R50 Stiefingtal Cycle Path) – Kolmegg (R66) – Vasoldsberg (R66 Ferbersbach Cycle Path) – Hausmannstätten – Fernitz (R2 Mur Cycle Path) – Gössendorf – Auwiesen

Connection to Graz city centre: via R2 Mur Cycle Path (7 km from Graz city centre)

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

Bike
Roadworthy trekking bike or e-bike with the required safety equipment, suitable gearing for climbs of around 400 m of elevation, reliable brakes for downhill sections

Enjoy the regional park and nature reserve Murauen between Fernitz-Mellach, Gössendorf, and Graz – a perfect spot for a peaceful break by the water.

Train:
S3 Graz-GleisdorfAccess points from Graz, Hart bei Graz, Laßnitzhöhe

E-bike charging stations

Vasoldsberg: Municipality building, Hauptplatz 1, 8076 Vasoldsberg
Laßnitzhöhe: Located at the very beginning of Bahnhofstraße (at the roundabout)

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