Ligister Tour 748

Accessible by public transport

Characteristics

Skill

Fitness

The tour in numbers

Level of difficulty medium

Route 38,0 km

Time 4:00 h

Uphill 1100 hm

Downhill 1100 hm

Highest point 945 m

From mountain views to wine culture: A scenic e-bike tour around Ligist between the Reinischkogel and the Schilcher Wine Route.

This tour is ideal for e-bike riders. With a fully charged battery, alpine scenery, shaded forests and rushing streams quickly give way to vineyards and orchards. Wide-ranging views extend from the Graz Basin to the Schöckl and from the Lipizzanerheimat to the Pack and Stubalpe and the Gleinalm.

The loop starts with a challenging climb to the ruins of Ligist-Lubgast, followed by a scenic panorama route via Wartenstein and the Milchstraße down to the Alte Mühle. Another ascent leads to the foothills of the Reinischkogel before continuing via Oberwald and the Enzianhof. Forest sections open into the Schilcher Wine Route, where vineyards, wine taverns and regional producers invite relaxed stops.

A final climb to the Dietenberg is rewarded with views and local specialities, before an easy ride back to Ligist rounds off the tour.

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More information

Car:
Via B70 – Krottendorf – Ligist, or via A2 exit Mooskirchen

Bike:
Via R14 Kainachtal Cycle Path

Route:
Connected to Krottendorf–Ligist S-Bahn. Start at Ligist main square – climb to Ligist–Lubgast ruins – panorama route via Wartenstein and Milchstraße to Alte Mühle. Continue via Reinischkogel–Aiblwirt, Oberwald and Enzianhof to the Schilcher Wine Route. Return via Dietenberg to Ligist. Optional detour to Buschenschank Dokter (1.5 km).

Many wine taverns (Buschenschänken) offer beautiful panoramic terraces. Small detours are well worth it, and plenty of time should be allowed for relaxed culinary stops.

Train: S7 (GKB) Graz – Köflach, Krottendorf-Ligist station (bicycle transport free of charge)

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.

Ligist Leisure center or Adventure Pool

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

E-Bike Rental: