Mur Floodplains in the South of Graz

Accessible by public transport

Train (within 15 minutes walking distance from starting point)

Characteristics

Skill

Fitness

The tour in numbers

Level of difficulty easy

Route 9,0 km

Time 2:00 h

Uphill 20 hm

Downhill 20 hm

Highest point 336 m

An easy point-to-point hike through the restored floodplain landscapes along the Mur River south of Graz. Good public transport connections make it ideal for exploring without a car.

Starting at Kalsdorf railway station, this easy point-to-point hike follows the Mur River through its green floodplains to the Gössendorf power station. Wide paths and shady woodland trails lead through the restored riverside landscape. Good public transport connections make both the start and finish easy to reach without a car.

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More information

As this is a point-to-point hike, travelling by public transport is recommended. Alternatively, park at Kalsdorf or Graz Airport-Feldkirchen railway station (P&R) and use S-Bahn line 1 for the return journey.

From Kalsdorf railway station, the route leads through the town centre and past Schutzengeldorf to the bridge across the Mur River. After crossing the bridge, turn left and follow the Mur upstream on a wide gravel path. There is a picnic area at the Aumühle oxbow lake. After bypassing a quiet zone, the trail briefly crosses open terrain before returning to the river.

Continue along woodland trails to Gössendorf power station. Cross the Mur there and follow the route past the fish migration facility towards Feldkirchen. The final section leads to Graz Airport-Feldkirchen railway station. The hike can also be walked in the opposite direction.

Start: Kalsdorf railway station 0.7 km
Kalsdorf-Ort 1.6 km
Bridge across the Mur 2.9 km
Gössendorf power station 8.7 km
Aumühle oxbow lake 6.7 km
Graz Airport-Feldkirchen railway station

Hiking or mountain boots, hiking poles if needed
Daypack with rain cover
Water bottle, lunch box and snacks
Light rain poncho and/or umbrella
Sun protection
First-aid kit
Mobile phone/GPS device

Pack a snack and enjoy a picnic break at the Aumühle oxbow lake in the Mur floodplains.

Train:
S-Bahn line 1 to Kalsdorf
Return: S-Bahn line 1 from Graz Airport-Feldkirchen
Timetable information at www.verbundlinie.at

Free hiking maps and information:

Graz Region Tourist Board
Herrengasse 16, 8010 Graz
T: +43 316 80750, info@regiongraz.at

Graz Region Information Office Premstätten
Hauptplatz 1
8141 Premstätten, Austria
T: +43 676 847 895 808, info@regiongraz.at