Panorama Tour 737

Characteristics

Skill

Fitness

The tour in numbers

Level of difficulty medium

Route 35,0 km

Time 3:30 h

Uphill 750 hm

Downhill 750 hm

Highest point 1057 m

Wide views, fresh spring water and alpine scenery define this enjoyable tour around St. Radegund and the Schöckl.

The fully signposted Panorama Cycle Route lives up to its name, with impressive panoramic views accompanying the entire ride. A good level of fitness or an e-bike is recommended, as the tour is physically demanding with climbs of up to 800 metres of elevation.

A particular highlight is the Schöckl, Graz’s local mountain and the region’s classic viewpoint. The ascent can be tackled by bike, while those preferring a more relaxed option can take the cable car to the top.

The Schöckl loop can also be started in Graz, reaching Kalkleiten via a short but steep climb. From here, wide-ranging views open up over the city and as far as the Gleinalm, Slovenia and Hungary. The route runs mainly on low-traffic roads. Inns along the way and in St. Radegund invite riders to enjoy culinary breaks. Additional relaxation can be found along the nearby spring trails with Kneipp facilities, forest showers and at the Calvary Hill.

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More information

By car: St. Radegund via B72 and Grazer Straße

By bike: Connection to Graz via HR3 / R28 – Andritz – Schöcklstraße – Kalkleiten
or via Stattegger Radweg – Fuß der Leber – Leber

Parking available in the town center (Willersdorfer Straße), near "Kurhaus" or leisure center; additional parking at the valley station of the Schöckl cable car.

Route:
Panoramic route GU3: St. Radegund – Willersdorf – Anger-Kreuz – Schöcklnickl – Jägerwirt – Kalkleiten – Hohenberg – St. Radegund

Connection to Graz:
via HR3 / R28 – Andritz – Schöcklstraße – Kalkleiten (7 km / 350 m elevation gain from Graz city center)

Alternatively via Stattegger Radweg – foot of the Leber – Leber

This tour runs mainly on low-traffic side roads and has no specific danger spots. Extra caution is required on fast descents along narrow roads.

Roadworthy trekking bikes or e-bikes with the required safety equipment are recommended. Suitable gearing for climbs of over 800 metres of elevation and reliable brakes for downhill sections are essential.

Due to its length and elevation gain, this tour is recommended for e-bike riders. Without electric assistance, it is suitable only for experienced and sporty cyclists.

Two ways to reach the Schöckl plateau: a relaxed cable car ride or a sporty bike ascent via the toll road followed by a scenic descent.

Postbus: Line 250 from Graz Jakominiplatz via Mariatrost and Faßlberg to St. Radegund
Please note: no bicycle transport available

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