Lidl Tour of Austria

Where cycling meets wine country — South Styria’s most scenic routes

We’re truly proud to be part of the cycling community in the anniversary year celebrating 75 years of the Tour of Austria.
The route winds its way through one of Austria’s most spectacular wine regions — along the Schilcher, Sausal, and South Styrian Wine Roads — connecting places like St. Stefan, Stainz, Deutschlandsberg, Bad Schwanberg, Eibiswald, Kitzeck, Leutschach, Ehrenhausen, and Gamlitz.
With its rolling hills, winding roads, and sweeping panoramic views, South Styria offers the perfect natural stage for cycling at its finest.

Das war die 1. Etappe

Route overview

Challenging climbs, varied routes, and a distinctive landscape of rolling hills and winding roads with sweeping views make South Styria the perfect stage for top-level international cycling. At the same time, the region stands for genuine hospitality and a deeply rooted culture of indulgence — where wine, cuisine, and nature come together in exceptional quality.

Beyond the race, South Styria invites you to explore this unique wine landscape at your own pace — discovering its wines, culinary delights, and warm hospitality in their most authentic form.

Sportlicher Rennverlauf

Die 188 Kilometer lange Auftaktetappe führte das internationale Fahrerfeld von Graz über alle drei Weinstraßen der Südsteiermark bis nach Gamlitz und verlangte den Profis mit mehr als 2.700 Höhenmetern alles ab. Nach einem intensiven Rennverlauf fiel die Entscheidung auf den letzten Anstiegen, wo sich Gregor Mühlberger – Nationalteam Österreich entscheidend durchsetzen konnte und somit den Etappensieg feiern durfte.