R45 Gleichenberg cycle path

Accessible by public transport

Train (within 15 minutes walking distance from starting point)
Public bus (within 15 minutes walking distance from starting point)

Characteristics

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The tour in numbers

Level of difficulty medium

Route 34,0 km

Time 2:25 h

Uphill 102 hm

Downhill 160 hm

Highest point 378 m

The R45 "Gleichenberg Cycle Path" connects the Raabtal Cycle Path and the Mur Cycle Path. This wonderful bike path takes us through the historic spa town Bad Gleichenberg.

The R45 is a comfortable bike path between Feldbach and the river Mur. With only one slope, this bike path is also very suitable for families with children. From Feldbach to Bad Gleichenberg, the bike path runs alongside the main road, then side roads with little traffic. Tip: A visit to the Styrassic Park is sure to be fun for the kids!

Along the bike path we have many opportunities for a rest or to discover something exciting. Just a few examples of "pit stops": Feldbach, explore the old town; Therme der Ruhe Bad Gleichenberg; historic spa; Styrassic Park; golf course; Weinhandlmühle; Straden - A place with four churches, but only 3 towers; Museum Triangle with Nostalgic Country Life, Healing Water Museum, Wedding Culture.Museum; a game of mini golf at Radhotel Schischek.

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More information

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free parking available at all entry points

The Bad Gleichenberger Radweg leads over a distance of 34 km through the Styrian Volcano Country and has the starting point in Feldbach (connection to the R11) or in Donnersdorf (connection to the R2).

Coming from Feldbach, the R45 is close to the main road, be careful not to underestimate the slope. Don't worry, this is the only one of its kind on the R45. After this climb we will soon reach Bad Gleichenberg, a historic spa town. Let's take the time to get to know the wonderful spa park a bit and maybe spend some time in the Therme der Ruhe in Bad Gleichenberg. Afterwards we continue via Sulz and Waldsberg to Straden. Straden is famous for its location with the Himmelsberg and for its four churches with only three towers - how does that work? Let's see for ourselves! (The detour to Straden brings us additional meters of altitude, but also from the valley the place is beautiful to see).

Along the Sulzbach, the cycle path leads us further to Radochen and to Unterpurkla, where we will soon reach the junction in the Au. Here we can cycle along the Murradweg and hear the thirst of Knoblach in spring - wild garlic grows particularly well here!

Emergency call mountain rescue: 140
ambulance: 144
European emergency call: 112
firefighters: 122
police: 133

Tips when reporting an emergency – Answer these six WH questions: What happened? How many people are injured? Where did the accident happen (are there GPS coordinates)? Who is reporting the incident (callback number)? When did the accident happen? What is the weather like at the site of the incident?

A basic equipment of tools and accessories such as spare inner tube and/or repair kit, spanner, air pump, brake and shift cable as well as a screwdriver can never hurt.

Let's take our time and enjoy the small towns around the R45. If you want to start a day trip from Bad Gleichenberg, the junctions in Feldbach and Donnersdorf are wonderful.

Round trip 1: R45 direction Feldbach, R11 direction Jennersdorf, R12 direction Bad Radkersburg with turnoff in Kalch direction Bad Gleichenberg

Round trip 2: R45 direction Bad Radkersburg, R2 direction Bad Radkersburg, R12 direction St. Anna afterwards via Kölldorf and Bairisch Kölldorf back to Bad Gleichenberg

Detailed information about arriving by ÖBB (Austrian Federal Railways) can be found at www.oebb.at or on the Verbundlinie Steiermark website www.busbahnbim.at

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Johannisbrunnen
Therme der Ruhe Bad Gleichenberg
Golfclub Bad Gleichenberg
Styrassic Park

GenussRadl'n in the thermal region of Styria - map available at the tourist office of the Bad Gleichenberg region

Cycling paths to enjoyment - cycling map available at the Tourist Office Region Bad Gleichenberg or at www.steiermark.com

Wander-Rad-Freizeitkarte, WK412 von Freytag&Berndt, ISBN 978-3-7079-0006-4