Almenland Murradweg R2 / Cycling Vacation / Styria

Moderate | 453 km | 616 hm
St. Michael im Lungau

Spend several days cycling along what connoisseurs consider the most beautiful riverside bike path in the Alps, with all its many facets.

A River Experience Combining Nature and Culture

The Mur Cycle Route combines stunning natural landscapes with cultural highlights and regional culinary delights. The section through the Almenland Nature Park runs from Leoben through Bruck an der Mur and Frohnleiten to Graz, delighting cyclists with idyllic river landscapes, historic old towns, and numerous attractions along the Mur River.

Along the way, attractions such as the Frauenkirche in Pernegg, Rabenstein Castle, Rein Abbey, and the Austrian Open-Air Museum in Stübing invite you to stop and explore. Cozy inns and regional specialties make this varied tour a special experience for leisure cyclists, before the route comes to an atmospheric conclusion in Graz, a UNESCO World Heritage city.

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All stages of the Murradweg

Starting Point & Parking

Muritzen Parking Lot
Hintermuhr 595, 5583 Hintermuhr

The Muritzen parking lot is available to you free of charge.

Breakdown by Stage

Traditional layout:

Sticklerhütte - St. Michael/Lungau (approx. 27 km)
St. Michael/Lungau – Murau (approx. 55 km)
Murau – Judenburg (approx. 50 km)
Judenburg – Leoben (approx. 55 km)
Leoben – Pernegg an der Mur – Frohnleiten (approx. 45 km)
Frohnleiten - Graz (approx. 45 km)
Graz – Ehrenhausen an der Weinstraße (approx. 50 km)
Ehrenhausen – Bad Radkersburg (approx. 40 km)
On to Slovenia & Croatia

Places to Stop for a Meal

Along the route, numerous restaurants and cafes invite you to take a relaxing break.

Road conditions

The Mur Cycle Route runs mostly along paved bike paths and side roads with little traffic. Some sections also follow well-maintained gravel paths along the Mur River.

Recommended Equipment

For a pleasant and safe bike ride, we recommend:

Sportswear with a helmet,
sturdy shoes
Water bottle and a small snack
Rain and Sun Protection
a well-maintained bicycle
Emergency kit (air pump, repair kit, spare inner tube)
Multifunction Tool
Small First Aid Kit
cell phone

Our tip:
Before you set out on your bike ride, check the current opening hours of the places to stop for a bite to eat, or be sure to bring enough food and drinks for the ride.

The fifth stage of the Mur Cycle Route runs through the Almenland Nature Park. It starts in Leoben, continues on to Bruck an der Mur and Frohnleiten, and ends in Graz, the stage’s destination.

Route length: 92 .6 km
Difficulty: moderate
Total elevation gain: 167 m
Road conditions: paved bike paths, side roads with little traffic, well-maintained gravel paths

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