Cycling in the Graz Region combines city life, nature and cultural landscapes in a variety of ways. Around Graz, the options range from relaxed riverside cycling routes and leisure cycling tours to sporty mountain bike trails, gravel bike routes and bike & hike tours. Many routes start directly in Graz or are easily accessible by local train.
One of the best-known cycling routes is the Mur Cycle Path, which runs for around 60 kilometres through the Graz Region and connects the city with the surrounding countryside. The offer is complemented by the 18 Leisure Cycling Tours, leading through the rolling hills around Graz, the Lipizzanerheimat and the Grazer Bergland. Different elevation profiles and route lengths make the tours suitable for both leisure cyclists and sporty riders.
Sport-oriented cyclists will find numerous mountain bike routes around the Schöckl, in the Lipizzanerheimat and in the Grazer Bergland. The Schöckl Trail Area is one of the best-known bike destinations in the region, combining flowing trails with demanding downhill sections. Gravel bike routes and combined bike & hike tours also lead through diverse landscapes with alpine pastures, rolling hills and scenic viewpoints.
Those who want to discover Graz itself by bike will find well-developed cycling routes connecting the historic old town, the Schlossberg, the Mur river and the green recreational areas surrounding the city. The offer is complemented by bike-friendly Bed+Bike accommodation, e-bike services and guided cycling tours in the Graz Region.