Mur Cycle Path

Recommendation:

Trip to the Spring of the River Mur approx. 55 km

There is little traffic on the way along the river Mur to the national park town Muhr. You will cycle past colourful meadows to the car park Muritzen (transfer possibility for approx. EUR 90 for up to 4 people incl. bikes, 5-8 people: approx. EUR 120 incl. bike). From there, you will cycle uphill on a partly very steep route (gradients of 1 % and 19%) to the Stickler alpine hut. The last part of the way, you will walk to the spring of the river Mur on 1898 metres in altitude (about one hour hike). Then, you will ride your bike downhill back to St. Michael. Transfer possibilities depend on the weather and operate from the end of May at the earliest! Due to varying weather conditions, the information about transfer possibilities is subject to change.

Hotel (example):

Cat. A: Romantikhotel Wastlwirt
Cat. B: Stofflerwirt

First, you will cycle to Tamsweg with its historic market place, pilgrimage church of St. Leonhard. This region is characterised by wood in all its diversity. For example visit the wood museum St. Ruprecht. Today’s destination is the tranquil town Murau, a medieval beer brewing town with a beer museum, the castle Murau and a beautiful centre.

Hotel (example):

Cat. A: Hotel Lercher
Cat. B: Guesthouse Lercher

The passages of the Mur Valley at the foot of the Niedere Tauern lead you to Frojach with its narrow-gauge railway museum; to the legendary ruins in Frauenburg and to the oldest mineral water spring in Styria in Sauerbrunn. Many historic sites can also be seen in Judenburg: the city tower, the former sovereign’s castle, town houses and Magdalen Church.

Hotel (example):

Cat. A: JUFA Hotel Judenburg
Cat. B: Landpension Birker

The Maria Buch pilgrimage church and Seckau Abbey (Benedictine abbey) are worth seeing along the way.In the old industrial towns, one can clearly see how successful the locals dealt with their past when watching their architectural sites: Well-kept old towns, vibrant pedestrian zones, and interesting museums. In Leoben you can visit the monastery Göss and the Gösser brewery. In Bruck an der Mur you will find interesting sites such as the Schlossberg hill, the Kornmesserhaus, and the city hall which are worth visiting.

Hotel (example):

Cat. A and B: Hotel Landskron

First, you will cycle to Frohnleiten with its Murlendpark, and the “Tratschweiberbrunnen” fountain. Then, you will find pure nature along the way: old farmhouses and orchards and high cliffs. You will come across Rabenstein castle, the Lurgrotte caves and the open-air museum Stübing. The capital city of Styria, Graz, has lots of points of interest to offer: the Schlossberg hill with its clock tower, Eggenberg castle, the country house and the town hall, countless museums and great restaurants.

Hotel (example):

Cat. A: Mercure Graz
Cat. B: Intercity Hotel

In Seggau castle you can visit the Fürstenzimmer (sovereign’s room) and art gallery and enjoy some wine in the 300-year-old wine cellar. This way you can get into the right mood for the South Styrian wine road. The church, the city hall, and the ship mill are all worth seeing in Mureck.

Hotel (example):

Cat. A and B: Pension Steirerland

On the short final stage, you will find water of all kinds: the river Mur will guide your way, you can swim in Lake Röcksee, you can visit the mineral water spring Peterquelle and relax in the thermal waters of Bad Radkersburg (historic old town with many different architectural styles!). At the end of the day: departure/return transfer; or you can extend your trip, which we recommend in our category A hotel, since the admission to the thermal bath in Bad Radkersburg is included in the price.