Enjoyable bike tour with fantastic views
The starting point is just a few steps from Murauer Gasthof Hotel Lercher!
This is a moderate bike tour for cycling enthusiasts, mostly on asphalt, with gradients of up to 6-8%. You'll enjoy beautiful views of the Rantental valley, featuring Murau's highest peaks: the "Dreigestein" (three mighty rocks) Preber (2,741 m), Roteck (2,742 m), and Barbaraspitze (2,726 m). Don't miss the former Humburger Sawmill with its water wheel – it's a real highlight on this tour!
After your bike tour, you can relax with dinner at Lercher's Restaurant. Of course, a glass of wine from our own wine cellar is a must. The wellness area at the Murauer Gasthof Hotel Lercher is also ready for you to enjoy.
| Difficulty | Length | Elevation gain | Duration | Lowest point | Highest point |
| moderate | 22.7 km | 806 m | 2.5 hours | 806 m | 1.197 m |
Route description:
From the starting point, you'll head towards Stolzalpe on Stolzalpenstrasse until you reach the Rinegg intersection. From there, just follow the road until you get to the village of Rinegg. Afterwards, you'll make your way back towards Murau – and a stop at the former Hamburger Sawmill with its water wheel is definitely recommended for a nice break!
- Starting point: Hotel Gasthof Lercher
- Destination: Hotel Gasthof Lercher
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This special high-altitude trail offers magnificent views
You'll follow the quiet mountain road up to Stolzalpe, where the regional hospital is. It used to be a sanatorium for lung diseases, but now it's home to Austria's top orthopedists who work wonders on knees, hips, fingers, and shoulders. Just before you reach the hospital, take the left turn towards Ringegg.
The high-altitude bike path takes you past beautiful farms nestled in stunning nature. You'll enjoy gorgeous views of the Rantental valley with Murau region's highest peaks: Preber at 2,741 m, Roteck at 2,742 m, and Barbaraspitze at 2,726 m. Halfway along, you'll come across a small chapel on your left. A little bench there is perfect for a break. Take in the panoramic views!
A small detour will lead you to Rottenmann Pond. This fishing pond is about 2 hectares big and full of grass carp, pike, sturgeon, and trout – a real paradise for anglers! (You can get fishing permits at the tourist office.) On your way back, you'll cycle past the old Humburger Sawmill with its water wheel and then continue along the Ranten bike path back to Murau.
You can safely store your bikes in our lockable bike garage. Then, relax in our garden restaurant with a well-deserved treat and some homemade ice cream.
