Cycle around Stolzalpe
The starting point is just a few steps from Murauer Gasthof Hotel Lercher!
This is an easy bike tour perfect for beginners and even seasoned cyclists, made up of 35.4 km of asphalt roads, 5.8 km of gravel paths, and 1.8 km of forest tracks. Along this varied route, you'll discover plenty of spots to stop for a refreshing drink or a bite to eat, like the Gasthofs in Katsch an der Mur, St. Peter am Kammersberg, Schöder, and Rottenmann.
When you return to Murauer Gasthof Hotel Lercher, a cozy dinner awaits you at Lercher's Restaurant. You'll be served traditional dishes here, all made with local products. After your meal, you can wind down the day with a nice walk through the town of Murau.
| Difficulty | Length | Elevation gain | Duration | Lowest point | Highest point |
| Easy | 43.1 km | 425 m | 3 hours | 753 m | 939 m |
Route description:
Starting from the eastern point, your tour heads towards the Stolzalpen roundabout and then on to Scheifling. Once you're in Scheifling, just follow the Mur Cycle Path R2 all the way to Frojach. From Frojach, you'll switch to the Katch Cycle Path R1. You'll pass through St. Peter, Mitterdorf, and Freistritz. Keep following R1 until you're almost at Beierdorf. After Beierdorf, stick to R1 until you reach Schöder. Finally, the tour will lead you to Rottenmann and then back to Murau via the Ranten Cycle Path R63.
- Starting point: Hotel Gasthof Lercher
- Destination: Hotel Gasthof Lercher
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Take a little detour
As you cycle along the Mur Cycle Path towards Katsch, make sure to stop at the small branch church Maria Dorn in Saurau just before Frojach – it's definitely worth a quick visit! Once you reach the top, you'll have the Wölzer Tauern right at your feet. The Greim, one of the 8 iconic mountains of the Murau region, will feel so close you could almost touch it. You'll get back to your original route by going through Oberwölz and St. Peter am Kammersberg.
Another great spot to visit on your way to Murau is the Günster Waterfall. Just a short distance from Schöder, you'll find Styria's highest waterfall, plunging down 65 meters! After a lovely walk through the woods, you'll cross a few wooden bridges to reach the waterfall. Take a moment to listen to the powerful roar of the water. On hot summer days, the cool air here is incredibly pleasant and refreshing. There are even little benches along the path where you can sit and relax for a bit. You'll then cycle back via Rottenmann and the Ranten Cycle Path.
