Road bike tour near the Teichalmsee lake in Almenland in Eastern Styria | © Oststeiermark Tourismus | Jaden Gynes Road bike tour near the Teichalmsee lake in Almenland in Eastern Styria | © Oststeiermark Tourismus | Jaden Gynes
    Cycling vacation in Eastern Styria? Absolutely!

    Cycling in  Eastern Styria

    Eastern Styria offers everything a cyclist's heart desires: rolling hills, idyllic villages and untouched nature just waiting to be discovered by you.

    Whether you are looking for a challenge on a road bike, off-road on a gravel bike, conquering the trails on a mountain bike or simply relaxing on an enjoyable bike tour - here you will find the right route for every pace.

    Experience freedom on two wheels and be enchanted by the beauty of the region!

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    Cycling offers Eastern Styria

    Ride up the Hochwechsel via the Styrian Wexl Trails | © Wexl Trails | Roastmedia
    Radfahren mit Blick auf den Stubenbergsee | © Oststeiermark Tourismus, cmvisuals
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    View of Eastern Styria on the road bike tour | © Oststeiermark Tourismus | Jaden Gynes
    Family cycling in the Stubenbergklamm | © Oststeiermark Tourismus | Lang-Bichl - RKP

    STYRIAN WEXL TRAILS

    The Styrian Wexl Trails in Eastern Styria offer a varied trail network for mountain bikers and gravel bike fans - from easy practice routes to challenging trails in the midst of the region's impressive nature. The centerpiece is the continuous trail from the Schutzhaus am Hochwechsel to the Vorauer Schwaig.

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    Stop off at the Glatzl Trahütten Alm | © Verein Tourismusentwicklung Steirischer Wechsel | Roastmedia
    View of the Vorauer Schwaig | © Verein Tourismusentwicklung Steirischer Wechsel | Roastmedia
    Wexl Trail route | © Verein Tourismusentwicklung Steirischer Wechsel | Roastmedia

    TOP CYCLING EVENTS IN EASTERN STYRIA

    Cycling vacations in Eastern Styria - enjoyment and/or sport are at the forefront of the numerous events in the Garden of Austria. Be there - as a participant or visitor! In any case, a stay in eventful Eastern Styria is well worth it.

    Cycling tours in Eastern Styria

    With the map2web bike overview map of Eastern Styria you can choose the desired category according to your taste, locate the tours at a quick glance and view the course. A short description and the respective altitude profile reveal the difficulty. The selection ranges from pleasure bike tours to mountain bike and racing bike tours.

    Start planning and get on your bike!

    I-BIKE Box bike rental | © Retter Bio-Natur-Resort | Stabentheiner

    Book e-bikes quickly and conveniently from home

    i-bike box

    The fan base for electronically assisted cycling is growing from cycling season to cycling season. That's why in the Erlebnisregion Oststeiermark you don't just ride with electricity, but also “with the power”. The iBike-Box locations in Eastern Styria provide uncomplicated and inexpensive access to environmentally friendly transportation by electric bike.

    Driving fun for young & old

    Trails & pumptracks & BMX-tracks

    Trails are routes integrated into nature - pump tracks are artificially created, course-like cycling routes - BMX means Bicycle Motocross and is a sport that is practiced on bicycles with small frames and 20-inch wheels. 

    In the Eastern Styria adventure region, family-friendly trails and pump tracks await as fun routes for beginners, advanced riders, ladies, seniors, kids and of course all other spirited cyclists. 

    Action in Trailland Miesenbach in Eastern Styria | © Trailland Miesenbach | Axel Berger
    Couple cycling in St. Ruprecht an der Raab | © Oststeiermark Tourismus | die mosbachers

    The bicycle specialist among our hosts

    Bed & bike

    Anyone traveling with their own bike has special accommodation requirements. The Bett+Bike establishments are designed with this in mind: Staying only one night if you are on a round trip, a lockable room for bikes or for drying clothes or the provision of tools are just a few of the criteria that these accommodations meet. They are certified by the ADFC (Allgemeiner Deutscher Fahrrad-Club).

    Looking for a guided bicycle tour?

    Cycling guides

    Bicycle tour guides with special training accompany you on a bike trip through Austria’s garden. You not only explore the landscape but also learn insider tips for the Eastern Styria. 

    Cycling with GPS coordinates on the tour "Der große Jogl" in Eastern Styria | © Oststeiermark Tourismus | Klaus Ranger
    SAM shared car sign | © Oststeiermark Tourismus | TV Oststeiermark

    Bike transport with the

    Sammeltaxi (SAM)

    Important to note:

    • only possible after advance booking (050 36 37 38 or online)
    • Two-wheeled, single-seater bicycles, pedelecs and e-bikes (length up to 2 metres up to a total weight of 40 kg excluding bike carrier and 50 kg including bike carrier) are accepted.
    • Special bicycle constructions (e.g. tandem, bicycles with trailers, etc.) are not transported.
    • Further information on liability and costs can be found on the SAM website.

    Sitzfleisch Challenge & Hybrid Cup

    Compete in the Sitzfleisch Challenge with Christoph Strasser and show your stamina!

    Evaluation period: 25.04 - 05.10.2025

    Sitzfleisch Challenge

    In cooperation with Ride4Hope Austria Erlebnisregion Oststeiermark is organizing a hybrid cup for cyclists. This is a cycling race that takes place both virtually and in real life. The Hybridcup Oststeiermark is all about good causes, as the profits from the entry fees are donated to med4hope.

    Christoph Strasser at the Schrenk Inn in Eastern Styria | © TV Oststeiermark | Helmut Schweighofer
    Christoph Strasser at the Sitzfleisch Challenge in Eastern Styria | © TV Oststeiermark | Helmut Schweighofer
    Christoph Strasser and Dr. Stefan Schndler | © TV Oststeiermark | Helmut Schweighofer

    All about bicycles

    Here are a few suggestions of the most popular cycle routes in and through Eastern Styria:

    Feistritztal cycling route

     

    A bicycle tour along former rail lines can be described as highly romantic and nostalgic. The route features dense, lush, green forests in the woodland home of Styria’s poet Peter Rosegger, passing through the untouched, impressive Feistritztalklamm ravine and the colourful Apfelland to the Steiermark volcanic and adventure region.

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    Weinland Steiermark cycling tour

     

    Experience the most magnificent sights of the eastern Steiermark along the four stages. Not only will you be enthralled by the cycling experience along this route – the variety of culinary delights offered by numerous producers and wine taverns along the Apple Road and Roman Wine Road as well as unique cultural treasures along the Castle Road are sure to wow you.

    Radfahren durch die Weingärten | © Oststeiermark Tourismus, Bernhard Bergmann
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    Der grosse jogl

     

    The 187-kilometre mountain bike trail “Der große Jogl” circles the Joglland – Waldheimat region along various roads, streets and trails. Many places like the Hochwechsel or Masenberg feature fantastic views, others like the Trail Land have special additional offers for cyclists.

    Radfahren in der Region Joglland-Waldheimat | © Klaus Ranger Fotografie
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    Eastern Styria garden tour 1

     

    Starting from Hartberg, the round trip of around 65 km passes through beautiful landscapes with numerous culinary establishments and shopping opportunities such as farm stores. The eight bicycle stations with seating and beds invite you to rest and relax. Truly an enjoyable tour through Austria’s garden!

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    weizer-almenland cycling tour

     

    The mountain bike route connects the district capital of Weiz with the floral village of St. Kathrein am Offenegg. Several versions for you to try are offered here!

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