Bike & Hike - Ruine Eppenstein
Partially opened
This bike & hike tour takes you on a historical journey. Cycle from the historic town centre of Judenburg via the R2 to Fisching to Eppenstein and then explore the ruins of Eppenstein Castle on your hike.
Set off on a leisurely cycle tour along the R2 to Fisching and continue on to the castle ruins. Explore the old castle ruins on your hike, which are lovingly maintained by the ruins association. Embark on a journey of discovery in the footsteps of the Middle Ages.
Characteristics
Best season
January
February
March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December
The tour in numbers
easy
Level of difficulty
27,5 km
Route
3:30 h
Time
521 hm
Uphill
378 hm
Downhill
Map & downloads
More information
By Car
Judenburg is well connected by road:
- From Graz: Drive north on the A9 motorway and take the exit to the S36 towards Judenburg.
- From Vienna: Take the A2 motorway towards Graz, switch to the S6 at Bruck an der Mur, and then to the S36 towards Judenburg.
- From Salzburg: Take the A10 motorway and switch to the S36 at St. Michael towards Judenburg.
By Train
Judenburg has its own train station and is well connected by rail:
- From Graz: There are direct trains from Graz to Judenburg, and the journey takes about 1.5 hours.
- From Vienna: Travel by train via Bruck an der Mur to Judenburg. The entire trip takes around 3 hours.
- From Salzburg: Travel via Bischofshofen and Leoben to Judenburg. The journey takes about 3 to 4 hours.
By Bus
There are regional bus services connecting Judenburg with nearby towns and cities. Information on bus schedules and routes can be obtained from local transportation authorities.
Parking in Judenburg
There are several parking options in Judenburg:
- Public Parking: In the town center, you will find public parking spaces that are either free or require a small fee.
- Parking Garages: There are also parking garages near the town center that can be used for a fee.
Gallery
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Bett&BikeFisching-Glamping-Bungalows-Murtal | © Bett & Bike Fisching | Tom Lamm
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Kraftwerk Fisching | © Erlebnisregion Murtal | Fössl Anita
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Ausblick vom Wasserkraftwerk Fisching auf die aufgestaute Mur | © Erlebnisregion Murtal | 50plus Campingpark Fisching
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BurgruineEppenstein-Ansicht-Murtal-Steiermark | © Erlebnisregion Murtal | Anita Fössl
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Auf dem Weg nach Weißkirchen hat man eine tolle Sicht auf die Weißkirchner Kirche und die Burgruine Eppenstein | © Erlebnisregion Murtal | 50plus Campingpark Fisching
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rundtour eppenstein - amering_img_42992605 | © Erlebnisregion Murtal | 50plus Campingpark Fisching
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Burgruine Eppenstein | © Weges OG | Weges OG
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Burgruine Eppenstein mit Ausblick ins Murtal | © Weges OG | Weges OG
What the weather will be like
Judenburg (738m)
Morning
11°C
0%
0 km/h
Noon
23°C
5%
10 km/h
Night
18°C
45%
5 km/h
Dry and bright with plenty of sunshine, clouds will be rare.
Morning
8°C
0%
0 km/h
Noon
25°C
10%
10 km/h
Night
20°C
25%
5 km/h
Dry and sunny throughout the day with hardly any clouds.
03.05.2025
7°C
26°C
04.05.2025
10°C
21°C
05.05.2025
7°C
14°C
