Styrian Wine Country cycling Route
The “Styrian Wine Country“ cycling tour is a breathtaking journey of discovery through Eastern and Southern Styria. Take a break along the way and discover countless culinary manufactories, colourful gardens, river landscapes, swimming lakes and spas. Marvel at cultural heritage such as fortresses, castles and pilgrimage churches and enjoy the appealing combination of historic and contemporary architecture.
A cycling tour for all senses
A unique experience for pleasure-seekers
Stage by stage, the cycling tour takes you through the vineyards and wine roads of southern and eastern Styria and the Spa Country all the way to Graz. The Styrian Wine Country Route is a prime example of how varied and diverse the federal state of Styria is. Whether you’re looking for culinary, cultural or sporty delights – the wine country is full of highlights for every taste.
What is the Styrian Wine Country Cycling Route?
- A little more than 400 kilometers long, this leisurely cycling tour through all three wine-growing regions of Styria represents the extensive cycling offer in the south and east of Styria.
- Depending on your mood, the round tour can be done in 6-10 stages.
- Since it is a circular tour, you can start anywhere. The ideal way to get there and back is by train, as there are more than 30 stations along the route.
- Good things take time: If you want to divide the round tour over several vacations, take advantage of the rail connections with bike transport in Styria. The extensive network quickly and easily connects numerous towns and cities on the Styrian Wine Country Cycling Route.
- The route is marked with hundreds of stickers and more than 50 additional signs on the existing signage of the provincial bike paths and thus shows the way through the Styrian Wine Country.
Something for everyone:
- The rustic wine taverns of the region have long adapted their menu to different dietary needs, with many of them offering vegetarian or vegan snacks.
- Seven spas along the cycling route invite you to kick back and enjoy their soothing wellness offers.
Good things take time: If you would like to take your time and take several days for the tour, it’s a good idea to take advantage of the railways including bike-transfer. The train network connects various villages, towns and cities along the Styrian Wine Country Cycling Route.
The Styrian Wine Country cycling route at a glance
The longer, the better: Enjoy more than 400 kilometres of cycle paths through the Styrian wine-growing regions.
Good to know: You can access the circular cycling tour at almost every point of the route. The region’s public transport including bike-transfer quickly and comfortably takes you to your desired starting point .
- starts at: Leibnitz
- ends at: Leibnitz
- distance: 403 km
- stages: 8
- difficulty: intermediate
Off the beaten track
Variations of the Styrian Wine Country cycling tour
Venture off the beaten track and discover more of the Styrian Wine Country on rewarding alternative routes.
Horse lovers will enjoy this alternative route to Piber stud farm, Europe’s only breeding location for the Lipizzaner stallions who perform at Vienna’s famous Spanish Riding School.
The sun rises in the east – and so does the cycling spirit! The towns of Bad Loipersdorf and Gleisdorf are connected by “Rittscheintalradweg R21” cycle path, which takes you past some particularly authentic villages. This alternative route results in a 2-3 day round trip through Eastern Styria. Don’t miss the opportunity to sample culinary delights produced by the various wine taverns, inns and restaurants along the way!
This alternative route is particularly popular with wine lovers. Various rustic wine taverns along the South Styrian Wine Route invite you to while away the day in the pleasant Mediterranean climate.
Perfectly cared for: where to eat and stay along the way
Do you want to spend a few days or only one night? Both is possible at the various bike-friendly hotels, inns, guesthouses and private rentals along the cycling route!
It’s also a good idea to keep your eyes open for “Bett+Bike” partners carrying the quality seal of the German Cyclist’s Association ADFC, as they offer many great services for cyclists:
- secure bike racks
- drying rooms for your sportswear
- comprehensive breakfast for an energetic start to the day
- repair service and contacts to nearby bicycle dealers