Fold & Ride – discover culture and nature in Austria’s Graz region
Bike Touring Collection by ÖBB
7
Tours
12:35 h
102 mi
4,275 ft
A folding bike let’s you spontaneously and comfortably leave your city. These varied Tours explore the urban surroundings of Graz on your folding bike. You can take your folding bike with you on the train free of charge and start cycling directly from the station. With our ÖBB Fold & Ride routes, we’ve also made sure all climbs are easily manageable on a folding bike – with or without an electric motor.
Graz, the capital of Styria in the heart of Austria, offers historical sights, cultural highlights and a vibrant culinary scene. The city and its surroundings are a true paradise for cycling enthusiasts – you’ll find both a well-developed network of cycle paths and a breathtaking landscape. This makes Graz and its surroundings perfect for exploring on two wheels.
The Mur Cycle Path winds through the city and along the river. It’s one of the most popular cycle paths in and around Graz and offers a picturesque backdrop for a relaxing bike Tour. Along the way, you'll find historical buildings, modern architecture and green parks. You don't have to ride for a whole day as you’ll find plenty of culture, architecture and green oases on shorter Tours too, such as the Old Town Ring, the Ragnitz and Leonhard Brooks or on a trip to the Hilmteich.
A good network of cycle paths and the cultural and scenic diversity make the region a perfect cycling destination. With your folding bike, you’ll explore urban centres and rural landscapes.
Since March 2023, you can enjoy a €600 subsidy when you purchase an (e-)folding bike in Austria. The bike’s dimensions should be no more than 110 x 80 x 40 cm and you must have an annual public transport pass. You can find more information (in German) at bmk.gv.at/service/presse/gewessler/20230228_eFahrradfoerderung.html.
Before you set off, check for any planned construction work that may interrupt your journey. You can find information at oebb.at/en/fahrplan/baustelleninformation or in our Scotty app. For more information on travelling with your bike, bike tickets and long-distance reservations see: oebb.at/en/reiseplanung-services/im-zug/fahrradmitnahme. We recommend avoiding rush hour for the most relaxing journey.
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Tours
- 01:4713.9 mi7.8 mph725 ft725 ftIntermediateIntermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
Those who head west from Graz are often on the trail of something really big. Arnold Schwarzenegger's career took its course from the small community of Thal. On this tour, you'll pass the Arnold Schwarzenegger Museum and other milestones in the life of the bodybuilder, actor, and politician.
The Plabutsch…
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- 04:0433.4 mi8.2 mph1,675 ft1,675 ftExpertExpert bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
This tour, starting from Graz main station, is quite demanding with a length of almost 54 kilometers and 510 meters in altitude. In return, in addition to the scenic highlights, you also get an insight into the cultural and geological history of the region north of Graz.
The Murradweg takes you north…
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- 02:2620.5 mi8.5 mph325 ft325 ftIntermediateIntermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
On this tour you travel south along the lifeline of Graz. You will get to know the flair of the Graz basin - from the vibrant city to the quiet Murauen. The panorama of the mountains accompanies you on the 33-kilometer tour, but you will only find a few meters of altitude on your route.
Coming from the…
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- 00:354.65 mi8.0 mph200 ft200 ftEasyEasy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
This small tour takes you around the old town of Graz. You can get to know the urban and architecturally exciting side of the Styrian capital. Because of the special location of the city, different influences from the north, east, south and west have flowed together here. This mix also contributed to…
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- 01:3111.7 mi7.7 mph800 ft800 ftIntermediateIntermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
The historic old town of Graz has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1999. The baroque buildings, mansions and churches, and the roofscape over the winding streets have contributed to this decision. One of the reasons for this are the historical green oases that can be found in Graz. In addition…
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- 00:567.86 mi8.4 mph275 ft275 ftEasyEasy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
There is a wide cultural and culinary program to discover in Graz. With the Technical University, the Art University, the Medical University and the Karl-Franzens University, the Styrian state capital is also a lively student city. On this tour through the Graz university district you can get to know…
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- 01:1610.2 mi8.1 mph300 ft300 ftEasyEasy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
The city on the Mur has had a varied cultural program to offer, and not just since 2003, when Graz was the European Capital of Culture. That is why the old town was included in the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1999. This tour combines many historical and modern examples of the cultural diversity in…
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Collection Stats
- Tours7
- Distance102 mi
- Duration12:35 h
- Elevation4,275 ft
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