Pfluger Pedestrian Bridge – Texas State Capitol loop from Highland

Pfluger Pedestrian Bridge – Texas State Capitol loop from Highland

Moderate

2.5

(5)

riders

Pfluger Pedestrian Bridge – Texas State Capitol loop from Highland

02:16

47.2km

350m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: November 4, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 5.36 km for 198 m

After 35.3 km for 163 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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6.48 km

Rolling hills up to Round Rock

Highlight • Cycleway

Easy ride but you can push some of the hills and have fun!

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11.9 km

Highway to (North West) Hills

Highlight • Cycleway

Heading out to the Northwest Hills from downtown. Smooth tarmac and relatively car free if you time it right.

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22.6 km

Red Bud Isle

Highlight • Lake

you can add some rolling hills with a good sight on cool houses here.

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24.9 km

Lance Armstrong Bikeway

Highlight • Cycleway

A great way out of the downtown area, especially if going from to Mellow Johnny's and the Mount Bonell area.

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25.7 km

Zilker Metropolitan Park, located in South Austin, Texas, is a haven for urban exploration. Spanning over 350 acres at the confluence of Barton Creek and the Colorado River, this historic park was originally donated by Andrew Jackson Zilker in 1917 and developed into a park during the 1930s. The park is now a central hub for recreation, with the popular hike-and-bike trail around Lady Bird Lake. Whether you're cruising through the park or heading out to explore Austin’s vibrant streets, Zilker Park is a great starting point for any urban adventure. The park also hosts major events like the Austin City Limits Music Festival and the Zilker Park Kite Festival.

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34.1 km

Mellow Johnny's Bike Shop

Highlight • Rest Area

The brainchild of Lance Armstrong, Mellow Johnny's Bike Shop opened in 2008 in downtown Austin’s historic warehouse district. The shop’s urban setting, near the epicenter of Austin’s burgeoning bicycle lane network, adjacent to the Shoal Creek trail and near Butler Trail along Lady Bird Lake. in-house café, Juan Pelota,is a social hub for riders, downtown residents, and those that work in our neighborhood.

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34.5 km