Styrian Zirbenland – Eppenstein loop from Zeltweg

Bike touring routes & trails

Styrian Zirbenland – Eppenstein loop from Zeltweg

Hard

4.7

(22)

181

riders

Styrian Zirbenland – Eppenstein loop from Zeltweg

03:52

53.9km

1,050m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 11, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Ober- und Mittellauf der Mur mit Puxer Auwald, Puxer Wand und Gulsen

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

Get Directions

11.2 km

Bildstock Oberweg

Highlight • Monument

Small wayside shrine in the Oberweg district of Judenburg.

Translated by Google •

Tip by

16.4 km

Branntriegel Smelting Hut in Katschwald

Highlight (Segment) • Mountain Hut

24.9 km

Schmelz Hut

Highlight • Mountain Hut

In 1982, the large smelting hut burned down, which also integrated the smelting furnace. I was part of the Judenburg fire brigade and involved in the firefighting efforts at the time.

Showing Translation

Tip by

38.6 km

Kathal Smithy

Highlight • Monument

Iron processing in Kathal, which was mentioned in 1305 as Kateyl, was of supra-regional importance. In the 15th century there were two hammers in Eppenstein. In the 18th century the …

Translated by Google •

Tip by

40.3 km

The Steirische Zirbenland offers many special culinary delicacies, meat and sausages, various cheeses etc. are here from the farmers and farmers from the region. Particularly popular is the pine schnapps and pine oil.

Translated by Google •

Tip by

45.0 km

Eppenstein

Highlight • Castle

A detour to the Eppenstein castle ruins is worth it, because there you get a medieval feeling with a panoramic view of the Murtal! 🏰✨ Perfect for a little time …

Showing Translation

Tip by

49.3 km

Camping Park 50Plus Fisching

Highlight • Rest Area

Great facility, more about it at:
camping50plus.at/de/index.asp

Translated by Google •

Tip by

52.0 km

Granitzenbach Wooden Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

This wooden bridge is located directly on the R2 (Mur cycle path) and makes it easier to cross the Granitzen Bach.

Translated by Google •

Tip by

53.9 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

29.2 km

14.9 km

7.42 km

1.27 km

584 m

543 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

42.7 km

7.94 km

1.47 km

1.44 km

266 m

< 100 m

Elevation

Nothing selected – click and drag below to see the stats for a specific part of the route.

Highest point (1,590 m)

Lowest point (650 m)

Weather

Friday 9 October

16°C

4°C

64 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 3.0 km/h

to get more detailed weather forecasts along your route

Comments

June 16, 2025,Ride

Was a beautiful tour around the Zirbitz, unfortunately the huts are closed on Monday

Showing Translation

June 17, 2025,Fahrradtour

Hello, a round to get closer to the Zirbirtzkogel, but beware, a section from the Sabatyhütte to the Schmelz would require pushing 😁
But the view of the mountains is very beautiful.

Showing Translation