Styrian Cycling Delight – Culture & Nature

Look forward to varied cycling tours through the picturesque landscape of Styria. Between gentle hills, vineyards, and idyllic river valleys, you will experience the region at its most beautiful. Culinary highlights such as pumpkin seed oil, wine, and chocolate provide delightful moments along the way. Historical cities like the state capital Graz, impressive castles, and special manufactories round off the diverse program. A cycling trip that uniquely combines movement, nature, culture, and Styrian enjoyment.

Day 1 | Arrival in Styria

Departure in the morning and drive to Southeast Styria. Warm welcome at the hotel, check-in, and then a joint drink before dinner.

Day 2 | Mooskirchen – Lipizzaner Home 

Your cycling tour begins in Mooskirchen. On the Kainachtal cycle path R14, you will cycle along the Kainach River through Voitsberg and Bärnbach to the Lipizzaner stud farm Piber, which you will visit. Continue on to Köflach to the idyllic Pibersteiner bathing lake and through the untouched Teigitschgraben. You will reach Ligist via Krottendorf, where you can visit the castle ruins. Afterward, return by bus to the hotel. A cozy dinner with Styrian delicacies and accordion music will conclude the eventful day.

Distance: approx. 45 km, approx. 380 m elevation gain (moderate)

Day 3 | South Styrian Wine Country

From the hotel, you will cycle over the Schemerlhöhe on idyllic side roads through forest and cultural landscapes to Vasoldsberg. From Hausmannstätten and Fernitz, you will head to the Murradweg and along the Mur River to Wildon and Lebring. At the Labugger oil mill, a guided tour with tasting awaits you. The tour continues along the Roman cycle path to Sulmsee and then along the Sausaler cycle path to the Schneeberger winery and Buschenschank. There, a typical Styrian Buschenschank snack awaits you. Return by bus.

Distance: approx. 60 km, approx. 180 m elevation gain (moderate)

Day 4 | Enjoyment Cycling Tour to Rittscheintal

The tour starts at the hotel and leads on the Mostwärts cycle path towards Gleisdorf. Continue on the Raabtal cycle path through the varied landscape of Rittscheintal over Markt Hartmannsdorf and Ottendorf to Riegersburg. Here, a fascinating tasting tour awaits you at the Zotter chocolate factory, with glass insights into production and creative tasting stations. The bus is ready for the return trip to the hotel.

Distance: approx. 55 km, approx. 300 m elevation gain (moderate)

Day 5 | Discover Graz by Bike 

Travel comfortably by bus to Graz. There, you will discover the Styrian capital on a guided cycling tour from west to east. The route passes by Eggenberg Palace, the modern districts of Reininghaus and Smart City, the main train station, and the university district, connecting historical sights with modern urban development. Afterwards, there will be time to explore Graz's old town on your own. The return to the hotel will be by bus – those who wish can also cycle back.

Distance: approx. 25 km, approx. 150 m elevation gain (easy)

Day 6 | Departure

Today you will begin your journey home.

• Travel by modern coach
• Bicycle transport in a special bike trailer
• 5x overnight stays including breakfast buffet at the 4-star Hotel Liebmann in Laßnitzhöhe (local category)
• 3x dinner with a 3-course choice menu and regional salad buffet
• 1x snack at the Buschenschank in the Schneeberger winery as dinner
• 1x enjoyable Styrian evening with delicacies and musical entertainment
• Welcome drink
• 1 free bottle of mineral water in the room (on the day of arrival)
• All-day cycling tour guide on the excursion
  "Mooskirchen – Lipizzaner homeland"
• All-day cycling tour guide on the excursion
  "South Styrian Wine Country"
• All-day cycling tour guide on the excursion
  "Pleasure cycling tour to the Rittscheintal"
• Cycling city tour in Graz
• As part of the Genusscard East Styria: tour at the Lipizzaner stud farm Piber, tour and tasting at the Kernölmühle Labugger, entry and tasting at the Zotter chocolate factory
• Free access to the ruins of Ligist and
  Hundertwasser church in Bärnbach
• Use of the sauna landscape with
  Finnish sauna, bio sauna, infrared cabin, steam bath, and relaxation room with fruits and teas at the sauna bar
• Local tax
• Continuous BOHR travel accompaniment

The family-run Hotel Liebmann is nestled in the nature of the Laßnitzhöhe region, just a few minutes' drive from Graz. The rooms are air-conditioned, accessible by elevator, and equipped with a bathtub or shower, toilet, hairdryer, toiletries, telephone, TV, safe, and free Wi-Fi. For relaxation, an outdoor pool with a sunbathing area, as well as a sauna area with a Finnish sauna, bio sauna, infrared cabin, steam bath, and relaxation room are available.