🚴 Cycling in the Styrian Volcanic Region / Around Bad Radkersburg
Bad Radkersburg is one of the most popular cycling regions in southern Austria. Nestled between the Mur River floodplain, vineyards, thermal spas, and rolling hills, the Styrian Volcanic Land offers ideal conditions for leisurely cycling tours as well as more challenging day trips. Its location directly on the border with Slovenia allows for many tours to be combined across the border, offering a particularly diverse experience of nature, cuisine, and regional culture.
The region boasts an excellent network of cycle paths with well-signposted themed and culinary routes. Particularly popular are the Mur Cycle Path (R2), the Klöch Wine Route, tours through the Thermal & Volcanic Region, and leisurely routes along the Mur River floodplain. Along the way, numerous wine taverns, cafés, wine shops, and regional businesses invite cyclists to take a culinary break.
Thanks to the mild climate, the cycling season often begins as early as spring and lasts until late autumn. E-bikes are very popular in the region and allow for relaxed tours through the rolling vineyards around Klöch, Tieschen, or St. Anna am Aigen.
🔧 Bike rental & repair facilities
In and around Bad Radkersburg, there are several options for bicycle and e-bike rentals, as well as repair and maintenance services. Many businesses offer modern e-bikes, trekking bikes, or day rentals including accessories.
• Cycling in Bad Radkersburg
• Parktherme Bad Radkersburg – Information on leisure and cycling opportunities
• Mur Cycle Path – Tour information & infrastructure
• Local bicycle shops and service centers offer repairs, spare parts and support for guests and travelers passing through.
🚵 Popular tour suggestions starting from Bad Radkersburg
🌿 Mur Cycle Path towards Mureck
A relaxed tour along the Mur river meadows with a largely flat route. Ideal for leisurely cyclists, families, and comfortable day trips. Along the way, you'll find nature, small villages, and numerous places to stop for refreshments.
🍇 Klöch Wine Route
The tour towards Klöch is one of the most beautiful scenic routes in the region. The route leads through vineyards, rolling hills, and small wine villages, past traditional wine taverns, wine shops, and magnificent viewpoints. It is especially popular with e-bike riders.
🌉 Cross-border tour to Slovenia
From Bad Radkersburg, you can easily reach Gornja Radgona in Slovenia via the Mur bridge. This route connects the Austrian and Slovenian volcanic regions and is ideal for culinary stops, city sightseeing, or relaxing afternoon excursions.
♨️ Thermal Spa & Volcano Country Tour
More athletic cyclists appreciate the varied routes through the thermal and volcanic region, featuring gentle climbs, panoramic views, and numerous rest stops along the way. Many tours can be individually combined and extended.
🔗 More information & tour tips
• www.murradweg.com
• Cycling in the Vulkanland region
• www.thermen-vulkanland.at
• Tours in Styria
• Outdooractive – Cycling tours in the thermal spa and volcanic region