South Styrian wine route

Wine + Winegrower

from 884,00 €
245 km
7 Nächte

7 nights
Roundtrip

Roundtrip/point to point: Cycling from point A to point B or back to the starting point (circle tour). A return transfer to the starting point is mostly included or additionally bookable for an extra charge. >> all Roundtrips
Level 2

Level 2 - Leisure bikers: Slightly rolling, light hilly terrain, few uphill stretches, average physical condition required. >>all Level 2 tours
Individual

Individual Tour: You decide for yourself the pace you want to cycle, the sights you want to see along the way and when to take a break. Our detailed maps and route descriptions show you the way. >>all individual tours

Please note: You can only take part in this trip if you are vaccinated or recovered from Covid-19!
As of Oct 2022, subject to change.

Feel save, book flexible: FREE rebooking up to 6 weeks prior arrival to any alternative date in 2021 - applies to bookings between May 01 and June 15 2021 , the price of the newly selected date 2021 applies in the event of a rebooking.

Rebooking FREE OF CHARGE until 28 days prior tour start; valid for all new bookings between May 01 and ***September 15 2021***. Valid for all tour-dates 2021 – the price of the newly selected date 2021 applies in the event of a rebooking.

A cycling vacation in Southern Styria is a very special cycle tour that will delight every connoisseur’s heart: Graz, Austria’s capital of pleasure, the Schilcherland region and the South Styrian Wine Route offer everything that makes a connoisseur’s heart beat faster. Culturally, you start in Graz, European Capital of Culture 2003 and City of Design. Whether at the beginning or end of the tour - a stroll through the old town is a must. The cycle tour continues along the rivers Mur and Sulm until you reach the beautiful Schilcherland. Here you can experience pure nature. Many untouched spots are waiting to be conquered and offer a unique natural spectacle. In addition to the impressive nature with its countless waterfalls, a visit to the kernel oil mills and a tasting are also part of the program of the cycle tour in Styria. Along the South Styrian Wine Route, wine tasting is of course a must. Compare Schilchwein and the delicious white wines of southern Styria. A cycle tour that will impress you!

Route

Tour profile/ level 2:

The signposted and asphalted bikepaths are flat to slightly hilly along rivers, with longer inclines in the "Schilcherland" and the south styrian "Weinstraße". For this tour, we do recommend an e-bike.

Day 1: Graz

Individual arrival in Graz. Let your day start smoothly and enjoy the charming and expressive city.

Day 2: Graz – Stainz, approx. 45 km

Archduke Johann is still admired as a great styrian. Visit the palace with its hunting museum and the wine house in Stainz. In 1229 there already existed a church which was extended to an impressive monastery. In 1840 it was owned by the archduke Johann and is still in the hands of his descendants, the earls of Meran. A very special experience is a ride with the "Flascherlzug" - a very old local train to Preding and back (not included).

Day 3: Stainz – Eibiswald, approx. 45 km

Today, the tour will bring you directly into the heart of the "Schilcherweinland". Schilcher - thats a distinct rose made from indigenous "Blauer Wildbacher" grape. A varied tour through idyllic villages and small forests until you reach Eibswald.

Day 4: Eibiswald – Leutschach, approx. 50 km

After a short detour to Eibiswald you continue the tour to the eastbound - through the picturesque scenery and small villages. The unique vineyards of the famous "South Styrian wine route" accompany you on your way to Leutschach, where you will have the 2 following overnights stays.

Day 5: Leutschach, day off or roundtrip

Beside the nice hills of the vineyards you will recognize the pumpkin fields, which are typical for this region. You definitely should stop at one of the pumpkin seed oil mills to taste the very special pumpkin seed oil.

Day 6: Leutschach – Leibnitz, approx. 55 km

Today you cycle through picturesque landscapes to the South Styrian wine-growing town Leibnitz. The city with the beautiful old town is called the gate to the South Styrian wine route.

Day 7: Leibnitz – Graz, approx. 50 km

Cormfortable is your trip along the river Mur. The cycle path brings you back to Graz while cycling through colorful landscape, cool woods and rampant fields. If your legs are already tired from this week, you can also use the train for this tour (not incl.).

Day 8: Graz

Individual departure or extension.

Services

7x overnight stays shower/WC
Daily breakfast
Luggage transfer
1x wine tasting
1x visit to an oil mill incl. tasting
Travel documents - navigation via app (we recommend bringing a cell phone holder and power bank) Discount of € 35,- per room if you book without printed material!
Included with booking of printed material: Personal information meeting on site

Dates & Prices

Arrival every Sunday

Dates

Merkmale

Extras

Discounts extra bed in double room with 2 full paying adults
0-5,99 years	-100%
6-11,99 years	-50%
12-14,99 years	-25%
15-17,99 years	-10%

Bicycle & equipment
21-speed-bike	90
E-bike	195
children seat	upon request
children trailer	upon request
children bike	90

Additional nights
Graz, Cat.A+B+C (dbl/sgl)	95/118

Best - Price - Guarantee

If you would verifiably receive better conditions and/or prices from another tour operator at the time of booking we guarantee at least the same conditions PLUS 1 handlebar bag for FREE!

All prices per person in EUR

Accommodation

Hotel samples

Category A: Premium

If you like to travel with maximum comfort, you will love this tours version. Designhotels, wonderful 4*+ and 4* hotels (3* hotel in Eibiswald), mostly with own swimming pool and spa area. Special recreation after an exciting tour.

Graz: Hotel Gollner
Stainz: Hotel Stainzerhof
Eibiswald: Hotel Kloepferkeller
Leutschach: Gut Pössnitzberg
Leibnitz: Hotel Alte Post

Category B: Classic

This Categrory is a great option if the Winegrowers-Categroy is already fully booked. You will stay in selected 3 star hotels and inns.

Graz: Hotel Plaza Inn Graz
Stainz: Hotel Schilcherlandhof
Eibiswald: Hasewends Kirchenwirt
Leutschach: Rebenlandhof
Leibnitz: Hotel Römerhof

Category C: Wine and Winegrower

In this category you can expect small, private places where the hospitality of the vintners offer enjoyable evenings in the vintner rooms. In case these extraordinary places are not available on the requested dates, we will offer alternative accommodation like hotels with strong reference to wine.

Graz: Hotel Plaza Inn Graz
St. Stefan ob Stainz: Krainerhof
Eibiswald: Peiserhof
Leutschach: Rebenlandhof
Seggauberg: Weingut Assigal

Note: Please be informed that these are hotel samples and therefore subject to alteration! Find Your final hotel bookings at Your hotel list after/at booking.

Bicycle

Bicycles including panniers

The offered bikes are 21-speed-touring bikes for men or women.

E-Bikes / Pedelecs

With an electro bike every bike tour is a breeze! If you had few opportunities to cycle over the last weeks or if you are not sure concerning your fitness, every bike ride is a treat! The shiftable, low noise electric drive of our modern E-bike relieves you of some of the work and increases the pedal force up to 3 times ... So you can now book a bike tour together with cyclists who have different fitness level. Acclivity can be handled easily.

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4,5 of 6 Stars | 3

4,8 09.05.2019 | Hedwig J. South Styrian wine route

Excellent tour

The positives: Great trip Very well organised Nice info pack with maps etc Luggage transfer very good Accommodations very good especially Krainerhof in Zirknitz (the landlady cooked us a superb meal with venison from their oven herd, although this winery ...

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South Styrian wine route

Wine + Winegrower

South Styrian wine route

Wine + Winegrower