Follow in Arnold Schwarzenegger's footsteps to the best culinary stops in Graz Region West! Cycle past Arnie’s birthplace in Thal and enjoy the beautiful landscape.
The tour takes you from Thal through Eben and Steinberg Observatory to Rohrbach, where Vinzenz Stern produces award-winning cheeses such as Aichstern and Liebochthaler. The R56 Liebochtal Cycle Path winds through orchards and vineyards, passing many wine taverns along the way. At Birnstingl in Reiteregg, high-quality pumpkin seed oil is pressed. The tour continues to St. Bartholomä, where the neo-Gothic church invites a moment of reflection. The stretch to Stiwoll offers breathtaking views of the Gleinalm and Koralpen region.
After a refreshing break at Bad Weihermühle, you’ll visit the Maria Straßengel Pilgrimage Church and return to Thalersee.
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Cycling map of the Graz RegionGraz Region Tourist Board
Graz Region – Tourist Information Office
Herrengasse 16, 8010 Graz, Austria
T: +43 / 316 / 80750, info@regiongraz.at
www.regiongraz.at/cycling
Roadbook
Route:
Thal – Eben – Steinberg – Rohrbach – (R56 Liebochtal Cycle Path) – Reiteregg – St. Bartholomä – Stiwoll – Upper Schirning – Lower Schirning – Gratwein – Straßengel – (R2 Mur Cycle Path) – Raach – Graz Gösting – (R39 Thaler Cycle Path) – Thal
Connection to Graz:
Via the R2 Mur Cycle Path (5.6 km / 37 m elevation gain from Graz city centre)
E-bike charging stations:
St. Bartholomä, Gratwein main square, Straßengel main square
Public transport
Graz Linien, Bus No. 48 (no bicycles)Parking
By car:Thalstraße from Graz Gösting
By bike:
From Graz Gösting, Thaler Cycle Path R 39
Free parking south of the town hall and primary school in Thal.
Parking in front of Jakobuskirche with fees and limited parking time.
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Equipment
Basic equipment:
Bicycle helmet, sufficient drinks, weather-appropriate sports clothing,
rain and sun protection, warm clothing in cooler seasons
Bike:
Roadworthy trekking bike or e-bike with the required safety
equipment
Localization
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

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