The Murradweg R2 follows the River Mur across Styria, linking mountain landscapes and historic towns with Graz and the floodplains of the lower valley. This guide focuses on the Styrian journey from the Murau area to Bad Radkersburg; the wider route also extends beyond the region and Austria. Steiermark Tourismus publishes the route overview and stage guides.
From Murau through the upper valley
Murau makes a useful reference point for the Styrian part of the journey. The historic brewing town has a castle, and the Murtalbahn accompanies the opening part of the route towards Judenburg. Steiermark Tourismus suggests stops along this stretch that include a ruined castle, a fairy-tale forest and the planetarium at Judenburg.
From Judenburg the river corridor continues towards Leoben, passing the area of the Red Bull Ring. Leoben is a place to pause for its old town and brewing heritage; the tourism board also highlights the Gösser beer museum and the Kunsthalle.
Leoben, Graz and the south
Between Leoben and Graz, the official itinerary introduces Bruck an der Mur and Frohnleiten alongside natural river habitats. In Graz, a stop at the Schlossberg and its clock tower gives a view across the city’s roofs. The old town and Schloss Eggenberg are among the cultural landmarks highlighted by Steiermark Tourismus.
South of Graz, the ride moves towards Leibnitz and the wine-growing landscape. The final Austrian stage leads through fields and floodplain woods to Bad Radkersburg, close to the Slovenian border. Near Leibnitz, Flavia Solva offers a connection with the area’s Roman past; near Mureck, an old floating mill is another possible stop.
Planning a Styrian ride
The route can be divided around towns that interest you rather than ridden as one continuous tour. Austria’s green and white Murradweg R2 signs provide the route identity, and the official guide recommends May to September for a cycling holiday in Styria. It also identifies the Leibnitz–Bad Radkersburg section as an option for families.
A touring or city bike is a practical choice. The official tour description notes short compacted-gravel sections and says the lower Mur floodplain section near the Slovenian border is less suitable for road bikes; it points road riders towards local-road alternatives. Check the current route notices before setting out: the tourism pages report a diversion near the Gasrohrsteg in Graz, expected until the end of 2026, and a closure with a diversion in the Gersdorf/Oberschwarza area.
Bad Radkersburg is the Austrian endpoint described by the tourism board. Riders who want a longer journey can continue towards Slovenia and Croatia, but should plan that international extension separately.