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Chapel Tour

Instead of a trip to Rome, why not try the “Chapel Tour” over seven hills around Eggersdorf bei Graz? This route delights both sporty touring cyclists and culture-loving bike hikers. Leisurely riders will also enjoy the many scenic rest and picnic spots in nature, as well as the regional specialties offered at traditional inns and rustic wine taverns.

The cycling and hiking trail begins at the weir system and ends at the parish church in the center of Eggersdorf bei Graz. Along the way, the tour passes 11 chapels, 14 shrines, and 22 roadside crosses – inviting cyclists and walkers to pause and rediscover these historical monuments and expressions of local religious tradition.

Thanks to careful restoration by skilled professionals in cooperation with the Federal Monuments Office, these often artistically designed cultural treasures now shine in new splendor.

The 44 km-long tour features informative signage, which also points out culinary stops and regional farm shops. Along the route, beautifully maintained rest areas invite you to enjoy a relaxed picnic in the open air.

Some local businesses in Eggersdorf even offer a special picnic service: on request, they prepare baskets filled with regional delicacies and specialties – ready and waiting for guests to enjoy.

Characteristics

Skill
Fitness

Best season

January
February
December

The tour in numbers

medium
Level of difficulty
43,0 km
Route
3:45 h
Time
770 hm
Uphill
770 hm
Downhill
577 m
Highest point

Map & downloads

More information

from Graz via Riesstraße B65 to junction L364 Eggersdorf bei Graz

Eggersdorf bei Graz – Stuhlsdorf – Landstraße – Römerstraße – Höf – Deckerweg – Hahnkogelweg – Höf-Präbach – Brodingberg – Ehrenberg – Haselbach – Humlegg – Panoramastraße – Bergstraße – Volkersdorf – Greithgrabenstraße – Prellerberg – Am Teichgrund – Sonnleiten – Edelsbach – Badstraße – Eggersdorf bei Graz

Connections:
To Laßnitzhöhe (S-Bahn) via Graz Eastern Bypass – entry to the tour at Höf (2.8 km / 72 m elevation gain from Laßnitzhöhe train station)
To Graz via various routes (e.g. Schaftalberg, Hönigtal, Laßnitzhöhe) – approx. 16 km / 230 m elevation gain from Graz city center
To Gleisdorf (S-Bahn) via R49 – Flöcking – Pircha (7.1 km / 40 m elevation gain from Gleisdorf train station)

If you're looking to relax after your bike tour, we recommend the beautiful natural swimming area – offering carefree fun in the water with excellent quality and no chemical additives.
For even more fun and fitness, head to the leisure center with its “Vital Mile” featuring a bouldering wall, forest nature trail, beach volleyball, football, tennis, and more.

S-Bahn (S3) to Laßnitzhöhe or Gleisdorf

Parking available in Eggersdorf bei Graz near the weir system / Hauptstraße

Cycling map of the Graz Region

Graz Region Tourist Board
Graz Region – Tourist Information Office
Herrengasse 16, 8010 Graz, Austria
T: +43 / 316 / 80750, info@regiongraz.at
www.steiermark.com – Pleasure cycling and biking

Gallery

What the weather will be like

Eggersdorf bei Graz (410m)

Morning
sunny
12°C
20%
5 km/h
Noon
cloudy
16°C
65%
5 km/h
Night
slightly cloudy
14°C
45%
5 km/h
Variable cloudiness with frequent sunny spells. Scattered showers will be possible around noon.
Morning
cloudy
11°C
65%
5 km/h
Noon
foggy
14°C
70%
5 km/h
Night
foggy
12°C
60%
5 km/h
Mostly cloudy through the day with light rain now and then.
26.04.2025
cloudy
9°C 14°C
27.04.2025
slightly cloudy
7°C 15°C
28.04.2025
cloudy
7°C 18°C

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