Styria wines & vineyards| Cycling holiday

Name: Styria wines & vineyards
Brand: Pedalo
Price: 899.00 EUR
Availability: InStock

Klapotetz, a special kind of scarecrow (Copyright: A. Karnholz)

In a picturesque Styrian village (Copyright: A. Karnholz)

Landscape along the Wine Route (Copyright: A. Karnholz)

Traditional farmhouse with a blooming garden (Copyright: S. Birkelbach)

Green hills as far as the eye can see (Copyright: Rene Walter)

Cyclist contemplating the flow of the Mur near Leibnitz (Copyright: Steiermark Tourismus, M. Kubanek)

Town guide explaining historic sights in Graz (Copyright: Steiermark Tourismus, T. Lamm)

The itinerary
at a glance

For your 8-day round trip in the Graz area

Start your cycling holiday by exploring the beautiful old town of Graz. Here you will also receive your travel documents and hire bikes (if booked).

Today, you have a few options: Pop in to the Stainz Weinhaus, or visit Stainz castle with its hunting museum. In 1229 there was already a church here, which was developed into a magnificent monastery complex. Since 1840, the castle has been owned by the great Styrian Archduke Johann and his descendants, the Counts of Meran.

For a special experience, you can ride the 'Flascherl' train from Stainz to Preding and back (optional).

Today's stage is all about pumpkin seed oil and Schilcher wine. The Schilcher cycle path will lead you into the Schilcher wine region. An extremely varied route then takes you through idyllic villages and forests to Eibiswald.

After a short detour into the centre of the lively market town of Eibiswald, you will head east through picturesque countryside. The unique vineyards of the South Styrian Wine Route accompany you on your journey to Leutschach, where you will spend the next two nights.

How you spend today is entirely up to you. How about a cycle to Kitzeck, the highest wine-growing village? Maribor is also not far away, and its beautiful old town is well worth a visit.

Alternatively, you can just get to know the area and enjoy a good glass of wine.

Today's route takes you through picturesque countryside and small villages to the wine town of Leibnitz. With its beautiful historic centre, Leibnitz is considered the gateway to the South Styrian Wine Road.

A leisurely cycle along the Mur cycle path will take you past colourful villages and lush fields. Ride back to Graz through shady riverside forests - or, if your legs are tired, you can take the train back.

After a restful night, it's time to say goodbye to the City of Culture Graz. Would you like to stay a little longer? We can book additional nights for you.

Level

Leisure cyclists

A tough little climb every now and again or an exciting stage with some hilly sections: that’s what you’re all about! Your legs are ready to conquer the occasional challenge. But there should always be time for a stroll around the city or a nice beer. Even with an average level of fitness and stamina, these routes will be a real treat for you.

Topography

You will cycle through flat or gently undulating valleys. In the vineyards, the topography is somewhat more hilly and there are also a few longer climbs.

Road conditions

You cycle almost exclusively on well-maintained and well-marked bike paths.

Route-finding & navigation

You will navigate by yourself using maps and/or GPS data.

Services & Info
Trip details

Services included

7 x overnight stays in accommodations of the chosen category
7 x hearty breakfast buffet
Luggage transport from hotel to hotel
Visit to an oil mill including tasting
1 x Wine tasting
Carefully designed routes

Detailed bike map with route information in German in digital form
PEDALO app and/or GPS data
1 x detailed info package per room in German (digital)
7-day service hotline in German and English

Bookable Extras

Info pack, € 45 each

When you book the info pack, you will receive the printed travel documents by post in advance. In addition, a personal briefing will be held at the arrival hotel on the day before your first cycling stage.

Booking required.

Travel notes

This tour requires a minimum of 2 participants.
If the tour is cancelled, you will receive a full refund. No further claims will be accepted.
Once the minimum number of participants has been reached, the tour is guaranteed to take place. You will receive confirmation of your booking as soon as a PEDALO representative has checked the available capacity.
Despite the minimum number of participants, you are welcome to send us a booking enquiry if you wish to travel alone. Please note, however, that there will be a solo surcharge if your date is not booked by other participants.

Local/resort tax: according to tariff

If applicable, these are to be paid directly to the hotel and are not included in the holiday price.

Prices & Dates
at a glance

Arrival: Every Sunday from 13.04. to 19.10.2025

Special arrival dates can be booked on request. With at least 4 participants a daily arrival is possible; please let us know your preferred travel dates using the contact form.

Surcharge for solo travellers: Please note that the price quoted for this tour is for a minimum of two people (minimum number of participants; see 'Travel notes'). If you are travelling alone on your chosen date, we may have to charge you an additional fee.

Prices per person in EUR

Frequently asked
questions

What info material will I receive for my bike tour?

Your travel documents usually include general travel information, a hotel list, a road book and/or detailed maps as well as a textual description of the route; you will also get luggage tags and possibly also vouchers and/or information material on the various sightseeing attractions. The exact contents of the information package depend on the booked trip and its included services.

The documents will be sent to you approx. two to three weeks before the start of your tour. Depending on the trip, you may receive them partly in digital form and partly by post – or you will receive the hotel list and general travel information in advance by e-mail, and the remaining documents along with the maps on site at your starting hotel.

Please note that the travel documents are issued exclusively for PEDALO guests and are therefore not available without a booking.

How does the luggage transport work?

The transport of your luggage from hotel to hotel is included as part of the basic service package for all staged tours and round trips in the PEDALO programme. You simply leave your luggage out for our courier in the morning before you set off on your cycling stage. When you arrive at your next accommodation in the late afternoon or early evening, it will be there waiting for you.

Just in case, we recommend always packing a change of clothes in your saddle bag, especially for short stages which you may cover more quickly than the luggage driver.

Depending on how the logistics are organised on site, there may be restrictions on the maximum weight and/or number of pieces of luggage. You will receive more detailed information on this with the travel documents well before the start of your trip.

Should I take out travel insurance?

Travel insurance is not included in our prices. You can decide whether to get a quote elsewhere or simply book your travel insurance online at pedalo.com/en/service/travel-insurance. In any case, we recommend that you take out travel cancellation insurance!

Please note that for last-minute bookings (less than 30 days before the start of the trip), insurance cover can only be taken out within 3 days of booking.

The itinerary at a glance