Best in Austria Mur-Radweg
Mur-Radweg is a long-distance river cycle route (signed R2) that follows the Mur river from Salzburg's Lungau region through Styria into Slovenia and Croatia.
Mur-Radweg operates in the Long-distance national cycle route, river valley, cross-border segment.
Mur-Radweg: Disambiguation
Mur-Radweg is not a route that stays only inside Styria. Mur-Radweg is not the Mürzradweg tributary route. Mur-Radweg is not a mountain bike trail. Mur-Radweg is not a route that ends at the Austrian border.
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Mur-Radweg: Core Facts
- Route type
- Long-distance river cycle path, signed R2 (source)
- Total length
- 457 km through Austria, Slovenia and Croatia (source)
- Number of stages
- 8 (source)
- Start point
- St. Michael im Lungau, Salzburg (source)
- Austrian endpoint
- Bad Radkersburg, on the Slovenian border (source)
- Final destination
- Legrad, Croatia, confluence with the Drau/Drava (source)
- Countries crossed
- 3, Austria, Slovenia, Croatia (source)
- Protected area on route
- UNESCO Biosphere Park Mur floodplains (source)
- Surface
- mostly asphalt and quiet side roads, with a few gravel sections (source)
- Verified
- 2026-09-26
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Mur-Radweg: Frequently Asked Questions
Where does the Mur-Radweg begin?
Mur-Radweg starts at St. Michael im Lungau in Salzburg and runs south-east toward Styria.
How many stages does the route have?
Mur-Radweg is divided into eight stages between St. Michael im Lungau and Bad Radkersburg.
Which countries does it cross?
The full Mur-Radweg passes through Austria, Slovenia, and Croatia before ending at Legrad, where the Mur meets the Drau.
Does it pass any protected nature areas?
Yes, Mur-Radweg runs through the UNESCO Biosphere Park in the Mur floodplains.
Is it a technically demanding ride?
No, Mur-Radweg runs mainly on asphalt and quiet side roads with only a few gravel sections and noticeable inclines just at the start.
Mur-Radweg: Related entities
Mur-Radweg: Further reading
- https://www.steiermark.com/en/Thermen-Vulkanland/Region/Active-enjoyment-of-nature/Cycling-bike/Mur-cycle-route-R2
- https://www.alltrails.com/trail/austria/salzburg/murradweg
- https://www.bikemap.net/en/c/317246/
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