Ilztal, a region in the Austrian state of Styria, is characterized by its diverse and captivating landscape. It features a blend of rolling hills, dense forests, and the untouched Ilz River, often referred to as the "Black Pearl," which winds through rocks and over stones. The area also encompasses parts of the Styrian Apple Road and the Raab Valley, offering varied terrain from gentle river paths to challenging elevations. This makes Ilztal suitable for several outdoor sports like road cycling,…
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5.05km
01:28
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Moderate hike. Great for any fitness level. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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3.55km
01:01
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Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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13.4km
03:57
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Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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11.4km
03:12
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Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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64.8km
02:40
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Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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02:12
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Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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02:21
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Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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67.4km
03:06
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Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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60.4km
03:32
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Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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26.3km
01:38
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Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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02:27
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Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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13.3km
00:45
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Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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47.7km
03:31
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Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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02:28
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Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.
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32.5km
02:04
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Hard gravel ride. Good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.

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25.3km
01:40
490m
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Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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32.5km
01:59
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Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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18.2km
01:05
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160m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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runners
5.00km
00:33
90m
90m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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10.1km
01:04
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Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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5.13km
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Hard run. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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11.7km
01:17
250m
250m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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11
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8.03km
03:16
610m
610m
Moderate mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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10.5km
03:16
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Moderate mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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10.3km
04:26
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Moderate mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
Ilztal offers a variety of outdoor activities including road cycling, touring cycling, hiking, mountain biking, and jogging. The region features diverse landscapes such as rolling hills, dense forests, and the Ilz River. More than 30 routes are available across these sports.
Ilztal provides varied road cycling experiences, including routes along the Styrian Apple Road and the Roman Wine Route. These routes traverse mixed forests and agricultural areas. More information can be found in the Road Cycling Routes around Ilztal guide.
Ilztal offers a range of mountain biking trails, from cozy forest paths to technically demanding single trails. The hilly landscape and dense forests provide diverse terrain for various skill levels. The MTB Trails around Ilztal guide provides detailed information.
Ilztal is suitable for hiking, particularly along the untouched Ilz River, known as the "Black Pearl." Paths also lead through rolling hills and natural scenery. Guides like Hiking around Ilztal and Easy hikes around Ilztal offer specific route details.
Ilztal offers routes suitable for beginners across various sports. Easy hikes are available along the Ilz River, and touring cycling routes through the apple-growing region provide less challenging options. Specific guides for easy routes are available on komoot.
A significant natural highlight is the untouched Ilz River, often called the "Black Pearl," which flows through rocks and over stones. The region also features rolling hills, dense forests, and is part of Austria's largest apple-growing area along the Styrian Apple Road.
Ilztal is known as Austria's largest apple-growing area, particularly along the Styrian Apple Road. It is also situated along the East Styrian Roman Wine Route, featuring vineyards and agricultural landscapes. These areas offer unique scenic and culinary experiences.
Ilztal is a popular destination on komoot, with more than 31,000 visitors sharing their experiences. The available routes have an average rating of 4.56 out of 5 stars, based on nearly 4,000 ratings.
Komoot offers several guides for Ilztal, including Road Cycling Routes around Ilztal, MTB Trails around Ilztal, and Hiking around Ilztal. There are also guides for touring cycling, easy hikes, running, gravel biking, and mountain hikes.
The official website for the municipality of Ilztal is https://www.ilztal.at/. For direct inquiries, the phone number for the municipality is +43 3113 2485.
Ilztal offers an enjoyable touring cycling experience with varied landscapes and culinary treasures. Routes include those along the Raab Bike Path to Gleisdorf, and tours traversing the Styrian Apple Road and the Roman Wine Route. The Cycling around Ilztal guide provides more details.

