Thaler Lake – Plankenwarth Castle loop from Schloßbergbahn

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Thaler Lake – Plankenwarth Castle loop from Schloßbergbahn

Moderate

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Thaler Lake – Plankenwarth Castle loop from Schloßbergbahn

02:11

45.7km

600m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 12, 2026

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Includes a segment that goes up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 9.97 km for 2 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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3.98 km

Thaler Bach

Lake

9.90 km

Parish Church of St. James the Elder (Ernst Fuchs Church Thal)

Highlight • Religious Site

In Thal, the artist Ernst Fuchs has created an architectural firework display: true to his typical style, bright colours, different materials and fantastic lighting effects were used to convert the former church in the 1990s. Unique and very worth seeing!

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10.6 km

Thal Lake

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In 1925 the Thalersee was the largest "beach" in Styria. Today you can pass the time with walking, boating and good food in the restaurant right on the lake! Even full moon boating is offered here.

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19.0 km

Steinbergstraße — switchbacks from Rohrbach

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Be careful when driving downhill due to the road surface

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25.4 km

Scenic Winding Road in Bezirk Graz-Umgebung

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Nice road, little traffic

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29.5 km

Plankenwarth Castle

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A cycling highlight in the "10 vor Graz" region!
Due to the location, there are several options.
The castle can be reached from Judendorf, St. Oswald or Steinberg.
For mountain …

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30.1 km

Luttengraben Descent

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A great descent/ascent for road cycling.

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32.1 km

Hochwasserschutz

Lake

37.9 km

Murradweg R2 west side of the Mur

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

A great section for the way back to Graz (coming from the north).

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42.8 km

Calvary Church Graz (Kalvarienbergkirche Graz)

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The Calvary Church, parish church, developed in its present form from the Mount of Olives chapel, which was expanded into a church in 1668 on the initiative of Count Johann …

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