Murradweg stage 2: from St. Michael im Lungau to Murau
Follow a named 53.4-kilometre stage into Murau, or borrow its ideas for a shorter ride along the river.
A river journey with a clear finish
Arriving in Murau by bicycle gives the town a different place in the day: it becomes the destination rather than the starting point. The official second stage of the Murradweg links St. Michael im Lungau with Murau, following the wider river corridor into Styria. It suits riders who want a sustained journey with changing settlements and landscape. Choose it for the pleasure of travelling through the valley, leaving enough time to enjoy the arrival.
What the full stage involves
The official stage measures 53.4 kilometres, with a reference duration of four hours thirty minutes,110 metres of ascent and 371 metres of descent. It is rated medium. The descending overall profile still includes climbing and a substantial distance, so discuss the whole ride with everyone in the group. These figures belong to the named St. Michael–Murau stage; the regional cycling overview describes a different, shorter regional segment. Use the precise stage map when estimating your day.
Choose one worthwhile stop
St. Georgen am Kreischberg and the Holzmuseum in St. Ruprecht ob Murau provide possible reasons to pause along the journey. Rather than treating every village as a compulsory stop, choose one place that matches your interests. A museum visit can turn the ride into a day about timber and local craft; a simple village break keeps more time for cycling. Include the time spent off the bicycle when deciding when you want to reach Murau.
A shorter day from Murau
A full point-to-point stage is only one way to enjoy the Murradweg. For a gentler day, our suggestion is to select a shorter section from Murau, agree a turning point and return along the chosen route. Pick the section on the official map according to the group’s abilities, rather than converting the full stage into a target. Carry water and a snack, and leave a relaxed afternoon for the town or the apartment.
Arrange the journey around the ride
For the full stage, arrange access to St. Michael and the return logistics before booking bikes. The Murtalbahn serves part of the regional cycling corridor but does not reach St. Michael im Lungau. Confirm an actual connection, bicycle carriage and any reservation with the operator, alongside current route notices and weather. Once those details are settled, the day can stay pleasantly simple: ride, pause somewhere worthwhile and finish with time to discover Murau.