Klapotetzrunde

Mountain biking trails

Austria

Styria

Klapotetzrunde

Moderate

4.8

(5)

riders

Klapotetzrunde

02:57

36.0km

740m

Mountain biking

This bike tour promises a feast for all the senses: you'll cycle through the picturesque South Styrian wine landscape with its vineyards and unforgettable panoramic views. Culinary delights await you in cozy Buschenschänken (wine taverns) with wine, a hearty snack, and regional delicacies. And of course, the Klapotetze – scarecrows…

by Tourismusverband Südsteiermark

Last updated: October 19, 2026

Tips

Includes a very steep uphill segment

You may need to push your bike.

After 13.1 km for 312 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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4.40 km

Sulm Riverside Path

Highlight • Cycleway

On perfectly rideable paths, you cycle through the idyllic Sulm valley. A section for relaxing and listening to the gentle babbling of the river and the pleasant chirping of birds.

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5.43 km

Lake Sulm

Highlight • Lake

The lake invites you to swim. If you want to stay longer, you have the option to stay overnight at the campsite by the lake.

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13.8 km

Klapotetz and view of the vineyards

Highlight • Structure

A Klapotetz is a scarecrow common in the South Styrian wine region. It consists of a windmill with a shaft and beaters, which is intended to keep birds away from the vineyards during the grape harvest with its rhythmic clatter.

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26.3 km

Weingut Kieslinger

Highlight • Restaurant

A great experience, sitting on the terrace and looking out over the vineyards.

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27.3 km

Kreuzkogel-Warte Observation Tower

Highlight • Viewpoint

Beautiful view towards Leibnitz, to Seggau Castle and into the Sulm valley.

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34.7 km

Confluence of the Lassnitz and the Sulm

Highlight • River

Here the Laßnitz flows into the Sulm and there are nice opportunities to (at least) refresh your legs or take a longer break!

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36.0 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

17.1 km

11.8 km

3.73 km

2.03 km

850 m

502 m

Surfaces

11.6 km

6.29 km

5.94 km

437 m

185 m

Elevation

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Highest point (540 m)

Lowest point (260 m)

Weather

Saturday 7 November

10°C

1°C

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Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 8.0 km/h

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Comments

July 21, 2026

This bike tour promises a feast for all the senses: you'll cycle through the picturesque South Styrian wine landscape with its vineyards and unforgettable panoramic views. Culinary delights await you in cozy Buschenschänken (wine taverns) with wine, a hearty snack, and regional delicacies. And of course

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