Quick ride by bicycle from Raaba to Graz

Ready for a smooth city ride? Starting in Raaba—a tranquil suburb just southeast of Graz—you’ll head northwest along mostly paved and super-smooth cycleways and quiet roads. With hardly any ups and downs (less than 30 meters of ascent in total), it’s an easy pedal, great for commuters and casual cyclists alike.

As you roll closer to Graz, keep an eye out for the skyline—Graz is Styria’s lively capital, famous for its red rooftops, the iconic Schlossberg hill, and a buzzing café scene. The route is about 11 kilometers long, so you’ll breeze into the city in under an hour, enjoying a relaxing ride almost entirely separated from traffic.

It’s the perfect blend of peaceful countryside feel on the edge of Graz, with a rewarding finish right in the heart of one of Austria’s coolest cities. Don’t forget to grab a coffee when you arrive!