Steyrtal valley bike route a nature experience for the whole family

The 23.7 km long Steyrtal valley bike route (R8) is one of Austria’s most beautiful bike routes. The family-friendly bike tour follows the almost level route of the former Steyrtal valley railway with no steep climbs. Numerous natural and cultural sights can be seen along the way. Roundtrip approx. 4 hrs. During the summer months, the Steyrtal valley Museum railway (info) will take you from Steyr to Grünburg. Bikes are transported free of charge. The complete 40 km long route begins in Steyr.

Ennstal valley bike route from the national park to the Danube

Of the long river routes, the Enns river bike route (R7) is the youngest. It is still little known and therefore a special tip off the beaten track of bike tourists. The entire 240 km long route starts at the river’s source in the Radstädter Tauern mountains and ends where it flows into the Danube.

Around Steyr, the following routes are possible:
* from Steyr to the Danube bike route approx. 30 km
* from Reichraming to Steyr approx. 30 km
* from Reichraming to the Hintergebirge 15 to 43 km

Loop trail Stadtplatz - Christkindl - Tabor

Permanent IVV-hiking trail. Possible starting points:   
Steyr Tourist Board as well as Tabor sports hall 

From the Stadtplatz square the trail leads to the Lamberg Castle, then continues along the Promenade, through the Castle park and past the Museum railway station to the Christkindl Pilgrimage Church. After crossing the Unterhimmler meadows and Fabrikstrasse road as well as the Wehrgraben you will arrive at the Michaelerkirche church and after passing the Schnallentor gate, on the Tabor  mountain. From there, the trail leads down to the Rederbrücke bridge, follows the Paddlerweg, crosses the Schönauerbrücke bridge and passing through the Neutor gate  returns to the starting point.

Damberg mountain/ St.Ulrich

The local mountain of Steyr - only 5 km from the town centre - is the perfect recreation area for the whole family. A walk to the Damberg lookout point, followed by a stop at a cosy inn will let you forget the hustle and bustle of your daily routine.