Hiking, climbing and running

Hiking in the city – an impossibility? Graz proves just the opposite. Numerous green spaces, parks, recreational areas and even mountains are located in the metropolitan area. The city of Graz has a very high proportion of green space.
Some of the green oases can be spotted instantly, others need to be discovered.
We have put together 10 tours on the green side of Graz for you: from a walk suitable for children to an ambitious hike. And the best thing is: you can throw yourself into this fun by just stepping out of your front door: Take a walk on the green side! Order your personal copy here or browse our tour portal online.

Through the city centre, near the water, along the river Mur or on a forest track through Leechwald – the Capital of Delight is a paradise for runners.
Run the city – the 15-kilometre inner-city running track takes you from Augarten park in a northerly direction along the left shore of the Mur. At Kepplerbrücke, take the stairs up to Schwimmschulkai and continue along Gustav Scherbaum Promenade towards Austeg. Cross the river there and head back to Lendkai/Keplerbrücke on the right shore of the river.
At Keplerbrücke, opposite Schlossberg hill, you can also access the Mur Cycle Path, which is popular with runners as well.

For a longer run, we recommend the half-marathon track through Leechwald with an altitude difference of 300 metres. The best starting point is at Hilmteich, which you can reach with tram line 1. For beginners, the 9.5-kilometer track, which partly runs along Mariatrost Cycle Path, is most suitable.

The climbing parks at Leechwald near Hilmteich and at the foot of the Schöckl boast varied climbing courses in a scenic environment.
In case of bad weather, you can simply go climbing indoors at one of the many boulder halls for beginners and advanced climbers.