Klapotetzrunde

Bike touring routes & trails

Austria

Styria

Klapotetzrunde

Hard

4.8

(5)

riders

Klapotetzrunde

02:49

35.1km

710m

Cycling

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: September 30, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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Auenlandschaft entlang der Laßnitz und der Sulm

Demmerkogel-Südhänge, Wellinggraben mit Sulm-, Saggau- und Laßnitzabschnitten und Pößnitzbach

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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3.46 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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4.48 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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12.8 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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25.4 km

Weingut Kieslinger

Highlight • Restaurant

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

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26.4 km

Kreuzkogel-Warte Observation Tower

Highlight • Viewpoint

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

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33.7 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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35.1 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

21.0 km

8.14 km

2.66 km

2.16 km

732 m

400 m

Surfaces

16.2 km

10.1 km

7.25 km

1.39 km

230 m

Elevation

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Highest point (540 m)

Lowest point (260 m)

Weather

Thursday 15 October

19°C

5°C

0 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 7.0 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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