Stadl An Der Mur

If you are looking for a hotel in Stadl an der Mur, you can choose your destination based on your interests: the Mur River and the Murradweg cycle path, the Mursteg footbridge, the parish church, historic buildings or the Badesee leisure complex. There is also a circular hike, an organised rafting tour and a via ferrata elsewhere in the municipality of Stadl-Predlitz. This makes it easy to explore Stadl an der Mur according to the topics that interest you on your trip.

Finding your way between the Mur and the town

Stadl an der Mur lies directly on the Mur River and the Murradweg cycle path. The Mursteg is a 44.5-metre-long bridge made of glued laminated larch timber and is intended for cyclists and pedestrians. It was built in the run-up to the 1995 “Holzzeit” provincial exhibition. The Mursteg thus combines a clear function with a precisely datable construction history. If you enjoy walking or cycling, it offers a specific starting point for planning your trip.

Stadl an der Mur railway station is a small stop that you can use as a reference point when planning your journey. Together with the paths and named buildings, it provides a way to get your bearings that takes both arrival and activities on site into account.

Church and architectural history

Stadl an der Mur parish church stands on a north-facing slope that forms the boundary of the town and valley, at an exact elevation of 914 metres. It is dedicated to Saint John the Baptist; the parish’s patronal feast also honours him and is celebrated on 24 June. For planning your visit, this place combines a prominent setting with the name of the church’s patron saint and his feast day. The path to the church is lit at night; before visiting in the evening, check whether the lighting is currently in operation.

Griessner Stadl also offers a point of interest in architectural history. In 2015, plans were made to convert the historic Stadl into a multifunctional event space; the building was constructed in 1767 using traditional woodworking craftsmanship. Griessner Stadl is home to events held by the Stadl-Predlitz art association. This place therefore brings together the history of woodworking and its connection to the art association’s events.

Goppelsbach Castle adds a different architectural style to the historic picture: the three-storey Renaissance building has a hipped roof. Seifried von Moßheim had the castle rebuilt between 1587 and 1595. Its architectural style, number of storeys, roof type and construction period provide specific points of reference if historic architecture is among your travel interests.

Hiking, the bathing lake and activities on the Mur

The circular hike starts at the village square or at Gasthof Ortner in Stadl an der Mur. It follows the Murradweg cycle path to Goppelsbach Castle, then continues through a short stretch of forest and along hiking trail No. 8 to the vlg. Hiasbauer property. The starting points and several sections of the route are clearly identified. This tour may appeal to you if you prefer a route with several stops to a single attraction.

The Badesee Stadl an der Mur leisure complex is located on the southern edge of Stadl/Mur. Its special attractions for children include the “ICE-Tower” and the “FREEFALL slide”. If you are travelling with children, these two attractions are specific points of reference when choosing your leisure activities.

From Stadl an der Mur, you can join an organised rafting tour on the Mur. Availability and dates may vary depending on the season and provider, so check the current arrangements with the organiser in advance. The organised tour is different from the circular hike and adds another specific activity to your travel plans.

A destination elsewhere in the municipality

The Hoher Steg via ferrata is located elsewhere in the municipality of Stadl-Predlitz, in the Turrach Gorge at the entrance to the Turrach Valley. Its sections extend over 400 metres and have difficulty grades from A to C. This regional via ferrata adds to the selection of hiking, cultural and water-based activities associated with Stadl an der Mur.

Discover more destinations: Winklern bei Oberwölz, Sankt Georgen Ob Murau, Schöder, Scheifling, Peterdorf, Krakauhintermühlen, Ranten, Sankt Blasen.

See the overview of the wider area: Murau.