MTB Tour: Hasler Loop
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This easy MTB tour initially follows the Malleisten Alm Tour, then turns right and leads past Gehöft Hasler into Feistritzgraben. Passing Schloss Feistritz, the route returns to the town center of Krieglach.
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Directions:
From Vienna:
Take the S6 - Semmering Expressway and exit at Krieglach Ost. At the roundabout, take the exit towards Krieglach and follow the main road into the town center. At the Alpl intersection, turn right to reach the main square. Follow Pestalozzistraße for about 200 meters, then turn right to reach the Pestalozzi parking lot.
From Graz:
Take the S6 - Semmering Expressway and exit at Mitterdorf (St. Barbara im Mürztal). At the roundabout, take the first exit towards Krieglach. Follow the main road until you see the signpost for Krieglach, then turn right. At the next intersection, turn right again. At the Alpl intersection, turn left onto the main square. Follow Pestalozzistraße for about 200 meters, then turn right onto the Pestalozzi parking lot.
Sufficient parking spaces are available in the Pestalozzi parking area.
We start our MTB tour at the municipal office in Krieglach and cross the Mürz Bridge. Then, we turn right onto the R5 Mürztal Cycle Path (Sommerstraße) and follow it for about 2 kilometers.
At the Massing/Malleisten junction, we turn left and gain some elevation. After approximately 4 kilometers, we turn right and follow the road past Gehöft Hasler into Feistritzgraben.
Descending along the Feistritzgrabenweg, we pass Schloss Feistritz before returning to the town center of Krieglach.
A Few Requests – Nature and Wildlife Will Thank You, and Your Bike Experience Will Be Even Better:
- Stay on designated trails!
- Respect nature’s "opening hours":
- March & October: 9 AM – 5 PM
- April & September: 8 AM – 6 PM
- May to August: until 7 PM
- Leave no waste behind!
- Hikers and pedestrians have the right of way!
- Ride responsibly and keep a safe distance and speed!
- Use only a well-maintained bike!
Equipment & Safety Tips for Mountain Biking:
- Check your bike after every ride: tire pressure, spoke tension, and brake pads.
- A helmet is a must for every mountain bike tour.
- Prepare in advance: Essential items include warm clothing, rain and wind protection, a repair kit, and a first-aid kit.
- Always carry a fully charged mobile phone.
A refreshing break with a dining option is available at the Water and Nature Adventure Park in Krieglach.
- ÖBB: www.oebb.at
- Verbundlinie Steiermark: www.busbahnbim.at