Tour 13a - MTB - Schlapfkogel via Allerheiligen

Characteristics

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The tour in numbers

Level of difficulty medium

Route 15,8 km

Time 0:55 h

Uphill 630 hm

Downhill 630 hm

Highest point 1254 m

This beautiful tour leads from Fohnsdorf in the Murtal adventure region in Styria towards Pöls with an ascent in the Allerheiligengraben to the popular Stoxreiter cider tavern and on to the Schlapfkogel.

This beautiful tour leads from Fohnsdorf main square bike junction 20 west past Kumpitz to Allerheiligengraben bike junction 11. Now turn right uphill on a light gravel road to the popular Mostschenke bike junction 10 with great views of the Murtal valley. On the left side, this tour leads along beautiful alpine meadows further uphill to the Schlapfkogel in the Murtal adventure region in Styria. The way back is the same as far as the Stoxreiter cider tavern, from where you can either take the same forest path back or choose the difficult variant to the left along the Hödlmoser path via a challenging trail back to Fohnsdorf.

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This mountain bike tour starts at the main square. Along the main road you head west to Allerheiligen. In the hollow, turn right onto a forest road, past the Stoxreiter snack bar to the Schlapfkogel, a hill from where you can overlook large parts of the Murtal valley. The way back is the same as far as the Stoxreiter cider tavern, from there you can either take the same forest road back or choose the difficult variant to the left along the Hödlmoser path via a challenging trail back to Fohnsdorf.

Walkers and hikers always have priority. A friendly and considerate approach to pedestrians is a prerequisite. In case of encounters, it is important to make yourself heard with the bell and pass slowly. Walking paths and hiking trails may not be used by mountain bikes.

Our nature and landscape is virtually untouched and beautiful. To keep it that way, we ask holidaymakers to avoid litter and unnecessary noise. In order not to disturb the animals, the mountain bike trails should only be used during the day:

from 1 June to 15 September from 9.00 a.m. to 7.00 p.m.

from 16 September to 31 October from 9.00 a.m. to 5.00 p.m.

Ride only on cleared, marked trails and never off the beaten track. The road traffic regulations must be observed on the forest paths!

As with driving a car, you should always ride on sight when mountain biking. On the frosty roads, wood on the roadway and motor vehicles are to be expected.

If you come across grazing animals on the trail, reduce your speed to walking pace to avoid wrong reactions of the animals. Please always close grazing gates!

Correct self-assessment is necessary in any sport! Do not overexert yourself in terms of technique and physical condition. This also helps to avoid accidents.

Mountain bike: roadworthy (e-)mountain bike with plenty of suspension travel, bicycle helmet, if necessary enduro or full-face helmet, if necessary elbow and knee protectors, if necessary back and shin protector, day bike rucksack (approx. 20 litres) with rain cover, mountain bike shoes with ankle protection, weather-adapted and hard-wearing clothing in multiple layers (e.g. functional shirt, cycling jersey, bib shorts, arm warmers and leg warmers). (e.g. functional shirt, cycling jersey, bib shorts, arm warmers and leg warmers), unbreakable cycling glasses, long-fingered gloves, air pump, cycling tools, sun and rain protection, provisions and drinking water, water bottle and suitable holder, first aid kit, pocket knife, mobile phone, if necessary mobile phone holder for the handlebars, if necessary headlamp and reflectors, maps.

Why not round off your bike tour with a jug of cider and a snack of homemade delicacies at the "Stoxi = Mostschänke Stoxreiter"?

"Stoxi" = Stoxreiter cider tavern.

Information on public transportation can be found at www.verbundlinie.at

More information about the "Nimm's Radl" Murtal cycle node system is available at www.murtal.at. The bike map and the bike tour booklet are available at all locations of the Tourist Association Murtal and at many businesses in the region

More information about bike and MTB routes you can find here www.murtal.at

The tour map "Nimm's Radl Murtal" and the bike map "Nimm's Radl" >>> available in the tourist offices in the Murtal region - or order online:

www.murtal.at/prospekte