Road bike tour Reisstrasse

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The tour in numbers

Level of difficulty challenging

Route 42,8 km

Time 2:29 h

Uphill 520 hm

Downhill 489 hm

Highest point 1092 m

This beautiful round trip is much more demanding than the tour data would suggest. Especially the descent via the Meranstrasse in the direction of Kleinlobming in the adventure region murtal is extremely steep and winding.

The tour leads us from Spielberg via Zeltweg, Weißkirchen over the Reisstraße to Kleinfeistritz and over the Meranstraße to Kleinlobming in the adventure region Murtal. We start at the Red Bull Ring and drive west, after a few hundred meters (before Flatschach) we turn left. We pass the military airport Zeltweg. Attention here is a traffic light in the middle of the track - if it is red please really stop - then you can watch a landing or a takeoff from the airport. At the main road we turn right, direction west. At the traffic circle we take the 3rd exit towards the train station. We now follow the road to the train station and from here we continue to follow the road. We continue towards the center of Weißkirchen. Then we follow the road to the east, in the direction of Kleinfeistritz. Here the slope begins and we ride the next kilometers steadily uphill. From Kleinfeistritz we continue in the direction of Gaberl. This is the so-called Reisstrasse. We then meet the Gaberlstrasse, this is more heavily traveled, especially by motorcyclists. After a few kilometers the Meranstraße leaves to the left. A beautiful but in places very steep and winding road. Do not underestimate this part of the tour. From Kleinlobming we roll comfortably out into the valley and can orient ourselves by the signs of the bike node system, which show us the way back to the Red Bull Ring.

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Take the S36 to the Spielberg exit (Zeltweg Ost) and then follow the signs to the Red Bull Ring.
Extensive parking and refreshment facilities are available at the Red Bull Ring. Attention - the access road is closed during major events. As an alternative starting point, we would suggest the Zeltweg train station. Free parking is also available here - and you can start the tour directly.

We start at the Red Bull Ring and head west, after a few hundred metres (before Flatschach) we turn left. We pass the Zeltweg military airport. Be careful, there is a traffic light in the middle of the route - if it is red, please really stop - then you can watch a landing or take-off from the airport. At the main road turn right, heading west. At the roundabout we take the 3rd exit towards the railway station. We now follow the road to the railway station and from here we continue to follow the road. We continue towards the centre of Weißkirchen. Then we follow the road to the east, towards Kleinfeistritz. Here the gradient begins and we ride steadily uphill for the next few kilometres. From Kleinfeistritz we continue in the direction of Gaberl. The so-called Reisstrasse. We then meet the Gaberlstraße, this is more heavily used, especially by motorcyclists. After a few kilometres, the Meranstraße leaves to the left. A beautiful but in places very steep and winding route. Do not underestimate this part of the tour. From Kleinlobming we roll comfortably out into the valley and can orientate ourselves by the signs of the bicycle node system, which show us the way back to the Red Bull Ring.

In any case, check the function of your brakes before this tour. The slope on the Merano road requires full braking power. Roadworthy road bike, bicycle helmet, day bike backpack (approx. 20 liters) with rain cover, cycling shoes, weather-adapted and breathable clothing in multi-layer principle (e.g. cycling jersey with back pockets, padded cycling shorts, possibly arm warmers and leg warmers). Arm warmers and leg warmers), shatterproof cycling glasses, cycling gloves, air pump, cycling tools, sun and rain protection, provisions and drinking water, water bottle and suitable holder, first aid kit, cell phone, if necessary cell phone holder for the handlebars, if necessary headlamp and reflectors, map material.

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In Kleinlobming there is a fountain with drinking water, a small grocery store, good inns and a nice swimming pool on the village square.

As the tour passes the Zeltweg railway station, it is very easy to join the tour.

You can find more tours and information on the Murtal region.

Get the cycling map "Nimms Radl Karte" with the cycling node system, which is structured like a spider's web and where all major intersections are numbered consecutively, from the municipalities, larger businesses and our tourist office! With the "Nimm's Radl" cycling map you can put together your own individual tours in the Murtal.

The cycling map "Nimm's Radl" shows the region's cycling node system, which helps you navigate through the Murtal The tour booklet "Nimm's Radl" offers further cycle tours.