Tour 67b - MTB - Hofer-Alm - trail included

Characteristics

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Fitness

The tour in numbers

Level of difficulty medium

Route 11,4 km

Time 1:30 h

Uphill 420 hm

Downhill 413 hm

Highest point 1111 m

Beautiful cozy hut tour in the Murtal adventure region in Styria with cool refreshment that can be completed with a descent on the Hoferhüttntrail.

On this tour we start at the parking lot Wipfelwanderweg junction 67 and go right away 600m to the Kischbauer junction, Now we turn left towards Rösslergraben and go on the asphalt road along the stream comfortably uphill to the turnoff Hoferhütte on the left. At the bridge and at the sign there is often an indication if the Hoferhütte is open. Now it goes on gravel road through the forest uphill, past bee huts to the hill in front of the Hoferhütte. There you must then definitely find the time for a photo stop in the adventure region Murtal in styria, before you are spoiled at the Hoferhütte with a good snack, soup or cake. Since the hut is only open on weekends, there is a small earth cellar and you do not have to do without the chilled drinks. Now you can decide whether you want to ride the jagged trail downhill (experienced bikers) or rather still 50Hm to the Lenzenkreuz over some roots up and downhill via the Roatmoaralm (gravel road ) and the Rachau (asphalt) takes the more leisurely way back to the Wipfelwanderweg. TNow you can decide whether you want to ride the jagged trail downhill (experienced bikers) or rather ride up another 50Hm to the Lenzenkreuz over some roots and ride downhill over the Roatmoaralm (gravel road) and the Rachau (asphalt) the more leisurely way back to the inn at Fuchs & Henne at Knottenpunkt 67.

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Take the Knittelfeld OST exit and continue in the direction of Rachau or St. Margarethen bei Knittelfeld and then in St. Margarethen turn right onto Gleinstraße. We recommend that you always stay in the direction of Rachau bei Knittelfeld, because the access road to the Wipfelwanderweg Rachau is located near the entrance to the village/exit of Rachau.

Most navigation systems, when entering "Mitterbach 25", will guide you over a somewhat longer and complicated approach to the Wipfelwanderweg. We therefore recommend entering the address "Rachau 97" (= Gemeindeamt Rachau), as this will lead you directly in the direction of Rachau and then you can no longer miss the Gleinstraße, or the turn-off from there to the Wipfelwanderweg Rachau due to the signs.

Parking lot sport area

- Start: We start at the Gasthof Fuchs & Henne (direction Gobernitz) at junction 67

- after 600m (Kirschbaumer crossing)

- left direction Rösslergraben

- Rösslergraben straight ahead (asphalt)

- afterwards gravel

- turn left towards Hoferhütte

- along the forest road to Hoferhütte

- Hoferhütte

- either another 50Hm to the Lenzenkreuz (see Roatmoaralmtour)

- or descent via Fuchs & Henn or Hoferhütte trail back to Wipfelwanderweg

Do not forget a helmet, as there is the possibility of a trail downhill.

On this tour you ride directly past beehives, we ask that this information the allergy sufferers pay special attention!

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 known by ringing the bell and passing slowly. Walking paths and hiking trails may not be used by mountain bikes.

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

from June 1 to September 15 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 path. On the forest paths the road traffic regulations must be observed!

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

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

Proper self-assessment is necessary in any sport! Do not overstrain yourself in technique and condition. This also avoids accidents.

Mountain bike & downhill course

Mountain bike: roadworthy (e-)mountain bike with plenty of suspension travel, bike helmet, if necessary enduro or full-face helmet, if necessary elbow and knee protectors, if necessary back and shin protector, day bike backpack (approx. 20 liters) with rain cover, mountain bike shoes with ankle protection, weather-adapted and durable clothing in multi-layer principle (e.g.. Functional shirt, cycling jersey, bib shorts, arm warmers and leg warmers), shatterproof cycling glasses, long-finger gloves, air pump, bicycle tools, sun and rain protection, provisions and drinking water, water bottle and suitable holder, first aid kit, pocket knife, cell phone, if necessary cell phone holder for the handlebars, if necessary headlamp and reflectors, maps.

Tour can also be ridden without the trail section :)

With ÖBB to Knittelfeld and then direction Gobernitz St. Margarethen. At the traffic circle Gobernitz second exit then keep left towards Wipfelwanderweg.

Weitere Touren findet Ihr www.murtal.at/mountainbike 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