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Tour 67f -MTB - Fuchs und Henne Trail

Characteristics

Skill

Fitness

The tour in numbers

Level of difficulty medium

Route 3,1 km

Time 0:15 h

Uphill 13 hm

Downhill 380 hm

Highest point 1112 m

The natural Fox and Hen Trail can be reached via the Roatmoaralmtour or the Hoferalmtour (well signposted) and can also be combined with the equally natural Hoferalm Trail. There are plenty of options here for MTB enthusiasts.

There are several ways to cycle to the start of the trail. Either via the Roatmoaralm or from the former Wifpelwanderweg via the Hoferalm. There is a wide MTB network here that leaves nothing to be desired.

The trail itself requires skill and safety, but is great fun when mastered and offers a welcome challenge for experienced riders.

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More information

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

Most navigation systems will direct you via a somewhat longer and complicated approach route to the Wipfelwanderweg when you enter "Mitterbach 25". We therefore recommend entering the address "Rachau 97" (= Gemeindeamt Rachau), as this will take you directly in the direction of Rachau and you will not be able to miss the Gleinstraße or the turn-off from there to the Wipfelwanderweg Rachau due to the signs.

Wipfelwanderweg car park & Fuchs und Henne restaurant

Suggestion for the ascent to the start of the trail (not shown on the map): On this tour you can start at junction 67 and ride 600m to the right to the Kischbauer junction. Now turn left towards Rösslergraben and ride comfortably uphill on the asphalt road along the stream until you reach the Hoferhütte junction on the left. Now take the gravel path uphill through the forest, past bee huts to the hill in front of the Hoferhütte. Here you have to find time for a photo stop in the Murtal valley before you are treated to a good snack, soup or cake at the Hoferhütte. As the hut is only open at weekends, there is a small cellar and you don't have to do without chilled drinks.

About the trail: After the hut, take the jagged trail on the right downhill to the starting point - beware, the trail requires skill!

Don't forget your helmet, as there is the possibility of riding downhill on a trail.

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

Walkers and hikers always have priority. Friendly and considerate treatment of 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 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 approved, marked trails and never off the beaten track. The road traffic regulations must be observed on the forest paths!

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 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 every sport! Do not overexert yourself in terms of technique and fitness. This will also help you 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), shatterproof cycling glasses, long-finger 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.

MTB tour with great views of the Murtal and chilled fresh drinks. (Don't forget to bring change), stop at the Jausenstation Fuchs & Henne on the Wipfelwanderweg.

Easily accessible from Knittelfeld station via St.Margarethen in the direction of Rachau.

More information about the "Nimm's Radl" Murtal cycle node system is available at 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

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