Christoph Strasser Loop

Characteristics

Skill

Fitness

The tour in numbers

Level of difficulty challenging

Route 217,0 km

Time 7:18 h

Uphill 3260 hm

Downhill 3260 hm

Highest point 1438 m

A challenging tour through Eastern Styria that makes every cyclist's heart beat faster.

Together with the ambassador of Ride4Hope Austria Christoph Strasser and the Sitzfleisch Challenge, a special tour through the adventure region of Eastern Styria has been developed.

Explore the challenging loop through Eastern Styria in one stage or combine it with a stay of several days. Via the ascent from Passail to the Sommeralm and the most beautiful descent to Birkfeld, the route leads via Pöllau and Vorau to Hartberg and via Gleisdorf and Weiz back to the starting point in Passail.

As an incentive, you can also do something good by taking part in the Sitzfleisch Challenge and compare yourself with Christop Strasser - the 6-time RAAM winner and 24-hour world record holder - on the individual segments.

Parts of the route can be tried out virtually behind Christoph via BKOOL.

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More information

Timetables and travel information can be found at Österreichische Bundesbahnen (ÖBB) or at Verkehrsauskunft Verbundlinie. For local transportation we recommend the SAM-Sammeltaxi Oststeiermark.
Passail parking garage

Passail - via Fladnitz/Teichalm and Sommeralm to Birkfeld
Miesenbach - Pöllau and over the Masenberg to Vorau
via Dechantskirchen and Grafendorf to Hartberg
Stubenberg, Puch bei Weiz, Gleisdorf via St. Ruprecht to Weiz
and back to Passail.

Max. gradient approx. 20%
Longest ascent: 17 km Average gradient 4.4% (Tober -> Sommeralm)
Most demanding ascent: 8km, average gradient 8.1% (Pöllauberg)

Important telephone numbers:

European emergency call: 112 Emergency call
Mountain rescue: 140 (if possible, please provide GPS data)
Rescue: 144
Fire department: 122
Police: 133

Fair play rules for cyclists

Plan your tour carefully!
Check your bike before you set off!
Always ride with the right protective equipment!
Always ride with a helmet!
Don't forget all your equipment (repair kit, first aid kit, etc.)!
Only ride on marked paths!
Observe the road traffic regulations!
Observe driving bans and keep to opening times!
Control your speed!
Do not leave any tracks!
Respect other nature users!
Show consideration for animals (only ride in daylight & close pasture fences)!
Avoid noise and garbage!
Use the cycle paths at your own risk!
Beware of working machines, wood or potholes on the road, grazing livestock and vehicle traffic (forest roads are working areas and workplaces)!
A few tips on correct and fair behavior: Cycling and mountain biking in the forest (oesterreich.gv.at)

Cyclists should avoid visiting the forest approx. 1.5 hours before sunrise and after sunset, as wild animals are particularly active at this time.
Plastic bottles, handkerchiefs, cigarette butts etc. have no place in the forest! Please make sure that you do not leave any garbage in the forest.
Camping and making fires is strictly forbidden in the forest!

Equipment:
Helmet
Sunglasses
water bottle
provisions for on the go
Sports clothing
Rain jacket/windbreaker
Sturdy shoes
Repair kit (air pump, repair kit, spare inner tube, multitool, etc.)
Light
First aid kit
Maps

Enjoy the magnificent view from the Sommeralm.

Information about the region, places to stop and stay, excursion destinations etc. can be found here:

Eastern Styria Tourist Board
Castle 1
8225 Pöllau
+43 3335 47 147
www.oststeiermark.com
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Mobility in Eastern Styria with SAM shared cab

Find out about maps, hiking brochures and other tour tips at the tourist office.
You can also order information material on our website from the comfort of your own home.