Der große Jogl 3 Etappen: St. Jakob im Walde - Birkfeld, St. Jakob im Walde

Characteristics

Skill

Fitness

The tour in numbers

Level of difficulty challenging

Route 73,1 km

Time 8:00 h

Uphill 1930 hm

Downhill 2263 hm

Highest point 1584 m

The stage of the touring mountain bike route “Der große Jogl” leads from St. Jakob im Walde via Rettenegg, St. Kathrein am Hauenstein, Falkenstein and Fischbach to Birkfeld.

St. Jakob-Rettenegg-St. Kathrein- Falkenstein-Fischbach-Birkfeld
We start in St. Jakob im Walde to Rettenegg
We follow the country road for a short distance
Before we turn into Rettenegg, we continue on to Ratten
In Ratten we make a detour to the Pretul
We stay on the main route and ride to St. Kahtrein am Hauenstein
In the mining area, we turn right to the Roseggerhof farm
At the Roseggerhof we come to the Alpl, where we turn right
At the Schlagbauer crossroads, we head towards Waldtoni-Alm
From there a path leads to Fischbach
From Fischbach we ride to Birkfeld

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More information

Sankt Jakob im Walde is located approx. 24 km northwest of the district capital Hartberg in the far northwest of the Hartberg district. The municipality belongs to Joglland.
By car:
From Vienna: via the A2 to the Friedberg exit and B54 to Rohrbach, then via Mönichwald to St. Jakob im Walde
From Graz: via the A2 to the Rohrbach - Vorau exit, then to Rohrbach and on to Waldbach and St. Jakob im Walde
From the S6 Krieglach exit via the Alpl to Ratten and St. Jakob im Walde

St. Jakob im Walde, ehemaliges Gasthaus Lueger (free)
St. Jakob im Walde, Kräftereich (free)

St. Jakob-Rettenegg-St. Kathrein- Falkenstein-Fischbach-Birkfeld
We start in St. Jakob im Walde to Rettenegg
We follow the country road for a short distance
Before we turn into Rettenegg, we continue on to Ratten
In Ratten we make a detour to the Pretul
We stay on the main route and ride to St. Kahtrein am Hauenstein
In the mining area, we turn right to the Roseggerhof farm
At the Roseggerhof we come to the Alpl, where we turn right
At the Schlagbauer crossroads, we head towards Waldtoni-Alm
From there a path leads to Fischbach
From Fischbach we ride to Birkfeld

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!
Leave no tracks!
Respect other nature users!
Show consideration for animals (only ride in daylight & close pasture fences)!
Avoid noise and garbage!
Use the cycle routes 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 the journey
Sports clothing
Rain jacket/windbreaker
Sturdy shoes
Repair kit (air pump, repair kit, spare tube, multitool, etc.)
Light
First aid kit
Maps

Visit the Kräftereich in St. Jakob im Walde!

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

Please note whether you are allowed to take your bike with you if you are traveling by public transport!

You can find information about the region, places to stop and stay overnight, excursion destinations, etc. here:
Eastern Styria Tourism Association
Joglland-Waldheimat office
8255 St. Jakob im Walde
Tel.: 03336/20255
Joglland-Waldheimat
Eastern Styria
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Mobility Eastern Styria with shared taxi SAM
Regio Bus
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.