HWW-Bicycle route: Rohrbach/Lafnitz - Kroisbach - Stögersbach - Ehrenschachen - Kroisbach (circular trail)

Characteristics

Skill

Fitness

The tour in numbers

Level of difficulty medium

Route 19,5 km

Time 1:40 h

Uphill 335 hm

Downhill 335 hm

Highest point 565 m

This HWW cycle route is part of the Wechselland Historical Long-Distance Hiking Trail (HWW), which tells the story of Wechselland along more than 100 HWW stations. More information can be found at www.wechsel-wandern.at.

This HWW cycle route (circular cycle route) leads from Rohrbach/Lafnitz via Kroisbach, Dechantskirchen, Stögersbach to Ehrenschachen and from there via Kroisbach back to Rohrbach/Lafnitz. Along the HWW cycle route, you pass the Kroisbach/Wasserschlössl HWW station, where you can learn about the original legal significance of the hill at the Wasserschlössl.

Best season

January

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More information

Arrival by car

From Vienna

Take the A2 highway to the Pinggau exit.
At the traffic circle, take the third exit in the direction of Pinggau.
Turn onto the B54 towards Hartberg and follow the road until the Rohrbach an der Lafnitz exit.

From Graz

Take the A2 highway to the Hartberg exit.
Turn off at the first traffic circle in the direction of Hartberg.
Then follow the signs to the B54 in the direction of Rohrbach an der Lafnitz.

Park and Ride Rohrbach an der Lafnitz

The tour is not signposted throughout. Route guidance with app recommended.

The route starts in Rohrbach/Lafnitz.
The route continues from Rohrbach/Lafnitz to Kroisbach.
The ride continues to Dechantskirchen.
The route continues from Dechantskirchen to Stögersbach.
You then reach the pretty village of Ehrenschachen.
The way back leads via Kroisbach.
The tour ends in Rohrbach an der Lafnitz.

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 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)!

Equipment

Helmet
Sunglasses
Water bottle
Provisions for the road
Sports clothing
Rain jacket/windbreaker
Sturdy shoes
Repair kit (air pump, repair kit, spare tube, multitool, etc.)
Light
First aid kit
Maps

We recommend visiting the outside of Thalberg Castle in Dechantskirchen, where you will also find an HWW information board next to the entrance.

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

Historical long-distance hiking trail Wechselland
www.wechsel-wandern.at
Historical Association Wechselland
Chairman Dr. Andreas Salmhofer
Tel.: +43 664/400 27 17
info@geschichte-wechselland.at

www.geschichte-wechselland.at

Find out about hiking maps, cycling maps, excursion destination maps and other tour tips at the tourist office.
You can also order information material on our website from the comfort of your own home.
Eastern Styria Tourist Board
Herbal Region Wechselland office
Main square 20, 8240 Friedberg
Tel.: +43 3339/25110-19
wechselland@oststeiermark.com
www.oststeiermark.com