Mountains & Valleys with Pfaffensattel

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The tour in numbers

Level of difficulty medium

Route 277,6 km

Time 5:30 h

Uphill 5722 hm

Downhill 5726 hm

Highest point 1418 m

Twisting roads, breathtaking panoramic views and authentic Styrian cuisine – the "Mountains & Valleys with Pfaffensattel" motorcycle tour combines some of the most scenic roads in Eastern Styria into one unforgettable round trip. From the Almenland Nature Park to the winding Pfaffensattel Pass, this route offers pure riding pleasure.

This tour takes riders through the Almenland Nature Park, the Joglland-Waldheimat region, the Hartberg region and the Wechselland region. Winding mountain roads, quiet country lanes and scenic ridge roads provide an exciting and varied riding experience. Rolling hills, dense forests and picturesque valleys are complemented by charming villages, traditional inns and stunning viewpoints.

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The tour starts in the centre of Passail.
From Passail, the route leads via Fladnitz an der Teichalm up to the Sommeralm.
The iconic wind turbine on the Sommeralm is an ideal place for a first photo stop while enjoying magnificent panoramic views.
The tour continues along winding roads towards Gasen.
In Gasen, the Stoani Haus is well worth a short stop.
The route continues via Birkfeld, Fischbach and Ratten up to the Alpl.
From Alpl, the road leads to Steinhaus am Semmering.
The route then continues across the winding Pfaffensattel Pass to Rettenegg.
Via Ratten and Filzmoos, the tour rejoins the main route.
The journey continues to St. Jakob im Walde, Waldbach-Mönichwald and St. Lorenzen am Wechsel.
The route then leads via Vorau and the impressive Vorau Abbey towards Pöllauberg.
From there, it continues through Unterneuberg to Pöllau.
The tour passes through Rabenwald, Floing and Anger before returning towards the Almenland Nature Park.
Before returning to Passail via Naintsch and Heilbrunn, a short detour to the ruins of Waxenegg Castle is highly recommended.

The tour is best enjoyed between spring and autumn. Be sure to allow enough time for the many scenic viewpoints and inviting places to stop along the way. The section across the historic Semmering and the Feistritzsattel offers some of the most enjoyable riding of the entire route. Travelling on weekdays usually means less traffic and an even more relaxed riding experience.

You can obtain information about the region, places to stop for refreshments and accommodation, excursion destinations, etc., here:

East Styria Tourism Association
Almenland Nature Park Office
Fladnitz 100
8163 Fladnitz an der Teichalm
T: +43 3179 23 000
www.almenland.at | www.oststeiermark.com

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