Pond tour HB2, Stubenberg am See

Characteristics

Fitness

The tour in numbers

Level of difficulty easy

Route 3,8 km

Time 0:30 h

Uphill 46 hm

Downhill 77 hm

Highest point 480 m

A leisurely short cycle tour in ApfelLand-Stubenbergsee

A short cycle tour from the center of Stubenberg to the cozy wine taverns in ApfelLand, on to Herberstein or Hofkirchen.

The R8 offers a short circular tour between the village and Lake Stubenberg.

Connection options for a longer cycle tour:

Hofkirchen- Tour HB8

Feistritztalradweg R8, southern section

Feistritztalradweg R8, northern section

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More information

ApfelLand is located in the heart of Eastern Styria, approx. 60 km north-east of Graz and approx. 140 km south of ViennaBy car: Coming from Vienna: Via the Südautobahn (A2) to the Hartberg exit - via the main road (B54) towards Graz - 2 km after Kaindorf towards Graz, turn off towards ApfelLand-Stubenbergsee- StubenbergseeComing from Salzburg/Germany: Take the highway via Salzburg - Pyhrnautobahn (A9) to Graz - continue via the Südautobahn in the direction of Vienna (A2) to the Gleisdorf West exit - federal road (B54) to Kaibing - ApfelLand-Stubenbergsee- Stubenbergsee
Stubenberg, parking lot municipality of Stubenberg

We start our leisurely cycle tour at the main square in Stubenberg. We cycle between "Kaffee Stub'n" and the former Kirchenwirt until the crossroads - here we turn right and continue straight on for approx. 0.5 km, then turn right. The route now descends slightly to the Moarpeter farm brewery and immediately afterwards to the Haider wine tavern. You have now earned a little rest. Before continuing slightly downhill and reaching the L414. Now turn left and continue straight on for approx. 900m, then turn right. We pass behind the Dunst farm until we come to a crossroads.

From here we can choose:

If we turn left, we can continue on the Hofkirchen tour HB8 to Hofkichen and then those who want to go further can take the Safental cycle path HB18 to Pöllau

If we turn right, we can also take the Hofkirchen tour HB in the direction of Herberstein - over the bridge and we are already on the Feistritztalradweg R8.

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 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!

Sportswear

helmet

sturdy shoes

well-maintained bike

water bottle

sunglasses

rain cover

Emergency kit: pump, repair kit, spare tube, multi-function tool

First aid kit: plasters, bandages, disinfectant, ...

We recommend:

Take a break at one of the cozy taverns in ApfelLand

Stubenbergsee leisure paradise

Timetables and travel information can be found at Österreichische Bundesbahnen (ÖBB) or at Verkehrsauskunft Verbundlinie.

For local transportation we recommend the SAM-Sammeltaxi Oststeiermark.

Information about the region, places to stop and stay, excursion destinations, etc:

Eastern Styria Tourist Board

ApfelLand-Stubenbergsee office

8223 Stubenberg am See 5

Tel.: +43 3176 8882

www.apfelland.info

www.oststeiermark.com

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Mobility Eastern Styria with shared cab SAM

Find out about cycle 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.

Brochures and leaflets

Eastern Styria Tourist Board

Office ApfelLand-Stubenbergsee

8223 Stubenberg am See 5

Tel. :+43 3176 8882

www.apfelland.info

www.oststeiermark.com