Road bike circuit, Rohrbach an der Lafnitz

• The starting point is Rohrbach an der Lafnitz.
  Via Schlag bei Thalberg, we ride slightly uphill to the flower village of St. Lorenzen am Wechsel.
  There we enjoy the great view over the Vorau Basin.
  Then we ride downhill to Köppel in Bruck an der Lafnitz.
  Next, we turn left and ride uphill via Riegersbach to Vorau.
  From there, we ride uphill via Vornholz to Wenigzell.
  We continue via Schloffereck to the Pöllauer Tal Nature Park.
  We then ride slightly downhill to the district capital of Hartberg.
  The round trip leads via Grafendorf and ends back in Rohrbach an der Lafnitz.

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!

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

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