Safental cycle tour to Bad Waltersdorf, Pöllau

Characteristics

Fitness

The tour in numbers

Level of difficulty medium

Route 51,6 km

Time 3:45 h

Uphill 260 hm

Downhill 260 hm

Highest point 424 m

Cycle tour on little-used local roads to the neighbouring regions.

This cycle tour accompanies the Safen from the Pöllauer Tal Nature Park via the market town of Kaindorf to the Bad Waltersdorf thermal spa region - returning to the starting point along the same route.

Culinary delights, culture and nature: on this tour we can draw on the full potential of the region:

Best season

January

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More information

Pöllau, main square
Pöllau, castle park

P&R at the Pöllau bypass

The main square in Pöllau is a good starting point for this tour because of the parking facilities:

Pöllau main square on the R57 to Schönaudorf
Schönaudorf on HB18 via Kaindorf to Bad Waltersdorf
same route back

(or alternative return route:

Bad Waltersdorf on HB18 or R35 to Neustift near Sebersdorf
Neustift near Sebersdorf on the "GEERO round trip" to Herberstein Zoo
Herberstein Zoo on the R8 to Lake Stubenberg
Stubenberg-See on the municipal road to the village of Stubenberg
Stubenberg-Ort on HB9 to Schönaudorf Schönaudorf on R57 back to Pöllau)

Important telephone numbers:

European emergency call: 112
Emergency call mountain rescue: 140 (if possible, please provide GPS data)
Rescue: 144
Fire brigade: 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 signposted 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 rubbish!
Use the cycle paths at your own risk!
Beware of working machines, wood or potholes on the road, grazing livestock and motorised traffic (forest roads are working areas and workplaces)!

A few tips on correct and fair behaviour:

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 rubbish in the forest.
Camping and making fires is strictly forbidden in the forest!