The great Jogl - Stage 3: Fischbach - Wenigzell

We start our 3rd stage of the touring mountain bike route "Der große Jogl" in Fischbach. We ride past the church for approx. one kilometer on the main road before turning right onto the so-called Elmleiten trail. At the second junction, we keep right again. We follow the signs and arrive in Birkfeld via Piregg. Once in the market center, we pass Cafe Felber and the Klangtunnel exhibition and keep left towards the main square. But we turn right before the church and keep left at the next junction with the main road. We only stay on the road for a short while before turning left opposite the former railroad station onto the Feistritztalradweg R8. The Feistritztalradweg runs along a former railroad line, often in shady woodland. We now follow the R8 for around four kilometers. We then turn right, first crossing the Feistritz, and after a short stretch on the main road, we turn right again. We pass a farmstead and enter a wooded area. We follow this route until we reach the Strallegg fire station. Here we continue straight on into the center of Strallegg.

We leave the village center and continue on the main road to the crossroads that also leads to the Almblick ski lifts. Here we turn left. At the Posch snack station, we keep right and enter a wooded area. At the end of this wooded area, we turn left and follow the road until we reach the Wetterkreuzen. Here we keep left again and after about 800 meters we turn right. We continue slightly downhill and pass various crossroads. We also almost pass the Bratlalm, so that hungry cyclists can take a short break to enjoy the fantastic view and a hearty snack. We follow the road towards the center of Wenigzell.

Wenigzell has many inns and cafés waiting for visitors. With Mein Hotel Fast, Wenigzell also has a certified bed & bike establishment and many other accommodation and refreshment options.

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 on the way
• Protective clothing if necessary (knee pads etc.)
• Sporty clothing
• Sturdy shoes
• Gloves
• Rain jacket/windbreaker
• Repair kit (air pump, repair kit, spare inner tube, multitool, etc.)
• Light
• First aid kit
• Maps

Eastern Styria Tourism Association
Joglland-Waldheimat office
8255 St. Jakob im Walde
Tel.: 03336/20255
Joglland-Waldheimat
Eastern Styria

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