Elemental Force Round, Vorau

Characteristics

Skill

Fitness

The tour in numbers

Level of difficulty medium

Route 27,1 km

Time 3:15 h

Uphill 741 hm

Downhill 741 hm

Highest point 1261 m

The Elemental-Force-Round is a challenging circular tour and leads to the Masenberg in Vorau in the Joglland - Waldheimat region. Many refreshment stops and vantage points with magnificent views round off the route.

The Masenberg is the local mountain of the municipality of Vorau. Starting from the URKRAFT Arena, the Urkraftrunde leads via Vornholz to the summit, which lies between Pöllauberg and Vorau. Via Puchegg the tour leads back to the market town of Vorau. A section of it also leads on the tour "Der große Jogl". Both at the Masenberg and at the Erzherzog Johann Höhe, it is recommended to take a short break to enjoy the fantastic view of the surrounding communities.

This tour is only signposted "Urkraftrunde" if it does not follow the tour "The Grand Jogl". Otherwise, follow the signs for "The Grand Jogl".

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More information

By car:

Via the A2 from Vienna to the Pinggau exit; approx. 23 km via Rohrbach a.d. Lafnitz to the starting point.
Via the A2 from Graz to the Hartberg exit; approx. 30 km via Rohrbach a.d. Lafnitz to the starting point.
Via the S6 to the Krieglach exit; approx. 40 km via St. Kathrein a.H. and Wenigzell to the starting point.

Detailed information on how to get here can be found here.

Vorau, URKRAFT Arena (free)

We ride along the Lindenallee towards the traffic circle and are led into the Vornholz district
On roads with little traffic, we reach the main road, which we cross and continue along field and forest paths to the Zissertaverne inn
In this section, it is worth stopping for refreshments so that you can tackle the ascent with renewed energy
Once you reach the Masenberg, you are rewarded with a fantastic panoramic view
The “Der große Jogl” route takes us down the mountain, past the “Erzherzog Johann Höhe” viewpoint (tip: detour to the Joglland E-Trial Park) and back to the starting point

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 routes 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!
Equipment (for cycling)

helmet
Sunglasses
Water bottle
Provisions for the journey
Sports clothing
Rain jacket/windbreaker
Sturdy shoes
Repair kit (air pump, repair kit, spare tube, multitool, etc.)
Light
First aid kit
Maps

Equipment (for mountain biking)

helmet
Sunglasses
Drinking 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

The sports centre, the URKRAFT Arena, offers a wide range of possibilities - from the pump track, to a motor skills park, to the bouldering hall.

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

Please note whether you are allowed to take your bike with you if you are traveling by public transport!

You can find information about the region, places to stop and stay overnight, excursion destinations, etc. here:

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

Joglland-Waldheimat
Eastern Styria

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Mobility Eastern Styria with shared taxi SAM

Regio Bus

Hiking map of the municipality of Vorau: available from the Vorau tourist information office: +43 3337 2508