Feistritztal cycle path R8, northern section

We start our bike tour in the town center of Ratten or in St. Kathrein am Hauenstein. Before starting the tour, it is worth visiting the mining and brass music museums in Ratten. In St. Kathrein am Hauenstein you shouldn't miss the Peter Rosegger exhibition. We continue cycling towards Birkfeld and pass the first culinary relaxation points - the Gasthof “zur Knollmühle” or the Gasthof Mosbacher await the cyclists with delicious refreshments. Rested and strengthened, we continue our journey and soon reach the next wonderful point on the route: the Joglland Seehütte Töglhofer. The hut attracts cyclists and hikers, especially on hot days, with its shady spots. Now it's not far until we reach our destination, Birkfeld. We drive along the R8 Feistritztal cycle path and reach the market town. Cafés and restaurants, the Edlseer-Hoamat Chapel and the “Sound Tunnel” exhibition await us there. The Feistritztalbahn, a steam train, also runs from here to Weiz.

mportant telephone numbers:

European emergency call: 112

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

Don't miss out on the numerous places to stop for refreshments - they will spoil you with culinary delicacies. This bike tour also becomes a culinary experience and a real pleasure bike tour.

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

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
www.joglland.at
www.oststeiermark.com 

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