Feistritztal cycle path R8, southern section

If you feel like it before the bike tour, you can visit the summer toboggan run, which is only 5 minutes away from the starting point Koglhof- Bäckerei-Cafe Imbiss B72.We start in Koglhof- Bäckerei-Cafe Imbiss B72 on the R8- Feistritztalradweg- southern section.We continue along the traffic-free cycle path to Anger and TöchterlehofCycle under a viaduct along the Feistritz and after approx. 7 km you come to the Feistritzklamm gorge - certainly one of the most beautiful sections of the cycle path.We cross the Feistritz over two fords before arriving at the Feistritzwerke power station. A drinking fountain invites you to take a break and the power station can be visited free of charge.We then continue towards Stubenbergsee - the leisure paradise in ApfelLand. Outside the lake area, we ride to the Herberstein animal world.A short downhill section takes us to St. Johann bei Herberstein, where the famous Gasthof Prettenhofer awaits with a cyclist's menu, but a detour to the vineyards of Siegersdorf would also be worthwhile.

Strengthened, we cycle on - those who wish can turn left after approx. 1 km and make a detour to Maria Fieberbründl, this small, tranquil place of pilgrimage invites us to take a short break. Behind the beautiful pilgrimage church lies the "Gradieranlage", a tranquil wooden building in the huge "Hofwald" forest area, where salt water trickles over fir brushwood and blackthorn bushes. The whole thing produces the finest "aerosols" (like on the seashore), which are good for the alveoli.Now that our lungs have refueled, we take the same route back to the turn-off point and continue along the R8 to Kaibing- Blaindorf- Kroisbach- Großwilfersdorf- Altenmarkt bei Fürstenfeld- Rudersdorf. A tranquil landscape accompanies us along the entire cycle route.

As the gorge is a flood zone and a nature reserve, the cycle path could only be built under strict conditions with as little impact on nature as possible. The same care that was taken during construction must also be taken when cycling, as the fords (crossings just above the water) have no railings (would lead to blockages in the event of flooding) and are secured by massive stone embankments:

Use at your own risk

The fords may not be entered or used during high water.

The fords must be crossed by bike at walking pace or by pushing the bike

No liability is accepted

• 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

Helmet

Sunglasses

Water bottle

Provisions for the road

Sports clothing

Rain jacket/windbreaker

Sturdy shoes

Repair kit (air pump, repair kit, spare tube, multitool, etc.)

LightFirst aid kitMaps

Bike rental:

Hotel Angerer Hof, Bahnhofstraße 16, 8184 Anger, Tel.:03175-2279 www.angerer-hof.at

Bike service:Bikeshop Schmuck, Oberfeistritz 98, 8184 Anger, Tel.: 03175-3253 www.bikeshop-schmuck.at

Plazotta Alfred, 8184 Anger 54, Tel.: 03175-2265

Numerous refreshment stops invite you to spoil yourself with culinary delicacies, and so your bike tour becomes a real pleasure bike tour.

Koglhof summer toboggan run & motor skills park

Schaukraftwerk- Feistritzklamm

Stubenbergsee- leisure center

Herberstein Animal World

Herberstein Garden Castle

Museum Pfeilburg in Fürstenfeld

Outdoor pool Fürstenfeld

Loipersdorf thermal spa resort

Walk-in wine bottle with wine glass in Bad Loipersdorf

Timetables and travel information can be found at Österreichische Bundesbahnen (ÖBB) or at Verkehrsauskunft Verbundlinie.

For local transportation we recommend the SAM-Sammeltaxi Oststeiermark.

• Information about the region, places to stop and stay, excursion destinations, etc:

  Eastern Styria Tourist Board

  ApfelLand-Stubenbergsee office

  8223 Stubenberg am See 5

  Tel.: +43 3176 8882

  www.apfelland.info

  www.oststeiermark.com

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  Mobility Eastern Styria with shared cab SAM

 

Find out about cycle maps and other tour tips at the tourist office.

You can also order information material on our website from the comfort of your own home. Brochures and leaflets

Eastern Styria Tourist Board

Office ApfelLand-Stubenbergsee

8223 Stubenberg am See 5

Tel. :+43 3176 8882

www.apfelland.info

www.oststeiermark.com

Bike map ApfelLand Stubenbergsee

www.apfelland.info