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Pacher loop from Wenigzell, Wenigzell

Characteristics

Skill
Fitness

The tour in numbers

Level of difficulty medium
Route 42,1 km
Time 5:00 h
Uphill 819 hm
Downhill 819 hm
Highest point 1103 m
The Pacher loop starts in Wenigzell and leads along various cycle paths, such as the R8 or "Der große Jogl" to Strallegg and back to Wenigzell.
The tour starts in Wenigzell and leads along the MTB route "Der große Jogl" to the Feistritztalradweg R8. This is particularly well-known for its flat route on a former railroad line and is therefore particularly suitable for families. You return to Wenigzell via Strallegg and the Toten Mann. Legend has it that a pilgrim to Mariazell died at the famous crossroads of many hiking and cycling trails, hence the name "Dead Man". However, this is just one of many stories that are told about this spot.

This tour is only signposted "Pacherrunde" if it is not on the "Der große Jogl" tour. Otherwise, follow the signs for "Der große Jogl".

Best season

January
February
March
November
December

More information

From Vienna: via the A2, exit Pinggau - Friedberg, Rohrbach an der Lafnitz, Mönichwald, Waldbach, Wenigzell

From Graz: via the A2, exit Gleisdorf, Kaindorf, Pöllau bei Hartberg, Schloffereck, direction Vorau, left after the Kreuzwirt to Wenigzell

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


Wenigzell, children's playground, old armory, in front of the school, village square (free)
  • We start our cycle tour on the Pacher loop in Wenigzell
  • From the town center we cycle towards Buchtelbar, cross the country road and turn right after the petrol station
  • We also follow the signs for “Der große Jogl” on this section and stay on this path until we reach the junction of the country road again
  • Here we turn left and ride along the road for a short distance before turning right into a wooded area
  • We continue along the quiet, winding road until we reach the main road at Gasthof Winkler “Hausbauer”
  • We cross this and continue along the R8 Feistritztal cycle path in the direction of Birkfeld
  • On the way, we pass the Töglhofer family's lakeside hut (on the other side of the Feistritz)
  • Shortly afterwards, we leave the cycle path and turn left (again following the signs for “Der große Jogl”), so that we come to the main road again, which we cross and follow the signs for the “Der große Jogl” tour towards Strallegg
  • Passing the Eggseppl, several crossroads and a motocross ranch, we reach the village of Strallegg
  • At the fire station, continue straight on into the town center
  • We follow the road through the village until the turn-off towards the Almblick ski lifts
  • We ride straight past the Posch snack station and then enter a wooded area
  • We follow the road through the village until we reach the turn-off towards the Almblick ski lifts
    We ride straight past the Posch snack station and then enter a wooded area
    We follow this path until we reach the country road, which we first cross and then follow for a short time
    We turn right and head in the direction of “Toter Mann”
    Once there, we turn left, pass the “Bergler Stub'n” inn and return to Wenigzell
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 (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!
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  • 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
The tour along the Feistritztal cycle path can also be extended, for example to discover the municipality of Birkfeld!
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
www.joglland.at
www.oststeiermark.com 

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Leopoldsteinersee lake at Eisenerz

What the weather will be like Wenigzell (814m)

Today, 17.09.2026

Rain until the afternoon, then the clouds will break up towards evening.
Morning
foggy
13°C
sr.Regenwahrscheinlichkeit 95%
sr.Windstärke 10 km/h
Noon
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13°C
sr.Regenwahrscheinlichkeit 90%
sr.Windstärke 5 km/h
Night
slightly cloudy
11°C
sr.Regenwahrscheinlichkeit 70%
sr.Windstärke 5 km/h

Tomorrow, 18.09.2026

Rather sunny weather during the day with clouds mainly in the morning and towards the evening
Morning
slightly cloudy
10°C
sr.Regenwahrscheinlichkeit 0%
sr.Windstärke 5 km/h
Noon
very sunny
17°C
sr.Regenwahrscheinlichkeit 5%
sr.Windstärke 5 km/h
Night
sunny
14°C
sr.Regenwahrscheinlichkeit 30%
sr.Windstärke 5 km/h

Forecast

19.09.2026
sunny
11°C 20°C
20.09.2026
sunny
12°C 22°C
21.09.2026
sunny
9°C 16°C
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