The big Jogl - Connecting MTB Trail to Pöllau, Miesenbach, Pöllau

Characteristics

Skill

Fitness

The tour in numbers

Level of difficulty medium

Route 20,7 km

Time 3:00 h

Uphill 732 hm

Downhill 337 hm

Highest point 904 m

The mountainbike route „The big Jogl“ leads through all the municipalities of the region Joglland-Waldheimat.

The following route connects the municipality Pöllau to „the big Jogl“.
The mountainbike route „the big Jogl“ and the connecting route are „open“ or well driveable from the beginning of April to the end of October.
„The big Jogl“ runs along various pathways, streets and trails once around the region Joglland – Waldheimat and shows off its diversity and most beautiful spots.
Again and again, huts or rustic inns invite you to linger, the certified bed & bike establishments along the route are particularly suitable for overnight stays during this multi-day tour. Due to the individual division of the stages (2-4 days), this tour is ideal for all cyclists. Extreme cyclists can complete the tour with its around 200 km and 5300 meters in altitude in one day.

Best season

January

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More information

By car:
From Graz: via A2 (direction Vienna) to exit Gleisdorf-West, follow B54 direction Hartberg, follow signs to Pöllau

From Vienna: via the A2 (towards Graz) 9 to the Gleisdorf-West exit, follow the B54 towards Hartberg, follow signs to Pöllau

Detailed information on how to get here can be found here.
Pöllau, Castle Park, P&R (free)

We start at the main square and follow the R57 marker towards Birkfeld.
From the Gschaid saddle, the R57 is routed over the country road.
At Sonnleiten we leave the R57 or the country road and reach Miesenbach via Glaser/Hinterleiten.

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!

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

The different stages of "the big Jogl" can be viewed .

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

For local transport we recommend the SAM-Sammeltaxi Oststeiermark.

HF5940 Pöllau - main square

Information about the region, places to stop for refreshments and overnight accommodation, excursion destinations etc. can be found here:

Eastern Styria Tourist Board
Nature Park Pöllauer Valley office
Schloss 1
8225 Pöllau, Austria
Phone: +43 3335 4210
www.naturpark-poellauertal.at
www.oststeiermark.com

Current weather

Mobility Eastern Styria with shared taxi SAM

The overview map "The Great Jogl" is available at the:

Tourism Office Joglland - Waldheimat, Tel.: +43 3336 20255
Tourism Office Nature Park Pöllau Valley, Tel.: +43 3335 4210