Waldheimat round, Birkfeld - Fischbach, Birkfeld

Marking: Waldheimat-Runde + R8/Feistritztalradweg

Turn left at the Shell petrol station and cycle up to the crossroads.At the crossroads (Weizer Straße/B72) we turn right and cycle through the village of Birkfeld, past the town hall, to the traffic circle.We leave the traffic circle at the 2nd exit and continue along "Kaiserfeldgasse" until we reach BIPA/Autohaus Felber.We turn right and drive out into Gasener Straße until the "Piregg/Laurentziberg" junction.Here we turn right into "Esserkreuzstraße" and ride through the newly built district.At the next crossroads (crossroads!) we continue straight on. The ascent is now behind us and we are rewarded with views of the Sommeralm area, the Fischbach Alps and back to Birkfeld.At the "Birkfeld/Waisenegg" junction, we keep right and ride down the road to the bridge over the Waisenbach.We turn left and now head in the direction of "Elmleiten/Fischbach".Passing the GH Hamerlschmied inn and accompanied by the Waisenbach stream, we now ride out the "Elmleiten", a wild and romantic valley.At the bridge, we leave the asphalt road and continue along the well-surfaced path.At the junction with the main road, we turn left downhill onto the narrow cycle path.We have now reached Fischbach and cycle past the Teufelsteinsaal and the parish church to the village center.We cycle back to the elementary school/Teufelsteinsaal and turn left there in the direction of "Krieglach/Ratten" or the "Zubringer R8" markings = start in FischbachNow it's a nice downhill section, we stay on the "Schindergrabenweg" down to the Feistritz/B72.At the junction, we keep right and join the R8/Feistritztalradweg.We now cycle along the R8 for almost 12 kilometers back to the B72/railway station in Birkfeld.

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 the road
• Sports clothing
• Rain jacket/windbreakerSturdy shoes
• Repair kit (air pump, repair kit, spare tube, multitool, etc.)
• Light
• First aid kit
• Maps