Weizer Almenland-bike tour, variant 3: St. Kathrein - Arzberg - Weiz

• The tour starts from St. Kathrein/Offenegg and runs through Oberriegel and Unterriegel. 
• The path continues to the right at the crossroads up over the Weizbach stream onto Rechbergerstraße. 
• After the sharp left-hand bend, the path leads us off the main road onto the Haufenreithweg. 
• We ride through the village of Haufenreith and stay on the Haufenreithweg until we reach the Gösserweg. 
• From here we pass the village of Dürntal with its two well-known show caves (Grasslhöhle and Katerloch). 
• We stay on the Gösserweg and continue in the direction of Haselbach bei Weiz.
• Now we continue on the Katerlochweg through the village of Leska.
• When we reach the main road, we keep left and continue along Grazer Straße in the direction of Weiz. 
• Shortly after the Hofbauer country park, which can be seen on the left-hand side, we reach the main square in Weiz.

• 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!
• Do not leave any tracks!
• Respect other nature users!
• Show consideration for animals (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)

Important telephone numbers:

• European emergency number: 112
• Emergency call mountain rescue: 140 (if possible, please provide GPS data)
• Rescue: 144
• Fire department: 122
• Police: 133

Sporty clothing is required! Bicycle helmet! Elbow and knee pads if necessary, back and shin protectors, mountain bike shoes

• A first aid kit is always included.
• A basic set of tools and accessories - such as spare inner tube, repair kit, wrench/puller, air pump - never hurts.
• Don't forget rain protection, sunglasses and a water bottle, as well as
• Bike map, pocket knife, headlamp, cell phone holder for the handlebars if necessary, reflectors

There are plenty of places to stop for a well-deserved break along the route.

Places of interest in the Almenland: 

Sulamith Garden, Scent Trail at the WILD EDER, Almenland Edelbrennerei Graf, Winkelbauer Mill, and much more.

Stop for a bite to eat in the Almenland: 

DER WILDe EDER, Landhotel Schwaiger, Tschecherl, Hotel "Zum Steinhauser", Panoramahütte Pieber, Lindenstub`n, Landhotel Spreitzhofer, Naturparkhotel Bauernhofer, Gasthof Unterberger, Kornreiterhaus, Karl-Wirt, and many more.

Sights in Weiz & surroundings: 

Katerloch, Grasslhöhle, Basilica on the Weizberg, farmers' market (MI + Sat), Karinas Wollwelt, Spiritueller Weg, Feistritztalbahn, Energie-Erlebnis-Bad, Ruine Sturmberg, "Vogelhütte" - Near Patschabauer, and much more.

Stop for a bite to eat in Weiz:

Hotel Ederer, Café Luis, etc.

Österreichische Bundesbahnen (ÖBB) or at Verkehrsauskunft Verbundlinie.

For local transportation, we recommend the

SAM-Sammeltaxi Oststeiermark, which also takes bicycles if booked in advance.

Eastern Styria Tourist Board
Weiz office
Main square 18
8160 Weiz
Tel: +43 3172 2319 660
www.oststeiermark.com
weiz@oststeiermark.com 

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