Castles and palaces round

Characteristics

Skill

Fitness

The tour in numbers

Level of difficulty medium

Route 90,0 km

Time 4:00 h

Uphill 900 hm

Downhill 900 hm

Culture meets fitness

The circular tour leads along the most beautiful castles and palaces in Eastern Styria.

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More information

ApfelLand is located in the heart of Eastern Styria, approx. 60 km north-east of Graz and approx. 140 km south of Vienna

By car:Coming from Vienna:Via the Südautobahn (A2) to the Hartberg exit - via the main road (B54) towards Graz - 2 km after Kaindorf towards Graz, turn off towards ApfelLand-Stubenbergsee- Stubenbergsee- Floing- Anger

Coming from Salzburg/Germany: highway via Salzburg - Pyhrnautobahn (A9) to Graz - continue on the Südautobahn in the direction of Vienna (A2) to the Gleisdorf West exit - main road (B54) to Kaibing - ApfelLand-Stubenbergsee- Stubenbergsee- Floing- Anger

To Google Maps for the calculation of the journey.
Anger, bus station (free of charge)

Start: Hauptplatz, Anger
Oberfeistritz in the direction of Külml Castle, along the Styrian Apple Road
Through Lebing, along the Haringweg, past Neuhaus Castle, here you have a fantastic view of the Stubenbergsee lake
Past Stubenberg Castle, Herberstein Garden Castle and Schieleiten Castle in the direction of Maria Fieberbründl
Continue via Kaindorf and Ebersdorf to Hartberg
Here you can visit Hartberg Castle before continuing towards Pöllau.
Past Pöllau Castle along the Gschaiderstraße to Birkfeld
Birkenstein Castle and Fronsberg Castle await you along the route before you return to the starting point in Anger.

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:

Cyclists should avoid visits to the forest approx. 1.5 hours before sunrise and after sunset, as wild animals are particularly active during 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
Drinking bottle
Provisions for on the way
Sports clothing
Rain jacket/windbreaker
Sturdy shoes
Repair kit (air pump, repair kit, spare inner tube, multitool, etc.)
Light
First aid kit
Maps

Take your time and visit the beautiful castles and palaces. There are also great cafés and inns along the route.

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 overnight, 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 in Eastern Styria with SAM shared cab

Find out about hiking maps, cycling maps, excursion destination 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.