Cycle tour via Schönegg HB9, Pöllau

The establishments of the Kainer, Muhr and Safner families are located directly on the route. The Kogler, Krobath and Spindler wine taverns can be reached in just a few minutes by bike. Immediately after the turn-off from the R57 (coming from Pöllau or Hartberg), the route climbs quite steeply through Schönaudorf. However, the view of the Schönauer Berg vineyards and the entire Pöllau Valley Nature Park is well worth the effort. Here you also have the opportunity to take a break at Gasthaus Schrank.

The trail continues uphill for a little while before reaching the ridge at the Hofer quarry and the view of ApfelLand with the Stubenbergsee lake.

A leisure paradise - with its 40 hectares of water, Lake Stubenberg is one of the largest and warmest bathing lakes in the country.

Along the ridge, the route then takes you leisurely towards the Stelzer-Lex bed and breakfast. From there, the municipal road leads steeply up to Stubenberg. Before you reach Stubenberg's main square, however, you can stop off at the Hofer Toni wine tavern to round off your cycle tour in comfort.

• 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/windbreaker
• Sturdy shoes
• Repair kit (air pump, repair kit, spare tube, multitool, etc.)
• Light
• First aid kit
• Maps

For local transportation we recommend the SAM-Sammeltaxi Oststeiermark.

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

Tourism region Eastern Styria

Nature Park Pöllauer Valley office

Schloss 1

8225 Pöllau, Austria

Phone: +43 3335 4210

www.naturpark-poellauertal.at

www.oststeiermark.com 

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Eastern Styria Tourist Board

Office ApfelLand-Stubenbergsee

8223 Stubenberg am See 5

Tel. :+43 3176 8882

www.apfelland.info

www.oststeiermark.com