Feistritztal cycle path R8, northern section

Characteristics

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The tour in numbers

Level of difficulty easy

Route 19,1 km

Time 2:00 h

Uphill 11 hm

Downhill 171 hm

Highest point 735 m

The Feistritztal cycle path R8 is particularly suitable for families and recreational cyclists. It only has a gradient of around 1 percent, but is around 20 km long. The beautiful location and the idyllic course, mainly along the Feistritz through wooded areas and with mostly natural shade, characterize the R8 cycle path.

After the section of the Feistritztalbahn from Birkfeld to Ratten was closed, a cycle path was built on the former railway line between 1984 and 1986. The cycle path is marked with green signs with the inscription R8 Feistritztalradweg.

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More information

Birkfeld: Parking spaces at the train station

St. Kathrein am Hauenstein: Parking spaces at the municipal office

Ratten: Parking spaces in the town center

We start our bike tour in the town center of Ratten or in St. Kathrein am Hauenstein. Before starting the tour, it is worth visiting the mining and brass music museums in Ratten. In St. Kathrein am Hauenstein you shouldn't miss the Peter Rosegger exhibition. We continue cycling towards Birkfeld and pass the first culinary relaxation points - the Gasthof “zur Knollmühle” or the Gasthof Mosbacher await the cyclists with delicious refreshments. Rested and strengthened, we continue our journey and soon reach the next wonderful point on the route: the Joglland Seehütte Töglhofer. The hut attracts cyclists and hikers, especially on hot days, with its shady spots. Now it's not far until we reach our destination, Birkfeld. We drive along the R8 Feistritztal cycle path and reach the market town. Cafés and restaurants, the Edlseer-Hoamat Chapel and the “Sound Tunnel” exhibition await us there. The Feistritztalbahn, a steam train, also runs from here to Weiz.

Don't miss out on the numerous places to stop for refreshments - they will spoil you with culinary delicacies. This bike tour also becomes a culinary experience and a real pleasure bike tour.

Timetables and travel information can be found at Österreichische Bundesbahnen (ÖBB) or at Verkehrsauskunft Verbundlinie. For local transportation we recommend the SAM-Sammeltaxi Oststeiermark.

Birkfeld: Parking spaces at the train station

St. Kathrein am Hauenstein: Parking spaces at the municipal office

Ratten: Parking spaces in the town center

You can find information about the region, places to stop and stay overnight, excursion destinations, etc. here:

Eastern Styria Tourism Association
Joglland-Waldheimat office
8255 St. Jakob im Walde
Tel.: 03336/20255
www.joglland.at
www.oststeiermark.com

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