Vordernberg Runde I 805

Characteristics

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The tour in numbers

Level of difficulty medium

Route 4,3 km

Time 0:40 h

Uphill 188 hm

Downhill 184 hm

Highest point 964 m

Short, challenging and steeped in the history of the Montan region: the Vordernberger Runde I 805 combines a tough climb with sections of gravel and off-road terrain, before leading through the historic market town of Vordernberg back to the starting point.

The Vordernberg Loop I 805 is a short but challenging mountain bike route around the historic mining town of Vordernberg. Over a distance of just around 4.3 kilometres, the route climbs nearly 200 metres in altitude – making for a suitably challenging ride. Starting from Vordernberg’s main square, the tour begins straight away with a steep climb towards Hohe Rötz. After around 1.5 kilometres, the route branches off towards the television transmitter. A more demanding descent along gravel and off-road tracks then provides a change of pace. After a further climb towards the St Laurent’s Church, the circuit leads back to the historic market town of Vordernberg. Numerous listed buildings and reminders of centuries of iron and mining history characterise the townscape here. The combination of a physical challenge, varied terrain and mining history makes the Vordernberg Circuit a special short MTB tour.

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From the south – Graz:
Take the A9 Pyhrn motorway towards Linz until the Traboch junction. Take the B115 through Trofaiach, continuing towards Vordernberg. Follow the B115 to the centre of Vordernberg.

From the north – Liezen:
Take the A9 Pyhrn motorway towards Graz until the Traboch exit. Continue on the B115 via Trofaiach to Vordernberg and on to the starting point in the town centre.

From the east – Vienna/Bruck an der Mur:
Take the S6 Semmering expressway to Leoben. Then take the B115 towards Trofaiach and Vordernberg. Follow the road into the centre of Vordernberg.

From the west – Judenburg/Murtal:
Take the S36 Murtal Expressway towards St. Michael. Continue via Leoben and the B115 to Trofaiach and then on to Vordernberg.
Parking is available directly on the main square in Vordernberg.

The starting point is the main square in Vordernberg. The first – and longest – climb towards Hohe Rötz begins immediately from here. The route gains a significant amount of altitude over a short distance. After around 1.5 kilometres, the route branches off to the left towards the television transmitter. This is followed by a more challenging, off-road descent along gravel and dirt tracks towards ‘Lauf’. The route then climbs once more towards St Laurent’s Church. From there, it leads back to the market town of Vordernberg. The final section runs through the historic town centre, with its numerous buildings and monuments relating to mining history, back to the main square. Up-to-date information on disruptions and closures along the route can be found online at www.eisenwadl.at/tested

It’s always a good idea to carry a basic set of tools and accessories, such as a spare inner tube and/or a repair kit, a spanner, a pump, brake and gear cables, and a screwdriver. Emergency number for cycling accidents: 144. Provide answers to the six W questions: What has happened? How many people are injured? Where did the accident happen (GPS coordinates if available)? Who is reporting it (callback number)? When did the accident happen? What are the weather conditions at the scene of the accident?

A visit to Radwerk IV is a must during a visit to Vordernberg.

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Tourismusverband Erzberg-Leoben

Tourist office
Homanngasse 12
8700 Leoben
Phone: +43 3842 48148
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