Packer Stausee Tour 184 - MTB

Characteristics

Skill

Fitness

The tour in numbers

Level of difficulty medium

Route 36,0 km

Time 3:00 h

Uphill 700 hm

Downhill 700 hm

Highest point 1118 m

The new Packer Stausee Tour 184 takes mountain bikers from Modriach to Packer Stausee and back via Herzogberg. A varied ride along scenic forest trails through the peaceful countryside and rolling hills of western Styria.

This mountain bike tour starts in Modriach and follows quiet roads past traditional farmsteads towards Packer Stausee. Along the southern shore, the route joins the Packer Cycle Route R29, following a scenic gravel path right beside the water.

A steep climb leads up to the village of Pack, followed by a natural trail descending back towards the reservoir. From Stampf, a longer gravel climb takes riders to the former Blochwirt inn. The route then crosses an open plateau with meadows and peaceful forest tracks towards Herzogberg.

Quiet country roads and a section along the Modriachbach lead to the Hoislifte in Modriach-Winkel, before returning to the starting point.

With its mix of surfaces, challenging climbs and sweeping views of the rolling hills of western Styria, this tour offers plenty of variety. Riding along the shores of Packer Stausee is one of its highlights.

Best season

January

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More information

By car:Take the A2 motorway and exit at Modriach, then continue towards the village centre. Parking is available at Steirerrodel summer toboggan.

Start
The tour starts in the small village of Modriach, initially climbing along a quiet local road past large farmsteads. The route then follows the Packer Cycle Route R29 along the southern shore of Packer Stausee. A steep climb on the paved Stauseewinkelweg leads up to the village of Pack, followed by a narrow natural trail descending back towards the reservoir.

From Stampf, a long, steady gravel climb leads up to the former Blochwirt inn. The route continues across an open plateau with meadows and peaceful forest tracks towards Herzogberg. Quiet country roads and a section along the Modriachbach lead to the Hoislifte in Modriach-Winkel.

Return
Quiet country roads lead back to Modriach, where the tour ends at the starting point.

Well-equipped mountain bike or e-MTB

Suitable suspension, reliable gears and powerful brakes

Suitable for approximately 800 metres of elevation gain and off-road sections

Helmet and cycling glasses

Water bottle

GPX track for navigation

Mobile phone

Cash

Wind and rain protection

In summer, plan a refreshing swim in the cool mountain waters of Packer Stausee.

Travelling by public transport with a bicycle is unfortunately not possible. The RegioBus provides connections for passengers without bicycles.
Timetables are available at www.verbundlinie.at

Information, cycling brochure and cycling map

Graz Region Tourist Board
Informationsbüro Herrengasse 16, 8010 Graz
T +43/316/80750, info@regiongraz.at

Graz Region Tourist Board – Information Office Lipizzanerheimat
Rathausplatz 2, Köflach
T +43/3144/72 777