Der große Jogl: St. Jakob - Rettenegg, St. Jakob im Walde

The stage of the touring mountain bike route “Der große Jogl” leads from St. Jakob im Walde to Rettenegg.
“Der große Jogl” leads through all eleven municipalities in the Joglland - Waldheimat region. At around 193 kilometers and 5413 meters in altitude, it is also one of the longest continuous bike tours in Styria. The tour leads along forest and meadow paths, forest roads and various road sections to the most beautiful places, most interesting excursion destinations and highest peaks in the region.
 
A special service along the tour “Der große Jogl” is the luggage transport - simply cycle carefree, without any annoying extra luggage. While you are on the road, your luggage will be taken to your next stage destination (by 5 p.m. at the latest).

Characteristics

Skill
Fitness

Best season

January
February
March
November
December

The tour in numbers

15,3 km
Route
1:45 h
Time
358 hm
Uphill
447 hm
Downhill
1176 m
Highest point

Map & downloads

More information

Sankt Jakob im Walde is located approx. 24 km northwest of the district capital Hartberg in the far northwest of the Hartberg district. The municipality belongs to Joglland.
By car:
From Vienna: via the A2 to the Friedberg exit and B54 to Rohrbach, then via Mönichwald to St. Jakob im Walde

From Graz: via the A2 to the Rohrbach - Vorau exit, then to Rohrbach and on to Waldbach and St. Jakob im Walde
From the S6 Krieglach exit via the Alpl to Ratten and St. Jakob im Walde
 
  • We start in St. Jakob im Walde to Rettenegg
  • We follow the country road for a short distance
  • We turn towards Rettenegg and reach our destination
Take advantage of the refreshment stops along the way and enjoy the picturesque landscape of Joglland-Waldheimat!
Timetables and travel information can be found at Österreichische Bundesbahnen (ÖBB) or at Verkehrsauskunft Verbundlinie.
For local transportation we recommend the SAM-Sammeltaxi Oststeiermark.
 
Please note whether you are allowed to take your bike with you if you are traveling by public transport!
St. Jakob im Walde, former Gasthaus Lueger, Kräftereich (free)
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
Joglland-Waldheimat
Eastern Styria
current weather
Mobility Eastern Styria with shared taxi SAM
Regio Bus
Find out about maps, hiking brochures and other tour tips at the tourist office.
You can also order information material on our website from the comfort of your own home.

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What the weather will be like

Ratten (736m)

Morning
cloudy
6°C
0%
5 km/h
Noon
cloudy
12°C
5%
10 km/h
Night
cloudy
9°C
0%
5 km/h
The day will be dry, but mostly cloudy with occasional sunny spells.
Morning
foggy
8°C
35%
5 km/h
Noon
cloudy
12°C
30%
10 km/h
Night
cloudy
9°C
20%
5 km/h
Light rain in the early morning, but most of the day will be dry.
18.10.2024
cloudy
9°C 14°C
19.10.2024
slightly cloudy
6°C 14°C
20.10.2024
very sunny
5°C 15°C

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