Rating Overview Round I 803

Characteristics

Skill

Fitness

The tour in numbers

Level of difficulty medium

Route 21,0 km

Time 2:00 h

Uphill 305 hm

Downhill 303 hm

Highest point 778 m

Challenging climbs, varied trails and frequent views of the imposing Reiting massif: the Reitingblick Circuit I 803 covers around 21 kilometres through the diverse landscape around Trofaiach, combining a nature experience with a sporting challenge.

The Reitingblick Route I 803 is a varied panoramic tour around Trofaiach. Over a distance of around 21 kilometres, quiet side roads, cycle paths and gravel sections alternate with challenging climbs and descents. From the Krumpenloipe area, the route leads via the Gladenterrasse and Unterkurzheim to Gimplach. The route continues over the Putzenberg towards Gai. The Reiting, from which the route takes its name, provides a striking backdrop throughout the ride. Via Gausendorf and the Kehrterrasse, the route continues through the town of Trofaiach and then into the Laintal valley. Here, the steep ‘Forst’ climb presents one of the most physically demanding sections of the route. On the high plateau near the Haiderhof, the landscape opens up again before the tour leads back to the starting point via the Rötzgraben and Hafning. The mix of challenging sections, peaceful stretches of countryside and beautiful panoramic views makes the Reitingblick Loop a varied mountain bike route around Trofaiach.

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From the south – Graz:

Take the A9 Pyhrn motorway towards Linz until the Traboch junction. Continue on the B115 via Traboch and Trofaiach towards Vordernberg until you reach the starting point at the Krumpenloipe car park.

From the north – Liezen:

Take the A9 Pyhrn motorway towards Graz until the Traboch exit. Then take the B115 to Trofaiach and continue towards Vordernberg until you reach the Krumpenloipe car park.

From the east – Bruck an der Mur/Vienna:

Take the S6 Semmering expressway towards Leoben. At Leoben, join the B115 towards Trofaiach/Vordernberg. Drive through Trofaiach, continuing towards Vordernberg until you reach the starting point at the Krumpenloipe car park.

From the west – Judenburg/Murtal:

Take the S36 Murtal Expressway towards St. Michael. At the St. Michael junction, continue towards Leoben and then take the B115 to Trofaiach. Drive through Trofaiach towards Vordernberg until you reach the Krumpenloipe car park.

Car park at the Krumpenloipe in Trofaiach

The starting point is the car park by the Krumpenloipe, right next to the B115. From the car park, the route first leads uphill along a gravel track to the Gladenterrasse and on to Unterkurzheim. Via Oberdorf and past Stockschloss, the route heads towards Gößmühle and on to Gimplach. Now the climb up to the Putzenberg begins. From there, the route continues into the Gai high basin and through the Trofaiach golf course. This section offers repeated beautiful views of the Reiting massif. From Gai, the route leads via Gausendorf towards the Kehrterrasse. After the descent through the Kehrwald, the route passes through the town of Trofaiach. Via Glanzweg, Dellachergasse and Riedgasse, you reach the southern part of the circuit. The route then heads back towards the Laintal valley. Here, the steep ‘Forst’ climb presents one of the most challenging sections of the tour. In places, the gradient reaches up to 20 per cent and requires a good level of fitness. After the climb, you reach the high plateau at the Haiderhof. From there, the route leads downhill again towards Rötzgraben. At the foot of the quartz quarry, the route continues along Steinbruchweg to the cycle path on the main road in Hafning and finally back to the starting point at the Krumpenloipe.

Current news on obstructions and closures of the route can be found online at www.eisenwadl.at/tested.

Service stations along the route:

Gh. Stegmüller Reitingblick

Gh. Mossauer

Gh. Unterdechler

The tour can be ridden on a mountain bike.

Tip: A basic equipment of tools and accessories such as spare tube and / or patch kit, wrench, air pump, brake and shift cable and a screwdriver can never hurt.

Stopover Tip:

Gasthaus Mossauer in Laintal (fried chicken)

Hotel Reitingblick *** in Schardorf

Gasthaus Unterdechler in Hafning

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Tourismusverband Erzberg-Leoben

Tourist office
Homanngasse 12
8700 Leoben
+43 3842 48148
office@erzberg-leoben.at
www.erzberg-leoben.at

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