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Blicktour Riegersburg

Accessible by public transport

Train (within 15 minutes walking distance from starting point)
Public bus (within 15 minutes walking distance from starting point)

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The tour in numbers

Level of difficulty medium

Route 40,7 km

Time 3:00 h

Uphill 264 hm

Downhill 264 hm

Highest point 416 m

The Blicktour Riegersburg lets you enjoy the numerous and wonderful views into the Thermen- & Vulkanland Steiermark.

Already the center of Fehring has a lot to offer: the medieval Tabor complex, the parish church, the town hall with the town hall stork or the Gerberhaus, a town house from the 18th century. On the way you can not only learn more about Fehring's past, but also enjoy the best views around the Riegersburg and into the entire Thermen- & Vulkanland Steiermark. On your way, you will pass numerous refreshment stops and excellent excursion destinations that you should definitely visit. Among them are the Zotter Chocolate Manufactory, Ruotker's - House of Whiskey, Gin & Rum and DeVin Spirits. Thanks to the numerous offers, you can also get to know the culinary diversity in Thermen- & Vulkanland Steiermark!

Attention: This tour is not signposted!

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You can arrive by public transport. It is also possible to arrive by car via the A2 Südautobahn. Freeway exit: Ilz/Fürstenfeld

Detailed information on how to get there can be found here.

Parking available

We start at Hautplatz in Fehring and cycle first to Lödersdorf. The route takes us continuously to the Zotter chocolate factory in Riegersburg, where you should definitely pay a visit. Further the way leads us over the Statenberg, the Loiberg and the Ederberg. In Habegg it finally goes downhill again, to Weinberg an der Raab, where the route goes straight back to Fehring. The medieval Tabor complex, the parish church, the town hall with the town hall stork or the Gerberhaus, a town house from the 18th century, invite you to complete the tour in accordance.

The tour can be done on a touring bike, city bike, or even a road bike. Tip: It's always a good idea to bring basic tools and accessories such as a spare inner tube and/or repair kit, wrench, air pump, brake and gear cables, and a screwdriver.

Some traffic on the roads and oncoming hikers. Use at your own risk.

Emergency rescue: 144
Euro emergency number: 112

Answer the six questions: What happened? How many people are injured? Where did the accident happen (GPS coordinates if possible)? Who is reporting (callback number)? When did the accident happen? Weather at the accident site?

Plan enough time to enjoy the enchanting views of the thermal & volcanic land of Styria!

Detailed information about arriving by ÖBB (Austrian Federal Railways) can be found at www.oebb.at or on the Verbundlinie Steiermark website www.busbahnbim.at

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Tourist office Thermen- & Vulkanland
Gästeinfo Riegersburg
Riegersburg 26
8333 Riegersburg
Tel: +43 3382 55 100-33
riegersburg@thermen-vulkanland.at
www.thermen-vulkanland.at