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GenussCard route, Nature Park Pöllauer Tal - ApfelLand-Stubenbergsee
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Event center_Castle Pöllau_Eastern StyriaPhoto: CC BY-ND, Helmut Schweighofer
The varied route leads from the Pöllauer Tal to Stubenbergsee and along vineyards above the lake back again – passing many GenussCard excursion destinations and opportunities to stop for refreshments.
This route owes its name to the GenussCard, whose included excursion destinations can be found in large numbers along the route. But the route itself is a pleasure, too! It starts in Pöllau, passes St. Stefan and the Schielleitner ponds, reaches the Stubenbergsee and Schloss Herberstein. The feature of this route is the “Zeil” with its wine taverns above Stubenberg. The ascent can be confidently described as “challenging,” but the sensational view over the lake and, after crossing the mountain ridge, out into the Pöllauer Tal, compensates for all efforts.
This route includes not fewer than twelve “GenussCard” excursion destinations: In Pöllau, you can enjoy the finest gingerbread, freshly pressed oils, or tasty liver cheese, swim at Stubenbergsee, play minigolf, and stand-up paddle, as well as taste wine, whisky, or beer along the way. Highlights are the castle and castle park in Pöllau, the animal park and castle Herberstein, and of course Stubenbergsee.
Except for about 500m of well-maintained forest passage, this route runs along paved paths and can be easily ridden with normal trekking bikes.
Author’s recommendation
The GenussCard offers free entry to over 240 excursion destinations during your stay, including arrival and departure days, from March to October.
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
Track types
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Restaurant HubmannFeng Shui Gutmann-Thaller Wine Tavern
wine tavern gruber
Marienhof Country Estate
Seehof beach club
Cafe at the lake -JUFA Stubenbergsee
Lake Restaurant -Pizzeria Gruber
Beach Bar Stubenberg
Restaurant | Boutique Hotel Erla
House by the lake
Village Delights
Lex Restaurant
Safety information
Important phone numbers:
European emergency number: 112
Mountain rescue emergency: 140 (please provide GPS data if possible)
Ambulance: 144
Fire brigade: 122
Police: 133
Fair-play rules for cyclists
- Plan your route carefully!
- Check your bike before you start cycling!
- Always wear appropriate protective gear!
- Always wear a helmet!
- Don’t forget complete equipment (repair kit, first aid kit, etc.)!
- Only cycle on marked paths!
- Observe road traffic regulations!
- Respect traffic bans and opening hours!
- Control your speed!
- Leave no traces!
- Respect other nature users!
- Be considerate to animals (only cycle in daylight & close pasture gates)!
- Avoid noise and litter!
- Use of cycle paths is at your own risk!
- Watch out for working machines, wood or potholes on the road, grazing animals, and motor vehicle traffic (forest roads are operational areas and workplaces)!
Some tips for correct and fair behavior: Cycling and mountain biking in the forest (oesterreich.gv.at)
- Cyclists should avoid visits to the forest about 1.5 hours before sunrise and after sunset, as wildlife is particularly active during this time.
- Plastic bottles, tissues, cigarette butts & co have no place in the forest! Please make sure not to leave any rubbish behind.
- Camping and making fires are strictly prohibited in the forest!
Tips and suggestions
Information about the region, places to eat and stay, excursion destinations, etc. can be found here:
Tourism Association East Styria
Office Nature Park Pöllauer Tal
Schloss 1, 8225 Pöllau
Tel.+43 3335 4210
www.naturpark-poellauertal.at
www.oststeiermark.com
Mobility East Styria with shared taxi SAM
Roadbook
Start: Hauptplatz Pöllau/Entrance to the castle Start: Stubenbergsee/Hotel Haus am See
Marking: R57/Pöllauer Radweg, HB18/Saifentalradweg, HB8/Hofkirchentour, R8/Feistritztalradweg, HB2/Teichtour, HB9/Schöneggtour,
- We join the R57/Pöllauer Radweg and cycle towards Stubenberg/Pöllauberg.
- We continue along Lamberggasse and pass Konditorei Ebner.
- Through Freiberg and Safental, we ride to Schönaudorf. At the roundabout, we continue straight towards “St. Stefan/Hofkirchen” and switch to the HB18/Saifentalradweg or the garden route.
- At the St. Stefan church, we turn right towards Hofkirchen, now following the HB8/Hofkirchentour.
- In Neuhof, we turn left downwards and continue on HB8 to the junction ascending to Ballonhotel Thaller.
- We pass Ballonhotel and the chapel of Hofkirchen, then turn right at the next intersection heading towards Vockenberg.
- At Hofkirchen, we cross the state road and continue on the cycling path towards Schielleiten; the baroque castle is visible ahead.
- However, the cycling path bypasses the castle, but we pass the wild romantic pond facilities of Schielleiten, somewhat hidden on our right. A detour inside is worthwhile.
- At the next intersection by a wayside chapel, we turn right downhill towards St. Johann/Herberstein.
- We descend now with a view of the Kulm to the state road and cross it.
- We now switch to the R8/Feistritztalradweg; the path leads over the parking lot of Tierwelt Herberstein and then right along the cycling path to Stubenbergsee.
Those who want to avoid the climb to the “Zeil” can turn back here and return the same way.
- Stubenbergsee is the ideal place for a break before continuing along the lakeshore up to the “Haus am See” = Stubenbergsee entry point
- We now ascend right on the HB2/Teichtour, crossing the state road again and riding on the footpath up to the lake to the intersection.
- We turn left and ride through the village of Stubenberg to the intersection with the Rabenwald state road.
- Only a short section on the state road, then we turn right upwards towards “Vockenberg.”
- The steepest part of the route (Sauriegelweg!) leads us up to the “Zeil,” past buschenschänken (wine taverns) with great views over the lake.
- At the next intersection, we leave HB2, turn left, and continue on the HB9/Schöneggtour.
- At the top near GH Stelzer-Lex, we stay right and continue more leisurely until we reach the mountain ridge.
- Straight ahead now, with views over the Pöllauer Tal, we follow HB9 down via Schönegg to Schönaudorf.
- There we turn left uphill onto the R57/Pöllauer Radweg and ride back on R57 to Pöllau.
Nature Park Pöllau Valley
Pöllauer Farm Shop
Parish Church Pöllau
Restaurant Ritter
Restaurant Hubmann
Buschenschank Kogler
St. Stefan Church
Balloon Hotel Thaller
Snack bar Ednitsch
Feng Shui Gutmann-Thaller Wine Tavern
wine tavern gruber
Marienhof Country Estate
Seehof beach club
Cafe at the lake -JUFA Stubenbergsee
Lake Restaurant -Pizzeria Gruber
Beach Bar Stubenberg
Restaurant | Boutique Hotel Erla
House by the lake
Parish church Stubenberg
Village Delights
Hofer Toni wine tavern
Lex Restaurant
Buschenschank Kainer
Buschenschank Muhr
Public transport
Public-transport-friendly
Timetables and travel information can be found on the website of the Austrian Federal Railways or on www.busbahnbim.at.
For local transport we recommend the SAM shared taxi, which also carries bikes upon prior registration.
Directions
Pöllau, Hauptplatz
By car from Vienna
If you are driving from Vienna to Pöllau near Hartberg, take the A2 towards Graz and drive about 110 kilometers until you reach the Hartberg exit. From there, follow the B54 towards Pöllau.
By car from Graz
To get from Graz to Pöllau near Hartberg, take the A2 towards Vienna. After about 30 kilometers, take the Gleisdorf West exit and then drive on the B54 towards Hartberg/Pöllau. Follow B54 for about 25 kilometers until you reach Pöllau.
By car from Salzburg
To get from Salzburg to Pöllau near Hartberg, take the A1 towards Vienna. Drive about 110 kilometers to exit 109 (Salzburg junction). There switch to the A9 towards Graz. At St. Michael, take the S6 towards Kapfenberg. Continue on the S6 to the Krieglach exit. From there, drive on the B72 and then the L405 to Pöllau.
Parking
Pöllau, Schlosspark
Pöllau, P&R at the bypass
Coordinates
Book recommendation by the author
Further maps and brochures are available at the information offices of the Erlebnisregion Oststeiermark:
Tourist Office Eastern Styria
Pöllauer Tal Nature Park Office
8225 Pöllau,
Castle 1
Phone: +43 3335-4210
Email: naturpark-poellauertal@oststeiermark.at
Website: www.naturpark-poellauertal.at
ApfelLand-Stubenbergsee office
8223 Stubenberg at the lake 5
Phone: +43 3176-8882
Email: apfelland@oststeiermark.at
Website: www.oststeiermark.com
Author’s map recommendations
Get information at the tourism office about cycling maps and further route tips.
You can also conveniently order informational material on our website from home.
Tourism Association East Styria
Office Nature Park Pöllauer Tal
Schloss 1, 8225 Pöllau
Tel: +43 3335 4210
Equipment
Helmet
Sunglasses
Water bottle
Provisions for on the way
Sports clothing
Rain jacket/wind jacket
Sturdy footwear
Repair kit (pump, patch kit, spare tube, multitool, etc.)
Light
First aid kit
Maps/material
Localization
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
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