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Panoramic tour, Birkfeld

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  • Biking fun in the Joglland-Waldheimat region
    Biking fun in the Joglland-Waldheimat region
    Photo: Bernhard Bergmann, Oststeiermark Tourismus

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    moderate
    Distance 15.5 km
    1:34 h
    420 m
    463 m
    746 m
    521 m
    In order to explore the culinary highlights and the most beautiful viewpoints between Birkfeld and Koglhof by bike, there will be a cycle path connecting all of this from 2024!

    Author’s recommendation

    Many refreshment stops await bikers along the way. The Kreml organic farm with its great products is also right on the way!
    Difficulty
    moderate
    Overall difficulty
    moderate

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

    Highest point
    746 m
    Lowest point
    521 m
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    Rest stops

    Edlseer-Alm
    Betulla della piazza
    Coffeehouse Schlagers
    Felber Sinnstifterei - Bakery-Café-Confectionery | Chocolate
    Sportcafé Birkfeld
    Fishrestaurant Kulmer

    Tips and suggestions

    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

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    Mobility Eastern Styria with shared taxi SAM

    Regio Bus

    Find out about cycle maps and other tour tips at the tourist office.

    Sie können auch bequem von zuhause aus Informationsmaterial auf unserer Website bestellen.

    Roadbook

    • Birkfeld railway stationturn left up to the crossroads / Gasthof Dunst
    • Follow the road through the market town of Birkfeld past various places to stop for refreshments
    • Straight roundabout (second exit) follow the road up to the crossroads (after the Felber car dealership) turn right
    • Turn right after the sports café / tennis centre and follow the road
    • Turn left at the EsserkreuzFollow the road to Haslau / Baumgartnermühle
    • At the Baumgartnermühle inn, turn left and follow the main road to the Haslau junction
    • Turn right at the crossroads and then immediately left again (towards the sports field), but if you continue to the right here, you will come to the Kulmer fish restaurant after approx. 200m
    • Follow the road uphill over a small bridge
    • After a large farm, turn leftFollow the signs to Koglhof
    • Turn left at the crossroads until you reach the St. Georgen crossroadsTurn right uphill here and follow the road The Grünbichler inn next to the church in St. Georgen and the Kreml organic farm are located directly on the road
    • Follow the road down towards Koglhof
    • Here you pass the summer toboggan run with motor skills park and restaurant
    • Passing the petrol station with a food vending machine, you have already reached your destination at the B72 bakery & snack bar, where the former Koglhof railway station is also located

    Public transport

    Timetables and travel information can be found at Österreichische Bundesbahnen (ÖBB) or at Verkehrsauskunft Verbundlinie. For local transportation we recommend the SAM-Sammeltaxi Oststeiermark.

    Parking

    Coming from Graz: A2 Gleisdorf - direction Weiz - continue to Birkfeld

    Coming from Vienna: A9 motorway - via Alpl or Hartberg, direction Birkfeld


    Birkfeld, train station (free)

    Coordinates

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    47.353980, 15.698960
    DMS
    47°21'14.3"N 15°41'56.3"E
    UTM
    33T 552786 5244738
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    Get there by train, car, bike, or on foot!

    Equipment

    Important telephone numbers:
    • European emergency call: 112
    • Emergency call mountain rescue: 140 (if possible, please provide GPS data)
    • Rescue: 144
    • Fire department: 122
    • Police: 133

    Fair play rules for cyclists

    • Plan your tour carefully!
    • Check your bike before you set off!
    • Always ride with the right protective equipment!
    • Always ride with a helmet!
    • Don't forget all your equipment (repair kit, first aid kit, etc.)!
    • Only ride on marked paths!
    • Observe the road traffic regulations!
    • Observe driving bans and keep to opening times!
    • Control your speed!
    • Leave no tracks!
    • Respect other nature users!
    • Show consideration for animals (only ride in daylight & close pasture fences)!
    • Avoid noise and garbage!
    • Use the cycle paths at your own risk!
    • Beware of working machines, wood or potholes on the road, grazing livestock and vehicle traffic (forest roads are working areas and workplaces)! A few tips on correct and fair behavior: Cycling and mountain biking in the forest (oesterreich.gv.at)
    • Cyclists should avoid visiting the forest approx. 1.5 hours before sunrise and after sunset, as wild animals are particularly active at this time.
    • Plastic bottles, handkerchiefs, cigarette butts etc. have no place in the forest! Please make sure that you do not leave any garbage in the forest.
    • Camping and making fires is strictly forbidden in the forest!
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    Water bottle Provisions for the journey

    Sports clothing

    Rain jacket/windbreaker

    Sturdy shoes

    Repair kit (air pump, puncture repair kit, spare inner tube, multitool, etc.)

    LightFirst aid kit

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    Overall difficulty
    moderate

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

    Distance
    15.5 km
    Duration
    1:34 h
    Ascent
    420 m
    Descent
    463 m
    Highest point
    746 m
    Lowest point
    521 m
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