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Gravel Bike recommended route Gravel Bike  · Sankt Johann

Favorite route of the Aktivhotel Alpendorf - old Roman road - Werfenweng, very idyllic through the forest

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    Discover the beautiful old Roman road to Werfenweng. Gravel bike route with a slight ascent, paved little road with little to no traffic, idyllic in the forest. Conclusion: one of our favorite routes

    moderate
    Distance 51 km
    3:50 h
    649 m
    623 m
    909 m
    527 m

    You start directly with us at the Aktivhotel Alpendorf (your bikes are well stored in the new bike cellar) www.hotel-alpendorf.at. Then go down through St. Johann and then along the Alpe-Adria trail (or Tauern bike path) heading towards Bischofshofen. After the Bischofshofen leisure park, you go up the "old Roman road" to Werfenweng. There you have a beautiful view of the Tennengebirge. The return is downhill to Pfarrwerfen, where you then ride again on the Alpe-Adria trail back to St. Johann. 

    Author’s recommendation

    At the market square in Werfenweng there are some cafes / bistros for a stop. Otherwise, you can continue to Wengerau. There you will find a nice alpine hut. 

    Difficulty
    moderate
    Overall difficulty
    moderate

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

    Experience
    Landscape
    Highest point
    909 m
    Lowest point
    527 m
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    Track types

    Asphalt 55.49%Dirt road 20.62%Forested/wild trail 1.09%Road 22.39%Unknown 0.39%
    Asphalt
    28.3 km
    Dirt road
    10.5 km
    Forested/wild trail
    560 m
    Road
    11.4 km
    Unknown
    199 m
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    Rest stops

    Oberforsthofalm

    Safety information

    Attention at the railway crossing in Pfarrwerfen - drive slowly, as the curve is almost not manageable 

    Roadbook

    The start is directly at Aktivhotel Alpendorf. First ride towards St. Johann and stay in the Untermarkt. At the Brückenwirt, turn right onto the Alpe-Adria trail or Tauern bike path towards Bischofshofen. After Bischofshofen, you have to pass right through the underpass at the sewage treatment plant. Attention, this is easy to overlook. Just remember: after the Bischofshofen leisure park, the route continues idyllically for 1-2 kilometers; when you then go under the street (small bridge), an asphalt road appears. There you must go right through the underpass. Then always follow the yellow signs to Werfenweng. Once in the town center, you have earned a break. 

    The return goes via the state road to Pfarrwerfen. At the railway crossing, turn left back onto the Alpe-Adria trail (Tauern bike path) heading towards St. Johann. TIP: You can also continue on the road if you want to avoid gravel paths. 

    Have fun!

    For those who are not guests of Aktivhotel Alpendorf: You can also start the route directly in St. Johann, for example at the train station. 

    Public transport

    Public-transport-friendly

    You can also start the route at the train station in St. Johann

    Directions

    Tauern motorway - Bischofshofen - St. Johann im Pongau - Alpendorf, Aktivhotel Alpendorf

    Parking

    For hotel guests of the Aktivhotel Alpendorf there are free parking spaces. 

    Otherwise, we recommend you to park at the train station St. Johann

    Coordinates

    DD
    47.323009, 13.195759
    DMS
    47°19'22.8"N 13°11'44.7"E
    UTM
    33T 363662 5242638
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    Get there by train, car, bike, or on foot!

    Equipment

    Gravel bike or racing bike with wider tires due to gravel path

    Localization

    Parts of this content were machine translated from German.

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    Difficulty
    moderate
    Overall difficulty
    moderate

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

    Distance
    51 km
    Duration
    3:50 h
    Ascent
    649 m
    Descent
    623 m
    Highest point
    909 m
    Lowest point
    527 m
    Public-transport-friendly Round trip Scenic Refreshment stops available

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