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Feistritztal cycle path R8, northern section
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The Feistritztal cycle path R8 is particularly suitable for families and recreational cyclists. It only has a gradient of around 1 percent, but is around 20 km long. The beautiful location and the idyllic course, mainly along the Feistritz through wooded areas and with mostly natural shade, characterize the R8 cycle path.
easy
Distance 19.1 km
1:23 h
11 m
171 m
735 m
564 m
After the section of the Feistritztalbahn from Birkfeld to Ratten was closed, a cycle path was built on the former railway line between 1984 and 1986. The cycle path is marked with green signs with the inscription R8 Feistritztalradweg.
Author’s recommendation
Don't miss out on the numerous places to stop for refreshments - they will spoil you with culinary delicacies. This bike tour also becomes a culinary experience and a real pleasure bike tour.
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easy
Overall difficulty
easy
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735 m
Lowest point
564 m
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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
www.joglland.at
www.oststeiermark.com
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Mobility Eastern Styria with shared taxi SAM Find out about maps, hiking brochures and other tour tips at the tourist office. You can also order information material on our website from the comfort of your own home.
Roadbook
We start our bike tour in the town center of Ratten or in St. Kathrein am Hauenstein. Before starting the tour, it is worth visiting the mining and brass music museums in Ratten. In St. Kathrein am Hauenstein you shouldn't miss the Peter Rosegger exhibition. We continue cycling towards Birkfeld and pass the first culinary relaxation points - the Gasthof “zur Knollmühle” or the Gasthof Mosbacher await the cyclists with delicious refreshments. Rested and strengthened, we continue our journey and soon reach the next wonderful point on the route: the Joglland Seehütte Töglhofer. The hut attracts cyclists and hikers, especially on hot days, with its shady spots. Now it's not far until we reach our destination, Birkfeld. We drive along the R8 Feistritztal cycle path and reach the market town. Cafés and restaurants, the Edlseer-Hoamat Chapel and the “Sound Tunnel” exhibition await us there. The Feistritztalbahn, a steam train, also runs from here to Weiz.
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Public parking lot RattenPublic parking lot at Birkfeld train station
Joglland lakecottage Töglhofer
Edlseer-Alm
Styrian musicmuseum
Mining Museum Ratten
Hoamat Chapel
Bergbaumuseum Ratten
BlasmusikMUSEUM
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
Birkfeld: Parking spaces at the train stationSt. Kathrein am Hauenstein: Parking spaces at the municipal office
Ratten: Parking spaces in the town center
Birkfeld: Parking spaces at the train station
St. Kathrein am Hauenstein: Parking spaces at the municipal office
Ratten: Parking spaces in the town center
Coordinates
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47.484480, 15.721950
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47°29'04.1"N 15°43'19.0"E
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33T 554388 5259257
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Get there by train, car, bike, or on foot!
Equipment
mportant telephone numbers:European emergency call: 112
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!
- Helmet
- Sunglasses
- Water bottle
- Provisions for the road
- Sports clothing
- Rain jacket/windbreakerSturdy shoes
- Repair kit (air pump, repair kit, spare tube, multitool, etc.)
- Light
- First aid kit
- Maps
Difficulty
easy
Overall difficulty
easy
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
Distance
19.1 km
Duration
1:23 h
Ascent
11 m
Descent
171 m
Highest point
735 m
Lowest point
564 m
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