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Gravel Bike recommended route Gravel Bike  · East Styria

The Grand Jogl - Gravel Challenge medium version, Birkfeld

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    Challenging gravel tour that takes you to the most beautiful places in the Joglland-Waldheimat region.
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    Distance 89.4 km
    8:32 h
    2,280 m
    2,280 m
    1,251 m
    545 m
    The Grand Jogl guarantees you a good portion of gravel, sweat and altitude. It's not about progress tracking and data analysis, but about you, the adventure, the challenge and the thrill of "real", original cycling. And exactly where the fox and the hare say good night to each other: in the breathtaking lost places of the Styrian Joglland.

    The certified Bed & Bike establishments along the route are particularly suitable for overnight stays on this multi-day tour. Due to the individual division of the stages (2-4 days), this tour is ideally suited for all cyclists, extreme cyclists may complete the tour with its approximately 200 km and 5600 metres of altitude difference in one day.

    A special service along the tour "Der große Jogl" is the luggage transport - simply cycle carefree, without annoying extra luggage. While you are on the road, your luggage will be taken to your next stage destination (by 5:00 pm at the latest).

    Author’s recommendation

    Along the tour, huts and rustic inns invite you to take a short break.
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    Lowest point
    545 m
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    Hotel and restauran Kutscherwirt

    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

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    Der große Jogl - Gravel Challenge

    Informieren Sie sich im Tourismusbüro über Radkarten und weitere Tourentipps.

    Sie können auch bequem von zuhause aus Informationsmaterial auf unserer Website bestellen: Prospekte Oststeiermark

    Roadbook

    Startpunkt der Tour ist das Fahrradgeschäft "Friesis Bikery" in Birkfeld. 

    Etappe 1: Birkfeld - Vorau

    Ab Birkfeld fahren wir rund vier Kilometer auf dem R8 Feistritztalradweg und zweigen dann rechts nach Strallegg ab. Vorbei am Feuerwehrhaus erreichen wir den Ortskern und fahren weiter Richtung Skilift. Nach der Jausenstation Posch halten wir uns allerdings rechts und fahren durch ein Waldstück weiter nach Wenigzell.

    Den Ort Wenigzell erreichen wir nach einer kurzen Fahrt, fast vorbei an der Bratlalm, auf Waldwegen und Gemeindestraßen. Im Ort angekommen wartet nicht nur ein Bett & Bike-Betrieb (Mein Hotel Fast) auf uns Radler, sondern auch weitere Gasthäuser.

    Auf der Tour „Der Jogl“ - Gravel Challenge, haben wir nun rund 92 Kilometer und 2260 Höhenmeter absolviert.

    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

    Further information on arrival: Friesi's Bikery, Birkfeld
    Birkfeld, Friesie's Bikery, train station (free)

    Coordinates

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    47.353960, 15.698960
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    47°21'14.3"N 15°41'56.3"E
    UTM
    33T 552786 5244736
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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!

    Helmet

    - Sunglasses

    - Water bottle

    - provisions for on the way

    - Protective clothing if necessary (knee pads etc.)

    - Sporty clothing

    - Sturdy shoes

    - Gloves

    - Rain jacket/windbreaker

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

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    Overall difficulty
    difficult

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

    Distance
    89.4 km
    Duration
    8:32 h
    Ascent
    2,280 m
    Descent
    2,280 m
    Highest point
    1,251 m
    Lowest point
    545 m
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