Pacher loop from Wenigzell

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Tour data

42.1km

592 - 1,100m

Distance

849hm

850hm

Ascent

05:00h

Duration

Oststeiermark Tourismus

Brief description: The Pacher loop starts in Wenigzell and leads along various cycle paths, such as the R8 or "Der große Jogl" to Strallegg and back to Wenigzell.
Difficulty: medium
Rating: Technique

Fitness

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Experience
Starting point: Village square, Wenigzell
Route: Wenigzell village

Gasthaus Kristoferitsch restaurant
0.0 km

Buchtel Bar restaurant
0.2 km

In Büchl hamlet
0.8 km

Poschen hamlet
2.3 km

Pacher village
8.5 km

Mosbacher restaurant
11.7 km

Strallegg village
27.1 km

Gasthaus Mosbacher restaurant
27.3 km

Pfarrkirche hl. Johannes der Täufer place of worship
27.3 km

Schneeland Wenigzell Schihütte restaurant
35.6 km

Schneebergerhimmel (1,119 m)peak
36.6 km

Joglland Hotel Prettenhofer restaurant
41.8 km

Gasthaus Kristoferitsch restaurant
41.9 km

Wenigzell village
42.0 km

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Description: The tour starts in Wenigzell and leads along the MTB route "Der große Jogl" to the Feistritztalradweg R8. This is particularly well-known for its flat route on a former railroad line and is therefore particularly suitable for families. You return to Wenigzell via Strallegg and the Toten Mann. Legend has it that a pilgrim to Mariazell died at the famous crossroads of many hiking and cycling trails, hence the name "Dead Man". However, this is just one of many stories that are told about this spot.
This tour is only signposted "Pacherrunde" if it is not on the "Der große Jogl" tour. Otherwise, follow the signs for "Der große Jogl".
Directions: We start our cycle tour on the Pacher loop in Wenigzell. From the town center we cycle towards Buchtelbar, cross the country road and turn right after the petrol station. We also follow the signs for "Der große Jogl" on this section and stay on this path until we come to the junction of the country road again. Here we turn left and ride along the road for a short distance before turning right into a wooded area. We continue along the quiet, winding road until we reach the main road at Gasthof Winkler "Hausbauer". We cross the road and continue along the R8 Feistritztal cycle path towards Birkfeld. On the way, we pass the Töglhofer family's lakeside hut (on the other side of the Feistritz).

Shortly afterwards, we leave the cycle path and turn left (again following the signs for "Der große Jogl") so that we reach the main road again, which we cross and follow the signs for the "Der große Jogl" tour in the direction of Strallegg. Passing the Eggseppl, several crossroads and a motocross ranch, we reach the village of Strallegg. At the fire station, continue straight on into the town center. We follow the road through the village until the turn-off towards the Almblick ski lifts. We ride straight past the Posch snack station and then enter a wooded area. We follow this path until we reach the country road, which we first cross and then follow for a short time. We turn right and head towards "Toter Mann". Once there, we turn left, pass the "Bergler Stub'n" inn and return to Wenigzell.
Highest point: 1,100 m
Endpoint: Village square, Wenigzell
Height profile
Equipment: 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
Safety instructions: 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!
Tips: The tour along the Feistritztal cycle path can also be extended, for example to discover the municipality of Birkfeld!
Additional information: 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
Directions: From Vienna: via the A2, exit Pinggau - Friedberg, Rohrbach an der Lafnitz, Mönichwald, Waldbach, Wenigzell
From Graz: via the A2, exit Gleisdorf, Kaindorf, Pöllau bei Hartberg, Schloffereck, direction Vorau, left after the Kreuzwirt to Wenigzell

Detailed information on how to get here can be found here.
Public transportation: 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: Parking spaces are available in front of Mein Hotel Fast and Joglland Oase.