- Brief description
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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.
- Difficulty
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easy
- Rating
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- Starting point
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Ratten (leisure center)
- Route
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Ratten0.2 kmMosbacher5.1 kmBirkfeld18.0 kmSpielplatz R818.7 km
- Best season
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JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
- Description
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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.
- Directions
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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.
- Highest point
- 733 m
- Endpoint
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Birkfeld (former train station)
- Height profile
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- Equipment
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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
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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!
- Tips
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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.
- Additional information
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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
Joglland-Waldheimat
Eastern Styria
current weather
Mobility Eastern Styria with shared taxi SAM
Regio Bus
- Directions
- Public transportation
- Parking
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Birkfeld: Parking spaces at the train station
St. Kathrein am Hauenstein: Parking spaces at the municipal office
Ratten: Parking spaces in the town center
- Author
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The tour Feistritztal cycle path R8, northern section is used by outdooractive.com provided.
General info
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Hochsteiermark
177
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Joglland - Waldheimat
111
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Strallegg
15
