4 elements tour FIRE 1 in the thermal & volcanic country Styria

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49.05km

253 - 383m

Distance

367hm

362hm

Ascent

03:30h

Duration

Erlebnisregion Thermen- & Vulkanland

Brief description: From the Berghofer Mill in Fehring, via Kapfenstein Castle, to the largest fire engine and on to the oldest spa town in Styria and Feldbach.
Difficulty: medium
Rating: Technique

Fitness

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Starting point: Feldbach
Route: Lödersdorf village
3.4 km

Gasthaus Fuchs restaurant
4.0 km

Johnsdorf village
8.2 km

Gasthaus Knausz restaurant
8.4 km

Schiefer village
15.7 km

Tostlereck hamlet
22.5 km

Gasthaus Gartner restaurant
22.6 km

Kapfenstein village
29.1 km

Buschenschank Schuster restaurant
29.2 km

Kölldorf village
30.7 km

Bairisch Kölldorf village
33.9 km

Steinbach village
34.9 km

Bad Gleichenberg village
37.5 km

Gleichenberg Dorf village
39.3 km

Klausen village
41.2 km

Gasthaus Weidinger restaurant
44.5 km

Mühldorf bei Feldbach village
46.3 km

Gasthaus Amschl restaurant
46.6 km

Grill-In Fandl Hendl restaurant
48.3 km

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Description: In the thermal & volcanic land of Styria, the four elements - water, fire, earth and air - have found their home. For this reason, these e-bike tours are also dedicated to the four elements.

On the trail of fire

From the city of Feldbach, the route leads to Fehring and across the Mühlgraben to Kapfenstein. Past the spa park and the Therme der Ruhe (spa of tranquility) - touch the Styrassic Park and return to Feldbach via the Salzwipfel.

Unbridled passion, emotion and intensity - we are talking about the element of fire, which is firmly anchored in the history of the region. This e-bike tour takes you through the former land of volcanoes, which spewed hot lava millions of years ago and thus still shape the entire southeastern Styria region today. Where there is fire, there is energy - and you will need it on the upcoming tour. But don't worry, on your way through the varied landscape, many inns and wine taverns will welcome you for a rest.

With the support of the federal government and the European Union.
Directions: This e-bike tour is dedicated to FIRE and starts comfortably, along the Raabtalradweg, in Feldbach. Along the Raab you cycle together with the air tour to Fehring. Where your tour leaves the Raabtalradweg and enters the R12 Thermenradweg. Yikes, now it's getting pretty fiery! The next climb over the Hirzenriegl is a real challenge. But don't worry - you'll be rewarded with a great descent! When you arrive in Kapfenstein, you'll see the castle, which is enthroned on an extinct volcano, the Kapfensteiner Kogel. The Kapfenstein Castle with the GeoTrail are a welcome place for a rest with a view and impression. Now you make your way towards the "Gleichen Berge". Here the oldest health resort in Styria awaits you. The long extinct volcanoes around the Gleichenberger Kogel are real landmarks and visible from afar. After passing the Therme der Ruhe in Bad Gleichenberg, dinosaurs from Styrassic Park may cross our path! Eyes up! Via the R45 Gleichenberg cycle path you cycle back to Feldbach.
Highest point: 383 m
Endpoint: Feldbach
Height profile
Equipment: A basic equipment of tools and accessories such as spare inner tube and/or repair kit, spanner, air pump, brake and shift cable as well as a screwdriver can never hurt.
Safety instructions: Emergency call mountain rescue: 140
ambulance: 144
European emergency call: 112
firefighters: 122
police: 133

Tips when reporting an emergency – Answer these six WH questions: What happened? How many people are injured? Where did the accident happen (are there GPS coordinates)? Who is reporting the incident (callback number)? When did the accident happen? What is the weather like at the site of the incident?
Tips: A visit to Kapfenstein Castle is not to be missed. Likewise, a stop in the oldest spa town in Styria - Bad Gleichenberg - is also highly recommended.
Additional information: Tourist Office Thermen- & Vulkanland
Gästeinfo Bad Gleichenberg
Kaiser-Franz-Josef-Str. 1/top 4
8344 Bad Gleichenberg
Tel. +43 3382 55 100-44
badgleichenberg@thermen-vulkanland.at
www.thermen-vulkanland.at
Directions: There is a train station in Fehring, Bad Gleichenberg and Feldbach. Arrival by car is also possible via the A2 - Südautobahn. If you take the Gleisdorf-West exit, you can drive directly to Feldbach.
Detailed information on how to get there can be found here.
Public transportation: Detailed information about arriving by ÖBB (Austrian Federal Railways) can be found at www.oebb.at or on the Verbundlinie Steiermark website www.busbahnbim.at

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Parking: Parking is available in Bad Gleichenberg and Feldbach.