Der große Jogl: Birkfeld - Strallegg, Birkfeld

The stage of the touring mountain bike route “Der große Jogl” leads from Birkfeld to Strallegg. 
“Der große Jogl” leads through all eleven municipalities in the Joglland - Waldheimat region. At around 193 kilometers and 5413 meters in altitude, it is also one of the longest continuous bike tours in Styria. The tour leads along forest and meadow paths, forest roads and various road sections to the most beautiful places, most interesting excursion destinations and highest peaks in the region.
 
A special service along the tour “Der große Jogl” is the luggage transport - simply cycle carefree, without any annoying extra luggage. While you are on the road, your luggage will be taken to your next stage destination (by 5 p.m. at the latest).

Characteristics

Skill
Fitness

Best season

January
February
March
November
December

The tour in numbers

11,1 km
Route
1:20 h
Time
288 hm
Uphill
54 hm
Downhill
852 m
Highest point

Map & downloads

More information

Birkfeld is located in the center of the Upper Feistritz Valley in the district of Weiz in the Austrian province of Styria.
 
By car:
From Vienna: A2 to Hartberg, B54 direction Graz until junction Pöllau, Birkfeld. After Pöllau turn left to Birkfeld about 15 km.
 
From Graz: A2 to Gleisdorf exit, B64 direction Weiz. At the traffic circle before Weiz, take the B72 towards Anger, Birkfeld. From Weiz approx. 25 km.
 
From Salzburg: S6 via Bruck, Kapfenberg to the Allerheiligen im Mürztal exit. Immediately after the exit, turn right towards Fischbach, Birkfeld. Approx. 35 km via Schanzsattel to Birkfeld.
 
  • We start in Birkfeld
  • From here we cycle about 4 km on the Feistritztalradweg R8 and turn right to Strallegg
In summer, you can cool off in the Strallegg outdoor pool - perfect after a bike tour.
Timetables and travel information can be found at Österreichische Bundesbahnen (ÖBB) or at Verkehrsauskunft Verbundlinie.
For local transportation we recommend the SAM-Sammeltaxi Oststeiermark.
 
Please note whether you are allowed to take your bike with you if you are traveling by public transport!
Birkfeld, P&R (free)
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
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.
 

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What the weather will be like

Birkfeld (619m)

Morning
slightly cloudy
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5 km/h
Noon
slightly cloudy
10°C
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Night
slightly cloudy
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Dry and partly sunny throughout the day, with cloudy periods from time to time.
Morning
cloudy
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Noon
slightly cloudy
11°C
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Night
slightly cloudy
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Morning clouds will clear gradually. Then frequent sunny periods.
07.11.2024
very sunny
2°C 10°C
08.11.2024
very sunny
1°C 10°C
09.11.2024
sunny
1°C 9°C
Spiegelsee Reiteralm | © photo-austria / Christine Höflehner

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