Almenland Großer Jogl / Cycling Vacation / Styria

Difficult | 193 km | 5,413 hm
, Vorau

Explore the 11 municipalities of the Joglland-Waldheimat region by bike in four stages.

Through flower-filled towns and mountain health resorts

The “Der große Jogl” mountain bike tour passes through all eleven municipalities in the Joglland-Waldheimat region and combines challenging climbs with impressive views. Over the course of about 193 kilometers, you’ll experience diverse landscapes, idyllic forests, and numerous scenic overlooks.

The route can be traveled in either direction, and you can join it in any of the communities along the way. Vorau is the recommended starting point. From there, the tour takes you through the region in four varied stages. The suggested stage divisions are provided as a guide and can be adjusted to suit your individual fitness level and riding ability.

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Starting Point & Parking

Vorau Abbey
Vorau 1, 8250 Vorau

Free parking is available at Stift Vorau.

Places to Stop for a Meal

All along the route, numerous inns, alpine huts, and restaurants invite you to take a relaxing break during each stage. During your break, you can enjoy the breathtaking views of the region and recharge your energy.

Road conditions

The Great Jogl runs along paved roads as well as along field, forest, and logging trails.

Recommended Equipment

For a pleasant and safe bike ride, we recommend:

Sportswear with a helmet,
sturdy shoes
Water bottle and a small snack
Rain and Sun Protection
a well-maintained bicycle
Emergency kit (air pump, repair kit, spare inner tube)
Multifunction Tool
Small First Aid Kit
cell phone

Our tip:
Before you set out on your bike ride, check the current opening hours of the places to stop for a bite to eat, or be sure to bring enough food and drinks for the ride.

This stage of the “Der große Jogl” bike tour leads from Vorau over the Hochwechsel—with its breathtaking views—to the route’s endpoint in the municipality of St. Jakob im Walde.

Route length:54.8 km
Difficulty: difficult
Total elevation gain:2,178 m
Road conditions:paved roads, as well as field, forest, and logging trails.

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The second day of the tour leads from the flower-filled town of St. Jakob im Walde to the Pretul River and on to the northernmost town, the mountain health resort and "Easter Bunny Village" of Fischbach.

Route length:53.5 km
Difficulty: difficult
Total elevation gain:1,593 m
Road conditions:paved roads, as well as field, forest, and logging trails.

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The third stage leads from Fischbach to Birkfeld, the home of the Edlseer family. Following a section of the R8, the route heads toward Strallegg and continues on to Wenigzell, where the shortest stage of the tour ends.

Route length:38.6 km
Difficulty: moderate
Total elevation gain:597 m
Road conditions:paved roads, as well as field, forest, and logging trails.

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The first route for the final stage goes from Wenigzell through Miesenbach to the Masenberg to enjoy the view one last time before heading home, ending back at the starting point in Vorau.

Route length:44.1 km
Difficulty: moderate
Total elevation gain:1,096 m
Road conditions:paved roads, as well as field, forest, and logging trails.

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The other route to the starting point leads from Wenigzell over the Kultberg Wildwiese and the Masenberg back to Vorau.

Route length:32.0 km
Difficulty: moderate
Total elevation gain:881 m
Road conditions:paved roads, as well as field, forest, and logging trails.

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