Der große Jogl: Vorau - Mönichwald

The stage of the touring mountain bike route “Der große Jogl” leads from Vorau to Mönichwald.
“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

10,7 km
Route
1:15 h
Time
301 hm
Uphill
363 hm
Downhill
912 m
Highest point

Map & downloads

More information

Vorau is located in the East Styrian hill country at an altitude of between 470 and 1248 meters.
By car:
From Vienna: A2 exit Pinggau - Rohrbach-Vorau
From Graz: A2 exit Pinkafeld or Hartberg - Rohrbach - Vorau
Detailed information on how to get here can be found here.
  • We start in Strallegg
  • We ride past the village center in the direction of the ski lift
  • After the Posch snack station, we keep right and head towards Wenigzell
We recommend the leisure lake in Mönichwald. 
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!
Vorau, Griesplatzoutdoor pool (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

Vorau (675m)

Morning
very sunny
20°C
0%
5 km/h
Noon
very sunny
28°C
10%
10 km/h
Night
sunny
22°C
20%
10 km/h
Dry and bright with plenty of sunshine, clouds will be rare.
Morning
slightly cloudy
17°C
10%
10 km/h
Noon
slightly cloudy
23°C
10%
5 km/h
Night
slightly cloudy
19°C
25%
10 km/h
Dry and partly sunny throughout the day, with cloudy periods from time to time.
27.08.2024
sunny
15°C 25°C
28.08.2024
very sunny
14°C 28°C
29.08.2024
cloudy
15°C 29°C
Kindererlebnis-Bauernhof Perhofer, Silvia | © Oststeiermark Tourismus, Rene Strasser

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