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Discovery Tour 7 - Vorau / St.Lorenzen am Wechsel / Rohrbach an der Lafnitz / Hartberg / Pöllau / Vorau

Enjoyable cycle tour through the East Styrian hills
Our tour starts in Vorau, a charming town with historical flair. From here, the route leads through rolling hills to Pöllau, where a first stop is worthwhile. The imposing Pöllau Castle, also known as the “Styrian St. Peter's Cathedral”, impresses with its baroque architecture. Those who prefer a more leisurely pace can unwind in the idyllic Pöllau Valley Nature Park.

The route continues to Hartberg, a town full of history and modern art. Perfect for a break: the new hARTberg Walk, an open-air gallery with impressive graffiti artworks. A stroll through the charming old town rounds off the visit.

Refreshed, the route continues to Rohrbach and into the picturesque Wechselland region. Passing the mysterious Thalberg Castle, the route leads to Dechantskirchen, where a very special refreshment stop awaits: Flourl's Schenke. Here you can enjoy the breathtaking view from the new Wexlkino cinema with a drink in your hand.

If that's not enough panorama for you, you should definitely take a break at the Hohenau chapel - a real insider tip for a moment of peace in the midst of nature. The route then continues up to St. Lorenzen, which is part of the famous flower route. A real highlight awaits here: the Aerosolium, a freely accessible place that invigorates the lungs with fresh, healthy air.

The tour leads back to Vorau via Bruck an der Lafnitz, where the small but beautiful 3-Tannen-Bad offers the perfect refreshment after the cycle tour. A dip in the cool water - the crowning glory of an unforgettable day on two wheels!

Characteristics

Skill
Fitness

Best season

January
February
March
November
December

The tour in numbers

85,0 km
Route
5:35 h
Time
1265 hm
Uphill
1265 hm
Downhill
914 m
Highest point

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More information

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.
The tour is not signposted throughout. Route guidance with app recommended.
We recommend:
  • in Pöllau: Pöllau Castle impresses with its baroque architecture. The castle park in Pöllau is a wonderful place to relax.
  •  in Hartberg: The hARTberg Walk shows impressive graffiti art. The historic old town invites you to linger in its cozy cafés.
  • in Dechantskirchen: In Flourl's Schenke, you can enjoy the panoramic view over a drink. The Hohenau chapel is a perfect resting place with a great view.
  • in St. Lorenzen: The Aerosolium offers healthy air and is good for the lungs.
  • in Vorau: At the end of the tour, the 3 Firs Bath provides a refreshing dip.
Timetables and travel information can be found at Österreichischen 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, Vorau Abbey (free)

Find out about hiking maps, cycling maps and excursion destination maps and other tour tips at the tourist office.

You can also order information material on our website from the comfort of your own home.

Eastern Styria Tourist Board
Joglland-Waldheimat
8255 St. Jakob im Walde
Tel.: 03336/20255
info@joglland.at
www.oststeiermark.com

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What the weather will be like

Vorau (675m)

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very sunny
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Noon
very sunny
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Night
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Dry and sunny throughout the day with hardly any clouds.
Morning
very sunny
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Noon
sunny
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Night
slightly cloudy
10°C
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The day starts sunny, but will be partly cloudy in the afternoon.
06.04.2025
slightly cloudy
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