Der große Jogl: Rettenegg - Fischbach, Rettenegg

The stage of the touring mountain bike route “Der große Jogl” leads from Rettenegg via Pretul, Roseggerhof to Fischbach. 
“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

43,9 km
Route
5:50 h
Time
1523 hm
Uphill
1366 hm
Downhill
1584 m
Highest point

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More information

Rettenegg is located in the Fischbach Alps at the confluence of the Pfaffenbach and Feistritz rivers. The roads coming from Pfaffensattel and Feistritzsattel also meet there. The southern part of the area belongs to the Styrian Joglland.

By car
From Graz: via the A2 to the Gleisdorf-West exit; follow the B64 to Weiz; B72 to Birkfeld, Ratten, Rettenegg

From Vienna: via A23 to exit Bruck a. d. Mur; continue on S6, follow L117 to Rettenegg
 
  • In Ratten we make a detour to the Pretul
  • We stay on the main route and ride to St. Kahtrein am Hauenstein
  • In the mining area, we turn right to the Roseggerhof farm
  • At the Roseggerhof we come to the Alpl, where we turn right
  • At the Schlagbauer crossroads, we head towards Waldtoni-Alm
  • From there a path leads to Fischbach
In summer, the swimming pond and minigolf course in Fischbach are well worth a visit. 
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!
Rettenegg, village square (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

Fischbach (992m)

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