Elemental Force Round, Vorau
The Elemental-Force-Round is a challenging circular tour and leads to the Masenberg in Vorau in the Joglland - Waldheimat region. Many refreshment stops and vantage points with magnificent views round off the route.
The Masenberg is the local mountain of the municipality of Vorau. Starting from the URKRAFT Arena, the Urkraftrunde leads via Vornholz to the summit, which lies between Pöllauberg and Vorau. Via Puchegg the tour leads back to the market town of Vorau. A section of it also leads on the tour "Der große Jogl". Both at the Masenberg and at the Erzherzog Johann Höhe, it is recommended to take a short break to enjoy the fantastic view of the surrounding communities.
This tour is only signposted "Urkraftrunde" if it does not follow the tour "The Grand Jogl". Otherwise, follow the signs for "The Grand Jogl".
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By car:
- Via the A2 from Vienna to the Pinggau exit; approx. 23 km via Rohrbach a.d. Lafnitz to the starting point.
- Via the A2 from Graz to the Hartberg exit; approx. 30 km via Rohrbach a.d. Lafnitz to the starting point.
- Via the S6 to the Krieglach exit; approx. 40 km via St. Kathrein a.H. and Wenigzell to the starting point.
Detailed information on how to get here can be found here.
- We ride along the Lindenallee towards the traffic circle and are led into the Vornholz district
- On roads with little traffic, we reach the main road, which we cross and continue along field and forest paths to the Zissertaverne inn
- In this section, it is worth stopping for refreshments so that you can tackle the ascent with renewed energy
- Once you reach the Masenberg, you are rewarded with a fantastic panoramic view
- The “Der große Jogl” route takes us down the mountain, past the “Erzherzog Johann Höhe” viewpoint (tip: detour to the Joglland E-Trial Park) and back to the starting point
The sports centre, the URKRAFT Arena, offers a wide range of possibilities - from the pump track, to a motor skills park, to the bouldering hall.
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Rast auf der Urkraftrunde | © Oststeiermark Tourismus | Klaus Ranger
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Auf dem Masenberg | © Oststeiermark Tourismus | Klaus Ranger
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Unterwegs mit dem Rad in Vorau | © Oststeiermark Tourismus | Klaus Ranger
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Unterwegs am Masenberg | © Oststeiermark Tourismus | Klaus Ranger
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Am Gipfel des Masenbergs | © Oststeiermark Tourismus | Klaus Ranger
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Stift Vorau | © Verein der Vorauer Wirtschaft | Reinhold Ogris
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Blick auf das Stift Vorau | © Tourismus Info Vorau
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Erzherzog Johann Höhe | © Tourismus Info Vorau
What the weather will be like
Vorau (675m)
The day starts sunny, but will be partly cloudy in the afternoon.
Mostly cloudy through the day with light rain now and then.
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