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Gravel Bike - Spechtensee Tour | 15

easy open Gravel Bike · Grimming-Donnersbachtal

Tour characteristics
Stamina
Technique
Experience
Landscape
Tour-Infos
Distance: 31399.9 km
Duration: 175 h
Ascent: 514 m
Descent: 514 m
Best time of year
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The tour

Leisurely circular route to the idyllic Spechtensee on forest and asphalt roads. One moderately steep mountain climb (approx. 8 km). At the Spechtensee there is a stop for refreshments and swimming, which makes the tour an absolute classic for families.

 

For the protection of the game (resting times), driving on the trails is only allowed at the following times:   

  • May 15th to August 31st from 08:00 am to 06:00 pm   
  • 1st to 30th September from 08:00 am to 05:00 pm
Turn-by-turn directions

The following localities and waypoints serve as a guide:

Starting point Tourismusbüro Irdning – Schlattham – Sallaberg am Kulm – Ennsweg – Maitschern – Gasthof Weitgasser – Aicherlsteinweg – Wörschachwaldweg – Spechtenseehütte – Wörschachwald – Klachau – Untergrimming – Trautenfels - Irdning – back to the starting point

Getting there

From Salzburg: Take the A10 to Altenmarkt, in Radstadt join the B320. Follow the B320 until Trautenfels. There turn right in the direction of Irdning. Follow the road until you reach the center of Irdning. The starting point is the red building on the right side.

From Graz: Take the A9 to Liezen, then take the B320 to Trautenfels. In Trautenfels turn left in the direction of Irdning. Follow the road until you reach the center of Irdning. The starting point is the red building on the right side.

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Parking

Limited parking is available at the municipal parking lot across from the tourist office.

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Start
Marketplace Irdning
Destination
Marketplace Irdning
Security
  • Always wear a helmet and appropriate clothing.
  • Ride only on paved and signposted paths.
  • Watch out for traffic at crossroads and road junctions! Be considerate and give way.
  • Avoid blocking the rear wheel and thus help to maintain the paths.
  • Control your speed downhill!
  • Protect the environment and do not leave garbage, etc. in the mountains!

In case of emergency, please dial the following emergency numbers: No. 140 - Mountain rescue No. 112 - Euro emergency call

Equipment

Bicycle helmet, cycling clothes, sturdy shoes, rain protection, sun protection and enough to drink.

Breakdowns can happen - but rarely in front of one of the numerous service points: a basic equipment of tools and accessories therefore never hurts! Spare tube and/or patch kit, universal wrench, air pump, brake and shift cable, and a screwdriver can be helpful.

Weather forecast

Date
in the morning
2°C
at noon
17°C
in the evening
13°C
Dry and sunny throughout the day with hardly any clouds.
in the morning
6°C
at noon
21°C
in the evening
17°C
Dry and partly sunny throughout the day, with cloudy periods from time to time.
in the morning
8°C
at noon
23°C
in the evening
18°C
Dry and partly sunny throughout the day, with cloudy periods from time to time.

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