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R8 Dream Cycle Path – Weizer Stausee loop from Birkfeld

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R8 Dream Cycle Path – Weizer Stausee loop from Birkfeld

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R8 Dream Cycle Path – Weizer Stausee loop from Birkfeld

02:25

32.5km

640m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: February 27, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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144 m

Birkfeld Station – Feistritztal Railway

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With the Feistritztalbahn you can travel on one of the most beautiful narrow-gauge routes in Central Europe from Birkfeld via Anger, Oberfeistritz and Peesen to Weiz.

Detailed information on prices and timetables can be found at feistritztalbahn.at.

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158 m

End of the Feistritztal Cycle Path (R8) in Birkfeld

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Once you have completed the first part of the Feistritztal cycle path near Birkfeld, you unfortunately still have to prepare for a not entirely pleasant part of the cycle path. …

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20.8 km

R8 Dream Cycle Path

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A beautiful bike path with great rest areas. The section between Ratten and Birkfeld and Anger to Stubenberg is perfect for families! (Please note: there is no bike path between Birkfeld and Koglhof.)

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25.0 km

Ice station on the Feistritztal Cycle Path

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This rest stop is perfect for a short break on the Feistritztal cycle path. There is a shaded seating area and in the hut a refrigerator with drinks and also a refrigerator with Jolly, Twinni, etc.

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27.9 km

History of the R8 Cycle Path on the Former Birkfeld–Ratten Railway Line

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If you are on the first part of the R8 "Feistritztal Radweg" cycle path, you should take the time to stop and study the lovingly designed board about the history of the railway and the cycle path.

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28.9 km

Weizer Stausee

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Reservoir on the R8 between Strallegg and Birkfeld.

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32.2 km

Edlseer Alm Heritage Railway

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The short train is also an eye-catcher

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32.3 km

Edlseer-Alm

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Beautiful alpine pasture, good food, friendly staff

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32.5 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

17.8 km

12.1 km

1.96 km

355 m

202 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

16.1 km

12.9 km

1.96 km

1.53 km

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Monday 18 May

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6°C

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