Fuchsberg in Oberrettenbach is one of the particularly scenic areas of the municipality of Gersdorf an der Feistritz.
Hiking and navigation
A former hiking route led from the waste collection centre via Rohrwegberg to the municipal boundary with Sinabelkirchen. The return to the starting point was via Rothgmos and Premberg. This makes it a circular route with a clearly named start, waypoints and return; the municipal boundary is one section of the route, not its endpoint.
Another route description concerns the Oststeirische Genussrunde, 924. It runs via MĂĽhlweg and Oberrettenbach Weg to the Oberrettenbach municipal office. The reference points differ: the former hiking route starts and ends at the waste collection centre, while the Genussrunde names the municipal office as its destination. Route information may change; check the current route before setting out.
The routes clearly differ in form when choosing your day’s activities: the former hiking route is a loop that returns to its starting point, the Genussrunde names the municipal office as its destination, and the Apple Road cycling tour passes through Oberrettenbach. This lets you choose between a circular route, a named destination and a cycling tour with regional produce on offer.
Cycling and regional produce
The Apple Road cycling tour in Eastern Styria passes through Oberrettenbach. Numerous farms along the route sell products directly from the farm; self-service stalls invite you to taste and buy regional produce. If you would like to plan your ride around food, you can make these offerings a focus: farms sell produce directly from the farm, and the stalls explicitly invite you to sample and buy.
Leisure activities in the municipality
The leisure activities offered by the municipality of Gersdorf an der Feistritz include numerous hiking and cycling trails, as well as Kneipp treatments, tennis, horse riding and swimming. The choice therefore extends beyond individual routes to include various forms of exercise and leisure.
At the Kneipp facility in Gersdorf, natural stone basins are used for arm baths; a water column is available for knee and foot pours. Rest benches are set along the herb beds. A foot course and barefoot paths complement the water treatments with a dedicated area for the feet. When planning, you can weigh up these different options: water treatments, the foot course and barefoot paths, or places to rest by the herb beds.
The Gersdorf outdoor swimming pool has a beach volleyball court, a table tennis area, a children’s playground, a sports field and two adjacent tennis courts. If you plan to visit the facility, check current opening hours and access in advance. The two facilities offer different kinds of leisure: the Kneipp facility focuses on water treatments and footpaths, while the outdoor pool features the sports and play areas listed above.
Community and events
The history of local events includes community activities. In the second year of the “Rettenbäcker”, the Oberrettenbach village community once again organised a summer festival with spit-roast pig. The Oberrettenbach Hiking Club held a hiking day on Austria’s National Day. These historical examples complement the landscape and leisure activities with a glimpse into village community life.
Discover more destinations: Strallegg, Mitterdorf an der Raab, Sankt Georgen, Nitscha, Hofstätten An Der Raab, Ratten, Hohenau An Der Raab, Passail
For the overview of the wider region: Weiz.
