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Experience value (1-5) |
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Difficulty (1-5) |
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Official homepage of the organizer |
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Link to the current weather in Wildon Weather Forecast Wildon |
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Webcams: Egg / Wildon Graz Leibnitz Voitsberg Gleisdorf |
| Attention!!! Many sections run through private land. Therefore, the mtb - Tour in Wildon is only passable on the day at Wildon mtb - marathon. |
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The longer of the two MTB - Bike Marathon route at Wildon is 54 kilometers long and has 1435 Hm. From the pond in Wildon the Mountain Bike Marathon leads to St. Nikolai im Sausal, Sulmsee bei Leibnitz and after Dexenberg back again to Wildon. The opinions of the starters from 2008, were almost entirely positive and euphoric, which made me very curious. But despite the high expectations I was very excited by the MTB Marathon. 10 kilometers from the finish, I even played with the idea - I wish I could take the beautiful round again. The varied and demanding course, unfortunately, has the disadvantage that it is only passable on the day of Wildon Bike Marathon because many sections are on private land. But the number of selective forest transits, meadow, farm roads, vineyards, and the signs are perfect. Since the roads and paths changed between tarmac, gravel, grass and mud, you must always go fully concentrated. Some roots in the forest passages also make it a bit difficult. Since it has rained a lot 1-2 days before the marathon cycling Wildon, all passages were in many forest places very muddy. As a "mud rookie" I learned with time, the difference between slightly damp, wet, and about 5cm up to 10cm deep mud.
You have not brushing your Mountainbike before you start, because after the very interesting MTB - round you must to do it anyway. In the finish was built a small bike - wash station to get there the most mud away and so the car stays clean. The tip at the start of the cycling marathon Wildon: Drive the first kilometers only with 70% of maximal performance was super. The mountain bike - route was much more exhausting than I thought. Take less tire pressure, since the comfort is better due to the increased attenuation and the tires have more grip. In the morning it was still very fresh at the start, but after 2 kilometers, it was on the "Bockberg" (first hill) already warm.
The Wildon Radmarathon is interesting because there are many challenging forest passes, single trails or beautiful views over the hilly landscape of southern Styria. The highlight of the entire marathon was at Sulmsee the driveway through a vineyard, to the second catering places on the "Silberberg". In addition to great food and wonderful views, there was also a musical entertainment, including moderation. Was actually almost too good to go even further. The cycling marathon Wildon is run without timing chip. There are only running lists. This has the advantage that you do not necessarily going to mtb marathon as a race. And you, on the sporting ambitions ride with many friendly mountain bikers, not forget the beautiful scenery in southern Styria. In finish, in addition to the were very well-organized catering, the jersey, the beer glass and other great gifts also reflect the large merchandise prizes. Another important tip. Anyone who registers at one of the bigger teams can still win other great prizes, as the biggest teams are also rewarded. The evening after the Wildon Bike Marathon is a year before the next Wildoner Bike Marathon! |
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The market town Wildon in the district of Leibnitz, province Styria - Austria, lies between the Mur and the Wildon Mountain and has an area of only 7.24 kilometers ². In Wildon live 2,500 inhabitants. A few kilometers west of Wildon is the A9 - Pyhrnhighway. The Mur bike path leads through Wildon and invites you to a recreational break at the lake Wildon. From the 10-acre lake one has a very good view of the picturesque church and Schlossberg in Wildon. On the pond are a children's playground, a water slide, paddle boats and a beach volleyball court available. In the Cultural Center "Schloß Wildon" where organised concerts, cabaret evenings, and many other cultural events. But also for seminars, weddings and other celebrations can be rented spaces, including audio - video and lighting technology. On the outdoor stage at Wildon Schlossberg, the association "Wildon Stage Community" has organised, a summer theatre since 30 years. The amateur actor lead under professional guidance in the summer months of June and July, entertaining stage plays in the 300-seat outdoor theatre on the northern slopes of the Schlossberg in Wildon. From Wildon Schlossberg one has a very good view into the field and on the southern Styrian Graz wine country. The cultural trail with 42 stations linking the municipalities Hengist: Wildon, Hengsberg, Weiterndorf Lebring St.Margarethen. The cultural trail explain geological, archaeological, historical and cultural specificities. Due to its convenient location at the confluence of two styrian rivers Kainach and Mur were in the range of Wildon even a few thousand years before Christ, the first settlements. Very interesting is also the in the arms of Wildon pictured "Wild Man". The "Wild Man" from the Middle Ages where the popular belief, the Germanic and Slavic peoples, according to the forces of nature and the gods were humanized shown. The presentation is often done as a maverick, wild creatures with gigantic strength and scanty clothing. As a residence of the wild man was suspected uninhabited forest and mountain areas. The "Wild Man" is a legend and lived in the Wild Man Caves on the Schlossberg. He threatened and harassed the people of Wildon. A captive maiden is blinded him with a knitting needle and have made him so vulnerable. Leisure facilities of Wildon in the summer: horseback riding, trotting, cycling, mountain biking, swimming, hiking, beach volleyball, soccer, running, tennis. |
