Laaben im Walde

This particular ride started with Hochroterd as the first climb, which is perfect when there's a west wind, as it provides some shelter while heading in that direction. After tackling the "kleiner Semmering," I enjoyed a nice descent with some switchbacks leading to Pressbaum. From there, the real challenge began—a 9 km climb to Hochstraß, the highest point of the loop.
A thrilling, high-speed downhill followed, ending in Altlengbach, where I turned onto a scenic road heading towards Laaben im Walde. This spot marked the turning point of the loop and the beginning of another enjoyable climb. Reaching the top at Forsthof, I was rewarded with a long, steady descent all the way to Alland, where the backwind helped boost my speed.
The ride wasn’t over yet, though. I tackled the climbs to Dörfl and then to Schwarzensee, both great for achieving a solid training effect. To round things off, there were three smaller hills to cross after passing Heiligenkreuz, followed by a descent through Einöde. The combination of ups and downs through nature made for a truly rewarding ride.

bike: Pretty Betty Specialized Tarmac S-Works
Starring: Gerry