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Tour through apple country

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This challenging tour leads from Weiz through the beautiful apple country along apple orchards to Albersdorf. From there you can cycle comfortably back to Weiz on the R11
There are wine taverns along the route that invite you to take a break. Almost the entire route leads along side roads with little traffic.

This tour is only recommended for cyclists in good physical condition as there are over 700 meters of altitude to conquer.

Characteristics

Skill
Fitness

Best season

January
February
March
November
December

The tour in numbers

challenging
Level of difficulty
45,0 km
Route
4:00 h
Time
779 hm
Uphill
779 hm
Downhill
787 m
Highest point

Map & downloads

More information

The district capital Weiz is located in Eastern Styria and is easily accessible via the A2 from Vienna (approx. 2 hours) and Graz from Graz (approx. 30 minutes).
  • Arrival from Vienna and Graz: On the A2 from Vienna, take highway exit 161/Gleisdorf West in the direction of B 54/B64. Follow the B65 / Gleisdorfer Bundesstraße until you reach the B54 / Wechselbundesstraße. At the traffic circle, take the second exit to the B64 / Rechberg-Bundesstraße. After about 15 km you will reach the district capital Weiz.
  • Coming from Graz via the federal highway: take Kaiser-Franz-Josef-Kai and Wickenburggasse to Jahngasse / B67a. Follow the B72 to Weiz and take the exit towards Weiz -West.

Route planner

Timetables and travel information can be found at Österreichische Bundesbahnen (ÖBB) or at Verkehrsauskunft Verbundlinie. For local transportation, we recommend the SAM-Sammeltaxi Oststeiermark, which also takes bicycles if booked in advance.

Hotel Allmer (kostenlos)

Information about the region, places to stop and stay overnight, excursion destinations, etc., can be found here

Eastern Styria Tourist BoardWeiz officeMain square 188160 Weiz Tel.: +43 3172 2319660 

www.oststeiermark.com

weiz@oststeiermark.com

Current weather

Find out about cycle maps and other tour tips at the tourist office. You can also order information material on our website from the comfort of your own home.

Eastern Styria Tourist Office

Weiz office

Main square 18

8160 Weiz

Phone: +43 3172 2319660

www.oststeiermark.com

weiz@oststeiermark.com 

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What the weather will be like

Weiz (473m)

Morning
sunny
16°C
0%
0 km/h
Noon
very sunny
23°C
30%
5 km/h
Night
cloudy
20°C
50%
5 km/h
Mostly dry and sunny throughout the day, but isolated showers will be possible towards evening.
Morning
very sunny
18°C
5%
0 km/h
Noon
very sunny
24°C
40%
10 km/h
Night
slightly cloudy
21°C
40%
5 km/h
Dry and bright with plenty of sunshine, clouds will be rare.
06.06.2024
sunny
13°C 25°C
07.06.2024
sunny
14°C 26°C
08.06.2024
sunny
15°C 27°C
GenussCard Steiermark | © Thermen- und Vulkanland Steiermark, Harald Eisenberger

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