Family circular walk to Naas

Characteristics

Fitness

The tour in numbers

Level of difficulty easy

Route 8,7 km

Time 2:25 h

Uphill 138 hm

Downhill 138 hm

Highest point 607 m

Family circular hiking trail from Weiz via Sturmberg to Naas.

Along the municipal road, the circular trail leads past the Sturmberg ruins in the direction of Naas. After a small climb over Naas village, the trail first leads through the forest, then through Kalkleiten back to the starting point. This circular trail is particularly suitable for families with children and is easy to walk due to the slight incline.

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More information

The district capital of Weiz is located in eastern Styria and is very easy to reach via the A2 from Vienna (approx. 2 hrs) and from Graz (approx. 30 min).

Arrival from Vienna and Graz: On the A2 from Vienna, take motorway exit 161 / Gleisdorf West in the direction of B54 / B64. Follow the B65 / Gleisdorfer Bundesstraße until you reach the B54 / Wechselbundesstraße. At the roundabout take the second exit to the B64 / Rechberg-Bundesstraße. After about 15 km you will reach the district capital Weiz.
Arriving from Graz via the main road: take Kaiser-Franz-Josef-Kai and Wickenburggasse to Jahngasse / B67a. Follow the B72 to Weiz and take the exit towards Weiz -West.

route planner

The circular trail starts at the Weizer Bundesschulzentrum and leads along the Sturmbergweg past the Sturmberg ruins to the Naaser Schule/In der Weiz (No. 3). After crossing the main road, the trail continues to Naas Dorf and via the 745 trail through Kalkleiten back to the starting point at the Bundesschulzentrum.

Important telephone numbers:

Euronotruf: 112
Emergency call mountain rescue: 140 (if possible please give GPS data)
Rescue: 144
Fire department: 122
Police 133

The trail is easy to walk and therefore suitable for the whole family.

A few tips for correct and fair behavior in the forest:(Source: www.bundesforste.at )

Hikers should avoid visits to the forest about 1.5 hours before sunrise and after sunset, as wild animals are particularly active during this time.
Plastic bottles, handkerchiefs, cigarette butts & Co have no place in the forest! Please make sure that you do not leave any trash in the forest.
Camping and making fire - is strictly forbidden in the forest!
Basically, each person is allowed to collect 2 kg of mushrooms and berries per day in the forest for personal use. It is only forbidden if the forest owner expressly prohibits it.

Backpack with water bottle/thermos flask and provisions
Mountain / hiking boots
Appropriate clothing - if possible several layers - "onion principle".on cool days: long hiking pants, glovesdo not forget: Headgear, sunglasses
rain protection, seat pad
walking sticks
cell phone
first aid kit
Route description, detailed plan of the hike/hiking map/GPS device
Before the start of the hike
, check the possibilities for refreshments, including opening times, or pack the appropriate food and drink

Along the route there are also places to stop for a rest and a break.
Inn Lindenwirt (approx. 5 min. from Naas municipal office), Inn Strobl Niederlandscha, Landschkeller.
From Weiz/Waldgasse marked and signposted throughout.

Timetables and travel information can be found at the Austrian Federal Railways (ÖBB) or at Verkehrsauskunft Verbundlinie.

For local transportation we recommend the SAM-Sammeltaxi Oststeiermark.

Information about the region, places to stop for refreshments and overnight stays, excursion destinations, etc., can be found here:

East Styria Tourist BoardWeiz officeMain square 18 8160 WeizTel. +43 3172 2319 660

www.oststeiermark.com

weiz@oststeiermark.com

Get information at the tourist office about maps, hiking brochures and other tour tips.

You can also order information material on our website from the comfort of your own home.

East Styria Tourist OfficeWeiz officeMain Square 188160 Weiz Tel.: +43 3172 2319660

www.oststeiermark.com

weiz@oststeiermark.com