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Pischelsdorf- Tour WZ2, Puch near Weiz

Characteristics

Skill
Fitness

The tour in numbers

Level of difficulty easy
Route 17,8 km
Time 1:15 h
Uphill 134 hm
Downhill 233 hm
Highest point 467 m
This bike tour is the perfect excursion for gourmets in the pleasure region ApfelLand-Stubenbergsee
From the apple village of Puch near Weiz to Pischelsdorf am Kulm. This tour connects the apple route with its orchards with the wide river valley. Through the "largest apple in the world" in Elz, the route leads along a hilly side road to Pischelsdorf am Kulm, where you can marvel at the highest church tower in Eastern Styria. Continue along WZ 2 to Gersdorf an der Feistritz. If you want to go further south, continue along the Feistritztalradweg R8 to Fürstenfeld.

Many fruit farms invite you to take a break and you can get to know the diversity of the ApfelLand region in Eastern Styria.

And as the saying goes "An apple a day keeps the doctor away"

Best season

January
February
November
December

More information

ApfelLand is located in the heart of Eastern Styria, approx. 60 km north-east of Graz and approx. 140 km south of Vienna

By car: Coming from Vienna: Via the Südautobahn (A2) to the Hartberg exit - via the main road (B54) towards Graz - 2 km after Kaindorf towards Graz, turn off towards ApfelLand-Stubenbergsee- Stubenbergsee- Floing- Puch bei Weiz

Coming from Salzburg/Germany: highway via Salzburg - Pyhrnautobahn (A9) to Graz - continue on the Südautobahn in the direction of Vienna (A2) to the Gleisdorf West exit - main road (B54) to Kaibing - ApfelLand-Stubenbergsee- Stubenbergsee- Floing- Puch bei Weiz

To Google Maps for the calculation of the journey.

This tour combines the apple route with its orchards with the wide river valley.

From the apple village of Puch near Weiz, the route first follows the WZ 16 for approx. 1 km before continuing on the WZ 2 to the "largest apple in the world" in Elz. Continue along hilly side roads to Pischelsdorf am Kulm. Here you can marvel at the highest church tower in Eastern Styria. Continue along WZ 2 to Gersdorf an der Feistritz. If you want to go further south, continue along the Feistritztalradweg R8 to Fürstenfeld.

Green signposting with WZ 2

Important telephone numbers:

European emergency call: 112

Emergency call mountain rescue: 140 (if possible, please provide GPS data)

Rescue: 144

Fire department: 122

Police: 133

Fair play rules for cyclists

Plan your tour carefully!

Check your bike before you set off!

Always ride with the right protective equipment!

Always ride with a helmet!

Don't forget all your equipment (repair kit, first aid kit, etc.)!

Only ride on marked paths!

Observe the road traffic regulations!

Observe driving bans and keep to opening times!

Control your speed!

Leave no tracks!

Respect other nature users!

Show consideration for animals (only ride in daylight & close pasture fences)!

Avoid noise and garbage!

Use the cycle paths at your own risk!

Beware of working machines, wood or potholes on the road, grazing livestock and vehicle traffic (forest roads are working areas and workplaces)!

A few tips on correct and fair behavior: Cycling and mountain biking in the forest

Cyclists should avoid visiting the forest approx. 1.5 hours before sunrise and after sunset, as wild animals are particularly active at this time.

Plastic bottles, handkerchiefs, cigarette butts etc. have no place in the forest! Please make sure that you do not leave any garbage in the forest.

Camping and making fires is strictly forbidden in the forest!

Cycling equipment and drinking water
Timetables and travel information can be found at Österreichische Bundesbahnen (ÖBB) or at Verkehrsauskunft Verbundlinie

For local transport we recommend the SAM-Sammeltaxi Oststeiermark.

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

Eastern Styria Tourist Board

ApfelLand-Stubenbergsee office

8223 Stubenberg am See 5

Phone: +43 3176 8882

www.apfelland.info

www.oststeiermark.com

Current weather

Mobility Eastern Styria with shared cab SAM

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. Brochures and leaflets

Eastern Styria Tourist Board

Office ApfelLand-Stubenbergsee

8223 Stubenberg am See 5

Tel. :+43 3176 8882

www.apfelland.info

www.oststeiermark.com

Map & downloads

Gallery

cattle on the Brandriedl with view to the Dachstein (Ramsau am Dachstein)

What the weather will be like Puch bei Weiz (432m)

Today, 27.10.2026

Dry and sunny throughout the day with hardly any clouds.
Morning
very sunny
2°C
sr.Regenwahrscheinlichkeit 0%
sr.Windstärke 5 km/h
Noon
very sunny
12°C
sr.Regenwahrscheinlichkeit 0%
sr.Windstärke 5 km/h
Night
very sunny
5°C
sr.Regenwahrscheinlichkeit 0%
sr.Windstärke 0 km/h

Tomorrow, 28.10.2026

Sunny and cloudy periods will alternate throughout the day.
Morning
slightly cloudy
1°C
sr.Regenwahrscheinlichkeit 0%
sr.Windstärke 0 km/h
Noon
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11°C
sr.Regenwahrscheinlichkeit 30%
sr.Windstärke 5 km/h
Night
slightly cloudy
8°C
sr.Regenwahrscheinlichkeit 15%
sr.Windstärke 0 km/h

Forecast

29.10.2026
weather.icon.04
6°C 13°C
30.10.2026
very sunny
5°C 12°C
31.10.2026
very sunny
4°C 12°C
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