Zetz-Round, Anger

Accessible by public transport

Public bus (within 15 minutes walking distance from starting point)

Characteristics

Skill

Fitness

The tour in numbers

Level of difficulty medium

Route 11,2 km

Time 4:30 h

Uphill 800 hm

Downhill 800 hm

Highest point 1264 m

Hike from the idyllic resort of Anger up to the Hohe Zetz. A magnificent panoramic view awaits you at the summit. With a good distant view all the way to the Hungarian lowlands..

A somewhat more challenging hike that takes us to the Hohe Zetz the "local mountain" of the Angerer and Weizer at 1264m. Starts in Anger and leads first along the "Zetzbach" and then into a beautiful mixed forest. From here it goes steadily uphill. After leaving the forest, you walk on a meadow path to the Gschnaidter Kreuz a well-known wayside cross. Then you continue in the direction of Wittgruberhof. Here you have the opportunity to stop for a break. At the Wittgruberhof you will be spoiled with regional delicacies. Afterwards it is a bit more challenging to reach the summit - Hoher Zetz. If we are lucky, we will even encounter chamois. Along the whole way there are always wonderful views to enjoy.

From Hoher Zetz we descend to the Rauchstubenhaus and Gasthaus Almer. The 300 year old farmhouse high above Anger, was inhabited until 1967 and today houses with the "Rauchstubenhaus" a small local museum with rural exhibits. Guided tours take place several times a day from Thursday to Sunday.

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More information

ApfelLand is located in the heart of Eastern Styria, about 60 km northeast of Graz and about 140 km south of Vienna.

By car: Coming from Vienna:Via the Südautobahn (A2) to the Hartberg exit - via Bundesstraße (B54) in the direction of Graz - 2 km after Kaindorf in the direction of Graz, turn off in the direction of ApfelLand-Stubenbergsee- Stubenbergsee- Floing- Anger.

Coming from Salzburg/Germany:Freeway via Salzburg - Pyhrnautobahn (A9) to Graz - continue via Südautobahn in the direction of Vienna (A2) to the Gleisdorf West exit - Bundesstraße (B54) to Kaibing - ApfelLand-Stubenbergsee- Stubenbergsee- Floing- Anger

Anger, bus station (free of charge)

FFrom the starting point swimming pool Anger go in the direction of the main square Anger. Between the houses of the "Zetzbachstüberl" and the mineral museum you walk along the Zetzbach for a while, then cross the road and follow it for about half a kilometer.At the right-hand bend in the road, continue straight on.From now on you walk on the hiking trail no. 62 steadily uphill through a beautiful mixed forest.After leaving the forest, continue on a meadow path until you reach the Gschnaidter cross.Turn right and follow trail no. 10 to the Wittgruberhof farm (904 m).First destination reached, and to take a rest before it is now a bit more demanding on the Hoher Zetz. Stay a short distance on trail 10 before leaving it after a few minutes to continue on trail 11 until you reach the summit cross on the Zetz.Now the unique view is enjoyed and an entry in the summit book may not be missing.Then walk a short distance along the ridge on trail no. 11, at the fork in the trail follow trail no. 60 - in the direction of Rauchstubenhaus to Edelschachen.Here is already waiting the next stop to indulge in culinary delights, before it then goes on the adventure trail- Red-White-Red No.61, back to the starting point in Anger.If you don't feel like walking back down to the valley, you can order the SAM shared cab in good time for the return transfer.SAM stop WZ3119 Anger- Inn Almer /Rauchstubenhaus

Important telephone numbers:

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

Correct behaviour when hiking: Rules of behaviour when hiking
A few tips on correct and fair behaviour in the forest

Hikers should avoid visiting the forest approx. 1.5 hours before sunrise and after sunset, as wild animals are particularly active during this time.
Plastic bottles, handkerchiefs, cigarette butts etc. have no place in the forest! Please make sure that you do not leave any rubbish in the forest.
Camping and making fires is strictly forbidden in the forest!
In principle, every person in the forest is allowed to collect 2kg of mushrooms and berries per day for their own use. It is only prohibited if the forest owner expressly forbids it.

Small rucksack with water bottle (+ provisions)
Sturdy footwear
Appropriate clothing - preferably several layers - ‘onion principle’
Rain and sun protection
Hiking poles as required
Mobile phone
Small first aid kit
Route description
Before starting the hike, check where you can stop for refreshments, including opening times, or pack suitable provisions.

We recommend a visit to the

Gasthaus Almer- Edelschachen and to the local history museum the "Rauchstubenhaus

Wittgruberhof

Timetables and travel information can be found at Österreichische Bundesbahnen (ÖBB) or at Verkehrsauskunft Verbundlinie.
For local transport we recommend the SAM collective taxi Eastern Styria.

Information about the region, places to stop and stay overnight, excursion destinations, etc:
Eastern Styria Tourist Board
ApfelLand-Stubenbergsee office
8223 Stubenberg am See 5
Tel:+43 3176 8882
www.apfelland.info
www.oststeiermark.com
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Mobility in Eastern Styria with the SAM shared taxi service
Find out about hiking maps, cycle maps, excursion destination 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.