Apple hiking trail from Weiz to Puch

• We start our hike at the main square in Weiz.
• First we follow the Way of the Cross to the Basilica on Weizberg. From there we continue to Thannhausen and follow the path to the Calvary Chapel.
• Continue over the Fragenberg, always following trail marking no. 2, and soon we reach the Hafner inn.
• We cross the B72 and walk to Steirergasse and the Schattenbauerweg. We follow the Schattenbauerweg until we come to a junction and turn left towards trail no. 10 and follow this trail.
• After a little up and down, the trail from Klettendorf leads directly through some apple orchards, giving us a great view of the orchard crops. These sections of the trail are even more attractive at blossom or harvest time and are a real treat for all the senses.
• The trail ends directly in the centre of Puch, where we can fortify ourselves for the way back with a variety of high-quality apple specialities.

Important telephone numbers:

• Euronotruf: 112
• Emergency call mountain rescue: 140 (if possible please give GPS data)
• Rescue: 114
• Fire department: 122
• Police: 133

The trail can be walked without any major difficulties and is therefore suitable for the whole family.

Tips for even more hiking pleasure: Rules of conduct when hiking

The route description presented has been prepared to the best of our knowledge and belief.

It is based on interpretations of hiking maps and personal experiences of hikers and mountain sports enthusiasts.

All descriptions are not to be regarded as official hiking guides, the TV Region Weiz assumes no liability for the descriptions, route planning and tours and it is therefore expressly recommended that, if necessary, additional official map material from quality manufacturers, the Alpine Club, Friends of Nature and other mountain sports institutions be used for individual route planning.

Please remember that hiking, walking, climbing and mountaineering are outdoor sports that are influenced by the varying individual physical condition, the personal state of mind on the day, the weather and the seasonal ground conditions and many other general conditions and therefore careful route planning tailored to the respective situation is necessary for preparation.

We wish you an accident-free and eventful tour.

• Backpack with water bottle/thermos flask and provisions
• Mountain / hiking boots
• Appropriate clothing - preferably several layers - "onion principle" on cool days: long hiking pants, gloves do not forget: Headgear, sunglasses
• rain protection, seat pad
• Hiking 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

• This hike is particularly attractive in the blossom and harvest season.
• Work is in progress on the continuous trail marking

Timetables and travel information can be found at Österreichische Bundesbahnen (ÖBB) or at Verkehrsauskunft Verbundlinie.

For local transportation we recommend the SAM collective cab East Styria.

Eastern Styria Tourist Board

Office Weiz

Main square 18

8160 Weiz

Tel:+43172/2319660

www.oststeiermark.com

weiz@oststeiermark.com

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