Cycle path connecting tour Apfeldorf Puch - Thannhausen

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The tour in numbers

Level of difficulty easy

Route 8,9 km

Time 0:40 h

Uphill 253 hm

Downhill 191 hm

Highest point 483 m

The cycle path takes you from the apple village of Puch through fertile orchards and vineyards.

The start of the varied and scenic cycle path is in the apple village of Puch. If you arrive by car, you can park here free of charge at the adventure pool and enjoy the delicacies of the apple country at the numerous businesses in the village.

A truly fragrant and fruity road winds for 25 km from hill to hill through the idyllic landscape of Eastern Styria, connecting the orchards with inns and direct marketers.

"A journey to paradise..." is how the famous local poet Peter Rossegger described his trip to Puch back in the day.

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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

Puch bei Weiz, swimming pool

The route then continues along the south-western exit of the village to the balloon launch site, through fertile orchards and vineyards to Steingrub. At the Fink fruit and wine farm, the route leads to Perndorf Ort as far as the chapel. The route continues along the municipal road into the westernmost part of the municipality to the Ilz bridge, where the cycle path leads to Alterilz (Thannhausen municipal area). Passing the Schreck electrical goods retailer, the extension route ends at the B72 main road.

If you are on the R8, the turn-off for the Apfeldorf Puch - Thannhausen connecting cycle route is at the Unterfeistritz cycle bridge and then leads to the apple village of Puch.

Marking of the cycle path: Cycle path connecting tour Apfeldorf Puch - Thannhausen

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

HelmetSunglassesWater bottle Provisions for the roadSports clothingRain jacket/windbreakerSturdy shoesRepair kit (air pump, repair kit, spare tube, multitool, etc.)LightFirst aid kitMaps

We recommend you:

Visit the fruit farms along the cycle path

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.

Information about the region, places to stop and stay, 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 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 BoardOffice ApfelLand-Stubenbergsee

8223 Stubenberg am See 5

Tel. :+43 3176 8882

www.apfelland.info

www.oststeiermark.com