Eiteljörg circular route, Puch bei Weiz

Characteristics

Skill

Fitness

The tour in numbers

Level of difficulty easy

Route 3,7 km

Time 1:00 h

Uphill 80 hm

Downhill 74 hm

Highest point 451 m

Enjoyable, easy hike through orchards and vineyards in the paradise of pleasure, the Styrian Apple Road in Puch near Weiz.

The apple village of Puch near Weiz is the center of the Styrian Apple Road, a gently rolling, lovely landscape with orchards as far as the eye can see.

It is especially beautiful in spring at the time of tree blossoming, when the village is enveloped in a cloud of white and delicate pink blossoms, but autumn also shows its most beautiful, sweetest and tastiest side on the Apfelstrasse.

The Apple Road winds around 25 km from Prebuch near Gleisdorf to the apple village of Puch and Oberfeistritz near Anger. On the way you will meet many fruit farmers who, as direct marketers, offer all the delicacies that are made from fruit.

These can be the most diverse juices, must in all variations, but also jams, nectars, fruit liqueurs and, above all, a variety of noble brandies.

First and foremost, the "Abacus", which 23 "apple men" distill in a strict ritual from the best apple variety of the year under the strictest secrecy in seclusion.

Best season

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

To Google Maps for the calculation of the journey

Puch adventure pool/parking lot

The Eiteljörg loop takes us from the Puch adventure pool, past the municipal office along the sidewalk to the Hirschenbergweg turnoff.Heading south, we hike along the Hirschenbergweg to the storage area of the Höfler tree nursery.The path now leads us along the nursery area and the Schirnitzbach stream over the bridge to the Eiteljörg fruit and wine farm where we can fortify ourselves.After a refreshment we cross the state road and walk through orchards and vineyards to the connection to the apple hiking trail. From now on, the path leads us along the apple hiking trail or bike and walking path back to the apple village of Puch.Trail marking: Hiking trail signs in yellow - trail no. 3

Important telephone numbers:

Euronotruf: 112

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

Rescue: 144

Fire department: 122

Police 133

Here you will find the rules of conduct for "Safe handling of grazing livestock" and "Safety on the mountain".

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 wildlife is 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.

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

We recommend

Apple blossom festival

" Apple Street Autumn September- October

Apfelmontgolfiade - (International balloonists meeting) - end of October

You can find schedules and information from the Austrian Federal Railways (ÖBB) or or at the Verbundlinie transit information service.

All rental stations for bikes & e-bikes in Eastern Styria.

More info about the region, where to stop, where to find rooms:

East Styria Tourism Association

Office Apfelland - Stubenbergsee

Stubenberg at the lake 5, 8223 Stubenberg at the lake

Tel. +43 3176 8882

Opening hours: