Elzer Roas, Puch near Weiz

Characteristics

Skill

Fitness

The tour in numbers

Level of difficulty easy

Route 9,4 km

Time 2:40 h

Uphill 327 hm

Downhill 228 hm

Highest point 618 m

The most versatile hiking trail in Puch bei Weiz Enjoy and relax- also Peter Rosegger wrote in his time, when he visited the apple village "When I went to paradise".

Especially at blossom time, when thousands of apple trees float in their pink cloud of fragrance, or at harvest time when the fresh, crisp fruit invites you to taste it, it is a special experience for body, mind and soul.

In Elz, the gateway to ApfelLand awaits us - the largest apple in the world.The giant apple, which can be seen from afar, is both the start and finish of the trail. The path leads through a slightly hilly landscape.

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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

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

To Google Maps for the calculation of the journey.

Parking lot at the swimming pool Puch

The area around the apple village of Puch has been closely associated with the apple since Celtic times and the Romans.

Especially at blossom time, when thousands of apple trees float in their pink cloud of fragrance, or at harvest time when the fresh, crisp fruit invites you to taste, it is a special experience for body, mind and soul.

At the gateway to ApfelLand - "the biggest apple in the world" welcomes us and a very special hiking trail awaits us.

We start the hike at the municipal office Puch bei Weiz, direction south, after (ca.150m) turn left and then follow the marking No. 14. Continue over the Hirschenberg, through orchards to Hening. Then we turn left and go through the Teufelsgraben to Wallnerberg where they then continue on the circular trail "Elzer Roas".

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

Here you will find the rules of conduct for "Safety on the mountain"

A few tips on correct and fair behavior in the forest: (Source:

Hikers 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! In principle, every person in the forest is allowed to collect 2 kg 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 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:

Enjoy the fresh specialties directly from the farmer all year round at the Elzer-Roa's farms. Fresh farmhouse bread, a guate Jaus'n, must and wine directly from the region.

Timetables and information can be found at the Austrian Federal Railways (ÖBB) or at www.busbahnbim.at

Adventure Region Eastern Styria

Office ApfelLand-Stubenbergsee

8223 Stubenberg at the lake 5

Tel.:+43 3176 8882

www.oststeiermark.com

Find out about hiking maps, cycling 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.

Eastern Styria Tourist Office

Office ApfelLand-Stubenbergsee

8223 Stubenberg am See 5

Tel. :+43 3176 8882