From Weiz to the Raas summit

Characteristics

Skill

Fitness

The tour in numbers

Level of difficulty medium

Route 18,8 km

Time 5:35 h

Uphill 646 hm

Downhill 646 hm

Highest point 1001 m

The hike leads from the town of Weiz along beautiful forest paths to the Raaser summit cross and back again.

On the Raasberg circular hiking trail, every nature lover gets his money's worth due to the fantastic views from all sides. With the possibility of starting in the city of Weiz, it is the perfect hike without a car. The small fine mountain invites at any time of the year and due to its large bench next to the summit you can also have an excellent picnic here. The hike leads along idyllic trails in the middle of the forest. There are two slight inclines, but they are easily manageable. On this trail you can switch off and really enjoy nature.

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More information

The district capital of Weiz is located in eastern Styria and is very easy to reach via the A2 from Vienna (approx. 2 hrs) and from Graz (approx. 30 min).

Arrival from Vienna and Graz: On the A2 from Vienna, take exit 161 / Gleisdorf West in the direction of B54 / B64. Follow the B65 / Gleisdorfer Bundesstraße until you reach the B54 / Wechselbundesstraße. At the traffic circle take the second exit to the B64 / Rechberg-Bundesstraße. After about 15 km you will reach the district capital Weiz.
Arriving from Graz via the federal highway: take Kaiser-Franz-Josef-Kai and Wickenburggasse to Jahngasse / B67a. Follow the B72 to Weiz and take the exit to Weiz -West.

Route planner

Weiz City, (chargeable)

We start our hike at the main square in Weiz. From there we follow the Pope Francis Pilgrimage Trail to the Basilica on the Weizberg.
We continue along the road through Thannhausen until we reach the village of Raas. From there on there is also a parking lot in case you want to take a shorter route.
Very soon we come to a forest path and we pass the barrier on the side. From here we follow the path and keep to the right. We follow the large forest paths and keep going up.
After a short time we reach the summit. Down we go along the same path.

Important telephone numbers:

Police: 133

Rescue: 144

Euronotruf: 112

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

Enjoy your picnic on the spacious benches right at the summit.

Timetables and travel information can be found at the Austrian Federal Railways (ÖBB) or at Verkehrsauskunft Verbundlinie.

For local transportation we recommend the SAM-Sammeltaxi Oststeiermark.

Information about the region, places to stop for refreshments and overnight stays, excursion destinations, etc., can be found here:

Eastern Styria Tourist Board
Weiz Office
Main square 18
8160 Weiz
Tel.:+43 3172 2319660

www.oststeiermark.com

weiz@oststeiermark.com Current weather

Get information at the tourist office about maps, hiking brochures and other tour tips.

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