Tour through apple country

Name: Tour through apple country
Brand: Steiermark
Rating: 5 (5 reviews)

This challenging tour leads from Weiz through the beautiful apple country along apple orchards to Albersdorf. From there you can cycle comfortably back to Weiz on the R11

There are wine taverns along the route that invite you to take a break. Almost the entire route leads along side roads with little traffic.

This tour is only recommended for cyclists in good physical condition as there are over 700 meters of altitude to conquer.

Characteristics

Skill

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The tour in numbers

medium

Level of difficulty

45,0 km

Route

4:00 h

Time

779 hm

Uphill

779 hm

Downhill

787 m

Highest point

Map & downloads

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More information

The district capital Weiz is located in Eastern Styria and is easily accessible via the A2 from Vienna (approx. 2 hours) and Graz from Graz (approx. 30 minutes).

Arrival from Vienna and Graz: On the A2 from Vienna, take highway exit 161/Gleisdorf West in the direction of B 54/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.
Coming 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 towards Weiz -West.

Route planner

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.

Hotel Allmer (kostenlos)

Information about the region, places to stop and stay overnight, 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

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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.