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Winter hike on the Zetz

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Wonderful winter hike from the Wittgruberhof to the Zetz. Great views of the surrounding area all the way to the Schöckl in Graz.

Only a few minutes' drive from Weiz, the Zetz is perfect for a winter hike with the whole family. The hike leads along a path from the Wittgruberhof up to the High Zetz. There are many vantage points along the way. The Zetz is accessible at any time of year. The hike leads along idyllic hiking trails through the middle of the forest. There are two ascents, but they are easily manageable. On this hiking trail you can switch off and really enjoy nature.

Characteristics

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Best season

March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October

The tour in numbers

easy
Level of difficulty
3,4 km
Route
2:00 h
Time
367 hm
Uphill
367 hm
Downhill
1263 m
Highest point

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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 motorway exit 161 / Gleisdorf West in the direction of B54 / B64. Follow the B65 / Gleisdorfer Bundesstraße until you reach the B54 / Wechselbundesstraße. At the roundabout 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 main road: take Kaiser-Franz-Josef-Kai and Wickenburggasse to Jahngasse / B67a. Follow the B72 to Weiz and take the exit towards Weiz -West.

From Weiz drive in the direction of Ponigl and at the crossroads "die Hand" turn right to the Wittgruberhof.

Route planner

  • We start our hike at the Wittgruberhof and follow the forest road.
  • Shortly afterwards we follow path number 11, which leads us up to the summit.
  • We return along the same path until we reach the Wittgruberhof.

Go for the hike in the early afternoon and enjoy the dreamlike sunset over the Schöckl.

Timetables and travel information can be found at Österreichische Bundesbahnen (ÖBB) or at Verkehrsauskunft Verbundlinie.

For local transportation we recommend the SAM-Sammeltaxi Oststeiermark.

Free parking is available at the Wittgruberhof.

Information about the region, places to stop and stay, excursion destinations etc. can be found here:

Eastern Styria Tourist Board
Weiz office
Main square 18
8160 Weiz
Tel: +43 3172 2319 660
www.oststeiermark.com
weiz@oststeiermark.com

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