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From Weiz to Peesen

Hiking trail via Büchlberg and Nöstberg to Peesen.

Ab der Schlosstaverne in Thannhausen ist der Weg fortlaufend markiert. 

Characteristics

Skill
Fitness

Best season

January
February
November
December

The tour in numbers

6,5 km
Route
2:00 h
Time
251 hm
Uphill
281 hm
Downhill
619 m
Highest point

Map & downloads

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.

Route planner

From the Weizer Hauptplatz (main square) we reach the Weizberg via the city centre and the Kreuzweg (Way of the Cross) and continue to the Schlosstaverne in Thannhausen. Now the trail (no. 2) leads over the Büchlberg and the Nöstlberg to Peesen to the GH Hafner

 gradient/descent: 255/285m

There are several places to stop and rest along the way:

  • Restaurant Ederer
  • Cafe Loder on the Weizberg
  • Schlosstaverne in Thannhausen
  • Restaurant Ablasser in Thannhausen
  • Inns in Anger

From the Schlosstaverne in Thannhausen the trail is marked continuously.

Timetables and travel information can be found at Österreichische Bundesbahnen (ÖBB) or at Verkehrsauskunft Verbundlinie. For local transportation we recommend the SAM-Sammeltaxi Oststeiermark.

Available directly from the starting point at the main square - blue zone.

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

Eastern Styria Tourist BoardWeiz office Main square 18 8160 Weiz Tel: +43 3172 2319 660

www.oststeiermark.com

weiz@oststeiermark.com 

Current weather

Find out about maps, hiking brochures 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 OfficeWeiz office

Main square 18

8160 Weiz

Phone: +43 3172 2319660

www.oststeiermark.com

weiz@oststeiermark.com 

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What the weather will be like

Weiz (473m)

Morning
cloudy
21°C
85%
5 km/h
Noon
cloudy
27°C
40%
5 km/h
Night
cloudy
23°C
70%
5 km/h
Unsettled weather throughout the day with showers now and then.
Morning
slightly cloudy
20°C
10%
5 km/h
Noon
slightly cloudy
26°C
25%
10 km/h
Night
cloudy
22°C
55%
5 km/h
Fairly sunny with scattered clouds. Showers will be possible towards evening.
24.07.2024
sunny
15°C 25°C
25.07.2024
very sunny
14°C 24°C
26.07.2024
very sunny
12°C 26°C

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