Hiking trail from Weiz to the Stross

Logo Hiking trail from Weiz to the Stross
Logo Hiking trail from Weiz to the Stross
Tour data
12.68km
473 - 1,032m
Distance
579hm
565hm
Ascent
04:09h
 
Duration
Brief description

The hike starts directly at the main square in Weiz and leads into the first forest section after just a few minutes. It offers different paths over asphalt, meadow and forest.

Difficulty
medium
Rating
Technique
Fitness
Landscape
Experience
Starting point

Main square Weiz

Route
Weiz
Taborkirche hl. Thomas von Canterbury
0.0 km
Zattach
2.1 km
Stroß (1,039 m)
6.1 km
Zattach
10.4 km
Weiz
12.4 km
Taborkirche hl. Thomas von Canterbury
12.6 km


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Description

The Stross is the local mountain of Mortansch. Close to Weiz, it is therefore possible to start on foot in the district capital. This hiking trail covers asphalt, meadow and forest. The path begins in the town and changes into the forest after a few minutes. A little later, there is a small meadow section and then a stretch on the road. Shortly afterwards, the path climbs into the forest to the summit of the Stross. Beautifully surrounded by trees and bushes, you follow the path, which is clearly visible in the forest. The small paths make you feel like you are in an avenue. Several viewing opportunities are offered during the hike and small benches also invite you to take a break for a snack or just to linger for a while. Once you have reached the top, there is also a bench for a more substantial refreshment. Of course, signing the summit book is always welcome.

Directions

We start at the main square in Weiz and walk past the Tabor Church on the left. Here we keep to the road and follow the Austrian flags with the number 15 on the street lamps to the forest. When we reach the forest, we follow the path that leads away from the signpost on the left.
We walk along the path until we reach the upper end of the forest. Here we leave the forest towards the road and walk up over the meadow. At the top, we follow the road to the right and after a short while we come to a road junction.
We cross this straight on and follow the road a little further. After a short ascent, we see a car park on the left and a spring catchment for the water supply. Here the path leads upwards to the left towards the forest.
When you reach the forest, a path goes left into the forest. We follow this path up to the summit. In between we come to a clearing where there is a small bench inviting us to take a short rest.
Then we pass it on the left and follow the path up to the summit. After a short ascent, there are several branching-off possibilities and we follow the path to the right and then straight on again.
We reach the summit after a few minutes.
We return via the same path.

Highest point
1,032 m
Endpoint

Summit Cross Stross

Height profile

Equipment

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.

Safety instructions
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

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

(Source: www.bundesforste.at )

 

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.
Tips

Take a snack with you and take a break at the numerous rest stops on the hike.

Additional information
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
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Directions
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.

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

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


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