Apfelland Vespa-Tour

Name: Apfelland Vespa-Tour
Brand: Steiermark
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On the trail of the apple with the Vespa! The Styrian Apple Road is around 25 km long and a paradisiacal stretch of countryside that is a must-see. When Austria's largest orchard is in full bloom in spring, guests can experience a natural spectacle in a class of its own.

The Apfelland Vespa Tour takes guests from St. Ruprecht an der Raab or the Hotel Locker & Légere on to Puch in the Styrian Apple Road. A short break at Lake Stubenberg, as well as a visit to the House of the Apple and a farm that produces schnapps and juice are a must-see.

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The tour in numbers

74,4 km

Route

2:30 h

Time

2039 hm

Uphill

2039 hm

Downhill

1027 m

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The Locker & Légere is located in the market town of St.Ruprecht an der Raab. It is located in Eastern Styria and is easily accessible via the A2 motorway from Vienna (approx. 2 hours) and Graz (approx. 30 minutes).

Arrival from Vienna and from Graz: On the A2 from Vienna and from Graz, take motorway exit 161 / Gleisdorf West in the direction of B54/B64. Follow the B65 / Gleisdorf federal road until you reach the B54 / Wechselbundesstraße. At the roundabout take the second exit to the B64 / Rechberg-Bundesstraße. After about 6 km turn left to St. Ruprecht an der Raab.

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We start our Vespa tour at the Hotel Locker & Légere in St. Ruprecht an der Raab and jet off in the direction of Unterfladnitz. Through the shady Mühlwald (local mixed forest) we reach Etzersdorf, where we must visit the Schneeglockerlplatz in spring!

Now we continue towards Puch bei Weiz - the centre of the Styrian Apple Road. The Styrian Apple Road delights its visitors in every season: the impressive sea of blossoms in spring, the red and yellow glowing apples in summer and the wonderful scent of freshly harvested apples in autumn. A blessed piece of earth that lies before us here.
Visit one of the many farms with your Genusscard and have something explained to you about the cultivation and grafting of apples or find out everything you need to know in the House of the Apple.
Tip: A walk through the Höfler tree farm is well worth it!
Now we continue to Höfling on the Kulm. From here we enjoy a magnificent view - the Garden of Austria lies at our feet and on a clear day we can even see Riegersburg Castle.
Now we descend the Kulm again to the beautiful Stubenberg lake. The lake is surrounded by mountains and is known for its wide range of restaurants and cafés. Admission is free with the Genusscard! Those who want to cool off jump into the lake, the others stroll along the lake promenade.

After this leisurely stop, the journey continues towards Pöllau. We pass the ruins of Neuhaus, Floing, Lebing, Unterfeistritz and Harl. Now we are again in the midst of the orchards and drive to Hohenilz Nord, Hohenilz, Ilzberg, Perndorf, Klettendorf.
When you arrive in Lingstätten, you should visit the Wilhelm speciality distillery. With the Genusscard you get a guided tour and tasting in the fruit farm with pretty farm shop.
We start our Vespa again and ride on the country roads through the rolling hills of Eastern Styria to Rollsdorf, Lohngraben, Arndorf-Egg, Arndorf and reach our destination again, St. Ruprecht an der Raab.

Overnight stay at Hotel Locker & Légere**** directly in the centre of St. Ruprecht an der Raab!
Over 120 excursion destinations, enjoyment stations and experiences with the GenussCard FREE OF CHARGE.

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

For local transportation we recommend the SAM-Sammeltaxi Oststeiermark.

Ample free parking directly in front of the Hotel Locker & Légere, Parkstraße 29, 8181 St. Ruprecht an der Raab (directly on the main square).

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

Eastern Styria Tourist Board

St. Ruprecht an der Raab office

Lower main road 27

8181 St. Ruprecht an der Raab

Tel. +43 664 2353414

www.oststeiermark.com

ruprecht@oststeiermark.com

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