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Naas Cave Trail
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Naas Cave Trail (c) Gerli's HikesPhoto: Oststeiermark Tourismus
The Naas Cave Trail is a circular hiking trail that starts at the Dürntalwirt inn and passes by both the Grassl Cave and the Katerloch Cave.
The Naas Cave Trail is a real must for all cave lovers. Only a few minutes by car from Weiz, the Naas Cave Trail is perfect for a short hike with the whole family. The trail leads along forest paths and forest tracks to the Grasslhöhle Cave and then over the Lärchsattel to the Katerloch Cave. Great views included. There is something for everyone on this circular hike. Whether exciting information about the caves or great views to Weiz. Recommended for a beautiful warm sunny day.
Author’s recommendation
Refreshment stop at the Dürntalwirt inn.
Track types
Rest stops
Gasthof-Pension Dürntalwirt Graf-Reisinger ***Safety information
Important phone numbers:
- Fire department: 122
- Police: 133
- Rescue service: 144
- European emergency call: 112
Tips and hints
Eastern Styria Tourist Board | Office Weiz
Main square 18
8160 Weiz
Tel: +43 3172 2319 660
E-Mail: weiz@oststeiermark.com
Website
Further information:
Mobile in Eastern Styria with SAM shared cab (SAM takes you to your hiking starting point and back again. Attention: For trips on Sunday and public holidays, book in advance until the evening before).
Start
Destination
Turn-by-turn directions
- We start at the Dürntalwirt inn and, after a short climb along the road, turn right into the forest onto trail no. 18 after just over a hundred metres.
- At first we go steadily uphill to the Grasslhöhle, the oldest show cave in Austria.
- Then we follow the driving road (No. 18a) to the Katerloch and on to the Lärchsattel and Wachthaussattel (No.18).
- We return via Gschaid on meadow paths and local roads (no. 19) until we reach our starting point, the Gasthof Dürntalwirt.
Public transport
Timetables and travel information can be found directly at:
By road
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 Weizer main square drive 5km westwards on Grazer Straße in the direction of Gutenberg.
Parking
Parking available at Dürntalwirt inn.
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Equipment
- Before starting the hike, check the possibilities for refreshments or pack the appropriate food.
- A good hiking boot is a good companion and should never be missing.
- An emergency kit (blister plaster!) belongs in every backpack.
- It is always advisable to dress according to the "onion system".
- Don't forget rain gear, sunglasses and a water bottle, as well as a camera and map.
Proper backpack packing makes many things easier: pack heavy things first. The water bottle should always be within easy reach in a side pocket. All things that are often needed, such as sunglasses, camera or hiking map, belong on top.
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