

HWW-Hiking route: Schäffern - Mönichkirchen
This HWW hiking route is part of the Wechselland Historical Long-Distance Hiking Trail (HWW), which tells the story of Wechselland along more than 100 HWW stations. More information can be found at www.wechsel-wandern.at.
This HWW hiking route connects the village centers of Schäffern and Mönichkirchen. Along the HWW hiking route you come to the Kreuzbichl HWW station, where the importance of agriculture for the Wechselland region is explained.
Characteristics
Best season
January
February
March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December
The tour in numbers
easy
Level of difficulty
8,3 km
Route
2:30 h
Time
377 hm
Uphill
19 hm
Downhill
974 m
Highest point
Map & downloads
More information
The tour is not signposted throughout. Route guidance with app recommended.
We recommend a nice picnic at the rest area by the Kreuzbühel chapel or a visit to the Bärenstarke hiking and exercise arena in the village.
Timetables and travel information can be found at Österreichischen Bundesbahnen (ÖBB) or at Verkehrsauskunft Verbundlinie.
For local transportation we recommend the SAM-Sammeltaxi Oststeiermark.
For local transportation we recommend the SAM-Sammeltaxi Oststeiermark.
There is a parking lot next to the church in Schäffern.
Historical Association Wechselland
Chairman Dr. Andreas Salmhofer
Tel.: +43 664/400 27 17
info@geschichte-wechselland.at
Chairman Dr. Andreas Salmhofer
Tel.: +43 664/400 27 17
info@geschichte-wechselland.at
www.geschichte-wechselland.at
Find out about hiking maps, cycling maps, excursion destination maps 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 Board
Herbal Region Wechselland office
Main square 20, 8240 Friedberg
Tel.: +43 3339/25110-19
wechselland@oststeiermark.com
www.oststeiermark.com
Find out about hiking maps, cycling maps, excursion destination maps 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 Board
Herbal Region Wechselland office
Main square 20, 8240 Friedberg
Tel.: +43 3339/25110-19
wechselland@oststeiermark.com
www.oststeiermark.com