HWW-Hiking route: Aspang - Mönichkirchen - Glashütte - Festenburg
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 runs from Aspang via Mönichkirchen and Alter Glashütte and Vorauer Schwaig to Festenburg. Glass was produced in the area belonging to the cadastral municipality of Schaueregg for more than 150 years. At the Alte Glashütte HWW station, you can find out the background to one of the largest glassworks in Wechselland. Remains of the former buildings can still be seen in some places near the station.
Characteristics
The tour in numbers
medium
Level of difficulty
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Arrival by car
- Drive along the A2 highway to the Zöbern exit.
- Then follow the signs to Aspang.
The tour is not signposted throughout. Route guidance with app recommended.
We recommend a stop at the Vorauer Schwaig with its breathtaking views or a visit to Festenburg Castle.
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Historic long-distance hiking trail Wechselland | © Historischer Verein Wechselland | Andreas Salmhofer
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Historical long distance trail-station Wetterkreuze/1000-year-old oak | © Historischer Verein Wechselland - Dr. Andreas Salmhofer
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view Vorauer Schwaig, Festenburg in Eastern Styria | © Tourismusverband Oststeiermark | Anja Reichenbäck
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View of the Vorauer Schwaig in St. Lorenzen am Wechsel in Eastern Styria | © Oststeiermark Tourismus | Anja Reichenbäck
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Festenburg Castle entrance area | © Kräuterregion Wechselland, Oststeiermark Tourismus | Flotoanker
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Wechselland herbal region logo | Oststeiermark Tourismus
What the weather will be like
St. Lorenzen am Wechsel (725m)
Rather cloudy in the morning, then sunny spells will develop gradually.
Fairly sunny with scattered clouds. Showers will be possible towards evening.
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