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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

Skill
Fitness

Best season

January
February
March
October
November
December

The tour in numbers

medium
Level of difficulty
25,9 km
Route
8:20 h
Time
1300 hm
Uphill
1074 hm
Downhill
1511 m
Highest point

Map & downloads

More information

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.
Timetables and travel information can be found at Österreichischen Bundesbahnen (ÖBB) or at Verkehrsauskunft Verbundlinie.
For local transportation we recommend the SAM-Sammeltaxi Oststeiermark.
Historical long-distance hiking trail Wechselland
www.wechsel-wandern.at
Historical Association Wechselland
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

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What the weather will be like

St. Lorenzen am Wechsel (725m)

Morning
cloudy
12°C
30%
15 km/h
Noon
cloudy
16°C
15%
20 km/h
Night
slightly cloudy
15°C
15%
15 km/h
Rather cloudy in the morning, then sunny spells will develop gradually.
Morning
slightly cloudy
14°C
5%
15 km/h
Noon
slightly cloudy
17°C
40%
15 km/h
Night
cloudy
15°C
60%
15 km/h
Fairly sunny with scattered clouds. Showers will be possible towards evening.
11.07.2025
cloudy
12°C 20°C
12.07.2025
cloudy
12°C 21°C
13.07.2025
rainy
13°C 25°C
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