HWW-Hiking route: Zöbern - Mönichkirchen - Hochwechsel

Name: HWW-Hiking route: Zöbern - Mönichkirchen - Hochwechsel
Brand: Steiermark
Rating: 5 (3 reviews)

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 leads from Zöbern to the Hartberg and on to Mönichkirchen and Niederwechsel to the Wetterkoglerhaus on the Hochwechsel. This HWW route also leads over the so-called Steinerne Stiege. The history of stones, i.e. the geology of Wechselland, is explained at the Stoa-Alm HWW station. Wechselland also stands out geologically from its surroundings, details can be found at this HWW station.

Characteristics

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Best season

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The tour in numbers

medium

Level of difficulty

20,6 km

Route

6:40 h

Time

1325 hm

Uphill

174 hm

Downhill

1742 m

Highest point

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More information

Arrival by car

Drive along the highway A2.
Take exit 76 Krumbach/Zöbern.
Turn right onto the B55 Wechsel Straße in the direction of Zöbern.
Follow the B55 for about 5 km until you reach the village of Zöbern.

The tour is not signposted throughout. Route guidance with app recommended.

The route leads from Zöbern over the Hartberg.
It continues to Mönichkirchen and on to Niederwechsel.
From the Niederwechsel memorial, follow the hiking trail to the Wetterkoglerhaus on the Hochwechsel.

Enjoy an unforgettable picnic on the Niederwechsel! Relax in the midst of breathtaking nature and take in the panoramic view.

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