HWW-Hiking route: Mönichkirchen - Hochwechsel (circular trail)

Name: HWW-Hiking route: Mönichkirchen - Hochwechsel (circular trail)
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 extensive HWW hiking route leads from Mönichkirchen via the Niederwechsel to the Hochwechsel/Wetterkoglerhaus and from there via the Vorauer Schwaig and Alte Glashütte back to Mönichkirchen. Due to the fierce fighting in April and May 1945, many soldiers fell in Wechselland and the surrounding area. At the HWW station Niederwechsel you can find out which military cemeteries there are in Wechselland.

Characteristics

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The tour in numbers

easy

Level of difficulty

25,7 km

Route

7:50 h

Time

933 hm

Uphill

925 hm

Downhill

1742 m

Highest point

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Arrival by car

Take the A2 highway to the Aspang-Markt / Mönichkirchen exit.
After the exit, turn left onto the B54 towards Mönichkirchen.
Follow the road for approx. 7 km until you reach Mönichkirchen.

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

Starting point: Mönichkirchen.
Hike over the Niederwechsel to the Niederwechsel HWW station.
Continue to the Hochwechsel.
Hike from there via the Vorauer Schwaig.
Continue to the Alte Glashütte.
Return to Mönichkirchen.

We recommend a stop at the Vorauer Schwaig or Hallerhaus for refreshments.

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