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Styrian Wexl Trails - Glatzl Trahütten Alm Route

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The Wexl Trails inspire with extensive panoramic trails on the Schwaigen and sweeping, soulful descents into the valley.

The routes through the hilly Wechselland region offer mountain bikers an intense experience of nature and a feeling of freedom that is second to none. You meander along forest paths and easy single trails up to the summit of the Hochwechsel at 1,743 m.

An excellent physical condition is required for the Wexl Trails, as they include both challenging differences in altitude and considerable distances.

A true paradise for courageous bikers who don't want to miss out on this breathtaking view!

Even for e-mountain bikers, this tour offers an incomparable experience!

Day tickets are available online!

Opening hours are from May 15 to Nov. 01 from 09:00-19:00!

The Styrian Panorama Trails were financed to 60 percent by Leader funding, with the remainder shared between the participating municipalities (Schäffern, Pinggau, Friedberg, Dechantskirchen, St. Lorenzen am Wechsel, Rohrbach an der Lafnitz and Lafnitz).

Characteristics

Skill
Fitness

Best season

January
February
March
April
November
December

The tour in numbers

easy
Level of difficulty
2,1 km
Route
0:15 h
Time
93 hm
Uphill
38 hm
Downhill
1303 m
Highest point

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More information

The Styrian Wexl Trails are easily accessible from Vienna and Graz by car as well as by public transport. Here is an overview of the various entry points:

  1. Access Hilmtor/Dechantskirchen: From Vienna or Graz via the A2 to the Pinggau exit, then continue in the direction of Dechantskirchen.
  2. Access Dorfstatt/Festenburg: Take the A2 to the Pinggau exit and continue in the direction of Festenburg.
  3. Access Jakominiplatz/St. Lorenzen am Wechsel: Take the A2 to the Pinggau exit and continue in the direction of St. Lorenzen am Wechsel.
  4. Access Fichtenhof/Pinggau: Via the A2 to the Pinggau exit, from there in the direction of Schaueregg.
The tour is signposted throughout.

We recommend stopping off at the inns along the routes to rest and enjoy the magnificent view!

There are also numerous excursion destinations to explore in the surrounding area:

  1. Festenburg Castle: Historic castle with impressive architecture and guided tours.
  2. Aerosolium St. Lorenzen: Relax and take a deep breath in the soothing brine climate.
  3. Friedberg Adventure Mountain: The observation tower and themed playground offer history and adventure for the whole family.
  4. Thonet Museum Friedberg: Exciting insights into the history of the famous chair design.
  5. Maria Hasel pilgrimage church: Baroque church and spiritual place in Pinggau.
  6. Pinggau bathing lake: ideal for swimming, sunbathing and relaxing.

Whether culture or nature - Wechselland has a lot to offer!

Timetables and travel information can be found at Österreichischen Bundesbahnen (ÖBB) or at Verkehrsauskunft Verbundlinie.
For local transportation we recommend the SAM-Sammeltaxi Oststeiermark.

 

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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Kindererlebnis-Bauernhof Perhofer, Silvia | © Oststeiermark Tourismus, Rene Strasser

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