Cottagehike on the Hochwechsel, Waldbach-Mönichwald

Name: Cottagehike on the Hochwechsel, Waldbach-Mönichwald
Brand: Steiermark
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A circular hike across alpine meadows and "Schwaigen" in the Joglland - Waldheimat region with refreshment stops and gorgeous scenery in the Hochwechsel area.

A hike from hut to hut is probably one of the most enjoyable ways to get to know the region Joglland - Waldheimat. This round tour is probably one of the most beautiful in eastern Styria, because not only the culinary treats the palate, but also the panoramic views all other senses.

The trail leads throughout on Styrian regional circular trails and the Central Alpine Trail in the Hochwechsel area. We always follow the sign to the respective hut and thus come to the Wetterkoglerhaus, the Rabl-Kreuz-Hütte and the Kaltwiesenhütte. At the highest point of the tour, the 1743 meter high summit of the Hochwechsel, not only the fantastic view of the surrounding peaks awaits you. There is also a small chapel to visit there, which was built in memory of the victims of the war time. The interior of the octagonal chapel is decorated with impressive paintings.

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The tour in numbers

easy

Level of difficulty

21,6 km

Route

7:00 h

Time

723 hm

Uphill

800 hm

Downhill

1743 m

Highest point

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From Vienna via Südautobahn A2 to exit Freidberg/Pingau and from there via Mönichwald and Waldbach to Rabl Kreuzhütte.

From Graz via Gleisdorf and Mönichwald/Waldbach to Rabl Kreuz Hütte.

Detailed information can be found here.

We start at the Rabl Kreuz Hütte (+43 3336 31288) in the municipality of Waldbach-Mönichwald.
At first we hike comfortably along the Hochwechsel toll road
After 2 hairpin bends we have reached the Kaltwiesenhütte (+43 664 1107440)
We continue uphill to a marked fork in the road
At the fork we take the right fork
From there we reach the Königshofer Stube, always along the southern slope of the Hochwechsel, to the Vorauer Schwaig (+43 2649 8197)
Here we can strengthen ourselves with the delicacies, which are known far beyond the region.
Now we keep to the left and hike uphill to Niederwechsel
Again on the left, past a memorial to soldiers, we hike along the striking, rocky ridge uphill to the Wetterkoglerhaus (+43 3336 4224)
The Wetterkoglerhaus is located on the summit of the Hochwechsel with its 1.743 m
Now our hike continues, along a parallel hiking trail to the toll road
From the Kaltwiesenhütte we can either go directly to the Rabl Kreuz Hütte or hike via the Gmeinkreuz to the Mönichwalder Schwaig

There is also the possibility to start from the Mönichwalder Schwaig.

The start is also possible at the Mönichwalder Schwaig!

Take the time for a short stop at the huts and let yourself be spoiled by the Styrian delicacies!

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

Waldbach-Mönichwald, Rabl Kreuz Hütte, Mönichwalder Schwaig

Tourism Association East Styria

Office Joglland - Waldheimat

8255 St. Jakob im Walde

church quarter 24

Tel.: +43 3336 20255

www.joglland-waldheimat.at

www.oststeiermark.com

joglland-waldheimat@oststeiermark.com

Wanderheft: "Einfach Wandervoll " erhältlich beim Tourismusverband Oststeiermark Geschäftsstelle Region Joglland - Waldheimat: +43 3336 20255