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Wexl Trails - Hochwechsel trail circuit

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Hochwechsel trail circuit: a mountain bike tour with great views in Eastern Styria
Starting from the Neue Glashütte parking lot, the trail leads you uphill to the summit of the Hochwechsel. The Hochwexltrail "The WU" awaits you there, leading you over stone slabs and through rooty sections to the Marienseer Schwaig. On the way back, you take the flowing Haller Trail and then the Studentenkreuz route back to the starting point.
 

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
31,3 km
Route
3:25 h
Time
858 hm
Uphill
859 hm
Downhill

Map & downloads

More information

From Vienna
  • A2 to exit Edlitz-Aspang
  • B54 via Aspang Markt
  • Mönichkirchen to Schaueregg, district of Tränktörl

From Graz
  • A2 to exit Pinggau
  • B54 via Dirnegg and Wiesenhöf to Tränktörl
The tour is signposted throughout.

Enjoy the breathtaking view at the Vorauer Schwaig or get a tasty snack at the Hallerhaus!

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!

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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