Hiking route Niederwechsel-round, Tränktörl - Touren-Impression #1 | © Tourismusverband Oststeiermark Hiking route Niederwechsel-round, Tränktörl - Touren-Impression #1 | © Tourismusverband Oststeiermark

Niederwechsel-round, Tränktörl

This historical hike leads to the former site of the "Alte Glashütte" and to Niederwechsel, where a memorial cross commemorates the events of 1945. Once at Niederwechsel, the route offers a breathtaking all-round view and is characterized by a particularly striking descent along the stone staircase.
Starting at Tränktörl, the trail leads via Glashütte and continues towards Vorauer Schwaig. After a little refreshment, the trail climbs up to Niederwechsel (1669m). For the descent, take the path over the Steinerne Stiege and pass the Stoaalm and Hallerhaus. Finally, you return to the starting point.

Characteristics

Skill
Fitness

Best season

January
March
March
November
December

The tour in numbers

easy
Level of difficulty
14,9 km
Route
5:00 h
Time
720 hm
Uphill
720 hm
Downhill
1669 m
Highest point

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Directions

From Vienna   

  • A2 until exit Edlitz-Aspang
  • B54 via Aspang Markt
  • Mönichkirchen to Schaueregg, district Tränktörl

From Graz   

  • A2 until exit Pinggau
  • B54 via Dirnegg and Wiesenhöf to Tränktörl
  • just before the end of Tränktörl - turn right and walk uphill between garages and housesat
  • the edge of the forest there is a yellow signpost, keep left
  • along the path 928
  • at the beginning continue on a path and then along a forest road
  • until you reach the information board "Die Glashütte im Wechselland"
  • pass by a wooden building and stair-shaped ponds
  • continue uphill on path 928 until you reach a forest road
  • turn right in the direction of Vorauer Schwaig (trail 927)
  • comfortable ascent up to the Vorauer Schwaig
  • right at the building in a line across the pasture uphill to Niederwechsel
  • now follows a panoramic section of path over the ridge towards the east
  • it goes continuously downhill, further through the forest (trail 07)
  • shortly before the mountain station of the panorama cable car there is a steep section - the "Steinerne Stiege"
  • past the Stoaalm, the path goes comfortably downhill to the Inn Hallerhaus
  • across the meadow downhill to the yellow signposts
  • turn right in the direction of Fichtenhof
  • along a forest road to a crossroads
  • continue on the forest road downhill to the right in the direction of Fichtenhof - until you reach an asphalt road
  • then walk right back to the starting point (trail 928)

Along the way there are many places to stop for refreshments, where you can enjoy regional specialties, recover from your efforts and admire the wonderful mountain scenery.

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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Spiegelsee Reiteralm | © photo-austria / Christine Höflehner

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