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

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25.74km

950 - 1,741m

Distance

887hm

867hm

Ascent

07:50h

Duration

Oststeiermark Tourismus

Brief description: 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.
Difficulty: difficult
Rating: Technique

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Experience
Starting point: Mönichkirchen
Route: Pfarrkirche Mönichkirchen place of worship
0.4 km

Mönichkirchen village
0.4 km

Schauquellfassung spring
1.9 km

Berggasthof Mönichkirchner Schwaig restaurant
3.1 km

Alpengasthof Enzian restaurant
3.2 km

Hallerhaus restaurant
4.2 km

Stoa Alm restaurant
5.0 km

Steinerne Stiege (1,505 m)peak
5.4 km

Niederwechsel (1,669 m)peak
7.9 km

Hochwechsel (1,743 m)peak
11.1 km

Wetterkoglerhaus alpine hut
11.1 km

Vorauer Schwaig alpine hut
15.3 km

Tränktörl hamlet
21.3 km

Mönichkirchen village
25.1 km

Pfarrkirche Mönichkirchen place of worship
25.4 km

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Description: 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.
Directions: The tour is not signposted throughout. Route guidance with app recommended.
Highest point: 1,741 m
Endpoint: Mönchkirchen
Height profile
Equipment: Small backpack with water bottle (+ provisions)
Sturdy shoes
Appropriate clothing - preferably several layers - "onion principle
Rain and sun protection
Hiking sticks as needed
Cell phone
Small first aid kit
Route description
Before the start of the hike, check the possibilities for refreshments, including opening times, or pack appropriate food and drink
Safety instructions: Important telephone numbers: Euro emergency call: 112 Emergency call mountain rescue: 140 (if possible please give GPS data) Rescue: 144 Fire department: 122 Police 133
The trail can be walked without any major difficulties and is therefore suitable for the whole family.

Tips for even more hiking pleasure: Rules of conduct while hiking.

A few tips on how to behave properly and fairly in the forest:

(Source: www.bundesforste.at )
Hikers should avoid visits to the forest about 1.5 hours before sunrise and after sunset, as wild animals are particularly active during this time. Plastic bottles, handkerchiefs, cigarette butts & Co have no place in the forest! Please make sure that you do not leave any trash in the forest. Camping and making fire - is strictly forbidden in the forest! In principle, each person is allowed to collect 2 kg of mushrooms and berries per day for personal use in the forest. It is only forbidden if the forest owner expressly prohibits it.
Additional information: 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

Information about the region, places to stop and stay, excursion destinations, etc., can be found here:

Eastern Styria Tourist Board

Herbal Region Wechselland office

Main square 20, 8240 Friedberg

T: +43 3339/25110-19

wechselland@oststeiermark.com

www.oststeiermark.com
Public transportation: Timetables and travel information can be found at:
Bus: www.richard.at

Train: www.oebb.at

For local transportation we recommend the SAM- Sammeltaxi Oststeiermark: www.oststeiermark.at/sam