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HWW-Hiking route: Rohrbach/Lafnitz - Eichberg (circular trail)

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.
This HWW hiking route connects the town centers of Rohrbach an der Lafnitz and Eichberg. Along the route, you pass the Eichberg/church HWW station. There you can find out about the building history of Eichberg church and when the church tower was added.

Characteristics

Skill
Fitness

Best season

January
February
March
October
November
December

The tour in numbers

6,2 km
Route
1:45 h
Time
151 hm
Uphill
152 hm
Downhill
584 m
Highest point

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More information

Arrival by car
  • Follow the highway A2.
  • Take exit 115 Hartberg.
  • Turn left onto the B54 and follow the signs towards Lafnitz.
  • Drive through the village of Lafnitz and continue on the B54 for about 8 km.
  • Turn left onto the L408 in the direction of Rohrbach.
  • After about 3 km you will reach Rohrbach an der Lafnitz.
The tour is not signposted throughout. Route guidance with app recommended.
  • Circular hiking trail: From Rohrbach/Lafnitz via Eichberg.
We recommend visiting the exhibition in the unique ambience of Aichberg Castle.
Timetables and travel information can be found at Österreichischen Bundesbahnen (ÖBB) or at Verkehrsauskunft Verbundlinie.
For local transportation we recommend the SAM-Sammeltaxi Oststeiermark.
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
 
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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What the weather will be like

Rohrbach an der Lafnitz (432m)

Morning
cloudy
1°C
10%
10 km/h
Noon
cloudy
5°C
15%
5 km/h
Night
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1°C
5%
5 km/h
The day will be dry, but mostly cloudy with occasional sunny spells.
Morning
foggy
0°C
45%
5 km/h
Noon
foggy
9°C
10%
5 km/h
Night
slightly cloudy
3°C
0%
5 km/h
The rain will end in the early afternoon, and the skies will break up afterwards.
17.12.2024
sunny
0°C 11°C
18.12.2024
slightly cloudy
-1°C 9°C
19.12.2024
sunny
-1°C 8°C

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