HWW-Hiking route: Dechantskirchen - Moarhofbauern-Kreuz - Schlagriegel (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 leads through the center of Dechantskirchen via the Moarhofbauern-Kreuz to Schlag/Thalberg to the Schlagriegel and from there via Thalberg back to Dechantskirchen. Along the HWW route, you pass the Moarhofbauern-Kreuz HWW station, where you can gain an overview of castle construction in Wechselland. You will also learn that a medieval fortification once stood in the vicinity of the Moarhofbauern cross.
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Directions - By car
- via the Südautobahn (A2) to the Pinggau exit
- at the traffic circle take the 3rd exit
- along the B54 towards Graz/Hartberg
- turn left onto Dechantskirchen
The tour is not signposted throughout. Route guidance with app recommended.
- Starting point: Dechantskirchen village center.
- Hike via the Moarhofbauern cross.
- Continue to Schlag/Thalberg to the Schlagriegel.
- Hike from Thalberg back to Dechantskirchen.
We recommend a visit to the summer theater next to Thalberg Castle. In the unique setting of the open-air theater arena, the Thalburgers delight young and old with a variety of theater and stage performances.
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Historic long-distance hiking trail Wechselland | © Historischer Verein Wechselland | Andreas Salmhofer
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Thalberg Castle in the municipality of Dechantskirchen in Eastern Styria | © Oststeiermark Tourismus | Nicole Friesenbichler
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HWW station: Moarhof farmers' cross | © Historischer Verein Wechselland - Dr. Andreas Salmhofer
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Municipality of Dechantskirchen in Eastern Styria | © Oststeiermark Tourismus | Flotoanker
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Wechselland herbal region logo | Oststeiermark Tourismus
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