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Gipfeltour über die Vorauer Schwaig

From the Hilmtor starting point, the trail leads steadily uphill to the Vorauer Schwaig and from there on to the summit of the Hochwechsel.
On this tour you can experience the centerpiece of the Styrian Wexl Trails, the Vorauer Schwaig Trail, both uphill and downhill.

Characteristics

Skill
Fitness

Best season

January
February
March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December

The tour in numbers

medium
Level of difficulty
33,3 km
Route
3:50 h
Time
901 hm
Uphill
904 hm
Downhill
1741 m
Highest point

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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 in the direction of Graz/Hartberg
  • Take the Friedberg exit
  • Follow the main road to the Thonet Museum
  • then turn onto Schwaighofstraße
  • pass the Gasthaus Panoramastüberl until you reach the Hilmtor rest area
The tour is signposted throughout.

There are a few tips on our tour that we can recommend:

  • Enjoy the breathtaking view at the Vorauer Schwaig!
  • Or take a short break at the end of your tour at the Hilmtor with its inviting schnapps bar!
Dechantskirchen, Hilmtor

Information about the region, places to stop for refreshments and overnight stays, excursion destinations, etc., you can find out:

 

Eastern Styria Tourist Board

Office herbal region Wechselland

Main square 20, 8240 Friedberg

T: +43 3339/25110-19

wechselland@oststeiermark.com

www.oststeiermark.com

 

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