Theme path HWW-Hiking route: Dechantskirchen - Moarhofbauern-Kreuz - Schlagriegel (circular trail) - Touren-Impression #1 | © Historischer Verein Wechselland Theme path HWW-Hiking route: Dechantskirchen - Moarhofbauern-Kreuz - Schlagriegel (circular trail) - Touren-Impression #1 | © Historischer Verein Wechselland

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.

Characteristics

Skill
Fitness

Best season

January
February
March
October
November
December

The tour in numbers

easy
Level of difficulty
9,6 km
Route
2:45 h
Time
207 hm
Uphill
206 hm
Downhill
628 m
Highest point

Map & downloads

More information

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. 
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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