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HWW-Hiking route: over the Hartberg

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 crosses the Hartberg. The Wechselpass was originally located on the Hartberg, an elevation of around 900 meters. At the Spital am Hartberg HWW station, you can find out the background to this once important route.

Characteristics

Skill
Fitness

Best season

January
February
March
October
November
December

The tour in numbers

5,9 km
Route
1:37 h
Time
279 hm
Uphill
178 hm
Downhill
883 m
Highest point

Map & downloads

More information

The tour is not signposted throughout. Route guidance with app recommended.
The hike leads over the Hartberg near the municipality of Schäffern.
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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