HWW-Hiking route: Mönichkirchen - Hochwechsel (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 extensive HWW hiking route leads from Mönichkirchen via the Niederwechsel to the Hochwechsel/Wetterkoglerhaus and from there via the Vorauer Schwaig and Alte Glashütte back to Mönichkirchen. Due to the fierce fighting in April and May 1945, many soldiers fell in Wechselland and the surrounding area. At the HWW station Niederwechsel you can find out which military cemeteries there are in Wechselland.
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Arrival by car
- Take the A2 highway to the Aspang-Markt / Mönichkirchen exit.
- After the exit, turn left onto the B54 towards Mönichkirchen.
- Follow the road for approx. 7 km until you reach Mönichkirchen.
The tour is not signposted throughout. Route guidance with app recommended.
- Starting point: Mönichkirchen.
- Hike over the Niederwechsel to the Niederwechsel HWW station.
- Continue to the Hochwechsel.
- Hike from there via the Vorauer Schwaig.
- Continue to the Alte Glashütte.
- Return to Mönichkirchen.
We recommend a stop at the Vorauer Schwaig or Hallerhaus for refreshments.
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Historic long-distance hiking trail Wechselland | © Historischer Verein Wechselland | Andreas Salmhofer
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HWW-station Stoa-Alm | © Dr. Andreas Salmhofer - Historischer Verein Wechselland
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Memorial at Niederwechel in Eastern Styria | © Oststeiermark Tourismus | Anja Reichenbäck
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Hochwechsel in Mönichwald in Eastern Styria | Stadtgemeinde Friedberg
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View of the Vorauer Schwaig in St. Lorenzen am Wechsel in Eastern Styria | © Oststeiermark Tourismus | Anja Reichenbäck
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HWW-station old Glassworks | © Historischer Verein Wechselland - Dr. Andreas Salmhofer
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Wechselland herbal region logo | Oststeiermark Tourismus
What the weather will be like
St. Lorenzen am Wechsel (725m)
The day will be dry, but mostly cloudy with occasional sunny spells.
Early clouds will gradually clear to leave the region with a dry and sunny day.
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