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HWW-Hiking route: Pinggau - Friedberg (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 connects the village centers of Pinggau and Friedberg and you will learn a few chapters of the history of this region. The architectural history of the importance of the Pinggau pilgrimage church is explained in more detail at the HWW station Pinggau/Kirche 1.

Characteristics

Skill
Fitness

Best season

January
February
March
October
November
December

The tour in numbers

3,9 km
Route
1:15 h
Time
136 hm
Uphill
139 hm
Downhill
654 m
Highest point

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More information

Arrival by car
  • Leave the A2 at the Pinggau/Friedberg exit.
  • Take the third exit from the traffic circle in the direction of Pinggau.
  • Follow the B54 for approx. 3 km to Pinggau.
The tour is not signposted throughout. Route guidance with app recommended.
  • This HWW hiking route connects the charming village centers of Pinggau and Friedberg.
We recommend visiting the Maria Hasel pilgrimage church in Pinggau or enjoying the view from the adventure mountain in Friedberg.
Timetables and travel information can be found at Österreichischen Bundesbahnen (ÖBB) or at Verkehrsauskunft Verbundlinie.
For local transportation we recommend the SAM-Sammeltaxi Oststeiermark.
There are parking spaces around the Pinggau municipal office.
 
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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