Niederwechsel-round, Tränktörl
This historical hike leads to the former site of the "Alte Glashütte" and to Niederwechsel, where a memorial cross commemorates the events of 1945. Once at Niederwechsel, the route offers a breathtaking all-round view and is characterized by a particularly striking descent along the stone staircase.
Starting at Tränktörl, the trail leads via Glashütte and continues towards Vorauer Schwaig. After a little refreshment, the trail climbs up to Niederwechsel (1669m). For the descent, take the path over the Steinerne Stiege and pass the Stoaalm and Hallerhaus. Finally, you return to the starting point.
Characteristics
The tour in numbers
medium
Level of difficulty
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Directions
From Vienna
- A2 until exit Edlitz-Aspang
- B54 via Aspang Markt
- Mönichkirchen to Schaueregg, district Tränktörl
From Graz
- A2 until exit Pinggau
- B54 via Dirnegg and Wiesenhöf to Tränktörl
- just before the end of Tränktörl - turn right and walk uphill between garages and housesat
- the edge of the forest there is a yellow signpost, keep left
- along the path 928
- at the beginning continue on a path and then along a forest road
- until you reach the information board "Die Glashütte im Wechselland"
- pass by a wooden building and stair-shaped ponds
- continue uphill on path 928 until you reach a forest road
- turn right in the direction of Vorauer Schwaig (trail 927)
- comfortable ascent up to the Vorauer Schwaig
- right at the building in a line across the pasture uphill to Niederwechsel
- now follows a panoramic section of path over the ridge towards the east
- it goes continuously downhill, further through the forest (trail 07)
- shortly before the mountain station of the panorama cable car there is a steep section - the "Steinerne Stiege"
- past the Stoaalm, the path goes comfortably downhill to the Inn Hallerhaus
- across the meadow downhill to the yellow signposts
- turn right in the direction of Fichtenhof
- along a forest road to a crossroads
- continue on the forest road downhill to the right in the direction of Fichtenhof - until you reach an asphalt road
- then walk right back to the starting point (trail 928)
Along the way there are many places to stop for refreshments, where you can enjoy regional specialties, recover from your efforts and admire the wonderful mountain scenery.
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Niederwechsel monument, Festenburg in Eastern Styria | © Tourismusverband Oststeiermark | Anja Reichenbäck
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hiker, Schaueregg in Eastern Styria | © Oststeiermark Tourismus | Anja Reichenbäck
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way, Festenburg in Eastern Styria | © Tourismusverband Oststeiermark | Anja Reichenbäck
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high seat, Festenburg in Eastern Styria | © Tourismusverband Oststeiermark | Anja Reichenbäck
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view Vorauer Schwaig, Festenburg in Eastern Styria | © Tourismusverband Oststeiermark | Anja Reichenbäck
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Vorauer Schwaig, Festenburg in Eastern Styria | © Oststeiermark Tourismus | Anja Reichenbäck
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view of Niederwechsel, Bruck an der Lafnitz in Eastern Styria | © Oststeiermark Tourismus | Anja Reichenbäck
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hiking trail, Neustift am Alpenwald | © Tourismusverband Oststeiermark | Anja Reichenbäck
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view, Neustift am Alpenwald | © Tourismusverband Oststeiermark | Anja Reichenbäck
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stone staircase, municipality Neustift am Alpenwald | © Tourismusverband Oststeiermark | Anja Reichenbäck
What the weather will be like
St. Lorenzen am Wechsel (725m)
Dry and bright with plenty of sunshine, clouds will be rare.
Dry and partly sunny throughout the day, with cloudy periods from time to time.
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