"alpannonia" - feeder: Waldbach - Hochwechsel
From the UNESCO World Heritage Site Semmering or from the high altitude health resort Fischbach to the edge of the Pannonian plain near Köszeg leads a path full of variety and attractions of nature: alpannonia®.
Another possibility would be to start the alpannonia long-distance hiking trail in Waldbach. A yellow marked alpannonia feeder trail then leads you to the Hochwechsel. This stage joins the main alpannonia trail and nothing stands in the way of unlimited hiking pleasure.
The stage from Waldbach to the Hochwechsel starts at the village square of the community Waldbach, which is located at the foot of the Hochwechsel. Among other things, Waldbach is also known for the water games, which have been operated by the Wiedner family for over 50 years. Then you hike up to the Spitzbauer mountain inn near the Hochwechsellifts. From there you continue on to the 1743 m high Hochwechsel with its magnificent panoramic view.
Characteristics
The tour in numbers
medium
Level of difficulty
More information
- We start at the village square in Waldbach
- From there we hike a little way in the direction of Mönichwald before we turn off on the municipal road in the direction of Hochwechsel
- We hike on the Wetzelberg until we reach the mountain inn Spitzbauer
- From there we continue in the direction of Mönichwalder Schwaig and to the Kaltwiesen hut
- After the last ascent we have reached the Wetterkoglerhaus at the Hochwechsel
Refreshments along the tour await hungry hikers. Please check the opening times in advance.
Public parking lot opposite the church in Waldbach.
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alpannonia Markierung | © Oststeiermark Tourismus | Birgit Kandlbauer
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Kapelle am Gipfel des Hochwechsels | © Oststeiermark Tourismus | TV Jofglland-Waldheimat
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Gipfelkreuz am Hochwechsel | © Oststeiermark Tourismus | TV Jofglland-Waldheimat
What the weather will be like
Waldbach-Mönichwald (574m)
Dry and bright with plenty of sunshine, clouds will be rare.
Rather cloudy with rain at times. Also sunny periods will be likely in the afternoon.
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