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Wexl Trails - Styrian hut tour

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Culinary alpine pasture tour with breathtaking views
Start the tour with a visit to Heurigen Flourl's Schenke, followed by a stop at the Glatzl Trahütten Alm, from where you can enjoy a breathtaking view of the Hochwechsel summit. At the highest point of the route, the Vorauer Schwaig Hütte awaits you, surrounded by idyllic cow pastures, where you can treat yourself to a delicious snack.

Day tickets are available online! 

Opening hours are from May 15 to Nov. 01 from 09:00-19:00!

The Styrian Panorama Trails were financed to 60 percent by Leader funding, with the remainder shared between the participating municipalities (Schäffern, Pinggau, Friedberg, Dechantskirchen, St. Lorenzen am Wechsel, Rohrbach an der Lafnitz and Lafnitz).

Characteristics

Skill
Fitness

Best season

January
February
March
April
November
December

The tour in numbers

easy
Level of difficulty
31,2 km
Route
3:40 h
Time
886 hm
Uphill
887 hm
Downhill

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More information

Directions - By car
  • via the Südautobahn (A2) to the Pinggau exit
  • at the traffic circle take the 3rd exit
  • along the B54 in the direction of Graz/Hartberg
  • Take the Dechanstkirchen exit
  • keep left at the village square
  • pass the Dechantskirchen fire station
  • turn right onto Bergen way
  • drive along until Flourl's Tavern
The tour is signposted throughout.
There are a few tips on our tour that we can recommend: Enjoy the breathtaking views and the delicious, lovingly prepared food at the individual huts. Here are a few recommendations:
  • Glatzl Trahütten Alm: Try the lovingly topped breads with flower petals.
  • Vorauer Schwaig: Enjoy the homemade roast pork.
  • Flourl's Schenke: The homemade cardinal slice is an absolute must.
Each of these huts offers a unique culinary experience that you shouldn't miss!

There are also numerous excursion destinations to explore in the surrounding area:

  1. Festenburg Castle: Historic castle with impressive architecture and guided tours.
  2. Aerosolium St. Lorenzen: Relax and take a deep breath in the soothing brine climate.
  3. Friedberg Adventure Mountain: The observation tower and themed playground offer history and adventure for the whole family.
  4. Thonet Museum Friedberg: Exciting insights into the history of the famous chair design.
  5. Maria Hasel pilgrimage church: Baroque church and spiritual place in Pinggau.
  6. Pinggau bathing lake: ideal for swimming, sunbathing and relaxing.

Whether culture or nature - Wechselland has a lot to offer!

Timetables and travel information can be found at Österreichischen Bundesbahnen (ÖBB) or at Verkehrsauskunft Verbundlinie.
For local transportation we recommend the SAM-Sammeltaxi Oststeiermark.
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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What the weather will be like

St. Lorenzen am Wechsel (725m)

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Mostly thick clouds, and a chance of some snowfall in the first half of the day.
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Early morning clouds will clear soon. The rest of the day will be dry and bright with plenty of sunshine.
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