HWW-Hiking route: Rohrbach/Lafnitz - Limbach - Schlagriegel (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 leads through the villages of Rohrbach and Limbach to the Schlagriegel. At the HWW station Schlagriegel/Wasserschlössl you have a wonderful view of the Wechselland and Lafnitz Valley, and you can also learn about the small castle on the Schlagriegel that has disappeared.
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Arrival by car
- Follow the highway A2.
- Take exit 115 Hartberg.
- Turn left onto the B54 and follow the signs towards Lafnitz.
- Drive through the village of Lafnitz and continue on the B54 for about 8 km.
- Turn left onto the L408 in the direction of Rohrbach.
- After about 3 km you will reach Rohrbach an der Lafnitz
The tour is not signposted throughout. Route guidance with app recommended.
- Start: The hike begins in the village of Rohrbach.
- Continue: Through the village of Limbach.
- Finish: To the Schlagriegel.
We recommend visiting the exhibition in the unique ambience of Aichberg Castle.
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Historic long-distance hiking trail Wechselland | © Historischer Verein Wechselland | Andreas Salmhofer
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HWW station: Limbach/Chapel | © Historischer Verein Wechselland - Dr. Andreas Salmhofer
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Historical long distance trail-station Schlagriegel/Wasserschl._Eastern Styria | © Tourismusverband Oststeiermark/Karin Hofer | Karin Hofer
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Wechselland herbal region logo | Oststeiermark Tourismus
What the weather will be like
Rohrbach an der Lafnitz (432m)
Fair to start, then clouds will gather and rain or snowfall will begin towards evening.
The day will be dry, but mostly cloudy with occasional sunny spells.
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