Wexl Trails - Summit tour via the Vorauer Schwaig

Name: Wexl Trails - Summit tour via the Vorauer Schwaig
Brand: Steiermark
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From the Hilmtor starting point, the trail leads steadily uphill to the Vorauer Schwaig and from there on to the summit of the Hochwechsel.

On this tour you can experience the centerpiece of the Styrian Wexl Trails, the Vorauer Schwaig Trail, both uphill and downhill.

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).

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The tour in numbers

easy

Level of difficulty

33,3 km

Route

3:50 h

Time

901 hm

Uphill

904 hm

Downhill

1741 m

Highest point

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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 Friedberg exit
Follow the main road to the Thonet Museum
then turn onto Schwaighofstraße
pass the Gasthaus Panoramastüberl until you reach the Hilmtor rest area

The tour is signposted throughout.

There are a few tips on our tour that we can recommend:

Enjoy the breathtaking view at the Vorauer Schwaig!
Or take a short break at the end of your tour at the Hilmtor with its inviting schnapps bar!

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

Festenburg Castle: historic castle with impressive architecture and guided tours.
Aerosolium St. Lorenzen: Relax and take a deep breath in the soothing brine climate.
Friedberg Adventure Mountain: The observation tower and themed playground offer history and adventure for the whole family.
Thonet Museum Friedberg: Exciting insights into the history of the famous chair design.
Maria Hasel pilgrimage church: Baroque church and spiritual place in Pinggau.
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.

Dechantskirchen, Hilmtor

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