HWW-Hiking route: Mönichkirchen - Hochwechsel (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 extensive HWW hiking route leads from Mönichkirchen via the Niederwechsel to the Hochwechsel/Wetterkoglerhaus and from there via the Vorauer Schwaig and Alte Glashütte back to Mönichkirchen. Due to the fierce fighting in April and May 1945, many soldiers fell in Wechselland and the surrounding area. At the HWW station Niederwechsel you can find out which military cemeteries there are in Wechselland.
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Arrival by car
from Graz
- Take the A2 highway in the direction of Graz.
- Leave the A2 at the Pinggau exit.
- Take the 3rd exit at the traffic circle.
- Follow the road along the B63.
- Change to the B54 in the direction of Mönichkirchen/Vienna.
from Vienna
- Leave the A2 at the Edlitz-Aspang exit.
- Follow the B54 to Mönichkirchen.
The tour is not signposted throughout. Route guidance with app recommended.
We recommend a stop at the Vorauer Schwaig or Hallerhaus for refreshments.
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Historic long-distance hiking trail Wechselland | © Historischer Verein Wechselland | Andreas Salmhofer
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HWW-station Stoa-Alm | © Dr. Andreas Salmhofer - Historischer Verein Wechselland
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Memorial at Niederwechel in Eastern Styria | © Oststeiermark Tourismus | Anja Reichenbäck
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Hochwechsel in Mönichwald in Eastern Styria | Stadtgemeinde Friedberg
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View of the Vorauer Schwaig in St. Lorenzen am Wechsel in Eastern Styria | © Oststeiermark Tourismus | Anja Reichenbäck
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HWW-station old Glassworks | © Historischer Verein Wechselland - Dr. Andreas Salmhofer
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Wechselland herbal region logo | Oststeiermark Tourismus
What the weather will be like
St. Lorenzen am Wechsel (725m)
Light snowfall at daybreak, then more and more sunshine during the day.
Dry and bright with plenty of sunshine, clouds will be rare.
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