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HWW-station Kegelplatz

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On the Historic Long Distance Trail Wechselland, the history of the Wechselland region is made accessible on contemporary and innovatively designed display boards at more than 100 HWW stations.

This HWW station is part of the Wechselland Historical Long-Distance Hiking Trail (HWW). More information can be found at www.wechsel-wandern.at. Each HWW station is dedicated to a chapter from the history of Wechselland.

Topic: Holzknechtseppl and his gang

At the beginning of the 19th century, the robber chief "Holzknechtseppl", Nikolaus Schmiedhofer, was also up to mischief in Wechselland and his deeds in Wechselland are described here. He is said to have had a hideout at the "Kegelplatz" station.

Location of the HWW station:

About 1000 meters northwest of Haberl along hiking trail 07.

Opening times

Accessible all year round (at your own risk, no winter service)

Coordinates

DD
47.495452, 16.081436
DMS
47°29'43.6"N 16°04'53.2"E
UTM
33T 581453 5260791
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HWW-station Kegelplatz

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Ehrenschachen 7
8240 Friedberg
https://www.wechsel-wandern.at/ E-mail: info@geschichte-wechselland.at
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