HWW-Bicycle route: Aspang - Mönichkirchen - Friedberg - Dechantskirchen - Lafnitz
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This HWW cycle 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.
moderate
Distance 34.3 km
3:08 h
635 m
695 m
987 m
406 m
This HWW cycle route leads from Aspang via Mönichkirchen to Friedberg, Dechantskirchen and Lafnitz. Most of this route is part of the Thermenradweg. Along the route you come to the HWW station Mönichkirchen/Kirche, where you can learn about the art-historical features of the church, which stands at just under 1000 meters above sea level.
Difficulty
moderate
Overall difficulty
moderate
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
Highest point
987 m
Lowest point
406 m
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Cider Tavern Putz´n - RiebenbauerInn Prenner
Bakery & café Rudolf
Hotel-Restaurant Schwarzer Adler
Café-Bar "Zum grünen Baum"
City Cafe - Bakery Wetzelberger
Inn Hubertushof
City wine tavern Luef
Inn Winkler
Inn Jeitler
Inn Schwammer
Castle Thalberg
Tips and suggestions
Historical long-distance hiking trail Wechsellandwww.wechsel-wandern.at
Historical Association Wechselland
Chairman Dr. Andreas Salmhofer
Tel.: +43 664/400 27 17
info@geschichte-wechselland.at
www.geschichte-wechselland.at
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.:
wechselland@oststeiermark.com
www.oststeiermark.com
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.:
wechselland@oststeiermark.com
www.oststeiermark.com
Roadbook
The tour is not signposted throughout. Route guidance with app recommended.
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HWW station Aspang/railway stationHWW station Aspang market
Historical long distance trail-station Wetterkreuze/1000-year-old oak
Historical long distance trail-station Mönichkirchen/church
HWW station: Mönichkirchen/ Schranken
Cider Tavern Putz´n - Riebenbauer
Inn Prenner
HWW station: Pinggau/Kirche 1 & 2
Pilgrimage church Maria Hasel
Inn Notter
Bakery & café Rudolf
Historical long distance trail-station Rohrbach/train station
Public Toilet Pinggau
HWW station: Pinggau/railway station
Parish church Friedberg
Hotel-Restaurant Schwarzer Adler
Café-Bar "Zum grünen Baum"
City Cafe - Bakery Wetzelberger
Public Toilet Friedberg
Inn Hubertushof
Pizzeria Gruber
City wine tavern Luef
Thonet Museum
Inn Winkler
HWW-station Stögersbach/Chapel
Inn Jeitler
HWW station Dechantskirchen
Public Toilet Dechantskirchen
Inn Schwammer
Castle Thalberg
HWW station Thalberg Castle 1 & 2 (double station)
HWW station: Limbach/Chapel
HWW station: Rohrbach/wood bridge
HWW station: Lafnitz 1 & 2
Public transport
Timetables and travel information can be found at Österreichischen Bundesbahnen (ÖBB) or at Verkehrsauskunft Verbundlinie.For local transportation we recommend the SAM-Sammeltaxi Oststeiermark.
Parking
Arrival by car- Drive along the A2 highway to the Zöbern exit.
- Then follow the signs to Aspang.
Coordinates
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47.562830, 16.099230
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47°33'46.2"N 16°05'57.2"E
UTM
33T 582687 5268297
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Get there by train, car, bike, or on foot!
Equipment
Fair play rules for cyclists- Plan your tour carefully!
- Check your bike before you set off!
- Always ride with the right protective equipment!
- Always ride with a helmet!
- Don't forget all your equipment (repair kit, first aid kit, etc.)!
- Only ride on marked paths!
- Observe the road traffic regulations!
- Observe driving bans and keep to opening times!
- Control your speed!
- Leave no tracks!
- Respect other nature users!
- Show consideration for animals (only ride in daylight & close pasture fences)!
- Avoid noise and garbage!
- Use the cycle paths at your own risk!
- Beware of working machines, wood or potholes on the road, grazing livestock and vehicle traffic (forest roads are working areas and workplaces)!
- A few tips on correct and fair behavior: Cycling and mountain biking in the forest
- Helmet
- Sunglasses
- Water bottle
- Provisions for the road
- Sports clothing
- Rain jacket/windbreaker
- Sturdy shoes
- Repair kit (air pump, repair kit, spare tube, multitool, etc.)
- Light
- First aid kit
- Maps
Localization
Parts of this content were machine translated from German.
Difficulty
moderate
Overall difficulty
moderate
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
Distance
34.3 km
Duration
3:08 h
Ascent
635 m
Descent
695 m
Highest point
987 m
Lowest point
406 m
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