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Hiking Trail
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Hiking on the Alpannonia long-distance hiking trailPhoto: Wiener Alpen in Niederösterreich - Alpannonia
At the Hochwechsel you can see practically the entire route of the main alpannonia trail: from the first stages in the Styrian mountains and from the Sonnwendstein to the Hungarian plain. With a view ahead towards Bernstein and the Günser Gebirge, the route then leads from Wetterkoglerhaus via Niederwechsel and Steinerne Stiege to Mönichkirchner Schwaig. From here to the center of Mönichkirchen, you hike along the "Water of Life" theme trail, which also includes the water park, which is well worth seeing.
Tip: take the scooter from the Schwaig to Mönichkirchen chair lift valley station.
Author’s recommendation
Track types
Show elevation profileSafety information
In bad weather, the ridge trail from Hochwechsel to Niederwechsel is very exposed. As an alternative, you can take the lower trail via the Vorauer Schwaig.
Proper behavior when encountering grazing animals:
www.alpannonia.at/verhaltenstipps-fuer-wandergaeste-auf-beweideten-almen
When choosing a route, make sure it matches your mountaineering experience and physical condition. Check the weather forecast in advance. The weather in the mountains can change surprisingly quickly. Therefore, always set out with the appropriate gear (e.g., rain gear).
Check whether the huts and snack bars you plan to visit along the way are open. Let someone know your route and your planned return time before you set out.
Cross-border hiking trail: Remember to bring a passport or ID card!
Tips and suggestions
For more information, visit:
Niederwechsel memorial
Alpine swing viewing platform
Hochwechsel Summit
Historical long distance trail-station Mönichkirchen/church
HWW-station Stoa Alm
HWW-station Hallerhaus
HWW-station Niederwechsel
HWW station Hochwechsel/Wetterkoglerhaus
HWW station: Mönichkirchner Schwaig
Public transport
Travel by train / Train station: Aspang
Travel by bus / bus stop: Mariensee, Mönichkirchen (town)
More information on getting there: Public transportation to the Vienna Alps
Directions
Access via Mönichwald or Waldbach, then follow the signs toward Hochwechsel.
Parking
At the end of the toll road near the hut (accessible only from Mönichwald or Waldbach!)
Coordinates
Author’s map recommendations
alpannonia Overview Map, 1:160,000
alpannonia Long-Distance Hiking Guide NEW, available starting 3/19
freytag & berndt WK 021 Fischbacher Alps, 1:50,000
freytag & berndt WK 422 Wechsel, Bucklige Welt, Bernstein, 1:50,000
Available here
Book recommendations for this region:
Equipment
Always bring appropriate maps with you. Wear sturdy shoes suitable for the hike, and bring sunscreen, rain gear, water, and a light snack. Bring your cell phone and save the mountain rescue emergency number: 140
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