Alpannonia® - long-distance trail: Semmering - Bad Schönau

We start at the valley station of the Bergbahn Semmering. The path partly leads us over the ski slope to the Hirschenkogel (1,340 m) to the Liechtenstein house. Now the alpannonia® marking leads us to the Sonnwendstein (1,523 m) with the Polleres hut and the architecturally interesting mountain chapel.
Tip: A delight is the magnificent view of the mountains of the Vienna Alps!

From the Sonnwendstein back, we follow the alpannonia® marking further past the Erzkogel (1,504 m) and the Alpkogel (1,414 m). Along the wine trail or Gebirgsjäger memorial trail, there is information and evidence of the last war actions of the 2nd World War.

It continues to the Feistritzsattel (1,290 m). Here begins the 7 km long regional route to Trattenbach (overnight accommodation possible).

Back on the main trail, the long-distance trail 02 with the alpannonia® marking leads us to Mönichkirchen. Initially a bit steep, the path continues on comfortable forest roads. The beautiful alpine meadows already indicate the Schwaigen landscape of the Wechsel region. Time for rest and relaxation is offered by the Wetterkogelhaus on the Hochwechsel (1,743 m), a hut managed by the Austrian Alpine Club.
Tip: From here, with good visibility, the entire alpannonia® main trail can be overlooked.

From Hochwechsel, it goes over Niederwechsel (1,669 m) and Steinerne Stiege, leading the route to Mönichkirchen, where the second stage ends.

Through the town of Mönichkirchen, the marking leads partly over paved paths but with wonderful views to the small village of Schlag. We continue past Ziegersberg Castle to Pichl and from there through cool, shady forest paths to Hochneukirchen. Without much effort, the very popular excursion destination Hutwisch (896 m) can be reached, whose observation tower offers a wonderful panoramic view over the Alps to Hungary. From here, it is only 6 km on the regional route to the stage destination of Bad Schönau.