From the ever-changing landscape to the historic old town: From Steirisch-Tauchen to Hartberg
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Steirisch-Tauchen - Hochwechsel - St.Jakob i. W. -
Wenigzell - Wildwiesen - Pöllau - Hartberg
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Distance 80.2 km
24:00 h
2,200 m
2,500 m
1,741 m
330 m
Discover breathtaking viewpoints, unique natural sites, cultural attractions, and other highlights along the way.
- Stone Staircase
- Niederwechsel
- Hochwechsel
- Wenigzell
- Wild meadows with an observation tower
- Markt Pöllau, including Pöllau Castle and the parish church
- St. Anna Church
- Villa rustica in Löffelbach near Hartberg
- Hartberg with its historic old town center
Author’s recommendation
- Plan your stages in advance and book your accommodations well in advance so you can enjoy your hike in a relaxed and stress-free manner.
- Stay on marked trails. If you can no longer find any markings, turn back and reorient yourself using the last marked point.
- The forest belongs to someone, too! Respect barriers and follow instructions.
- Adjust your pace. Walking too fast leads to premature exhaustion.
- Please let other nature enthusiasts pass safely.
- Please avoid the forest at dusk.
- Please close gates and barriers behind you.
- Please walk dogs only on the trails and keep them on a leash (except in dangerous situations).
- Please do not make noise.
- Please do not pick plants.
- Please do not feed the animals.
- Please take your trash with you.
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difficult
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Highest point
1,741 m
Lowest point
330 m
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The hike leads from the train station in Steirisch-Tauchen over the Mönichkirchner Schwaig to the Hochwechsel, the highest point in the Hartberg-Fürstenfeld district. From the summit, with its distinctive chapel, the route continues along the ridge into the municipality of St. Jakob im Walde. The trail then continues through Wenigzell and Wildwiesen into the Pöllauer Tal Nature Park, with its diverse orchard meadows and the historic market town of Pöllau. Passing St. Anna Church and the rolling hills of the Hartberg region, the route finally leads past vineyards and the former Roman villa rustica to Hartberg.
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Hochwechsel in the Wechsel MountainsBahnhof Hartberg
Niederwechsel memorial
Foucault pendulum in the curch Pöllau
Hartberg City Park
Alpine swing viewing platform
Hochwechsel Summit
Historical long distance trail-station Mönichkirchen/church
HWW-station Stoa Alm
HWW station: Mönichkirchner Schwaig
HWW-station Niederwechsel
HWW station: Mönichkirchen/ Schranken
HWW station Hochwechsel/Wetterkoglerhaus
HWW-station Hallerhaus
HWW station: Mönichkirchen
Hochwechsel
Nature Park Pöllau Valley
Mönichkirchen water park with sauna
Wetterkoglerhaus
Rabl Kreuz cottage
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You can get there and back using public transportation. For more information, see the BusBahnBim route planner.
Coordinates
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47.482800, 16.054440
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47°28'58.1"N 16°03'16.0"E
UTM
33T 579439 5259357
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Equipment
- Well-broken-in hiking boots
- Backpack (20–35 liters) with rain cover
- Layered clothing
- Rain jacket / weather protection
- Plenty of fluids (1.5–2 liters or more)
- Snacks (nuts, energy bars)
- GPS and/or cell phone (charged)
- Paper map
- First-aid kit (including blister bandages)
- Sun protection (cap, hat, sunscreen, sunglasses)
- Headlamp or flashlight
Difficulty
difficult
Overall difficulty
difficult
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
Distance
80.2 km
Duration
24:00 h
Ascent
2,200 m
Descent
2,500 m
Highest point
1,741 m
Lowest point
330 m
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