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Long Distance Hiking recommended route Long Distance Hiking  · East Styria

From the ever-changing landscape to the historic old town: From Steirisch-Tauchen to Hartberg

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  • Hikers on the Hochwechsel_Mönichwald_Eastern Styria
    Hikers on the Hochwechsel_Mönichwald_Eastern Styria
    Photo: Markus Lang, CC BY-ND, Markus Lang-Fotografie

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    Steirisch-Tauchen - Hochwechsel - St.Jakob i. W. - Wenigzell - Wildwiesen - Pöllau - Hartberg
    difficult
    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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    1,741 m
    Lowest point
    330 m
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    Roadbook

    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.

    Parking

    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
    DMS
    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

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    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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