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HWW-Hiking route: Aspang - Mönichkirchner Schwaig - Mönichkirchen - Schuh-Wirt (circular trail)

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Historical long-distance hiking trail Wechselland
Photo: Andreas Salmhofer, CC BY-ND, Historischer Verein Wechselland

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This HWW hiking 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 22.3 km

6:50 h

929 m

931 m

1,288 m

491 m

This HWW hiking route leads from Aspang town center via Langegg to Kogl and on to Mönichkirchner Schwaig, Mönichkirchen to Hartberg and Schuh-Wirt back to Aspang. Along the HWW route, you can learn about the history of winter sports in Wechselland at the Mönichkirchner Schwaig HWW station, as Wechselland is known far beyond the eastern edge of the Alps for its numerous winter sports destinations and ski lifts.

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Difficulty

moderate

Overall difficulty

moderate

Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

Highest point

1,288 m

Lowest point

491 m

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Tips and suggestions

Historical long-distance hiking trail Wechselland
www.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

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The tour is not signposted throughout. Route guidance with app recommended.

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HWW station Aspang market
Historical long distance trail-station Wetterkreuze/1000-year-old oak
HWW station: Mönichkirchner Schwaig
Historical long distance trail-station Mönichkirchen/church
HWW station: Mönichkirchen
HWW-station Patritzl cross
Rest area Patritzl cross
HWW station: National border
HWW-Station: Schuh-Wirt
HWW station: Samberg
HWW station Aspang/Pond

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.

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Arrival by car

Drive along the A2 highway to the Zöbern exit.
Then follow the signs to Aspang.

Coordinates

47.554830, 16.090960

DMS

47°33'17.4"N 16°05'27.5"E

UTM

33T 582077 5267400

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Get there by train, car, bike, or on foot!

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Equipment

Important telephone numbers:

European emergency call: 112
Emergency call mountain rescue: 140 (if possible, please provide GPS data)
Rescue: 144
Fire brigade: 122
Police: 133

The trail is easy to walk and therefore suitable for the whole family.

Correct behaviour when hiking: Rules of behaviour when hiking

A few tips on correct and fair behaviour in the forest: (Source: https://www.bundesforste.at/english.html)

Hikers should avoid visiting the forest approx. 1.5 hours before sunrise and after sunset, as wild animals are particularly active at this time.
Plastic bottles, handkerchiefs, cigarette butts etc. have no place in the forest! Please make sure that you do not leave any rubbish in the forest.
Camping and making fires is strictly forbidden in the forest!
In principle, every person in the forest is allowed to collect 2kg of mushrooms and berries per day for their own use. It is only prohibited if the forest owner expressly forbids it.

Equipment

small rucksack with water bottle (+ provisions)
Sturdy shoes
Appropriate clothing - preferably several layers - "onion principle"
Rain and sun protection
Hiking poles as required
Mobile phone
Small first aid kit
Route description
Before starting the hike, check where you can stop for refreshments, including opening times, or pack suitable provisions.

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Difficulty

moderate

Overall difficulty

moderate

Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

Distance

22.3 km

Duration

6:50 h

Ascent

929 m

Descent

931 m

Highest point

1,288 m

Lowest point

491 m

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